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    <Title>Club Interest Meeting &amp; Kickoff! Join us!</Title>
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          <h3><span>Hello Red Cross Members,</span></h3>
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          <span>We’re excited to invite you to our first General Body Meeting of the semester for the Red Cross Club on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 from 12-1 PM in Fine Arts 215</span><span>.</span>
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          <h3><span>We’ll be introducing our executive board and share more about our mission and upcoming initiatives for the semester. Stop by to learn how to be an active member through volunteering and the benefits of being involved such as service hours and leadership experience. <br><br></span></h3>
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    <Summary>Hello Red Cross Members,     We’re excited to invite you to our first General Body Meeting of the semester for the Red Cross Club on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 from 12-1 PM in Fine Arts 215....</Summary>
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  <Title>THE APPLICATION IS LIVE!!!</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">It's officially here! The Spring 2026 Art Symposium and Exhibition Application is live and accepting submissions!! Black artists across visual and performing art disciplines are welcomed and encouraged to submit any pieces (past or present) you wish to showcase to the UMBC community!<div><br></div>
    <div>Application closes on March 27th. If you have any questions or need any assistance please reach out to Taylor Holmes or Kirstin Floyd. We look forward to seeing everyone's submissions!</div>
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    <Title>Study Session</Title>
    <Tagline>Looking to find a spot to study? Join us!</Tagline>
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          <div>We are having a study session this Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM in PUP 206. Feel free to drop by and use the space to study and work. Snacks will be provided! <br><div><br></div>
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  <NewsItem contentIssues="false" id="156786" important="false" status="posted" url="https://dev.my.umbc.edu/posts/156786">
  <Title>SGA Application to Run for an Officer Position is now Open!</Title>
  <Tagline>Run for an elected position for the 2026-2027 academic year!</Tagline>
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    <div>Do you want to make a difference on campus? Are you passionate about an initiative, or want to help shape the future of UMBC? <strong>The SGA officer application is open for the 2026-2027 academic year. It is located <a href="https://umbc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7NB7XHgdgQtOEQu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">here</a>.</strong> SGA is the perfect place to step into leadership and help shape the student experience at UMBC. </div>
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    <div>We are currently accepting applications to run for the following positions:</div>
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    <strong>President</strong>: The primary representative and leader of SGA’s executive branch. The President promotes student interests, collaborates with campus partners, oversees executive appointments and initiatives, and works closely with legislative and financial bodies.</div>
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    <strong>Executive Vice President:</strong> Supports the President in leading SGA’s Executive Branch and advancing initiatives that benefit undergraduate students. They help coordinate executive operations, organize meetings, and promote collaboration across SGA branches, while also leading the Executive Operations Team</div>
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    <strong>Treasurer</strong>: Manages SGA’s funds and financial processes in a manner consistent with the best interests of the undergraduate student body. Is a member of the Finance Board and works with the President to prepare and propose an annual SGA budget for the fiscal year</div>
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    <strong>Vice President of Student Organizations</strong>: Promotes and supports UMBC’s student organizations through programs, services, and work with campus partners. Serves as a voting member of the Finance Board and is the leader of the Student Organizations Support Team.</div>
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    <strong>Senator</strong>: Conducts outreach to the student body, works on initiatives to create tangible benefits for UMBC students, and organizes and empowers other students to strengthen the UMBC community</div>
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    <strong>Finance Board Member</strong>: Allocates funds to support student organization activities. Members of the Finance Board will allocate $370,000 to student organizations over the course of the 2025-2026 academic year</div>
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    <strong>Applications close March 8th at 11:59pm</strong>. We encourage students from all backgrounds and experiences to apply and bring their perspectives to student government at UMBC. If you want to learn more, come to an interest meeting on Monday, March 2nd from 12-1pm (The Commons 329) or Thursday, March 5th 2-3pm (The Commons 318).</div>
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    <div>Questions? Email Election Board Chair Elle Poissant (<a href="mailto:g181@umbc.edu">g181@umbc.edu</a>)</div>
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    <Title>Are You a TRIO Alum? Help Us Build a Campus Alumni Network</Title>
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          <div class="html-content">A message from Corris Davis, Senior Director, Academic Opportunity Programs:<div><br></div>
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          <p>Were you a participant in a TRIO program (Upward Bound, Talent Search, Student Support Services, McNair Scholars, Veterans Upward Bound, or Educational Opportunity Centers)?<br>If so, and you now work or study at UMBC, we want to hear from you!</p>
          <p>February 28, 2026 marks the 40th anniversary of <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/aop/posts/156765/53a85/15146cd44b0e7ac395bac6a2f9f2ead7/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fcoenet.org%2Fnational-trio-day-2%2F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">National TRIO Day</a>, and as part of our celebration of these transformational programs, we hope to build a network of TRIO alumni on the UMBC campus.</p>
          <p>UMBC's Office of Academic Opportunity Programs (AOP) is gathering the names of UMBC faculty, staff, and graduate students who are TRIO alumni from across the country. Whether your journey began in high school or college, your story is proof that TRIO Works — and we want to celebrate it.</p>
          <p>Complete the short form here: <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/aop/posts/156765/53a85/087b3431e27983ab5c1e0dd4e53b91fb/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSf0Z4owN8JUDZ8fpZmeoRmBAsbozh58rrPM5FPz373V00PJXQ%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Dheader" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">TRIO Alumni at UMBC Google Form</a><br>(Please use your UMBC email address when submitting.)</p>
          <p>Your responses will help us:</p>
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          <li><p>Highlight the legacy and impact of TRIO programs across UMBC</p></li>
          <li><p>Build community among TRIO alumni on campus</p></li>
          <li><p>Inspire current TRIO students by showing them what's possible</p></li>
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          <p>Let's show just how far the TRIO network reaches at UMBC!</p>
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    <Title>The Maryland College Survey has Launched</Title>
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          <div>Check your email to see if you have been invited to participate in this year's Maryland College Survey. </div>
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    <Title>Office of Academic Opportunity Programs is looking for TRIO Alums</Title>
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          <p>Were you a participant in a TRIO program (Upward Bound, Talent Search, Student Support Services, McNair Scholars, Veterans Upward Bound, or Educational Opportunity Centers)?<br>If so, and you now work or study at UMBC, we want to hear from you!</p>
          <p>February 28, 2026 marks the 40th anniversary of <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/aop/posts/156765/21d34/d9650d0ddf3bfe97023ea93d33ba8aaa/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fcoenet.org%2Fnational-trio-day-2%2F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">National TRIO Day</a>, and as part of our celebration of these transformational programs, we hope to build a network of TRIO alumni on the UMBC campus.</p>
          <p>UMBC's Office of Academic Opportunity Programs (AOP) is gathering the names of UMBC faculty, staff, and graduate students who are TRIO alumni from across the country. Whether your journey began in high school or college, your story is proof that TRIO Works — and we want to celebrate it.</p>
          <p>Complete the short form here: <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/aop/posts/156765/21d34/c0f35df93403a5e2b927785296369bf2/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSf0Z4owN8JUDZ8fpZmeoRmBAsbozh58rrPM5FPz373V00PJXQ%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Dheader" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">TRIO Alumni at UMBC Google Form</a><br>(Please use your UMBC email address when submitting.)</p>
          <p>Your responses will help us:</p>
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          <li><p>Highlight the legacy and impact of TRIO programs across UMBC</p></li>
          <li><p>Build community among TRIO alumni on campus</p></li>
          <li><p>Inspire current TRIO students by showing them what's possible</p></li>
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          <p>Let's show just how far the TRIO network reaches at UMBC!</p>
          <p>View the <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/aop/posts/156765" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">post </a>on MyUMBC</p>
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