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  <Title>REMINDER: oSTEM x Freestate Justice is TODAY!</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><div>Today is October 15 which means it's finally the day we're hosting Freestate Justice for a workplace rights training! Be sure to join us in <strong>ILSB 233 at 2:30-4:00 PM</strong> today!</div><div><img src="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/ostem/posts/153584/attachments/59573" alt="oSTEM x Freestate Justice: Know Your Rights Training on Oct 15, ILSB233, 2:30-4:00PM" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></div>oSTEM, in collaboration with FreeState Justice, presents <em>Know Your Employment Rights</em>! This is a training that encompasses what you <strong>may encounter in the workplace as a queer person and protections</strong>-- advice on identifying yourself as LGBTQ+ at work, legal and preferred names usage, rights in the workplace, etc. This is open to all students and staff, and we encourage your non-STEM friends to attend!</div>
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  <Title>Facilities Accessibility Update Today at Noon with Transit and Q&amp;A</Title>
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  <Title>SAP Concur at UMBC - Sign up for training!</Title>
  <Tagline>Only Three Weeks Away From Launch</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><strong><p><strong>SAP Concur at UMBC - Only Three Weeks Away From Launch  </strong></p><br><p>In only a few short weeks we will be live across campus on <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/travel/posts/153408" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">November 3rd</a> with our new travel solution, SAP Concur!  We are pleased to announce our schedule for training during the initial launch.  To sign up for any of these training sessions visit the Travel Group on myUMBC.</p><h4>Training Schedule</h4><p><strong>Concur Orientation</strong> – A high-level overview of the full travel process from start to finish including a discussion of the apps available providing access to your information anywhere you are.</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/travel/events/147397" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>Oct 22</strong> – (Virtual), 9:30 – 11:30 AM</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/travel/events/147398" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>Oct 28 - </strong>(Live), 12:30 – 2:30 PM</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/travel/events/147399" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>Nov 3</strong> -  (Live), 9:00 – 11 AM</a> </p></li></ul><p><strong>Policy Training</strong> – Explains the UMBC interim travel policy and the reasons behind the policies.</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/travel/events/147393" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>Oct 23</strong>  - (Live), 1:00 - 2:30 PM</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/travel/events/147394" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>Oct 29 - </strong> (Virtual), 2:00 – 3:30 PM</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/travel/events/147395" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>Nov 5</strong> - (Virtual) 1:00 - 2:30 PM</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/travel/events/147396" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>Nov 6 -</strong> (Virtual)  9:30 - 11:00AM</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>Arranger Training</strong> – (Formerly "Preparers") For admins arranging travel on behalf of others, such as guests, students, faculty, or staff.</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/travel/events/147390" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>Oct 23</strong> -  (Live) 9:30 - 11:30 AM</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/travel/events/147391" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>Oct 24</strong> - (Virtual) 12:00 - 2:00 PM </a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/travel/events/147392" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>Oct 28</strong> - (Virtual) 10:00 - 11:30 AM</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>Approver Training</strong> – A step-by-step walkthrough of the approval process from the approver's perspective.</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/travel/events/147386" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>Oct 24</strong> -  (Live) 9:30 - 11:00 AM</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/travel/events/147387" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>Oct 27</strong> - (Virtual) 10:00 - 11:30 AM</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/travel/events/147384" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>Oct 31</strong> - (Virtual) 10:00- 11:30 AM</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/travel/events/147388" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>Nov 5</strong> - 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(Live) 1:00 - 2:30 PM</a> </p></li><li><p><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/travel/events/147403" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>Nov 3</strong> - (Live)  1:00 - 3:00 PM</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/travel/events/147404" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>Nov 7</strong> - (Live) 10:00 - 12:00 PM</a></p></li></ul><p>DID YOU KNOW? </p><br><p>The SAP Concur mobile app is available for smartphones to manage business expenses, travel, and invoices on the go. </p><p>We'll tell you more about this benefit in the <strong>Orientation Training</strong>, as well as future launch communications.</p></strong><br></div>
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  <Title>Apply for University System of Maryland Student Regent</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">The <a href="https://www.usmd.edu/about_usm/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">University System of Maryland</a> encompasses 12 institutions, including UMBC, and three regional higher education centers. It employs more than 17,000 faculty members and 19,000 staff members, and owns almost 1,000 buildings. Its annual operating budget is more than $7 billion. There are more than 170,000 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at its various institutions.<div><br></div><div>How would you like to represent all of those students as a member of the <a href="https://www.usmd.edu/regents/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Board of Regents</a>, the system's governing body?<div><br></div><div>Please take a look at this <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KdBTkkiqcRv-OcZGi-dN2y6YMJAt0N5Z/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101671738627413433502&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">description of the Student Regent position</a> and consider applying. Please also pass the information along to friends who may be interested. The Student Regent will serve from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028, including as the voting Student Regent in 2027-2028. All applicants should be planning to graduate in spring 2028 or later.</div><div><div><br></div><div>The application deadline is Monday, November 3 at 5 p.m. <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17Qmcs8HgP5q2bSmAOzRqlLmRaW1d0jL3/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101671738627413433502&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Here is the application</a>.<div><div><br></div><div>Submit completed applications by email to <a href="mailto:dhoffman@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">dhoffman@umbc.edu</a>.  If you need more time to get the required letters of recommendation, let us know and we can arrange a separate due date for them.<div><br></div><div>We are happy to answer questions about the position and the process, so don't hesitate to contact us (<a href="mailto:civiclife@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">civiclife@umbc.edu</a>) if you'd like to know more.</div><div><br></div><div>--Center for Democracy and Civic Life staff</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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    <Title>Happening Today! Don't miss out. GAAC GA Town Hall (Hybrid)</Title>
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          In-person: ITE 456 • Virtual: [<a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/gaac/posts/153437/7471d/bf1797d21905f3e4278e2325ab37c38e/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fumbc.webex.com%2Fumbc%2Fj.php%3FMTID%3Dm5335d90c63ec184090426b54e93982d2" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Webex link</a>] (Password: qpJ2dzMZ9z8)<br>
          Who: Graduate Assistants only (TAs, RAs, graders, peaceworkers)</p>
          <p>Grab a slice, share your voice — 3 GAs win $50 Retriever Dollars.<br>
          Complete the full Meet &amp; Confer survey (QR shown in the room and on the virtual screen) and you'll be entered to win. One entry per GA; winners notified via UMBC email.<br>
          Free pizza &amp; drinks (veg/halal options).</p><h6>Survey Incentive (QR shared at the event)</h6><p><br>Complete Our Meet &amp; Confer input survey (QR will be shown in-person and on the virtual screen). <br>3 Lucky winners who complete the full survey will each receive $50 in Retriever Dollars.<br>One entry per GA; winners notified via UMBC email</p>
          <h4>Why join?</h4>
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          <p>Questions? <a href="mailto:gsagaac@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">gsagaac@umbc.edu</a> • Visit us at Commons 308<br>
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    <Title>HAPPENING TODAY!!!  Red Flag, Green Flag Project</Title>
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          <p>Do you know the signs of a healthy or unhealthy relationship? This interactive event invites our campus community to identify red and green flag behaviors in relationships and reflect on what you truly deserve in yours.</p>
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          <p>Questions? Contact Patrice Marshall at <a rel="nofollow external" class="bo">patricey@umbc.edu</a> or call RIH at 410-455-2542.</p>
          <p>See you there!<br>
          Retriever Integrated Health</p></div>
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  <Title>BAM is in four weeks!</Title>
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  <Title>Event Reminder: Campus Accessibility Fall Update: Facilities Projects and More (Hybrid)</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><div></div><div><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/events/143609/762bf/bb246ac3a3b9bf94142ebcb7c25c261a/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Ffm.umbc.edu%2F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Facilities Management</a> and the <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/events/143609/762bf/6dd6ec3399ddb63001097f06a9487a29/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Faccessibility.umbc.edu%2F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Office of Accessibility and Disability Services</a> are hosting a review and update of construction projects that enhance accessibility, improve the physical environment of UMBC, and benefit the entire community while supporting accessibility for people with disabilities. </div><div><div><p><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/events/143609/762bf/89cc00c89acee8373465db62c043aac2/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fumbc.webex.com%2Fumbc%2Fj.php%3FMTID%3Dm5c05fcb22734d927e02dd3023d38f0ce" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Click Here To Join Online </a></p><p>Password: rWvKwYtU823 (79859988 when dialing from a phone or video system)</p><p>Learn about elevator replacement progress, accessible design within renovation, and more! Current/planned projects will be discussed and campus members (especially those with disabilities) are encouraged to share ideas, some may inform the proposal process for UMBC's participation with the <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/events/143609/762bf/80d57dec534b24ee2c86769599e80cac/web/link?link=http%3A%2F%2Fmdod.maryland.gov%2Faccessmd%2Fpages%2Faccess-Maryland-Home.aspx" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">AccessMD Program</a>. The presentation goes well beyond that program - and ideas from the lived experience of people with disabilities are especially important to this event.  </p><p>Daniel Teague, Acting Director of UMBC Transit will also present on both UMBC Transit as a partner for disability inclusion, as well as accessibility within UMBC Transit services.</p><div><div>This event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/events/143609/762bf/27d04a799d143cfd33ec6e7b380774f0/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%2Fgroups%2Faccessibility%2Fevents%2F141201%2F1bd2%2Fab5893660a233aa1909403d8730a39b3%2Fweb%2Flink%3Flink%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%252Fgroups%252Faccessibility%252Fevents%252F136793%252F1bd2%252Fa84e87a7cef6b58fc1140277a354afba%252Fweb%252Flink%253Flink%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fecr.umbc.edu%25252Fdiscrimination-policy%25252F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">nondiscrimination policy</a>.</div><div><br></div><div><div><div><p>UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all.  Mask use is welcome. Captioning is available, ASL is available upon request.  Accessible seating is within the presentation space along with a variety of video displays for ease of viewing.  For additional inquiries about access or accommodation, please email <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/events/143609/762bf/27963df3739d2a681909cac16ddc439f/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%2Fgroups%2Faccessibility%2Fevents%2F141201%2F1bd2%2Fc46412da01c3e72b2b823dab14982c6b%2Fweb%2Flink%3Flink%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%252Fgroups%252Faccessibility%252Fposts%252F144620%252F1bd2%252Fc78d7b1cc37138e84cba081cfa770e68%252Fweb%252Flink%253Flink%253Dmailto%25253Aslazar%252540umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">slazar@umbc.edu</a> with "Facilities Accessibility Event" in the subject line.</p></div></div></div></div><br><p>Please RSVP below.  We understand that synchronous attendance can be a challenge for anyone with a disability and have flexible options for participation and will be providing a link for remote attendance to registered attendees by Monday October 13.  We look forward to seeing you in-person or online.</p>If you are not able to attend:<a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/events/143609/762bf/084cc952fd80033478920438e979cb85/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FdBXj319vKdyQvoSp7" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Submit questions and ideas ahead of the discussion via this link</a>. <p><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/events/143609/762bf/018ba81241ad10598db4b9d6a1106f3d/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fumbc.edu%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F08%2F2023-ACCESSIBLE-ROUTES-MAP.pdf" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">UMBC's  Accessible Route Map is linked here as a resource. </a>Ideas for additional projects are also welcome at any time, please share them with FM Campus Planning via (TBA) and Stephanie Lazarus, ADA/Section 504 Coordinator via <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/events/143609/762bf/795c2d22619b246ec6b2b318860014c7/web/link?link=mailto%3Aslazar%40umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">slazar@umbc.edu</a> / <a rel="nofollow external" class="bo">410-455-5745</a>.  Bring <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/events/143609/762bf/ca83c408cef1a2404f4a9f91f541dd27/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Faccessibility.umbc.edu%2Freport-campus-accessibility-concern%2F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">UMBC accessibility concerns to the attention of Accessibility &amp; Disability Services at any time via this linked reporting form</a>. </p></div></div></div>
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