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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>Get clear answers on benefits, workload, and policies</p>
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          <p>Help set GAAC priorities for Meet &amp; Confer with leadership</p></li></ul>
          <p>Questions? <a href="mailto:gsagaac@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">gsagaac@umbc.edu</a> • Visit us at Commons 308<br>
          Follow GAAC on myUMBC for weekly benefit/policy tips.</p><p><img alt="" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></p></div>
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    <Title>HAPPENING TODAY!!!  Red Flag, Green Flag Project</Title>
    <Tagline>Can you identify Red &amp; Green Flags in Relationships?</Tagline>
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          <div class="html-content"><p>It's happening today! Join us for the Red Flag, Green Flag Project from 11 AM – 3 PM on Erickson Field.</p>
          <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>
          <p>What to Expect:</p>
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          <p>Help us reach our <strong>goal of putting 100 red and green flags outside The Commons</strong></p>
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          <p>Learn about campus resources that support healthy relationships</p>
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          <p>Enjoy<strong> free snacks, and goodies!</strong></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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  <Title>TODAY Wed. 10/15 12-1:30pm: Public Stories Lab Workshop - Free LUNCH provided</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><div>The office of Institutional Advancement is pleased to announce the launch of the P.A.W. Circle to recognize the staff and faculty dedication to our students that sets UMBC apart from other institutions. P.A.W. stands for Philanthropy At Work, and it is a community of faculty and staff donors who make the decision to go a step further in supporting our students. </div><div><br></div><div>When you make a financial contribution to any area on campus, it directly provides scholarships and academic resources, supports student life, fuels groundbreaking research, and strengthens our entire university community.</div><div><br></div><h4>How to Join the P.A.W. Circle</h4><div><br></div><div>If you have already made a gift during fiscal year 2025 or 2026 (since July 1), you are already a P.A.W. Circle member! For those who'd like to join, it's easy through one (or more) of these three giving options: </div><div><ul><li><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/announcements-faculty-staff/posts/153383/8952/d29685d802bd4e0b78c76e23b1d3c0a4/email/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fgive.umbc.edu%2Fcampaigns%2F41278%2Fdonations%2Fnew%3Fa%3D7548658" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Make a donation online</a> and be sure to choose "Faculty/Staff" as one of your affiliations.</li><li><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/announcements-faculty-staff/posts/153383/8952/8bcdd88c598b5e7054209b45a4b888cc/email/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usmd.edu%2Fgive%2F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Sign up for payroll deduction</a> by clicking the Login button on the top right and then select UMBC.</li><li><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/announcements-faculty-staff/posts/153383/8952/20e2b1048b88b693b2a0db15da3304d5/email/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fplannedgiving.umbc.edu%2F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Create your own UMBC legacy</a> and join the prestigious 1966 Society by including the UMBC Foundation in your estate plan.</li></ul></div><div><br></div><h4>Special Events and Community</h4><div><br></div><div>Members of the P.A.W. Circle will be invited for two special "Mug of the Month" events each semester. Members will receive a P.A.W. mug to keep, and you can bring it to these events to fill with a delicious treat. Even if you make a donation the same day, you can bring your email receipt and get your mug at the door.</div><div><br></div><div>You will also be added to a <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/announcements-faculty-staff/posts/153383/8952/6c1e60b70236a7a6698d1ecf25a5cb5a/email/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%2Fgroups%2Fpawcircle" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">special myUMBC group for our P.A.W. Circle community</a>. New members will be added to the group with updates happening regularly, giving you another way to stay connected. If you have any questions, please contact Tessa Newton, associate director of leadership annual giving, at <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/announcements-faculty-staff/posts/153383/8952/6ac8a73c3945538261efb2f562f7dc9d/email/link?link=mailto%3Atnewton%40umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">tnewton@umbc.edu</a>.</div></div>
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    <Title>What's better than a celebratory end of the week get together?</Title>
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