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  <Title>Fall Internship Opportunity at The Crow's Nest in Baltimore</Title>
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    <li>Assist with planning and logistics of gallery programming</li>
    <li>Generate ideas for new exhibits and programming</li>
    <li>Assist with maintenance of Crow's Nest social media presence and mailing lists; generate proposals on how to further expand our social media research</li>
    <li>Identify local and regional artists producing relevant work that the Crow's Nest should be tracking for future exhibitions</li>
    <li>Conduct research and generate ideas on potential partnerships or collaborations Crow's Nest could undertake with other institutions, starting locally but including other parts of the United States and beyond  </li>
    <li>Conduct research on climate and environmental arts programming being undertaken or planned in museums and galleries in the United States and other countries</li>
    <li>Conduct research on philanthropic foundations and relevant grant programs that could help support Crow's Nest programming; assist with grant application preparation</li></ul><div><span><br></span></div></div><div><strong>Applications for the Fall 2025 Internship are due September 4th. Visit this link for more details and instructions on how to apply: </strong><a href="https://www.crowsnestbaltimore.com/internships">https://www.crowsnestbaltimore.com/internships</a><br><br>Any questions about the internship may be directed to Professor Lynn Cazabon (<a href="mailto:cazabon@umbc.edu">cazabon@umbc.edu</a>).</div><div><br></div><div>Learn more about The Crow's Nest at: <a href="https://www.crowsnestbaltimore.com/">https://www.crowsnestbaltimore.com/</a> </div></div>
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    <Title>2 Rooms Available - Townhouse Just 6 Mins from Campus!</Title>
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  <Title>MSRP: Supplemental Retirement Webinars: August 2025 - Part 2</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><p>MSRP webinars are open to all Faculty and Staff. </p><h5><a href="https://forms.gle/5G1Btmhghji6E3k77" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span><strong>Click here to Register</strong></span>.</a> <span>All webinars are approximately 45 minutes in length.</span></h5><div><span><br></span></div><div><span><p><strong><span>Walk Me Through - Online
    Enrollment Tutorial </span></strong><span></span></p><p><span>Let's Enroll Together! This webinar will assist you with enrolling in a
    Maryland Supplemental Retirement Plan 457(b), 401(k), or 403(b).<br>
    A Nationwide Representative will walk you through, step by step, explaining how
    you can easily enroll in approximately 10 minutes.</span></p><p><span><strong><span>You must have your 6-digit payroll code (360231) and payroll type available to enroll during the webinar.<br>
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    comprehensive overview designed to help you take full advantage of the State of
    Maryland's Supplemental Retirement Plans. Whether you're a new employee or
    looking to refresh your knowledge, this webinar will cover how these plans
    work, their benefits, and how you can start building a secure financial future.</span></p><ul><li><strong>Thursday, August 14th at 11am</strong></li></ul><div><strong><br></strong></div><p><span> <strong>Beyond
    the Basics:</strong> </span><strong><span>MSRP
    Strategies for Every Age of Your Career</span></strong></p><p><span>As a State of
    Maryland employee, you have access to exclusive savings opportunities through
    the Maryland Supplemental Retirement Plans. This webinar will provide an
    in-depth look at practical strategies to help you maximize these benefits at
    every stage of your career.</span></p><ul><li><span><strong>Thursday, August 21st at 1pm</strong></span></li></ul></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><span><h5><a href="https://forms.gle/5G1Btmhghji6E3k77" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span><strong>Click here to Register</strong></span>.</a> <span>All webinars are approximately 45 minutes in length.</span></h5></span></div></div>
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  <Title>MSRP: Supplemental Retirement Webinars: August 2025 - Part 1</Title>
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    and Scams: A Guide to Outsmarting Scammers" </span></strong><span></span></p><p><span>Over $12.5
    BILLION lost in 2024: Americans are losing more money every year to online
    scams! While the internet offers access to a world of products, services, and
    information, it also creates opportunities for imposters, hackers, and identity
    thieves. Learn how to limit your exposure to help prevent identity theft and
    protect yourself from popular scams!</span></p><ul><li><span><strong>Tuesday, August 12th at 1pm</strong></span></li></ul><div><br></div><p><strong><span> "Putting
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    Retirement"</span></strong></p><p><span>Have you asked yourself: How much income will I need for my retirement?
    Have I saved enough in my MSRP plan? When is the best time for me to take
    Social Security? Join us to gain the insights you need to
    answer these important questions.</span></p><ul><li><strong>Tuesday, August 12th at 11am</strong></li><li><strong>Thursday, August 14th at 1pm</strong></li><li><strong>Tuesday, August 19th at 1pm</strong></li><li><strong>Thursday, August 21st at 11am</strong></li></ul><div><strong><br></strong></div><p><strong><span> “Investing
    Basics: Managing Volatility”</span></strong><span></span></p><p><span>Understanding
    the fundamentals of investing can help you make informed investment
    decisions—even in uncertain times. Learn practical strategies to manage market
    volatility and stay focused on your long-term investment goals. Whether
    you’re just getting started or looking to sharpen your approach, you’ll leave
    with tools to feel more confident and in control of your financial future.</span></p><ul><li><span><strong>Tuesday, August 19th at 11am</strong></span></li></ul></span></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><span><h5><a href="https://forms.gle/5G1Btmhghji6E3k77" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span><strong>Click here to Register</strong></span>.</a> <span>All webinars are approximately 45 minutes in length.</span></h5></span></div></div>
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    <Title>Lower Level of Administration Garage to be Closed August 11-15</Title>
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This upgrade is especially valuable for STEM, social science, or data-rich courses where traditional alt text tools fall short, helping faculty meet accessibility standards while saving time and improving the learning experience for all students.</p><div><div><img src="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/instructional-technology/posts/151344/attachments/57848" alt="Image 1. Instructors can generate descriptions for complex images using Ally's AI Alt Text Assistant." style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></div><div><em>Image 1. Instructors can generate descriptions for complex images using Ally's AI Alt Text Assistant.</em></div><div><br></div><div><p>With the new <strong>video announcement</strong> feature, instructors can record short videos (up to 5 minutes) directly into course announcements. Each video includes automatic captions and transcripts, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards while offering a more personal and engaging way to communicate with students. Whether you’re introducing a new unit, clarifying expectations, or just adding a human touch, video announcements help strengthen instructor presence and build rapport, especially in fully online or asynchronous courses.</p></div><div><img src="https://help.blackboard.com/sites/default/files/styles/rich_text_large/public/images/2025-07/learn_instructor_video-studio-in-announcements.png.webp?itok=qkfnzjLk" alt="Image 2. The announcement screen where instructors can record or upload video and audio." style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></div><div><em>Image 2: <span>The announcement screen where instructors can record or upload video and audio.</span></em></div><div><br></div><p>The redesigned <strong>Learning Module Table of Contents</strong> introduces a collapsible sidebar that helps students orient themselves, track their progress, and move through content more efficiently. Students can check off items as they complete them and choose to navigate via the sidebar or previous/next buttons. Assessments now open in a full panel, creating a more consistent and less fragmented experience. This streamlined structure helps reduce cognitive load, supports self-regulated learning, and improves the overall usability of content-heavy modules.</p><div><div><img src="https://help.blackboard.com/sites/default/files/styles/rich_text_large/public/images/2025-07/learn_student_LearningModules_nav-buttons.png.webp?itok=M4cPU1QY" alt="Image 3. Learning Modules now contain a Table of Contents panel to orient students within Learning Modules for their courses." style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></div><div><em>Image 3. <span>Learning Modules now contain a Table of Contents panel to orient students within Learning Modules for their courses.</span></em></div></div><div><br></div><div><span>Instructors can now apply </span><strong>content styling</strong><span> to blocks within Ultra Documents, adding visual structure and emphasis to text with just a few clicks. Style options like “question,” “tip,” “key points,” “next steps,” and “highlight” feature icons and color coding to distinguish them from standard content. These simple formatting tools help draw attention to important information, scaffold learning more clearly, and make your content more engaging for students. <strong>Update Aug 8: This feature is postponed to September.</strong></span></div><div><img src="https://help.blackboard.com/sites/default/files/styles/rich_text_large/public/images/2025-08/Documents_instructor_blockstyling.png.webp?itok=3g9HlhE0" alt="Image 4. Instructors can select styling options from a dropdown menu that appears in Edit mode on all block types." style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></div><div><em><span>Image 4. </span><span>Instructors can select styling options from a dropdown menu that appears in Edit mode on all block types.</span></em></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><span>Finally, i</span><span>nstructors can select and copy individual LTI tool links. Some tools may function immediately after copying, while others might require manual relinking or configuration to work properly in the new course.</span></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><p><span><strong>To learn more about these updates</strong>, and more, <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/instructional-technology/events/143631" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">please join our What's New in Ultra for Teaching &amp; Learning session on August 14</a>.</span></p><p><strong>When you can expect the update</strong></p><p>Faculty should see the latest updates in their Ultra courses around August 7-8 2025. <em><strong>UPDATE: The release will be installed around August 19-20.</strong></em> The next update to our Ultra test environment will take place on <span>August 12, 2025</span>; release notes are posted to the <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/instructional-technology/posts/149574/15848/782c435b983b9add1c5ec4e5d955e60f/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwiki.umbc.edu%2Fx%2FLohnB" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">What's New in Ultra</a><span> that same week. Faculty who are interested in test driving new features before they are released to production should </span><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/instructional-technology/posts/149574/15848/727292cce6c6665b1fcf69032b12e0d6/web/link?link=http%3A%2F%2Fmy.umbc.edu%2Fgo%2Frequest-help" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">open an RT ticket</a><span> to request early access. Please </span><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/instructional-technology/posts/149574/15848/1a55d761c534b5d9d77045fac42ec979/web/link?link=http%3A%2F%2Fumbc.edu%2Fgo%2Fultra" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">watch the FAQs</a><span>, including </span><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/instructional-technology/posts/149574/15848/782c435b983b9add1c5ec4e5d955e60f/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwiki.umbc.edu%2Fx%2FLohnB" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">the What's New with Ultra page</a><span>, and myUMBC for additional information about Ultra.</span></p><div><div><span><strong>Connect with Instructional Technology</strong></span></div><div><span>As always, if you have any questions about teaching, learning, and technology at UMBC, please consider the following options:</span></div><ul><li><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/instructional-technology/posts/149574/15848/f59d29e5c17e589f885b2536a667a41a/web/link?link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.umbc.edu%2Ffaq" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Check our extensive FAQ collection</a><span> </span></li><ul><li><span><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/instructional-technology/posts/149574/15848/782c435b983b9add1c5ec4e5d955e60f/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwiki.umbc.edu%2Fx%2FLohnB" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>What's new in Ultra?</span></a><span> </span><span>|</span><span> </span><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/instructional-technology/posts/149574/15848/63a0e48a64b548180394031ac6f89272/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwiki.umbc.edu%2Fx%2FbwrSAQ" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Known Issues</span></a><span> </span></span></li></ul><li><span><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/instructional-technology/posts/149574/15848/727292cce6c6665b1fcf69032b12e0d6/web/link?link=http%3A%2F%2Fmy.umbc.edu%2Fgo%2Frequest-help" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Open a ticket via RT</a></span></li><li><span>Follow the </span><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/instructional-technology/posts/149574/15848/208c31480fd10e3805fdafe318269623/web/link?link=http%3A%2F%2Fmy.umbc.edu%2Fgroups%2Finstructional-technology" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Instructional Technology</a><span> &amp; </span><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/instructional-technology/posts/149574/15848/dccb8bbf9409460e32d26e4518464b78/web/link?link=http%3A%2F%2Fmy.umbc.edu%2Fgroups%2Fdoit" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">DoIT</a><span> myUMBC groups</span></li><li><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/instructional-technology/posts/149574/15848/7e9d8e8701228d0f57bcfcd17db50e50/web/link?link=http%3A%2F%2Fdoit.umbc.edu%2Fitnm%2Fstaff%2F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Request a consult</a><span> with <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/instructional-technology/posts/149574/15848/1935cd506ec09b50c61f334661d75174/web/link?link=http%3A%2F%2Fdoit.umbc.edu%2Fitnm%2Fstaff" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">instructional technology staff</a></span></li></ul><div><em>Thumbnail-image: New to Ultra [decorative]</em></div></div></div></div></div>
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    <Title>TODAY Lunch &amp; Learn: Mapping the Digital Divide</Title>
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    <Summary>Join Dr. Charlie Kaylor as he examines his 25 years of research on unequal broadband access and adoption, exploring the broader implications of these persistent disparities.      Join virtual event</Summary>
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    <Title>Gone:  Peppermint candies</Title>
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