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MONDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT UMES THIS WEEK Monday, August 31, 2026

Research Participants Needed

How is generative AI impacting you?

WIN a $25 Electronic

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All faculty, staff, and students are eligible to participate!

30gift cards available Enter the drawing after completing the survey

Share Your Voice on Rising with Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education Important Information: Youmust be18years or older and currently enrolled or employed at UMES Time investment: 10-15 min Anonymous survey (no names, IDs, or IP addresses collected)

For questions, please contact the principal investigators: Dr. MasoudMoghaddam mmoghaddam@umes.edu

Dr. Kelsie Endicott kjendicott@umes.edu

Click here or scan the QR code to begin the survey

This studyis approvedbytheUniversityof MarylandEasternShore Institutional Review Board (UMES protocol #05-2026-001)

The Graduate Writing Center Presents ...

THESIS & DISSERTATION WORKSHOP SERIES Register Now ONLINE ON ZOOM

AUG 31-OCT 5

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

8/31 Introduction 9/14 Literature Review 9/21 Methodology 9/28 Findings/Results & Discussion/Conclusion Click to access.

10/5 FAQs/Progress Reports

GRADUATE WRITING CENTER

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FALL 2026 HOURS Monday: 11:00AM – 2:00PM Tuesday: 1:00PM – 4:00PM Wednesday: 2:00PM – 5:00PM Thursday: 2:00PM – 6:00PM Friday: 10:00AM – 12:00PM Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED

Appointments offered in-person & online

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Contact:

Dr. Kelsie Endicott kjendicott@umes.edu

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Graduate Writing Center

Upcoming Events

2026

Fall AUG

31

Workshop 5-Week Series: Strategies for Writing Theses/Dissertations

SEP

Workshop: GWC Welcome/Theses & Dissertations Guidelines

9

SEP

23 OCT

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Workshop: Introduction to Academic Writing Click to register.

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7

Workshop: Managing Large Writing Projects

OCT

GradHawks Writing Retreat (in-person)

NOV

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7

Saturday Drop-in Writing Group (in EASC 3052)

NOV

Workshop: Strategies for Grant Writing

17

11

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Opening Reception

FACULTY EXHIBITION

September 3 4-6PM

Byrd • Jones • Halpern•Hudson•Hernandez•Pennypacker•Rose•Sayar •Sener

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

High-Stakes Differential Diagnosis in PT Practice Think Beyond the Red Flags: Physical therapists are trained to recognize red flags—but the greatest challenge is identifying the patient whose presentation is almost right.

Strengthen your clinical reasoning rather than memorizing signs and symptoms Work through six real patient cases that challenge differential diagnosis and decision-making Leave with practical strategies to reduce missed diagnoses and improve patient outcomes

Thurs., Sept. 24, 2026

Frank Rosenthal PT, DPT, OCS

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP VIA ZOOM

6-8 PM

$50 (UMES Clinical Instructors $25) For more info or to register, scan QR code

Payment Required to Reserve Seat ~ No Refunds after Sept. 23, 2026 Workshop has been approved by the MD PT State Board for 2.0 Continuing Education Hours.

PARTICIPANTS INVITED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY STUDY TOPIC: PERCEPTIONS OF COLLEGE READINESS AMONG BLACK AMERICAN MEN PURPOSE OF THE STUDY This study aims to better understand how Black American men perceive their readiness for college to inform recruitment and support strategies.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? • Black/African American men (biologically male) • 18 years or older • Graduated from a high school in the United States • Attended or were accepted to a four-year college while in high school WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Complete a brief online survey about your experiences preparing for college • Estimated time: 10–12 minutes • Participation is completely voluntary • Your responses will remain anonymous • You may stop at any time without penalty

SCAN THE QR CODE TO PARTICIPATE

OR USE THE SURVEY LINK: https://forms.office.com/r/KpyZ0xsQns?origin=lprLink QUESTIONS? Tosha Murph | Doctoral Candidate, PhD in Leadership Studies Email: tmurph18613@ucumberlands.edu Dr. Jason Reeves, Dissertation Chair Email: Jason.Reeves@ucumberlands.edu IRB Office (IRB Approval Number: #0626-346390) University of the Cumberlands 6429 College Station Drive | Williamsburg, KY 40769

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