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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(33, 33, 33);"></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Hello Everyone,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">The Office of Student Admissions is hosting the
<b>13 Annual SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference (SURC) on</b> <b>Friday, April 24, 2026</b>. We anticipate welcoming approximately
<b>500 undergraduate students and faculty mentors</b> from SUNY campuses across the state for a full day of programming, including student oral and poster presentations, a keynote speaker, the SUNY Graduate School and Career Fair, and professional development
workshops for students.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">We are currently seeking <b>student volunteers</b> to assist with a variety of tasks (see below). This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with undergraduate students interested in research, graduate programs,
and medical school. Volunteers are welcome to assist for the full day, half day, or even just a few hours based on individual availability.
<b>Students interested in volunteering may complete the sign‑up form by</b> <b>Sunday, M</b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(33, 33, 33);"><b>arch 15:</b>
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SURC Volunteers Sign Up – Fill out form</a></u></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(33, 33, 33);"> and indicate your available time(s) in the form.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(33, 33, 33);"><b>Please note:</b> All volunteers must attend
<b><u>one</u></b> required training session either in-person or virtual:</span></p>
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<span role="presentation" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>Wednesday, April 15, 4:00–5:00 PM (in‑person)</b></span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(33, 33, 33); direction: ltr; margin: 0in;">
<span role="presentation" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>Thursday, April 16, 6:00–7:00 PM (virtual)</b></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">We are seeking volunteers for the following roles:</span></p>
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<span role="presentation" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Campus tour guides</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(33, 33, 33); direction: ltr; margin: 0in;">
<span role="presentation" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Facilitate the MD simulation Kit station (demonstrating skills such as stitching and blood pressure measurement)</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(33, 33, 33); direction: ltr; margin: 0in;">
<span role="presentation" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Participate in the Meet & Greet admissions breakout sessions for COGS and MD. </span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(33, 33, 33); direction: ltr; margin: 0in;">
<span role="presentation" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Oral session moderators – to introduce presenters and help ensure they stay within assigned time limits.</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; direction: ltr; line-height: 15pt; margin: 0in;">
<span role="presentation" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">General logistical support including directionals, guides, check-in assistance, and other event needs</span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">We are very excited to host this event as it presents an outstanding recruitment opportunity for all of our graduate programs. The success of this conference will rely greatly on the support and collaboration of
our volunteers and campus partners. We hope you will consider contributing to this effort, and we look forward to working together to make this event a success.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Please feel free to reach out to Shahad Aldoori at
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you have further questions.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Best,</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Shahad</span></p>
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Shahad Aldoori (she, her, hers)</p>
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Assistant Director of Admissions</p>
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Ph: 315-464-9716</p>
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