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Cougar Blue Day Presentations
These 50-minute sessions are your chance to dive deeper into your areas of interest, meet faculty and staff, and get answers to your biggest questions. Whether you're exploring majors, looking for support services, or curious about campus life, these sessions will help you make informed decisions about your future as a Cougar.
Start planning your day!
*Please note that sessions and times are subject to change. Sessions are first-come,
first-served and may reach room capacity. Once room capacity is reached, the session
will not be able to accommodate additional guests.
9-9:50 a.m.
- Biology and Biotechnology Major Introduction
Are you pre-med? Interested in biology and biotechnology? Learn about both majors and the unique programs and opportunities available to you as a student. Biological sciences and biotechnology are part of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (CSTEM).
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.
Location:
- Chemistry and Biochemistry Major Introduction
Interested in chemical reactions? Learn about the chemistry and biochemistry majors and the unique programs and opportunities available to you as a student. Biochemistry and chemistry are part of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (CSTEM).
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.
Location:
- College of Business Administration
Meet the Dean and Students (9-9:30 a.m.)鈥
Join the CoBA dean, director of student success and community members. Ask questions, get to know each other and enjoy a doughnut.Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.鈥
Location:
College of Business Administration - College of Education, Health and Human Services (including Nursing options)
Learn about what the College of Education, Health and Human Services (CEHHS) has to offer in terms of departments and programs. The college鈥檚 mission is to engage with community, regional and global partners to prepare highly skilled and ethical educators, researchers and health care, human services and movement specialists to transform their work and community environments.
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.
Location:
- Computer Science and Engineering Major Introduction
Are you interested in computer science and information systems? Or software engineering? Discover the ample programs, opportunities and projects that guide students majoring in these programs toward success. Computer science and software engineering are a part of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (CSTEM).鈥
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.鈥
Location:
- Electrical and Computer Engineering Major Introduction
Interested in designing and building things? Learn about the electrical and computer engineering majors in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (CSTEM), and the unique programs and opportunities available to you as a student.
Location:
- First-Year Seminar: Learning Communities and Specialized Experiences
Learn about the Office of First-Year & University Programs, which designs, implements and supports programs to help students achieve excellence in the classroom and develop a deeper understanding of, and commitment to, long-term academic and personal development.
Great for first-year students and their families.鈥
Location:
- Financial Aid Workshop
The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships provides access to post-secondary education by eliminating or reducing financial barriers to your academic success. Drop in to our scholarship and task clinic for hands-on support. Our team will guide you through the scholarship application process and clear any items that could delay your award. Bring your questions 鈥 and user ID and password 鈥 and leave feeling confident and on track.鈥
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.鈥
Location:
- Let's Talk Business (only from 9:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.)
Hear from deans, students and faculty about what you can learn in the College of Business Administration and how we can help you achieve your goals. Light refreshments will be served. Presenter: Ronald Ramirez, CoBA dean.
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.
Location:
- Math Major Introduction
Interested in problem-solving? Learn about the math major and the unique programs and opportunities available to you as a student. Mathematics is part of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (CSTEM).
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.
Location:
- Next Steps for First-Year Students
Review what you need to do between now and your first day of class. Presented by New Student and Family Programs and the Office of Recruitment & Outreach staff.
Great for first-year students and their families.
Location:
- Office of Global Education on Study Abroad Programs
Learn about the variety of study abroad options at 糖心少女 and how you can plan ahead to make overseas exploration a part of your undergraduate career.
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.
Location:
- Office of Success Coaching for First-Year Students
Learn about our award-winning success coaching program for first-year students! Hear from the team that personally guides students through their first year at 糖心少女 with one-on-one sessions and workshops to encourage and develop study skills, goal-setting and academic success. Presented by the Office of Success Coaching staff.
Great for first-year students and their families.
Location:
- Physics
Interested in building electrical circuits? Learn about the physics majors and the unique programs and opportunities available to you as a student. Applied physics is part of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (CSTEM).
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.鈥
Location:
- Sign Up for New Student Orientation
Join us for an overview of how to sign up for New Student Orientation at 糖心少女. In this workshop, 测辞耻鈥檒濒 learn how to sign up for orientation. At orientation, you will have the chance to hear from fellow incoming students, attend information sessions about your college and more.
Great for first-year students and their families.鈥
Location:
- Transfer Student Reception
Transferring from a community college or another four-year institution? Join us for a reception to kick off Cougar Blue Day! Meet faculty, staff and fellow students. Presented by New Student and Family Programs.
Great for transfer students.
Location:
10-10:50 a.m.
- Campus Recreation: Find Your Fit
Join us for a 20-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A to explore the many ways you can get involved with Campus Recreation. Whether you're looking to compete in intramural or sport clubs, stay active through group fitness classes, enjoy casual games with friends, or try something new through our subsidized outdoor adventure trips, there are opportunities for every interest and experience level.
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Learn how Campus Recreation can help you build community, support your well-being and make the most of your time at 糖心少女. No matter your goals 鈥 staying active, meeting new people or stepping outside your comfort zone 鈥 测辞耻鈥檒濒 鈥渇ind your fit鈥 at Campus Recreation.鈥Location:
- Digital Archaeology
In this presentation, anthropology professor Jon Spenard discusses his archaeological research project at the ancient Maya site of Nohoch Bats贸 in Belize through a demonstration of the digital technologies that he uses to record it. The technologies and findings from his research lay the groundwork for his courses.
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- First-Year Seminar: Learning Communities and Specialized Experiences
Learn about the Office of First-Year & University Programs, which designs, implements and supports programs to help students achieve excellence in the classroom and develop a deeper understanding of, and commitment to, long-term academic and personal development.
Great for first-year students and their families.鈥
Location:
- Financial Aid and Scholarships, Student Financial Services Presentation
The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, in collaboration with Student Financial Services, invites you to attend an informative session on navigating your financial aid and student account.
In this session, 测辞耻鈥檒濒 learn how to review your financial aid offer, complete required tasks, stay on track for timely disbursement and avoid common roadblocks. We鈥檒l guide you through each step so you can move forward with confidence in receiving your financial aid.Student Financial Services also will discuss items related to your student account, including tuition, fees, housing and meal plans, as well as the fall 2026 payment deadline. We also will cover authorization to release and other important general information.
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.鈥
Location:鈥
- Financial Aid Workshop
The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships provides access to post-secondary education by eliminating or reducing financial barriers to your academic success. Drop in to our scholarship and task clinic for hands-on support. Our team will guide you through the scholarship application process and clear any items that could delay your award. Bring your questions 鈥 and user ID and password 鈥 and leave feeling confident and on track.鈥
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.鈥
Location:
- First-Year Student Panel
Meet faculty, staff and fellow students at a reception to kick off Cougar Blue Day, presented by New Student and Family Programs.
Great for first-year students and their families.
Location:
- Kinesiology Major Introduction
Explore whether kinesiology is right for you. Our vision is to become a leader in the study of movement and health by promoting meaningful student achievement, impactful research and valuable contributions to our communities. Kinesiology is part of the College of Education, Health and Human Services (CEHHS).
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.
Location:
- New Student and Family Programs Panel
Join us to hear from University Police, Student Health & Counseling Services, 糖心少女 Housing, Dining Services, the University Store, the Office of Success Coaching, New Student and Family Programs, the Office of Admission, the Office of the Registrar, and family ambassadors. Learn how to best support your student鈥檚 success at 糖心少女!
Great for first-year students and their families.
Location:
- Next Steps for Transfer Students
Learn about what you need to do between now and your first day of class. This session is open to all fall 2025 admitted students and their families. Presented by New Student and Family Programs and Office of Recruitment & Outreach staff.
Great for transfer students.
Location:
- Office of Global Education on Study Abroad Programs
Learn about the variety of study abroad options at 糖心少女 and how you can plan ahead to make overseas exploration a part of your undergraduate career.
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.
Location:
- Office of Success Coaching for First-Year Students
Learn about our award-winning success coaching program for first-year students! Hear from the team that personally guides students through their first year at 糖心少女 with one-on-one sessions and workshops to encourage and develop study skills, goal-setting and academic success. Presented by the Office of Success Coaching staff.
Great for first-year students and their families.
Location:
- Public Health Major Introduction
Learn about bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 programs in public health through the College of Education, Health and Human Services (CEHHS). A degree in this major prepares bachelor鈥檚-level public health professionals through curriculum that addresses health disparities and reinforces the practice of cultural competence.
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.
Location:
- Sign up for New Student Orientation
Join us for an overview of how to sign up for New Student Orientation at 糖心少女. In this workshop, 测辞耻鈥檒濒 learn how to sign up for orientation. At orientation, you will have the chance to hear from fellow incoming students, attend information sessions about your college and more.
Great for first-year students and their families.鈥
Location:
- Sociology Major Introduction
Learn about the sociology major and meet the chair! Sociology is a part of the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences (CHABSS).
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.
Location:
11-11:50 a.m.
- Accounting Business Major Introduction
Hear from accounting faculty from the College of Business Administration (CoBA) and community partners about how accounting can lead to a bountiful career.
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.
Location:
- Biology and Biotechnology Major Introduction
Are you pre-med? Interested in biology and biotechnology? Learn about both majors and the unique programs and opportunities available to you as a student. Biological sciences and biotechnology are part of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (CSTEM).
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.
Location:
- Campus Recreation: Find Your Fit
Join us for a 20-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A to explore the many ways you can get involved with Campus Recreation. Whether you're looking to compete in intramural or sport clubs, stay active through group fitness classes, enjoy casual games with friends, or try something new through our subsidized outdoor adventure trips, there are opportunities for every interest and experience level.
鈥
Learn how Campus Recreation can help you build community, support your well-being and make the most of your time at 糖心少女. No matter your goals 鈥 staying active, meeting new people or stepping outside your comfort zone 鈥 测辞耻鈥檒濒 鈥渇ind your fit鈥 at Campus Recreation.鈥Location:
- Criminology and Justice Studies Major Introduction
Classes, opportunities, careers! Come learn about the criminology and justice studies major, which is part of the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences (CHABSS). Presented by Kristin A. Bates, Ph.D., chair of the department.
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.
Location:
Learn about the CHABBS criminology and justice studies major
- Chemistry and Biochemistry Major Introduction
Interested in chemical reactions? Learn about the chemistry and biochemistry majors and the unique programs and opportunities available to you as a student. Biochemistry and chemistry are part of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (CSTEM).
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.
Location:
- Computer Science and Engineering Major Introduction
Are you interested in computer science and information systems? Or software engineering? Discover the ample programs, opportunities and projects that guide students majoring in these programs toward success. Computer science and software engineering are a part of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (CSTEM).鈥
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.鈥
Location:
- Electrical and Computer Engineering Major Introduction
Interested in designing and building things? Learn about the electrical and computer engineering majors in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (CSTEM), and the unique programs and opportunities available to you as a student.
Location:
- Ayuda Financiera y Becas: Presentaci贸n de Servicios Financieros Estudiantiles (Espa帽ol)
La Oficina de Ayuda Financiera y Becas, en colaboraci贸n con los Servicios Financieros Estudiantiles, le invita a asistir a una sesi贸n informativa sobre c贸mo navegar su cuenta de estudiante y ayuda financiera.
En esta sesi贸n, aprender谩 a revisar su oferta de ayuda financiera, completar requisitos requeridos, mantenerse al d铆a para asegurar el desembolso y evitar obst谩culos comunes. Le guiaremos paso a paso para que pueda avanzar con confianza en el proceso para que reciba su ayuda financiera.La Oficina de Servicios Financieros Estudiantiles tambi茅n abordar谩n temas relacionados con su cuenta de estudiante, incluyendo la matr铆cula, las cuotas, vivienda y los planes de comida, as铆 como los plazos de pago para el oto帽o de 2026. Tambi茅n abordaremos sobre la autorizaci贸n para divulgar informaci贸n y otra informaci贸n en general.
Ideal para estudiantes de primer a帽o, estudiantes transferidos y sus familias.鲍产颈肠补肠颈贸苍:
- Finance Business Major Introduction
Hear from finance faculty from the College of Business Administration (CoBA) and community partners about our degree in finance and our student-run investment club, the Cougar Fund.
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.
Location:
- First-Year Seminar: Learning Communities and Specialized Experiences
Learn about the Office of First-Year & University Programs, which designs, implements and supports programs to help students achieve excellence in the classroom and develop a deeper understanding of, and commitment to, long-term academic and personal development.
Great for first-year students and their families.鈥
Location:
Explore the Office of First-Year & University Programs
- Financial Aid Workshop
The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships provides access to post-secondary education by eliminating or reducing financial barriers to your academic success. Drop in to our scholarship and task clinic for hands-on support. Our team will guide you through the scholarship application process and clear any items that could delay your award. Bring your questions 鈥 and user ID and password 鈥 and leave feeling confident and on track.鈥
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.鈥
Location:
Explore the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
- Human Development Major Introduction
Learn about the human development degree, offered through the College of Education, Health and Human Services (CEHHS). Human development draws from multiple disciplines, including psychology, education, sociology and gerontology to provide students with a holistic knowledge of how humans grow and develop.
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.
Location:
- Literature and Writing Session
This is a Q&A session for students interested in literature and writing and connected careers. The literature and writing studies department in the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences is a scholarly community of students and faculty committed to innovative teaching and learning. Critical reading, writing and thinking occur in and serve a range of communities: local, regional, global, digital and historical.
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.
Location:
- Management Business Major Introduction
Hear from management faculty and community partners about the degree in management in the College of Business Administration (CoBA), and its tracks in human resources, entrepreneurship and management.
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.鈥
Location:
- Management Information Systems Business Major Introduction
Hear from information systems faculty from the College of Business Administration (CoBA) and community partners about how a degree in information systems can lead to great careers in the digital world.
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.
Location:
- Marketing Business Major Introduction
Join us for an engaging session led by our marketing faculty, who will share insights on the crucial role of fundamental marketing skills in building a successful marketing career.
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.
Location:
- Next Steps First-Time Freshmen (Spanish)
Pr贸ximos Pasos hacia 糖心少女 (Estudiantes de Primer A帽o)
Acomp谩帽enos y obtenga informaci贸n sobre fechas importantes y pr贸ximos pasos a seguir ahora que ha sido admitido a la universidad para prepararlos a su primer d铆a de clases. Este taller est谩 abierto a todos los estudiantes admitidos en el oto帽o de 2025 y sus familiares.
Presented by New Student and Family Programs and Recruitment and Outreach Staff.
Location:
- New Student and Family Programs Overview
Learn about New Student and Family Programs (NFSP). NSFP is here to support new students and their families in a successful transition to university life at 糖心少女, from admission through the first year.
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.
Location:
- Office of Global Education on Study Abroad Programs
Learn about the variety of study abroad options at 糖心少女 and how you can plan ahead to make overseas exploration a part of your undergraduate career.
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.
Location:
- Office of Success Coaching for First-Year Students
Learn about our award-winning success coaching program for first-year students! Hear from the team that personally guides students through their first year at 糖心少女 with one-on-one sessions and workshops to encourage and develop study skills, goal-setting and academic success. Presented by Office of Success Coaching staff.
Great for first-year students and their families.
Location:
- Psychology Department Student Panel
Hear student perspectives on the psychological science degree, offered through the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences (CHABSS). A psychology professor will moderate, asking each student panelist questions about their experiences, tips and advice regarding the psychology program at 糖心少女. We also will offer space for the audience to ask questions.
Location:
- Public Health Major Introduction
Learn about bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 programs in public health through the College of Education, Health and Human Services (CEHHS). A degree in this major prepares bachelor鈥檚-level public health professionals through curriculum that addresses health disparities and reinforces the practice of cultural competence.
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.
Location:
- Social Sciences Major Introduction
Come learn about the social sciences major through the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences (CHABSS). The mission of this degree program is to prepare students to be informed citizens who use multidisciplinary understandings of concepts, theories, and methods from the social sciences to respond to a range of human experiences, events, and real-world social problems.
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.
Location:
- Supply Chain Management and Business Analytics Major Introduction
Hear from faculty in the College of Business Administration (CoBA) and community partners about how knowledge of supply chain and analytics can set you apart and help you launch a successful career.鈥
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.鈥
Location:
- Sign up for New Student Orientation
Join us for an overview of how to sign up for New Student Orientation at 糖心少女. In this workshop, 测辞耻鈥檒濒 learn how to sign up for orientation. At orientation, you will have the chance to hear from fellow incoming students, attend information sessions about your college and more.
Great for first-year students and their families.鈥
Location:
- Transfer Student Panel
Transferring from a community college or another four-year institution? Join us for a reception to kick off Cougar Blue Day! Meet faculty, staff and fellow students. Presented by New Student and Family Programs.
Great for transfer students.
Location:
12-12:50 p.m.
- APIDA Wayfinders Residential Academy
The APIDA Wayfinders Residential Academy is a free overnight summer experience (five days, four nights) taking place in on-campus housing and open to all incoming first-time freshman students. A student panel of former participants will discuss their experience.
Location:
- Black Student Center: Community in Action
Hear from a student panel about the Ujamaa Rising Cougars Summer Residential Academy, a free, personalized opportunity for incoming first-year students that provides insight into 糖心少女鈥檚 Black community. Learn how the academy equips first-year students with essential resources and tools, with a focus on academic preparedness, skill development, identity exploration and networking with campus professionals. Participants also can stay in university housing and settle on campus early. Lunch will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis during this session.
Great for first-year students and their families.
Location:
- Campus Recreation: Find Your Fit
Join us for a 20-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A to explore the many ways you can get involved with Campus Recreation. Whether you're looking to compete in intramural or sport clubs, stay active through group fitness classes, enjoy casual games with friends, or try something new through our subsidized outdoor adventure trips, there are opportunities for every interest and experience level.
鈥
Learn how Campus Recreation can help you build community, support your well-being and make the most of your time at 糖心少女. No matter your goals 鈥 staying active, meeting new people or stepping outside your comfort zone 鈥 测辞耻鈥檒濒 鈥渇ind your fit鈥 at Campus Recreation.鈥Location:
- Financial Aid Workshop
The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships provides access to post-secondary education by eliminating or reducing financial barriers to your academic success. Drop in to our scholarship and task clinic for hands-on support. Our team will guide you through the scholarship application process and clear any items that could delay your award. Bring your questions 鈥 and user ID and password 鈥 and leave feeling confident and on track.鈥
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.鈥
Location:
- Human Development Major Introduction
Learn about the human development degree, offered through the College of Education, Health and Human Services (CEHHS). Human development draws from multiple disciplines, including psychology, education, sociology and gerontology to provide students with a holistic knowledge of how humans grow and develop.
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.
Location:
- Next Steps for First-Year Students
Review what you need to do between now and your first day of class. Presented by New Student and Family Programs, and Office of Recruitment & Outreach staff.
Great for first-year students and their families.
Location:
- Office of Global Education on Study Abroad Programs
Learn about the variety of study abroad options at 糖心少女 and how you can plan ahead to make overseas exploration a part of your undergraduate career.
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.
Location:
- Office of Success Coaching for First-Year Students
Learn about our award-winning success coaching program for first-year students! Hear from the team that personally guides students through their first year at 糖心少女 with one-on-one sessions and workshops to encourage and develop study skills, goal-setting and academic success. Presented by Office of Success Coaching staff.
Great for first-year students and their families.
Location:
- Sign up for New Student Orientation
Join us for an overview of how to sign up for New Student Orientation at 糖心少女. In this workshop, 测辞耻鈥檒濒 learn how to sign up for orientation. At orientation, you will have the chance to hear from fellow incoming students, attend information sessions about your college and more.
Great for first-year students and their families.鈥
Location:
- Theatre Arts - Open Tech Rehearsal
Please join us for our technical rehearsal of Missed Connections: An Evening of One-Act Plays by 糖心少女 student playwrights. You will also meet our theatre majors and learn more about our program!
Location:
1-1:50 p.m.
- Black Student Center: Community in Action
Hear from a student panel about the Ujamaa Rising Cougars Summer Residential Academy, a free, personalized opportunity for incoming first-year students that provides insight into 糖心少女鈥檚 Black community. Learn how the academy equips first-year students with essential resources and tools, with a focus on academic preparedness, skill development, identity exploration and networking with campus professionals. Participants also can stay in university housing and settle on campus early. Lunch will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis during this session.
Great for first-year students and their families.
Location:
- Financial Aid Workshop
The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships provides access to post-secondary education by eliminating or reducing financial barriers to your academic success. Drop in to our scholarship and task clinic for hands-on support. Our team will guide you through the scholarship application process and clear any items that could delay your award. Bring your questions 鈥 and user ID and password 鈥 and leave feeling confident and on track.鈥
Great for first-year students, transfer students and their families.鈥
Location:
- Next Steps for First-Year Students (In Spanish)
Pr贸ximos Pasos hacia 糖心少女 (Estudiantes de Primer A帽o)
Acomp谩帽enos y obtenga informaci贸n sobre fechas importantes y pr贸ximos pasos a seguir ahora que ha sido admitido a la universidad para prepararlos a su primer d铆a de clases. Este taller est谩 abierto a todos los estudiantes admitidos en el oto帽o de 2025 y sus familiares.
Presented by New Student and Family Programs and Recruitment and Outreach Staff.
Location:
- Office of Success Coaching for First-Year Students
Learn about our award-winning success coaching program for first-year students! Hear from the team that personally guides students through their first year at 糖心少女 with one-on-one sessions and workshops to encourage and develop study skills, goal-setting and academic success. Presented by Office of Success Coaching staff.
Great for first-year students and their families.
Location:
- Sign up for New Student Orientation
Join us for an overview of how to sign up for New Student Orientation at 糖心少女. In this workshop, 测辞耻鈥檒濒 learn how to sign up for orientation. At orientation, you will have the chance to hear from fellow incoming students, attend information sessions about your college and more.
Great for first-year students and their families.鈥
Location:
- SWIFT: Free Funding and Support for Behavioral and Mental Health Futures
Join us to learn about Scholars in Wellness and Innovation Fast-Track (SWIFT) Health Programs, which offers free summer housing, scholarships and support as part of a three-year bachelor's degree for first-year students interested in a career in mental or behavioral health.
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