March 2022 - Plants-grads - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

McVetty Plant Breeding Scholarship
by Martha Blouw 02 Aug '22

02 Aug '22

Peter B.E. McVetty Plant Breeding Scholarship in the Department of Plant Science The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize students who have achieved academic excellence in a Master's or Ph.D. program in plant breeding in the Department of Plant Science at the University of Manitoba. One or more scholarships will be offered to graduate students who: * are enrolled full-time in their second year of a Master's program, or in their second or third year of a Ph.D. program in plant breeding in the Department of Plant Science at the University of Manitoba; * have achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours of study; * have demonstrated achievement in plant breeding research applicable to the Canadian Prairies. Applications should be submitted to Martha.Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Martha.Blouw@umanitoba.ca> and must include: * A covering letter describing: a) the status and progress of the applicant's research program and coursework; b) the value of the applicant's research project to cultivar development in the Canadian Prairies; * An abstract of the applicant's research project; * A copy (photocopy is acceptable) of the transcript of the applicant's graduate student program academic record; * A letter of recommendation from one member of academic staff sent directly to Martha.Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Martha.Blouw@umanitoba.ca>. While the scholarship is open to all graduate students engaged in plant breeding research, preference will be given to graduate students engaged in canola/rapeseed plant breeding research. VALUE: $5650 DEADLINE: November 26, 2021

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Strategic Enrolment Initiative Input Request [Gift Cards To Win!]
by Sonia Wilson 04 Apr '22

04 Apr '22

Hi all, As indicated in the meeting this afternoon, the faculty is putting together a strategic enrolment plan and we as a department are looking for our thoughts on what you think may be effective methods to increase enrolment a the undergraduate and graduate levels. If you could please forward your suggestions for either level to Martha (Martha.Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Martha.Blouw@umanitoba.ca>) by Monday April 4th, that would be greatly appreciated. Martha will compile your thoughts with those of faculty to be presented and discussed at a department council in mid-April. Thank you for your input and your thoughts on this and thank you to those who attended today’s meeting and already provided some of your thoughts on this topic. ** TWO RANDOM PARTICIPANTS WILL BE DRAWN TO RECIEVE A $25 GIFT CARD ** Sincerely, Rob Rob Gulden Professor & Acting Associate Head Dept. Plant Science 222 Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Office Phone: 204-474-6080

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REMINDER: Apply by April 6 - $2500 Ivarson Soil Science Scholarships
by Soil Science Grad Student Program 31 Mar '22

31 Mar '22

From: CFFAE <manager(a)cffae.ca> Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2022 12:43 PM To: Soil Science Grad Student Program <soilsci.gradstudies(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Apply by April 6 - $2500 Ivarson Soil Science Scholarships Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Apply by April 6 - $2500 Ivarson Soil Science Scholarship͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Canadian Foundation for Food and Agricultural Education]<https://a1e0.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6245e6b2ddd0a64d0c4ad666&u=htt…> Ivarson Soil Science Scholarships Application Deadline is April 6! Please circulate to eligible candidates CFFAE is offering two (2) scholarships of $2,500 each to graduate students studying soil science. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are welcome to apply until April 6, 2022. Detailed Application Guidelines and Forms available at www.CFFAE.ca<https://a1e0.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6245e6b2ddd0a64d0c4ad666&u=htt…> For more CFFAE scholarship news, subscribe to our mailing list<https://a1e0.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6245e6b2ddd0a64d0c4ad666&u=htt…> Canadian Foundation for Food and Agricultural Education, 9-2020 Lanthier Drive Suite 109, Ottawa, Ontario K4A 3V4, Canada Powered by Squarespace<https://a1e0.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6245e6b2ddd0a64d0c4ad666&u=htt…> Unsubscribe <https://a1e0.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6245e6b2ddd0a64d0c4ad666&u=htt…> [https://a1e0.engage.squarespace-mail.com/v2/a.gif?m=6245e6b2ddd0a64d0c4ad66…]

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FW: Food Security in the Wake of the Ukrainian Crisis: How Canada Can Play a Role | La sécurité alimentaire dans l’après-crise ukrainienne : Le rôle que le Canada peut jouer
by Martha Blouw 31 Mar '22

31 Mar '22

From: CAPI-ICPA <bigleye(a)capi-icpa.ca> Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2022 1:21 PM To: Martha Blouw <Martha.Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Food Security in the Wake of the Ukrainian Crisis: How Canada Can Play a Role | La sécurité alimentaire dans l’après-crise ukrainienne : Le rôle que le Canada peut jouer Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. 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gentle reminder RE: Head/Assoc Head meeting: with Grad Students
by Susan Ness 28 Mar '22

28 Mar '22

-----Original Appointment----- From: Susan Ness Sent: Friday, March 11, 2022 2:55 PM To: Doug Cattani; plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca; Belay Ayele; Rob Duncan; Rob Gulden Subject: Head/Assoc Head meeting: with Grad Students When: Occurs the last Monday of every 1 month(s) effective 3/28/2022 from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada). Where: Microsoft Teams Meeting In March 2022, the meetings will occur on the last Monday of the month. Virtual during pandemic lockdown/caps on in-person gatherings. ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OTQ5MTg3MGYtNjViZC00…> Join with a video conferencing device teams(a)cvi.umanitoba.ca<mailto:teams@cvi.umanitoba.ca> Video Conference ID: 111 485 342 4 Alternate VTC instructions<https://pexip.me/teams/cvi.umanitoba.ca/1114853424> Learn More<https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting> | Meeting options<https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=e8bcb8bf-a8b8-4f1b-…> ________________________________________________________________________________

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FW: Student Affairs Participation Award - 2022
by Martha Blouw 23 Mar '22

23 Mar '22

From: fafs-employees-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <fafs-employees-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> On Behalf Of Crystal Jorgenson Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 2:35 PM To: fafs-employees(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: FW: Student Affairs Participation Award - 2022 Sent on behalf of Financial Aid and Awards Subject: Student Affairs Participation Award - 2022 The selection committee for the Student Affairs Participation Award is pleased to announce this year's annual competition. We are hoping to honour a student at the University of Manitoba who has maintained high academic achievement while demonstrating exceptional leadership qualities in making a significant voluntary contribution to the university and/ or broader community. I have included the selection criteria for you in this package. This award is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. The deadline for submitting nomination forms to the Financial Aid & Awards Office is Friday, April 08, 2022. If you have any questions about the award itself or the nomination process, please contact Awards Selection Coordinator, Thao Ha, via email at Thao.Ha(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Thao.Ha@umanitoba.ca>. Submission instructions and submission e-mail address are provided in the attached PDF. We appreciate the time you take in helping us find a worthy recipient. If you have any questions regarding the award itself or the nomination process, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. Thank you and have a good day. Thao Thao Ha Awards Selection Coordinator Financial Aid and Awards University of Manitoba 425 UMSU University Centre Winnipeg, MB R3T2N2 Thao.Ha(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Thao.Ha@umanitoba.ca> https://umanitoba.ca/financial-aid-and-awards Student Affairs: Creating opportunities for student success! The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. [cid:image001.png@01D83AD4.564B41C0]

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FW: Webinar - Rail reliability: challenges and solutions for the agri-food system | Fiabilité ferroviaire : les défis et les solutions pour le système agroalimentaire
by Martha Blouw 22 Mar '22

22 Mar '22

From: CAPI-ICPA <bigleye(a)capi-icpa.ca> Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 1:17 PM To: Martha Blouw <Martha.Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Webinar - Rail reliability: challenges and solutions for the agri-food system | Fiabilité ferroviaire : les défis et les solutions pour le système agroalimentaire Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd'hui ! | Register Today! [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=0c2240ee-7a37-48d6-81cb-a29021693a21&a=113248…] Le français suit [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/c3c1b665-67e7-456d-a28c-c799d…]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uY_KvUPS9Pir_XzzDhEvxBuVCWXEJCe1effetATXPzG…> Register Today<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uY_KvUPS9Pir_XzzDhEvxBuVCWXEJCe1effetATXPzG…> Join CAPI on Monday March 28th at 11am ET for a webinar to discuss rail reliability and it's impact on Canada's agri-food system Rail reliability has been a long-term challenge for Canada’s agri-food system. A brief work stoppage at one of Canada’s main railways highlighted one of the challenges to delivering reliable rail service. CAPI will host a virtual panel to explore the impact of service disruptions and issues with reliability and short and long-term policy solutions. Meet the panelists [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/ba9da802-c2c9-4ac6-9292-bfa64…] Wade Sobkowich Executive Director, Western Grain Elevator Association [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/4f5b7045-299c-45a0-871c-7117b…] Karen Proud President & CEO, Fertilizer Canada [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/3556f608-087d-4e3e-8900-4a45d…] Dr. Scott Streiner Mediator and arbitrator, ADR Chambers Register Today<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uY_KvUPS9Pir_XzzDhEvxBuVCWXEJCe1effetATXPzG…> [Facebook]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uY_KvUPS9Pir_XzzDhEvxBuVCWXEJCe1effetATXPzG…> [Twitter] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uY_KvUPS9Pir_XzzDhEvxBuVCWXEJCe1effetATXPzG…> [LinkedIn] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uY_KvUPS9Pir_XzzDhEvxBuVCWXEJCe1effetATXPzG…> [YouTube] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uY_KvUPS9Pir_XzzDhEvxBuVCWXEJCe1effetATXPzG…> [Email] <mailto:info@capi-icpa.ca> [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/4c4b2bd8-89f3-48c8-bf2e-6a631…]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uY_KvUPS9Pir_XzzDhEvxBuVCWXEJCe1effetATXPzG…> Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd'hui<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uY_KvUPS9Pir_XzzDhEvxBuVCWXEJCe1effetATXPzG…> Joignez-vous à l’ICPA le lundi 28 mars à 11 h (HE) pour un webinaire pour discuter des impacts de la fiabilité ferroviaire pour le système agroalimentaire du Canada Les perturbations du service ferroviaire ont été depuis longtemps un enjeu pour le système agroalimentaire au Canada. Un bref arrêt de travail chez une des principales compagnies ferroviaires du Canada a souligné une des défis a la fiabilité ferroviaire. L'ICPA tiendra un panel virtuel pour examiner l'impact des interruptions de service, les défis de la fiabilité ferroviaire ainsi que les solutions politiques à court et à long terme. Faites la connaissance des panélistes [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/ba9da802-c2c9-4ac6-9292-bfa64…] Wade Sobkowich Directeur général, Western Grain Elevator Association [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/4f5b7045-299c-45a0-871c-7117b…] Karen Proud Président et Directeur Général, Fertilisants Canada [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/3556f608-087d-4e3e-8900-4a45d…] Scott Streiner Ph.D. Médiateur et arbitre, ADR Chambers Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd'hui<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uY_KvUPS9Pir_XzzDhEvxBuVCWXEJCe1effetATXPzG…> [Facebook]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uY_KvUPS9Pir_XzzDhEvxBuVCWXEJCe1effetATXPzG…> [Twitter] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uY_KvUPS9Pir_XzzDhEvxBuVCWXEJCe1effetATXPzG…> [LinkedIn] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uY_KvUPS9Pir_XzzDhEvxBuVCWXEJCe1effetATXPzG…> [YouTube] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uY_KvUPS9Pir_XzzDhEvxBuVCWXEJCe1effetATXPzG…> [Email] <mailto:info@capi-icpa.ca> Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute | 960 Carling Ave., Building 60, Ottawa, K1A 0C6 Canada Unsubscribe plantscience_gradstudies(a)umanitoba.ca<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001KTbyB8XzpIF9b8ADysrxuA%3D&…> Update Profile<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001KTbyB8XzpIF9b8ADysrxuA%3D&…> | About Constant Contact<http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/about-constant-contact> Sent by bigleye(a)capi-icpa.ca<mailto:bigleye@capi-icpa.ca> in collaboration with [Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.]<http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF21_CPE&pn=ROVING&nav=…> Try email marketing for free today!<http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF21_CPE&pn=ROVING&nav=…>

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FW: Training Opportunity for Graduates
by Martha Blouw 22 Mar '22

22 Mar '22

From: Toby Le <let6(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:let6@myumanitoba.ca>> Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2022 3:44 PM Subject: Training Opportunity for Graduates Dear UM Faculty members and Office administrators, Please share the following advertisements with your Graduate students about an opportunity to attend an all-expenses-paid workshop about science communication: ---------------- [https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/rdd-lFgNt1pPLnBwyXuynPxQpMXZkNxv-oE-oDHjX…] Are you interested in strengthening your ability to communicate your science to the general public? Would you like to meet other graduate students across the country who are passionate about science communication? Do you want to network with professionals to explore science communication in all its facets? ...and all for FREE? This is your opportunity! ComSciCon is a series of workshops focused on enhancing communication skills and fostering an inclusive community that can effectively communicate scientific information to academic and non-academic audiences. Created in 2013 by graduate students at Harvard University and MIT, over 2000 graduate students have now benefited from learning the skills needed to communicate complex concepts within science, engineering and other technical fields to reach broader and more diverse audiences. ComSciCon has now come to Canada to empower the next generation of leaders in STEM fields across the country. This year, ComSciCon Canada will be holding a National Workshop (ComSciConCAN<https://comscicon.com/comsciconcan-2022>) in a hybrid format from August 12th-14th, 2022. The conference is completely free of charge for selected attendees (travel [full or partial], lodging, and food will be provided). The application deadline is April 6th, 2022 and the application form is available here: https://comscicon.com/comsciconcan-2022-application For more information, please refer to the National Workshop website (https://comscicon.com/comsciconcan-2022) or contact us directly at our email address below. ComSciConCAN organizing committee canada(a)comscicon.org<mailto:canada@comscicon.org> Twitter: @ComSciConCAN<https://twitter.com/ComSciConCAN> Toby Le PhD Student | Fowke Lab| Viral Immunology Department of Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases Vice-President External | Health Sciences Graduate Students' Association| University of Manitoba

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Coffee Break Reminder
by Dale Penner 21 Mar '22

21 Mar '22

Hi Plant Science Graduate Students, Come on down to the weekly Coffee Break at the Plant Science Graduate Student Lounge on Wednesday at 10:30 am! [Image.jpeg] See you all there! PSGSA Social Directors Samantha Curtis & Dale Penner

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FW: [Gs-dept-grad-chairs] Academic Learning Centre Supports and Services for Graduate Students
by Martha Blouw 17 Mar '22

17 Mar '22

From: gs-dept-grad-chairs-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:gs-dept-grad-chairs-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca> <gs-dept-grad-chairs-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:gs-dept-grad-chairs-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca>> On Behalf Of Dean of Graduate Studies Sent: March 17, 2022 10:32 AM To: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Graduate.Communications@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: [Gs-dept-grad-chairs] Academic Learning Centre Supports and Services for Graduate Students [University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] Sending on behalf of the Academic Learning Centre To: Graduate Chairs and Graduate Support Staff The Academic Learning Centre<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/academic-learning> offers group and one-to-one programming to enhance students' academic learning, writing and research skills. * Supplemental Instruction-weekly review sessions in historically challenging classes, especially classes in the STEM fields and with common curricula * Course-based writing tutors-support for all students in a class with early feedback on writing * Training for tutors or leaders from other academic programs and departments at the U of M * In-class workshops to build skills in key areas and for specific assignments * Workshops and online resources for students * One-to-one tutoring to refine academic skills and develop learning strategies ALC workshops delivered for the Faculty of Graduate Studies Grad Steps Workshop Series<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/student-experience/graduate-student-w…> Workshops specifically designed to support UM graduate students, including topics such as: * Citing, Referencing and Paraphrasing * Thesis Structure and Organization * Writing Processes and Routines * Poster Presentations * Oral Presentation * Writing a Journal Article * Writing a Literature Review * Reading and note-taking strategies * Synthesizing research * Finding Relevant Research * Communicating Research: Knowledge Translation More information, dates, and registration can be found online: https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/student-experience/graduate-student-w… SAGE Indigenous Grad Student Supports<https://umanitoba.ca/student/indigenous/SAGE.html> If you have a UM grad student who identifies as First Nations, Métis, Inuit or Native American, you can let them know about SAGE programming, including * SAGE Café weekly coffee gatherings * SAGE Writing retreats Find more information online: https://umanitoba.ca/student/indigenous/SAGE.html ________________________________ Faculty of Graduate Studies · 500 University Centre · Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/umanitoba/> · Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/> · FGS Website<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/> ________________________________

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