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Strategic Research Plan Engagement Session #2 - Monday, April 3, 2023
by Office of the Vice-President Research and International 27 Mar '23

27 Mar '23

[cid:image002.png@01D9609C.FB0231D0] This message is sent on behalf of Dr. B. Mario Pinto, Vice-President (Research and International) And Dr. Annemieke Farenhorst, Associate Vice-President (Research) Dear University of Manitoba Community, We invite you to attend the next Community Engagement Session as we continue our Strategic Research Planning process to develop a collective vision for the future of UM research. As we review the feedback received thus far, several areas of importance are emerging. The third community engagement session will ask participants to delve more deeply into our strengths, the impact of our research, and potential thematic areas. This session will again allow for interactive small group discussions to address key questions. If you are joining virtually, you will be able to move between virtual break out rooms to provide your feedback on each question. Summaries from each group discussion will be shared with the larger group for an open conversation. Event details below: Date: Monday, April 3, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Location: Buhler Atrium, 715 McDermot Avenue, Bannatyne Campus This is a hybrid event, with both in-person and online options to attend. Please RSVP by Thursday, March 30 by clicking here<https://forms.office.com/r/zmercTkGLX>. Following the event, the questions will be posted on the Strategic Research Planning page for ongoing input from the UM community. Please continue to visit the Strategic Research Planning page<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-research-services/SitePa…> for updates on our progress. We hope to see you there.

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Reminder: UM Strategic Plan Survey – One week left to participate
by President's Office 23 Mar '23

23 Mar '23

[cid:image004.png@01D9580C.B61FCED0] Message from Dr. Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor and Diane Hiebert-Murphy, Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Dear University of Manitoba students, There is one week left to participate in the UM strategic plan survey. If you haven’t already done so, there is still time to share your big ideas to inform the University of Manitoba’s strategic vision for the future. If you have completed the survey already, thank you for sharing your thoughts. As described in our initial invitation, the survey contains 9 open-ended questions—you may answer as many or as few questions as you wish. There is also the opportunity to answer a series of optional demographic questions to help us understand the community voices heard in the process. The anticipated time to complete this survey is 10 to 20 minutes. Participation in the survey is completely voluntary and is intended to be anonymous; should any identifying data be collected in participant responses to the open-ended questions, it will be held in strict confidence. To engage in the survey, please visit https://higheredstrategies.questionpro.ca/UM-strategic-plan-s. The survey will close at 11:59 p.m. CST on March 31. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Your voice is vital as we develop UM’s strategic plan for the future. Miigwech, [cid:image001.png@01D95815.941E6E00]

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Summer Term Registration will begin soon!
by No Reply Registrar Office 20 Mar '23

20 Mar '23

<http://www.umanitoba.ca/student/vice-provost/loop/files/registrar/ro-EmailH…> An Important Message from the Registrar's Office - You are receiving this as a student at the University of Manitoba. Registration will soon begin for Summer Term 2023 Read on for important information on registration access times, registration eligibility, waitlists, and further resources. In this email: * Registration Times * Registration Eligibility * Initial Registration Period * Waitlists * Resources Registration Times _____ Registration Access Times are available through your Aurora Account. You will be able to view your time on March 20th, 2023. To view your registration time: * Log into Aurora<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/twbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=bmenu.P_MainMnu>. * Select 'Enrolment and Academic Records.' * Select 'Registration & Exams.' * Select 'Registration Time and Status.' * Choose the academic term from the dropdown menu, your registration access time for the selected term will be displayed. Registration Eligibility _____ Before you register, it is important to ensure that you are eligible to register. Your eligibility to register will be displayed on the Registration time and Status page in Aurora. Your ability to register is dependent on a few items: * Your Student Status * Your Academic Standing * Whether you have any Holds<https://umanitoba.ca/registrar/holds-and-student-status#why-am-i-on-hold> on your account, * Your assigned Registration Time<https://umanitoba.ca/registrar/registration/steps-registration#registration…>. If any of these items display a yellow triangle adjacent to them in Aurora, you need to attend to the relevant item before you register. For a step by step guide on Registration Eligibility, please see Step 5 of our Registration Steps page<https://umanitoba.ca/registrar/registration/steps-registration#registration…>. Initial Registration Period _____ The initial registration period will run from Monday March 27th, until Thursday, March 30th. Registration will close on Friday March 31st, until 1:00pm. Registration will reopen on Monday, March 31st, at 1:00 pm, and will remain open until the end of the revision period. During the initial registration period, spaces in some high-demand courses are released each day in equal numbers to ensure fair access for all students. Any remaining spaces and/or waitlists for these courses will be available to all students. These courses are identified in the class schedule by the following message: "This course is subject to gradual space release." For more information on registration times, please see our Registration Tips page<https://umanitoba.ca/registrar/registration#registration-tips-for-fall-wint…>. Waitlists _____ Select courses will include a Waitlist<http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/registration/steps/waitlist.html> function, allowing students to be added to a waitlist and notified when a space becomes available. It is very important that all students claim their U of M email account<http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/registration/steps/waitlist.html> to receive Waitlist notifications. * Students wishing to drop or change a lab must see an advisor to make the changes or else they run the risk of losing their space and ending up at the bottom of the Waitlist. For more information on Waitlists, please see Step 6 of our registration Steps page<https://umanitoba.ca/registrar/registration/steps-registration#register-usi…>. Remember - Help is here! _____ If you need guidance or assistance, please take advantage of the many Student Supports available, ranging from Academic to personal resources for your success. * Academic Resources<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports#support-for-academic-success> * Academic Advisors (Undergraduate Students)<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/academic-advising#f…> * Academic Advisors (Graduate Students)<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/graduate-studies-contacts> * Personal Support Resources<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports#support-for-everyday-life> There are also a number of resources tailored towards specific students: * Graduate Students<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/student-experience> * Indigenous Students<http://umanitoba.ca/student/indigenous/index.html> * International Student<https://umanitoba.ca/current-students/international> * Military members and dependents<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/military-support-office> * New Students<https://umanitoba.ca/current-students/first-year> * Transfer Students<https://umanitoba.ca/student/admissions/requirements/transfer-students.html> _____ Best of luck in the Summer 2023 Term! -Registrar's Office Team Registrar's Office umanitoba.ca/registrar<http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/index.html> 400 UMSU University Centre University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-9420 Questions? Just askumanitoba<http://umanitoba.intelliresponse.com/>! Student Affairs - Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences

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UM Strategic Plan Survey – We Want to Hear from You.
by President's Office 16 Mar '23

16 Mar '23

[cid:image004.png@01D9580C.B61FCED0] Message from Dr. Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor and Diane Hiebert-Murphy, Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Dear University of Manitoba students, Thank you to all who have participated in the consultation process for the University of Manitoba’s strategic plan through the town hall and community consultation sessions. We are now entering the second stage of the consultation process, and we want to engage with you further through a student survey. This online survey has been informed by the discussions in the first phase, and it provides an opportunity to dive deeper into the UM community’s thoughts and goals about the university’s future. The survey contains 9 open-ended questions—you may answer as many or as few questions as you wish. There is also the opportunity to answer a series of optional demographic questions to help us understand the community voices heard in the process. The anticipated time to complete this survey is 10 to 20 minutes. Participation in the survey is completely voluntary and is intended to be anonymous; should any identifying data be collected in participant responses to the open-ended questions, it will be held in strict confidence. The survey is open from March 16 to March 31. To engage in the survey, please visit https://higheredstrategies.questionpro.ca/UM-strategic-plan-s. The survey will close at 11:59 p.m. CST on March 31. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. We need to hear all your voices to enhance our scholarship, grow our research enterprise, elevate the student experience, advance Reconciliation and deepen our community engagement. Sincerely, [cid:image001.png@01D95815.941E6E00]

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Plan to attend! Eternity Martis March 9
by Marcia Davies 06 Mar '23

06 Mar '23

[A picture containing logo Description automatically generated] All students are invited to attend a Free Public Lecture<umanitoba.ca/knight-lecture> with Eternity Martis<https://www.eternitymartis.com/>! Award-winning author of "They Said This Would Be Fun: Race, Campus Life and Growing Up" Thursday, March 9 3:00 p.m. Investors Group Athletic Centre, Fort Garry campus "What does it mean to be an equity-seeking student on a Canadian campus today?" please reserve your seat<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=C92AT4wzTE6KFJBEaWL3uJd…> We look forward to seeing you on March 9! Laurie Schnarr Vice-Provost (Students) www.umanitoba.ca/knight-lecture Marcia (Marci) Davies (she/her) Assistant to the Vice-Provost (Students), Laurie Schnarr Student Affairs Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) University of Manitoba 208 Administration Building Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Tel: 204.474.6917 marci.davies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:marci.davies@umanitoba.ca> www.umanitoba.ca/student<http://www.umanitoba.ca/student> Student Affairs - Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences I acknowledge and respect that the University of Manitoba is located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. [UMLogoSignature]

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Strategic Research Planning Community Engagement Session #2 - Tuesday March 7, 2023
by Office of the Vice-President Research and International 27 Feb '23

27 Feb '23

[cid:image001.png@01D94A8A.5E591920] This message is sent on behalf of Dr. B. Mario Pinto, Vice-President (Research and International) And Dr. Annemieke Farenhorst, Associate Vice-President (Research) Dear University of Manitoba Community, Thank you for joining us at the first Strategic Research Planning Session, during which we introduced the Strategic Research Planning Committee and the engagement questions to start our conversation. We invite you to attend the second Community Engagement Session as we continue our Strategic Research Planning process. Facilitated by members of the Strategic Research Planning Committee, this session will allow for interactive small group discussions to address key questions related to Indigenous Research. If you are joining virtually, you will be able to move between virtual break out rooms to provide your feedback on each question. Summaries from each group discussion will be shared with the larger group for an open conversation. Participants will also have a chance to provide their thoughts anonymously using sticky notes, which will be shared with the Committee. We hope to see you there. Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 10:30am Location: Marshall McLuhan Hall, Room 204, Second Floor, UMSU University Centre, Fort Garry Campus This is a hybrid event, with both in-person and online options to attend. Please RSVP by Thursday, March 2 by clicking the link here: https://forms.office.com/r/bnw7nYRgsb Following the event, the questions will be posted on the Strategic Research Planning page for ongoing input from the UM community. Please continue to visit the Strategic Research Planning page<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-research-services/SitePa…> for updates on our progress.

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Update to UM Students: February 16, 2023
by Marcia Davies 16 Feb '23

16 Feb '23

[Graphical user interface Description automatically generated with low confidence] Message from Laurie Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students) Dear students, This has been a very difficult period for students with family, friends and loved ones in Turkey and Syria. I want to extend my deepest condolences and best wishes to those who have been affected by the devastating earthquakes in these countries. We are here for you, and we support you during this time. As we head into the Winter Break period, I hope all students have many opportunities to relax, recharge, and enjoy some of the winter fun happening around town. Here are some events and activities you might want to check out, along with a few reminders of the resources and supports available to you throughout the break. Louis Riel Day On Monday we honour Louis Riel, the Founding Father of Manitoba, with events and activities across the province. At the Fort Garry campus, a celebration<https://news.umanitoba.ca/louis-riel-day-celebration-returns-to-um/> of Métis culture and community will take place on Friday, February 17 at 11 a.m. at Migizii Agamik - Bald Eagle Lodge. From February 17-26 the Festival du Voyageur<https://heho.ca/?utm_source=travelmanitoba&utm_medium=ad&utm_campaign=fdv20…> is back in person once again, with over 200 live performances. I hope to see you there. Hé ho! Upcoming: On March 8 and 9, UM welcomes Eternity Martis<https://www.eternitymartis.com/>, award-winning author of "They Said This Would Be Fun: Race, Campus Life, and Growing Up<https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/605288/they-said-this-would-be-fun-…>". Eternity is a journalist and an assistant professor in the School of Journalism at Toronto Metropolitan University. Her lecture is titled, "What does it mean to be an equity-seeking student on a Canadian campus today?" Free books will be available at the following locations from Tuesday, February 21 on a first-come, first-served basis: * UMSU and UMGSA offices * Elizabeth Dafoe Library * 8 books will be available in the Reserve Lockers for 5-day borrowing * Jim Peebles Science and Technology Library (Faculty of Science) * E.K. Williams Law Library * Father Harold Drake Library (St. Paul's College) * Architecture/Fine Arts Library * The Eckhardt Gramatté Music Library (Music Library) * Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library (Bannatyne campus) * William Norrie Centre (campus for Faculty of Social Work) All students, staff, faculty, alumni, and members of the community are welcome to attend Eternity's lecture at the Fort Garry Campus on March 9 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Investors Group Athletic Centre. The lecture will be followed by a book signing. Register to attend the March 9 event<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=C92AT4wzTE6KFJBEaWL3uJd…> Learners on the Bannatyne campus can hear Eternity's lecture on March 8 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Frederic Gaspard Theatre, Basic Medical Sciences Building. We are here for you! Reading Week is an excellent time to connect with Student Services. If you are feeling stress or anxiety, or would like to connect with someone to talk about challenges you are facing academically or personally, there are many student supports<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports> available for you and self-care tips to add to your toolkit<https://news.umanitoba.ca/14-ways-to-combat-stress-during-tough-times/>. Regardless of your level of need there is support available. A range of academic supports<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports>, including academic advising, are available online and on campus during the break - check them out! Get involved UM has announced the launch of the Grow your Community Fund<https://news.umanitoba.ca/promote-your-initiatives-with-the-grow-your-commu…> to support students in planning and hosting events or activities for students who self-identify as minoritized, marginalized or as members of under-represented groups. Applications are now being accepted for initiatives in Fall Term 2023 that are intended to help students build a strong sense of connection, belonging and inclusion at the University of Manitoba. Please visit the website<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/student-affairs/grow-your-community-f…> for further information and application<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=C92AT4wzTE6KFJBEaWL3uN-…> details. The 2023 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition is back in person. This year, 18 departments and 36 students will be competing in heats for the 3MT competition<https://news.umanitoba.ca/2023-3mt-challengers-announced/>. This competition gives graduate students the opportunity to present their research in plain language (in three minutes) using a single slide to illustrate their ideas. They will be assessed by judges at the heats, where three challengers from each heat will advance to the final competition taking place on March 30. Check out the schedule<https://news.umanitoba.ca/2023-3mt-challengers-announced/> and join in the fun! Stay active Recreation Services <https://umanitoba.ca/community/sport-recreation/recreation-services> offers in-person and virtual<https://umanitoba.ca/community/sport-recreation/recreation-services/virtual…> options to help you stay active and relieve stress throughout the break week. And remember, the skating rink in the Duckworth Quad will remain open while weather permits! We are all Bisons! Support the Herd on February 18 at 7 p.m. as your UM Bisons men's basketball team competes in the quarter finals at Investors Group Athletic Centre. Tickets are available free for UM students on the Bisons website<https://www.showpass.com/s/events/all/?q=manitoba+bisons>. Use the promo code UMSTUDENT23 to claim your free ticket. #weareallbisons I wish you a restful week. Be safe, keep well, and I look forward to reconnecting when you return. My best, ...Laurie Laurie M. Schnarr, MA (she/her) Vice-Provost (Students) Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) University of Manitoba 208 Administration Building Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Confidential Assistant - Marci Davies Marci.Davies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Marcia.Davies@umanitoba.ca> Student Affairs - Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences I acknowledge, with humility and gratitude, that 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. As a white settler of English and German descent I am committed to walking alongside my Indigenous colleagues, friends and neighbours and doing the work that is necessary to honour the truth, right the wrongs, and contribute to lasting positive change. Confidentiality notice: This message and any attachments to it are intended for the addressee only and may contain legally privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution, or copying is strictly prohibited. Please notify the sender if you have received this email by mistake, and please delete it and the attachments (and all copies) in a secure manner. [UMLogoSignature]

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UMBA Survey
by UM Black Alliance 07 Feb '23

07 Feb '23

"Recognizing anti-Black Racism" Survey Dear University of Manitoba community member The University of Manitoba Black Association (UMBA) is an initiative dedicated to supporting the success of future and present African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) students, staff and faculty at the University of Manitoba and in the broader Winnipeg community. The initiative purposely pays attention to the social oppression among Black U of M community members. They experience the intersectional reality anti-Black racism in the forms of sexism, gender biases, and ability. UMBA is led by a collaboration of Black alumni, staff, students and current faculty. The UMBA committee requests your participation in the "Recognizing anti-Black Racism" survey. The fully confidential survey is for The University of Manitoba's students, staff and faculty. Your participation in this survey is completely voluntary, and all of your responses are held in confidence. None of the responses will be connected to identifying information. The survey is to be used as a needs assessment for UMBA's approach on how to develop Afro-centric programs and initiatives that serve to challenge anti-Black racism, which is open to all U of M community members, and broader Winnipeg communities. The data collected will create pro-social and inclusive yearly programming for Black students, staff and faculty. UMBA will encourage non-African decent people to participate in its events. The survey will take 5 to 10 minutes to complete. To participate, please click on the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UMBASurvey If you have questions about this survey or difficulty accessing the site or completing the survey, do not hesitate to contact UMBlackAlliance(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:UMBlackAlliance@umanitoba.ca> Thank you in advance for providing this important feedback. Sincerely, The University of Manitoba Black Alliance (UMBA)

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Anti-racism report and recommendations
by University of Manitoba 01 Feb '23

01 Feb '23

[cid:a2116288-4117-4369-8b77-a251ab8855d8] Message from Naomi Andrew, Vice-President (Administration) and Catherine Cook, Vice-President (Indigenous) UM community members: As co-chairs of the Anti-Racism Task Force, we are pleased to share that today we have launched UM’s anti-racism webpage<https://umanitoba.ca/anti-racism> and released an Interim Report<https://umanitoba.ca/sites/default/files/2023-01/anti-racism-task-force-int…> that includes recommendations to address racism. These foundational recommendations, focusing on education, policies and processes, lay the groundwork for dismantling racism in all its forms throughout our UM community. The Anti-Racism Task Force<https://news.umanitoba.ca/dismantling-racism-um-establishes-anti-racism-tas…> was established a year ago in February 2022 - a key step in advancing racial justice. This Interim Report reflects the progress of the Anti-Racism Task Force and presents recommendations for immediate action based on the significant work already done by community members, stakeholder groups and key offices within the university and on the expertise of the Task Force members. Interested in sharing your thoughts? The anti-racism webpage offers an opportunity for you to provide input<https://umanitoba.ca/anti-racism#how-you-can-contribute-to-the-conversation> on questions like: What does anti-racism mean to you? What does an anti-racism strategy look like to you? Community engagement sessions will start soon, with details to be posted on the webpage. There will also be learning opportunities for students, faculty and staff to build capacity for anti-racist actions through upcoming events, including Black History Month activities<https://news.umanitoba.ca/february-is-black-history-month/> such as: * Feb. 17, 7 p.m. UMBA presents: We signed the Scarborough Charter - Now what?<https://umanitoba.ca/um-black-alliance> We thank all the Task Force members for their ongoing work and significant contributions, and we look forward to your participation as members of our UM community.

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UM Strategic Research Plan Community Engagement Session Invitation
by Office of the Vice-President Research and International 30 Jan '23

30 Jan '23

[cid:image004.png@01D934C4.BC54D1D0] Message from Dr. B. Mario Pinto, Vice-President (Research and International) and Dr. Annemieke Farenhorst, Associate Vice-President (Research) Dear University of Manitoba students, It is our pleasure to invite you to participate in the development of a UM Strategic Research Plan for 2023-2028<https://news.umanitoba.ca/a-new-direction-for-um-research/>, as part of the ongoing process to create a new university strategic plan<https://umanitoba.ca/strategic-plan>. Today, our world struggles with many major challenges and it is crucial that the work of UM researchers addresses and responds to these issues both at home and internationally. To achieve this, the new Strategic Research Plan will build on existing disciplinary strengths to define a multi- and inter-disciplinary research strategy for the university. We will best realize the impacts of our research together, through a diversity of perspectives, and our committee hopes to hear from you at engagement sessions throughout this process. Students are encouraged to join the UM Strategic Research Plan Community Engagement Session 1 Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 1pm Rooms 543/544 5th Floor, UMSU University Centre, Fort Garry Campus Please RSVP by February 7<https://forms.office.com/r/jrvyTdTgv5>. This is a hybrid event, with both in-person and online options to attend. A link to the virtual event will be made available to those who RSVP and will be listed in the UM events calendar<https://eventscalendar.umanitoba.ca/site/research/event/um-strategic-resear…> closer to the date. Ongoing opportunities to engage We hope that you will continue to participate throughout the development of the Strategic Research Plan. Additional community consultation sessions will take place throughout the year: * Tuesday March 7<https://eventscalendar.umanitoba.ca/site/research/event/um-strategic-resear…> at 10:30am, Marshall McLuhan Hall, UMSU University Centre, Fort Garry Campus * Monday April 3<https://eventscalendar.umanitoba.ca/site/research/event/um-strategic-resear…> at 10am, Lecture Theatre C, Basic Medicine Building and Brodie Atrium, Brodie Centre, Bannatyne Campus * Thursday, May 4<https://eventscalendar.umanitoba.ca/site/research/event/um-strategic-resear…> at 10am, Marshall McLuhan Hall, UMSU University Centre, Fort Garry Campus * Thursday June 29<https://eventscalendar.umanitoba.ca/site/research/event/um-strategic-resear…> at 1pm, Marshall McLuhan Hall, UMSU University Centre, Fort Garry Campus In addition, we invite you to provide written feedback in response to our Strategic Research Plan guiding questions<https://forms.office.com/r/skhMxGtdgg>. We look forward to hearing from you about the themes and priorities you value as a part of UM - the research university for Manitoba. Best Regards, B. Mario Pinto Vice-President (Research and International) Annemieke Farenhorst Associate Vice-President (Research)

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