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The 16th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching (PSLLT) Conference is an annual meeting devoted to the research and teaching of second or additional languages.

When
October 15, 2025 – October 17, 2025, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus John Molson Building MB-9 (1450 Guy)

Join us for a public lecture about second language learners of French in Quebec. How do learners' background and social context influence what they learn? Why do some learners succeed while others don't?

When
October 15, 2025, 4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus John Molson Building MB 1.210 (1450 Guy St.)
Speaker(s)
Professor Suzie Beaulieu


Ongoing events

The Webster Library presents Exuberant Botanica by Aaron McIntosh, associate professor in the Department of Studio Arts, and in collaboration with the artist's exhibition Hot House/Maison chaude at the FOFA Gallery.

When
August 18, 2025 – December 12, 2025 (all day)
Where
Sir George Williams Campus J.W. McConnell Building (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

I Knew This Place Before is a diaristic short film by Adam Mbowe presented as a series of vignettes unfolding across the wall of the gallery's Black Box. Projected into picture frames like a family photo arrangement, the film tells the story of the rapid transformation of the Gambia.

When
September 3, 2025 – December 12, 2025 (all day)
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex EV 1.715 (1515 Ste-Catherine St. W.)

Aaron McIntosh's exhibition Hot House / Maison chaude is both an evolving queer ecology network and a series of related artworks, as well as a structural and theoretical container for both.

When
September 3, 2025 – December 12, 2025 (all day)
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex EV 1.715 (1515 Ste-Catherine St. W.)

To Be Held by the Femme Island / To Be Known by the Trans Body is an interdisciplinary exhibition by Kama La Mackerel that weaves together textile installation, self-portrait photography, sound, and video into a meditation on gender, lineage, and the afterlives of colonialism.

When
September 3, 2025 – December 12, 2025 (all day)
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex EV 1.715 (1515 Ste-Catherine St. W.)


Upcoming events

This workshop takes participants through the processes, policies, and support available to anyone who has experienced sexual violence at Concordia. It provides important information about the Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC), the Office of Rights and Responsibilities (ORR), and Campus Safety and Prevention Services (CSPS) and the roles these offices play in the complaint process. In addition, participants will learn about the support available to complainants, such as advocacy assistance, interim safety measures, trauma-informed counseling, and referrals. Learners will explore all aspects of the complaint process using comprehensive scenarios that depict the realities of students, staff, and faculty. This workshop is open to all staff and faculty and fulfills the mandatory training requirements for sexual violence awareness and prevention. The deadline to complete training is October 27th, 2025.

When
October 16, 2025, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building H-655.02 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Mark Underwood

This workshop takes participants through the processes, policies, and support available to anyone who has experienced sexual violence at Concordia. It provides important information about the Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC), the Office of Rights and Responsibilities (ORR), and Campus Safety and Prevention Services (CSPS) and the roles these offices play in the complaint process. In addition, participants will learn about the support available to complainants, such as advocacy assistance, interim safety measures, trauma-informed counseling, and referrals. Learners will explore all aspects of the complaint process using comprehensive scenarios that depict the realities of students, staff, and faculty. This workshop is open to all staff and faculty and fulfills the mandatory training requirements for sexual violence awareness and prevention. The deadline to complete training is October 27th, 2025.

When
October 17, 2025, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building H-655.03 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Mark Underwood

Join the apprentices of the 2025 City Herbal Apprenticeship Program for an afternoon of herbal knowledge sharing, yoga, tea tasting, and socializing!

When
October 19, 2025, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Henry F. Hall Building 703 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
City Herbal Apprenticeship Program

Ces séances vous fourniront des conseils pratiques pour vous aider à prendre des décisions éclairées concernant votre retraite.

When
October 20, 2025, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where
Online
Speaker(s)
Canada Vie

A series of events where Concordians can come together to share loss, support one another through change, and build caring community in a non-judgemental space.

When
October 20, 2025, 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where
Loyola campus AD - Administration Building Loyola Landing Aquarium - AD-103.07 (7141 Sherbrooke St. W.)

The biodiversity fresque explores the causes of the biodiversity loss crisis and actions which can be taken (including in our gardens!). Fresques are three-hour participatory workshops, aimed at raising awareness about the environment, decreasing anxiety and supporting action in a non-judgemental way.

When
October 21, 2025, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Henry F. Hall Building 703 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Dr. Emma Despland

This workshop introduces participants to the concept of microaggressions, how they appear in academic and campus life, and their impact on individuals. By learning to recognize subtle forms of exclusion or harm, participants will be better equipped to reflect on their own practices, support colleagues and peers, and contribute to a more inclusive campus community.

When
October 21, 2025, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building H-557 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

During the Centraide Campaign that runs from October 21 to November, there will be a Frip open Tuesdays and Wednesdays at lunch time between 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. with the exception of November 5. We will also be selling baked goods.

When
October 21, 2025 – November 19, 2025, 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Guy-De Maisonneuve Building GM600 (1550 De Maisonneuve St. W.)
Speaker(s)
N/A

Concordia's Centraide Campaign committee invites you to join us in EV lobby outside the FOFA Gallery (EV 1.490) as we kick off the 2025 campaign in support of Centraide of Greater Montreal.

When
October 21, 2025, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex EV 1.490 (1515 Ste-Catherine St. W.)
Speaker(s)
Campaign leadership and a Centraide representative

As part of Campus Sustainability Month, the Concordia Greenhouse presents a performance lecture from an extinct Irish wolf. Wolf is less than pleased about her extinction. She wants to be alive again. Come to leafy surrounds of the Greenhouse, and listen as Wolf rips apart arguments against her reintroduction with her pointy teeth.

When
October 22, 2025, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Henry F. Hall Building H7 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Emer O'Toole

As part of Campus Sustainability Month, our goal is to continue to teach the Concordia community about the process of vermicomposting as well as the benefits that it can serve our planet and other people!

When
October 22, 2025, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Henry F. Hall Building 703 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
ABCompost

When
October 22, 2025, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Where
Speaker(s)
Mark Bantey, media lawyer

Join the Black Perspectives Office for an engaging conversation with Jacqueline Beckles, Concordia alumna and Deputy Director General (acting) and General Counsel with the Department of Justice Canada. She will provide Concordia students and community members with personal insights on goal setting, trusting your instincts, being fearless and careers in the legal profession.

When
October 22, 2025, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where
SGW campus GM - Pavillon Guy‐De Maisonneuve 410 (1550 De Maisonneuve St. W.)
Speaker(s)
Jacqueline Beckles in conversation with Kelaiah Steer-McPherson

Air pollution from diesel engines remains a critical challenge due to the release of harmful pollutants during combustion that affect both the environment and human health. Addressing these issues requires advances in emission control technologies alongside the adoption of cleaner, sustainable fuels.

When
October 23, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Henry F. Hall Building 540 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Azam Movasati

Get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of fungi at Fungi Fest Concordia!

When
October 23, 2025, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus J.W. McConnell Building (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

Join us for an interactive session where we explore the idea of leisure, what it means to us personally, how it has evolved, and how it connects to broader ideas of sustainability and social justice.

When
October 23, 2025, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Where
Loyola Campus Vanier Extension VE 328.04 (7141 Sherbrooke St. W.)
Speaker(s)
Steven Henle, Annick Davignon

This interactive workshop is designed for students, staff, and faculty to deepen their understanding of anti-racism and its role in creating meaningful change within their spheres of influence. Participants will explore key concepts related to racism and anti-racism, challenging mainstream narratives that perpetuate systems of oppression. The session will cover how systemic racism shapes both interpersonal and institutional experiences, while providing practical strategies for implementing anti-racist practices in daily life and the workplace. The workshop will also explore intersectionality, offering tools to integrate anti-racist actions into decision-making and promote equitable, context-specific interventions.

When
October 23, 2025, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where
Online
Speaker(s)
Bofta Weldetnsae, equity advisor

Do you want to carve pumpkins for Halloween? Do you want to help us compost the leftover food waste? We have the workshop just for you! ABCompost is hosting two sustainable pumpkin carving workshops at the Concordia Greenhouse Project.

When
October 23, 2025, 1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Henry F. Hall Building 703 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
ABCompost

Writers Read welcomes Guggenheim Foundation Fellow and Booker Prize Nominee Rachel Kushner to read her work.

When
October 23, 2025, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex (1515 Ste-Catherine St. W.)
Speaker(s)
Rachel Kushner

Please join us on Portfolio Day and receive one-on-one constructive feedback, discuss your creative artworks and aspirations from a Design or a Computation Arts faculty member.

When
October 24, 2025, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where
Online
Speaker(s)
Professor Pippin Barr, Chair

The seminar explores how Guatemalan institutions develop and use climate services to support adaptation to climate change and improve food security among small farmers and Maya communities.

When
October 24, 2025, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Henry F. Hall Building 1271 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Harold Belanger Rodríguez

This walking tour invites guests to learn about and engage in discussion on the expropriation photos of Little Burgundy.

When
October 24, 2025, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where
Union United Church
Speaker(s)
Serafina Swandel

Open House is a unique opportunity to see for yourself what it’s like to be a Concordian. Discover our two vibrant campuses, tour our state-of-the-art facilities, and get advice from faculty, staff and current students.

When
October 25, 2025, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex (1515 St. Catherine W.)

This session will introduce you to the basics of a software tool called QualCoder, which is useful for qualitative analysis. Tag your research data with meaningful codes and apply comments to improve collaboration with your research partners. QualCoder helps you identify themes in your research while managing the codes and their meanings along with the text, images, or videos that you apply your codes to. This interactive session will introduce you to this free tool and give you a chance to try it out.

When
October 27, 2025, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - Pavillon J.‐W.‐McConnell LB 207 (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

Open to all members of an active Department Hiring Committee (DHC). All DHCs involved in the search process are required to participate in this session before starting the hiring process. Members would ideally attend the session prior to their first in-person DHC meeting and prior to the review of applications.

When
October 27, 2025, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Where
Online

Do you want to carve pumpkins for Halloween? Do you want to help us compost the leftover food waste? We have the workshop just for you! ABCompost is hosting two sustainable pumpkin carving workshops at the Concordia Greenhouse Project.

When
October 27, 2025, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Henry F. Hall Building 703 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
ABCompost

Thinking about art school? Bring your portfolio to National Portfolio Day and get feedback directly from Concordia's Faculty of Fine Arts and nine other institutions.

When
October 27, 2025, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex 7.735 (1515 Ste-Catherine St. W.)

MTL Connect takes place October 28 to 31, 2025, with the theme (R)evolutions, highlighting what is shaping digital change now.

When
October 28, 2025 – October 31, 2025 (all day)
Where
SAT

Open to all members of an active Department Hiring Committee (DHC). All DHCs involved in the search process are required to participate in this session before starting the hiring process. Members would ideally attend the session prior to their first in-person DHC meeting and prior to the review of applications.

When
October 28, 2025, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Where
Online

This workshop will provide you with some of the fundamentals in the interdisciplinary field of oral history. Participants will learn about an oral history approach to interviewing, ethics in research, and the many ways that oral histories are shared with the public.

When
October 28, 2025, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus J.W. McConnell Building LB-1019 (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Lea Kabiljo

Open to all members of an active Department Hiring Committee (DHC). All DHCs involved in the search process are required to participate in this session before starting the hiring process. Members would ideally attend the session prior to their first in-person DHC meeting and prior to the review of applications.

When
October 29, 2025, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Where
SGW campus TBD ()

Join us for the Equity Office and Friends Meet & Greet, where members of Concordia’s student, staff, and faculty community are invited to come together and learn about the work we do around campus.

When
October 29, 2025, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Where
SGW campus TBD ()

When hackers strike, will your team be ready? For answers to this and other pressing questions and fresh insights based on recent real-world cyber attacks, join Concordia’s Jurist-in-Residence, Morton S. Minc, as he hosts an expert panel for a live, practical discussion on cyber crisis response in today’s high-stakes digital world.

When
October 29, 2025, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Where
SGW campus MB - John Molson Building (1450 Guy St.)
Speaker(s)
Karina Kesserwan

Open to all members of an active Department Hiring Committee (DHC). All DHCs involved in the search process are required to participate in this session before starting the hiring process. Members would ideally attend the session prior to their first in-person DHC meeting and prior to the review of applications.

When
October 30, 2025, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Where
Loyola campus TBD ()

Want to know more about worms? Do we have the workshop for you! A comparative overview of worm biology between flatworms (Platyhelminthes), segmented worms (Annelida), and roundworms (Nematoda). And the importance of biodiversity in relation to conservation and sustainability of our earth dwelling friends.

When
October 30, 2025, 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Henry F. Hall Building 703 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Vivena

Interested in Film Animation? Submit your creative portfolio for review via Slideroom and receive feedback on your work directly from faculty before applying to the BFA Film Animation program at the Mel hoppenheim School of Cinema.

When
November 1, 2025, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where
Online

Join us for a poetry book launch.

When
November 2, 2025, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where
Librairie Paragraphe Bookstore
Speaker(s)
Ronna Bloom, Stephanie Bolster, Gillian Sze

In this session we will engage in open dialogue with the intention of deepening skills to manage relationships specifically with colleagues. We will identify behaviours in the academic context, interpersonal and systemic, that are damaging to collegial spaces as well as some ways forward. Using scenarios, we will explore a range of approaches which contribute to a healthy work environment.

When
November 4, 2025, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where
TBD

Join us at our community-building chili lunch: $17 for a bowl of chili with meat or vegan sauce, salad, beverage and dessert. Proceeds go to Concordia's annual Centraide campaign.

When
November 5, 2025, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus J.W. McConnell Building (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
N/A

A series of events where Concordians can come together to share loss, support one another through change, and build caring community in a non-judgemental space.

When
November 5, 2025, 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - J.W. McConnell Building SHIFT Centre LB-145 (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

When
November 6, 2025, 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building H-655.01 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

In this lecture, I demonstrate the emotional basis of polarization, as well as its international influences and effects, and argue that understanding and engaging with the affective dimensions of citizenship is central to developing strategies to reduce polarization in Canada and beyond.

When
November 6, 2025, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Henry F. Hall Building H.1220 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Fiona MacDonald

Join us for lively discussions of new scholarship on gender and sexuality! Hosted by the Feminist Governance in Times of Crisis Working Group, the reading group brings together interdisciplinary research to encourage thoughtful exchange, collaboration, and fresh perspectives on emerging topics in the field.

When
November 7, 2025, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Henry F. Hall Building H.1225.12 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

Bring a $2 twoonie and your own bag to get textbooks, mysteries, fiction, classics and cookbooks -- and more! Prices at $3 and up!

When
November 11, 2025, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - J.W. McConnell Building (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

Choisissez parmi des centaines de titres, allant de la littérature aux récits de voyage, en passant par des biographies, des ouvrages à succès et bien plus encore.

When
November 11, 2025, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - J.W. McConnell Building (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

Bring a $2 twoonie and your own bag to get textbooks, mysteries, fiction, classics and cookbooks -- and more! Prices at $3 and up!

When
November 12, 2025, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - J.W. McConnell Building (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

Choisissez parmi des centaines de titres, allant de la littérature aux récits de voyage, en passant par des biographies, des ouvrages à succès et bien plus encore.

When
November 12, 2025, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - J.W. McConnell Building (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

Through facilitated discussion, this session invites participants to explore the unspoken norms and expectations in higher education that can influence students’ learning experiences and success. It also invites learners to question how implicit biases shape the hidden curriculum and discuss strategies to recognize and navigate it. Join us for a collaborative discussion designed to empower students to uncover and address it effectively.

When
November 12, 2025, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where
Online
Speaker(s)
Bofta Weldetnsae, equity advisor

When
November 12, 2025, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where
SGW campus EV - Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex EV-2.776 (enter through the Zen Den) (1515 Ste-Catherine St. W.)

Join us at our community-building lunches: $17 for a bowl of chili with meat or vegan sauce, salad, beverage and dessert. Proceeds go to Concordia's annual Centraide campaign.

When
November 19, 2025, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where
Loyola Campus Loyola Jesuit Hall and Conference Centre (7141 Sherbrooke St. W.)
Speaker(s)
N/A

This talk will explore the power of community engaged design processes to create space for embedded, embodied, and emergent thinking. This approach and its results will be illustrated with projects about data literacy, environmental education, and digital sovereignty.

When
November 20, 2025, 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex 11.705 (1515 Ste-Catherine St. W.)
Speaker(s)
Katherine Reilly

Vous désirez obtenir une attestation de votre maîtrise du français écrit pour des raisons scolaires ou professionnelles ? La certification écri+ est pour vous !

When
November 21, 2025, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus J.W. McConnell Building LB-618 (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

Concordia's Centraide Campaign committee invites you to join us at the SHIFT Centre (LB 145) as we announce this year's total funds raised in support of Centraide of Greater Montreal. Lucky winners will be announced, as well as the top three pets from the Pet Photo Album!

When
November 26, 2025, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus J.W. McConnell Building LB 145 (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Campaign leadership

Join us for lively discussions of new scholarship on gender and sexuality! Hosted by the Feminist Governance in Times of Crisis Working Group, the reading group brings together interdisciplinary research to encourage thoughtful exchange, collaboration, and fresh perspectives on emerging topics in the field.

When
November 28, 2025, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Henry F. Hall Building H.1225.12 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

Join the Privacy Office to learn about employee obligations for protecting Personal Information

When
November 28, 2025, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where
Online

The workshop “Recognizing and Disrupting Microaggressions in the Workplace” equips faculty and staff with the tools to identify, understand, and address subtle but harmful behaviors that affect colleagues' wellbeing and sense of belonging. Participants will explore the impact of microaggressions, reflect on their own practices, and practice strategies to intervene effectively and foster inclusive workspace.

When
December 11, 2025, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where
TBD

Join the Privacy Office to learn about employee obligations for protecting Personal Information

When
January 27, 2026, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where
Online

The workshop “Facilitating Difficult Conversations on Race and Racism” aims to give faculty and staff the skills, awareness, and confidence to engage in respectful, constructive dialogue about race. By exploring why these conversations are often challenging and practicing strategies for listening, empathy, and response, participants will learn how to create more inclusive spaces at Concordia and beyond.

When
February 5, 2026, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where
TBD

The workshop “Black Identity and Belonging in Higher Education” is designed to help faculty and staff understand Black students' identity within the university context. Its purpose is to: - Provide a space for faculty and staff to reflect on experiences, challenges, and strengths of Black students, faculty and staff in higher education. - Highlight barriers to belonging, such as microaggressions, underrepresentation, and institutional bias. - Foster strategies for empowerment, well-being, and community-building among faculty and staff. - Encourage faculty and staff to recognize their role in creating inclusive spaces

When
February 25, 2026, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where
TBD

Join the Privacy Office to learn about employee obligations for protecting Personal Information

When
March 20, 2026, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where
Online

Join the Privacy Office to learn about employee obligations for protecting Personal Information

When
May 14, 2026, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where
Online




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