Wednesday, October 19, 2011
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Feeling Sick? Need A Doctor?

CCHP wants to remind all students about a couple resources for medical clinics if you are feeling sick and want to see a doctor. First, Smiley's Clinic is a neighborhood family practice clinic that has a contract with Augsburg College for non-insured students. If you do not have insurance you can be seen at Smiley's for a $5 co-pay. SERVICES AND COVERAGE ARE VERY LIMITED!! Please be sure you know what is covered before you schedule an appointment. A link with info on Smiley's Clinic can be found on the CCHP website www.augsburg.edu/cchp/smileys.html Smiley's Clinic also accepts other insurance as well. For appointments at Smiley's call 612-333-0770.

An additional option is the new Walk-In Clinic on Cedar Avenue (next to Midwest Mountaineering). They are similar to a Minute Clinic and can treat simple things like ear infections, sore throats, pink eye, etc. They accept most insurance or cash. A link to their services and costs can be found at www.walkin-clinic.com or by calling 612-294-1333.

If you have any questions about Smiley's Clinic, the Walk-In Clinic or other nearby medical clinics, please call the CCHP office at 612-330-1707 and we can help.

Be well Auggies and stay healthy!

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Apply to be a 2012 Orientation Leader Today

Would you like to:
Meet new people?
Get involved at Augsburg?
Receive excellent training?
Gain leadership experience?

If you answered yes to any of the following questions, apply to be a 2012 Orientation Leader today! You can find the application here: http://web.augsburg.edu/cao/OLJobDescriptionApplication11-12.doc

Applications must be turned in to Michael Grewe in Campus Activities and Orientation (CAO) no later than 4:30pm on Wednesday, November 9, 2011.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Michael Fetting or Susie Mechtel in CAO at orientat@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1100

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#AuggieHomecoming2011

#AuggieHomecoming2011 week is here! Events for Homecoming week are as follows:

Friday, Oct. 20: Lunch for this day will be outside in Murphy Square, so wrap up warm and come celebrate the start of homecoming weekend!

Any additional questions? Post to at facebook.com/auggiehomecoming2011 or tweet a question to @Auggie_HC_2011 and hashtag #AuggieHomecoming2011.

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Rochester Winter Registration Information

Rochester Augsburg for Adult Students (except MBA students),

Rochester Winter Trimester web registration begins on 7 Nov 2011 and ends 6 Jan 2012. AugNet registration opens each day below for the new class at 8:30 a.m. Class start dates will be one day apart and will follow this schedule:

Monday, 7 Nov - Seniors and graduate students
Tuesday, 8 Nov - Juniors, non-degree & second degree seeking students
Wednesday, 9 Nov - Sophomores
Thursday, 10 Nov - Freshmen

The last day for initial registration (must be registered for 1 course) for Rochester Winter Trimester is the last business day before the term begins: Friday, 6 Jan 2012.

The last day to readmit to the Rochester Augsburg for Adult programs for Winter Trimester (and register for at least 1 course) is the last business day before the term begins: Friday, 6 Jan 2012.

Students are encouraged to register early as course availability decreases greatly after the first week of the registration period.

Students with a financial, payment plan paperwork, or immunization holds will be unable to register until the hold is cleared. Please contact the Enrollment Center at 612.330.1046 or email enroll@augsburg.edu for assistance with any holds.

The official list of Perspective and Skills, LAF Courses, and Senior Keystone courses is found on the Registrar web page: http://www.augsburg.edu/registrar/. There is also a link on this page, Registration Information - Rochester, that consolidates many useful items used in registration.

AugNet Records and Registration is the preferred method of registration (both adding and dropping courses) but registration forms are available on the Registrar's website at http://www.augsburg.edu/registrar/.

Book information for your course is available on the Augsburg Bookstore web site; a link has been provided to this site from the Registrar home page: http://www.augsburg.edu/registrar/.

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Mpls Winter WEC Registration Information

WEC/United/Grad Augsburg for Adults Students (except MBA & MPA students),

Winter Trimester web registration begins on 7 Nov 2011 and ends 5 Jan 2012. AugNet registration opens each day below for the new class at 8:30 a.m. Class start dates will be one day apart and will follow this schedule:

Monday, 7 Nov - Seniors and graduate students
Tuesday, 8 Nov - Juniors, non-degree & second degree seeking students
Wednesday, 9 Nov - Sophomores
Thursday, 10 Nov - Freshmen

The last day for initial registration (must be registered for 1 course) for Minneapolis/United Winter Trimester is the last business day before the term begins: Thursday, 5 Jan 2012.

The last day to readmit to the Minneapolis/United Augsburg for Adult programs for Winter Trimester (and register for at least 1 course) is the last business day before the term begins: Thursday, 5 Jan 2012.

Students are encouraged to register early as course availability decreases greatly after the first two weeks of the registration period.

Students with a financial, payment plan paperwork, or immunization holds will be unable to register until the hold is cleared. Please contact the Enrollment Center at 612.330.1046 or email enroll@augsburg.edu for assistance with any holds.

The official list of Perspective and Skills, LAF Courses, and Senior Keystone courses is found on the Registrar web page: http://www.augsburg.edu/registrar/. There is also a link on this page, Registration Information - Rochester, that consolidates many useful items used in registration.

AugNet Records and Registration is the preferred method of registration (both adding and dropping courses) but registration forms are available on the Registrar's website at http://www.augsburg.edu/registrar/.

Book information for your course is available on the Augsburg Bookstore web site; a link has been provided to this site from the Registrar home page: http://www.augsburg.edu/registrar/.

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Brown Bag - Attend and Win One of Several Prizes

Please join us on Wednesday, October 19 from 12-1pm in Lindell 301 to learn a number of topics affecting your oral health.

Dr. Deb McGill, from Riverside Dental Care will be in attendance to answer questions. The information will be presented by Delta Dental.

A drawing will be held from those attending for an Oral B electronic toothbrush and two- $20 visa gift cards. No one will walk away empty-handed.

If you attend four or more monthly brown bag events, you will be entered in a drawing for a $150 gift card to Run-N-Fun and $150 gift card to Freewheel Bike Shop. The drawing will be held in June 2012 after the brown bag events are finished.

Freewheel Bike Shop offers Auggie Faculty/Staff 10% off on apparel and repairs.Run-N-Fun offers Auggie Faculty/Staff 20% off on retail on shoes, 25% off clothing.

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Dining Services

On Thursday Oct. 20 Einstein Bagels will be closing at 4pm.

Due to Mid-Term break on Oct. 28, Nabo will be closing at 3pm and will be closed all day on Oct. 29 and Oct. 30. Einstein Bagels on Oct. 28 will be closing at 5pm and closed all day on Oct. 29 and Oct. 30.
Nabo and Einstein will be back to normal hours starting Oct. 31.

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Deadline Extended for Courageous Woman Awards

Please consider nominating a woman of courage for the Courageous Woman awards. She can be a student, alumnae, faculty, staff or a member of the Cedar-Riverside community. To nominate a courageous woman, visit the WRC website at http://www.augsburg.edu/wrc/award.html .

The award will be presented during the 2011 Koryne Horbal Convocation on November 3rd. We've received some high quality nominations and we're looking for more! Please help us out by nominating a woman you think has worked to make a constructive change in our community.

The deadline has been extended to October 20, 2011. Questions can be directed to Janelle in the WRC at x1528.

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Spanish conversation Meets this Thursday

This Thursday, Spanish conversation group will meet at a table in the cafeteria from 11:00-12:30. Look for our sign. Please join us-all language levels are welcome! Our gatherings are relaxed and friendly, with no pressure and NO grammar lessons. Come for 10 mins. or for the whole session, whatever works for you. You are welcome to bring your lunch. Questions? Contact Emiliano Chagil, ext. 1309; Anita Fisher, ext. 1082 or Kate Reinhardt, ext. 1081. We hope to see you there!

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Volunteers Needed - Debate Tournament

Do you need volunteer hours? Are you looking for volunteer work that is fun, involves people, or happens regularly? Would you like to live out Augsburg's mission in the Twin Cities community? The Urban Debate League has a great opportunity for you!

The Urban Debate League (UDL) is looking for volunteers for a High School Debate Tournament on Friday October 28th and Saturday October 29th located at Humboldt High School in St. Paul. Volunteers would act as ballot runners for judges, sell concessions during mealtimes, some set up on Saturday, and assist with checking rooms at the end of the day.

For additional volunteer opportunity seekers there is also the option of be trained as a volunteer debate judge during the tournament rounds. Being trained as a volunteer judge would not only open up the opportunity to be a volunteer at 14 events during the debate season – tournaments are held close to every weekend October through December, with some in January – but also would be a tremendous help to the UDL as well as offering a novel and engaging way to volunteer in the debate community.

Hours for the tournament are from 3:00 pm to app. 8:45 pm on Friday and 10:00 am to app 8:45 pm on Saturday. Those interested in be trained as volunteer judges are requested to arrive at 7:45 am on Saturday. 6-10 volunteers per day are requested, not including volunteer judges, of which we'll take all who are interested. Volunteers may work as much or as little as they are able during either or both days of the tournament. Number of volunteers needed based on the schedule is below.


Friday: 3:00 – 5:45 1-2 volunteers needed (registration, ballot running),
5:45 – 6:45 2-3 volunteers needed (concessions),
6:45 – 8:45 1-2 volunteers needed (ballot running, end of the day walkthrough).

Saturday: 7:45 am volunteer judges arrive (no limit on number of volunteers, all are welcome),
9:50 am – noon 1-2 volunteers needed (ballot running),
11:30 to 1:30 2-3 volunteers needed (concessions),
1 – 3:30 3-4 volunteers needed (ballot running, set up for awards),
3:30 – 5:30 1-2 volunteers needed (ballot running),
5:30 – 8:45 pm 1-2 volunteers needed (ballot running, end of the day walkthrough).


Humboldt High School is located at 30 East Baker Street in West Saint Paul. The official address for mapping purposes is:
30 E. Baker St.
St. Paul, MN 55107
Public transportation is an option, and bus tokens will be provided to volunteers who request them.

For more information or to sign up to volunteer please email Hannah Youngquist at youngqui@augsburg.edu.

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Event Announcements

What The Hell Is a Male Feminist?

Come Find Out!

Thursday, November 3rd, 11 a.m. Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center.

grantl@augsburg.edu

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FREE LUNCH with HFA Convo Speaker David Carlyon

Have lunch with Humanities & Fine Arts Convocation speaker David Carlyon and hear about his vocational path. Carlyon has a Bachelors degree, a law degree, and Ph.D. He has fought forest fires and sold beer at Philadelphia's Vets stadium. He has been an actor in New York City, directed plays at the Actor's Studio, and taught acting at Brown and Carnegie Melon. He is a former clown with Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, and is now a writer and historian.

The Humanities & Fine Arts Convocation will take place on October 26 at 10am in Hoversten Chapel. Admission is free. Please join us at noon that day to hear David Carlyon speak about his vocation.

To learn more about David Carlyon, go to: http://www.davidcarlyon.net/

To reserve a spot at the luncheon, RSVP to adamo@augsburg.edu.

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2011 Homecoming Events You Don't Want to Miss

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Eye-Opener Breakfast featuring Brad Hewitt, president and CEO of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans™
Come and enjoy the first Eye-Opener Breakfast of the year at 7 a.m. at Town and Country Club, 300 North Mississippi River Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55104. This series allows alumni and friends to network and learn about current issues in our community. Sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans™ Central Minnesota Regional Financial Office.

Cost of this event is $5 which includes breakfast. RSVP by Friday, October 14, at www.augsburg.edu/alumnievents. Reservations and pre-payment are required. Space is limited.

Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Join us in celebrating Augsburg Athletics by honoring the 2011 Augsburg Athletic Hall of Fame inductees, and recognizing alumni who have contributed to the advancement of the College through athletics at 7 p.m. in the Hoversten Chapel. Dessert reception to follow.

Friday, October, 21

Homecoming Convocation with Distinguished Alumni Awards
Homecoming Convocation will take place at 10 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel and provides an opportunity for our students to hear first hand inspiring speeches from Augsburg's distinguished alumni. Each year at the Homecoming Convocation we recognize the First Decade, Spirit of Augsburg and Distinguished Alumni Award Winners.

Auggie Author Reading
English professor and poet Cary Waterman will be reading from her new book of poems, joined by some of her present and recently graduated student poets. The event will be held from 4-5:30 p.m., in the Barnes and Noble bookstore. Refreshments will be served.

Alumni Juried Art Exhibition
Enjoy the works of Augsburg alumni in the Christensen Center Art Gallery and the Gage Family Art Gallery from 5-7 p.m..


Saturday, October 22

Best of Augsburg
Enjoy mini versions of favorite lectures from three of Augsburg's outstanding faculty members: Garry Hesser (sociology), David Murr '92 (physics), and robert tom (art) from 10-11 a.m. in the Sateren Auditorium.

Anderson Hall Homecoming 5K Fun Run
Make a dash to the Anderson Hall Homecoming 5K Fun Run starting from Anderson Hall at 10 a.m. Students, alumni, and friends alike will enjoy this opportunity to run (or walk) a scenic 5K route through Augsburg's surrounding community. Dress up in your Auggie gear! Participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt. Cost is $5 for students (register through Res Life) and $15 for non-students (register online at www.augsburg.edu/homecoming).

Taste of Augsburg
Bring your family and share in the festivities, food, and memories with alumni and Augsburg students, faculty, and staff at the Taste of Augsburg from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in Murphy Square. The event includes carnival style booths operated by student groups, alumni, and local restaurants as well as games, inflatable bounce houses, and fun for the whole family. Featured food vendors include Athletics' Pork Chop on a Stick, Pizza Luce, mini donuts, and more exciting items to choose from.

Homecoming Football Game
Cheer on the Auggie football team as they take on St. Olaf at 1 p.m. at Edor Nelson Field!

Auggie Block Party
Following the football game, faculty and staff, alumni, students, and friends will join together in Lot K (next to Si Melby) from 3:30-6 p.m., to enjoy food, entertainment, and camaraderie. Come enjoy live music performances by Augsburg alumni bands.

Hognander Music Scholars Concert
Come hear some of the finest Augsburg musicians from the past 12 years perform in one memorable concert at 6 p.m. in the Sateren Auditorium.

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Student Organization Service Opportunity

The Urness Residence Life team wants YOU! this is an amazing opportunity for you and your organization to do some outreach within our community. On Wed. Oct 26 Starting at 4 p.m. Urness Hall and Community Link has organized our annual SafeBlock. Where local neighborhood children come and 'trick or treat' through the halls of Urness. We are inviting you to come and decorate one of the 9 lounges in Urness to plan activities and decorate however you would like for the children to come visit. This is going to be a lot of fun and we hope that you can join us in this amazing event!
If you and your organization is interested please email Elan Dillner at dillner@augsburg.edu We need a conformation from your organization by October 21, if you are interested.

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Alumni Art Reception - Friday

RECOLLECTIONS: Alumni Juried Exhibition

Reception: FRIDAY, OCT. 21, 5-7 p.m.
Awards announced @ 6 p.m. - Gage Family Art Gallery

Join us for food and refreshments as you enjoy the artwork of Augsburg's alumni featured in both galleries. Twenty-three artists display over thirty pieces of artwork. The exhibition was juried by Diane Mullin, Associate Curator at the Weisman Art Museum.

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World Wednesdays: from Mexico to Northern Ireland

World Wednesdays is all over the map this week! Visit with Jeremy Myers about the Youth and Family Ministry course he is leading in Mexico over spring break! Application deadline is November 1 - click here for more information:

https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=28756

And talk to staff of HECUA about their programs in the US, Ecuador, Northern Ireland, Norway and New Zealand. Learn more about their programs here: http://hecua.org/programs

Visit them in Christensen Lobby 10-2pm Wednesday!

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Alumni/Student Networking Event - TONIGHT

There is still time to register for the Alumni/Student Networking event. The event takes place TONIGHT - Wednesday, October 19th -6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Oren Gateway Lobby. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to connect with Auggie Alumni from Target, Best Buy, Toro Company, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Medtronic and many more. Register by emailing Sara Schlipp-Riedel at schlipp@augsburg.edu.

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The Value of Higher Education -- MN AAUP

The Value of Higher Education
MN AAUP 2011 Fall Forum
Nov. 2, 6:00 pm,
Hamline University, Giddens Learning Center 100E

Your department is shrinking. Your program is being downsized. You are continually asked to do more with less, and your students are made to pay more for less. You aim to teach but you are told to produce learning outcomes instead. You study fundamental questions and you are asked what profit that will yield. Under the cover of financial crisis, education from K-12 to the doctoral level is being restructured in market terms.

The MN AAUP is hosting a panel discussion about the value and valuing of higher education. The panel brings together speakers representing private and public institutions, faculty and administration, and the legislature as well.

Please join us and participate in the discussion! No cost; light refreshments provided. Contact MN AAUP Past President Karen Vogel (kvogel@gw.hamline.edu) to RSVP by October 28th. Space is limited -- reserve your seat today.

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Bridging the Religious-Secular Divide - Oct. 24

(F)a(i)theist: How One Atheist Learned to Bridge the Religious-Secular Divide, and Why Atheists and the Religious Must Work Together
Chris Stedman '08
Monday, October 24, 7–8:30 p.m., OGC 100. Refreshments to follow.
Sponsored by General Education, the Religion Department, and Interfaith Scholars & Campus Ministry

Chris Stedman is the interfaith and community service fellow for the Humanist Chaplaincy at Harvard University, the emeritus managing director of State of Formation at the Journal of Inter-Religious Dialogue, and the founder of NonProphet Status. A graduate of Augsburg College with a summa cum laude BA in religion, Chris is a blogger for The Huffington Post Gay Voices and The Huffington Post Religion, and he is the youngest panelist for The Washington Post On Faith. Previously a content developer and adjunct trainer for the Interfaith Youth Core, Chris is an atheist and secular humanist working to foster positive and productive dialogue between faith communities and the nonreligious.

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Augsburg Day Student Government Meeting

How do you like the food services at Augsburg? Or what about the movement of the admissions office down to the basement? If you have an opinion about ANYTHING that is going on at Augsburg campus, you should sit in on the Student Government meeting, and plead your case! Our meetings are entirely open for anyone to attend, and we encourage you to be more a part of the decision making process. We meet every Wednesday excluding breaks and vacations at 6:15 PM at the Oren Gateway Center room 100.

Have any questions about our meetings, or how you can be more involved? Send an email to Owen Pulk, the Public Relations Officer in charge of marketing and promotion at- pulko@augsburg.edu

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Info Session - Thrivent Leadership Fellows

Are you a junior seeking a excellent on campus part-time job? Attend an informational session on Monday, October 24th from 4:45-5:30 p.m. in the Riverside Room located in the Christensen Center.

Up to 10 juniors will be selected to work as a team to develop community volunteer events through a partnership with Thrivent and Augsburg. Paid jobs 5-10 hours a week Nov-April. Opportunity for paid summer 2012 internship at Thrivent. Come to this event to learn more. For a complete job description email tilton@augsburg.edu

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Keeping Track of Auggies

Rachel Rixen: Merit Scholarship for Study in Paris

Congratulations to Rachel Rixen who has been awarded the Vance Merit Scholarship for study abroad in Paris, France through Central College Abroad.

Rachel was the only Paris applicant to receive this this scholarship!

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Auggie Athletics

Clark Named MIAC Athlete of Week

http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/10/18/wsoc101811.aspx?path=wsoc

MINNEAPOLIS -- Augsburg College women's soccer forward Bri Clark (JR, Mound, Minn./Mound-Westonka HS) was named Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Women's Soccer Athlete of the Week on Tuesday.

Clark scored two goals in two key conference victories during the past week, helping to keep the Auggies in the race for a spot in the four-team MIAC postseason playoffs.

In Augsburg's 2-1 win over St. Olaf last Tuesday, Clark scored Augsburg's first goal, a header off a corner kick just 2:28 into the contest. The Oles had entered the game leading the conference standings and suffered their first conference loss of the season against the Auggies.

Against Gustavus on Saturday, Clark scored the lone goal of the game in a 1-0 Augsburg win, shooting the ball to the upper right corner of the goal from 15 yards out in the 24th minute.

Clark now has team-highs of nine goals and 21 points, tied for third-most among MIAC players (overall statistics) in goals and fourth-most in points. Her 42 shots this season are fifth-most among MIAC players.

Augsburg, now 7-6-1 overall and 4-2-1 in MIAC play, hosts St. Catherine on Wednesday (10/19) at 7:30 p.m. at Edor Nelson Field. The Auggies currently stand in sixth place in the MIAC standings with 13 league points (three points for a win, one point for a tie), just three points out of fourth place with four MIAC games remaining in the regular season.

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Auggie Athletics Update

Auggie Athletics Update (click on link for story/stats):

Tuesday, Oct. 18:
Volleyball -- Augsburg def. Crown 3-0 (25-22, 25-14, 25-21)
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/10/18/vb101811.aspx?path=wvball

Men's Soccer -- Augsburg 2, Wisconsin-Superior 2 (2OT)
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/10/18/msoc101811.aspx?path=msoc


Upcoming Events:
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/

Wednesday, Oct. 19:
Women's Soccer -- St. Catherine at Augsburg, Edor Nelson Field, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 21:
Volleyball -- St. Olaf at Augsburg, Si Melby Hall, 7 p.m.
Men's Soccer -- Hamline at Augsburg, Edor Nelson Field, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 22:
Women's Soccer -- Augsburg at Hamline, 11 a.m.
Women's Swimming -- Augsburg hosting Augsburg Pentathlon at St. Catherine Butler Center Pool, 11 a.m.
Football -- St. Olaf at Augsburg, Edor Nelson Field, 1 p.m.
Volleyball -- St. Thomas at Augsburg, Si Melby Hall, 5 p.m.

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