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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Good Morning, All!<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">I hope everyone had a great weekend and that you were able to get out and enjoy yesterday’s nice weather!</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">😃</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">
<i>This week is shaping up to be warmer, so make some time for a pleasant walk between classes and activities over the next few days before the snow comes back on Saturday.<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Also, tomorrow is the first day of Women’s History Month! Check out this article about
<a href="https://www.nibib.nih.gov/science-education/women-science-and-engineering">
women who have earned NIH grants in biomedical imaging and bioengineering</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">There’s lots happening this week and beyond. Check things out below!</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Announcements & Reminders<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">If you are a BME
<b>undergraduate</b> student, be sure to…<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Meet with Dr. J to discuss your career goals & professional development opportunities (Book your appointment
<a href="https://sdsmt.campus.eab.com/pal/NyfnNwlsuF">here</a>.)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">If you are a freshman</span></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">, you should
also meet with your BME hybrid advisor, Chris Roman (<a href="mailto:Christopher.Roman@sdsmt.edu">Christopher.Roman@sdsmt.edu</a>) over in Student Success.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Later this semester, you’ll want to meet with your academic advisor to discuss your Fall 2022 course schedule (Ask
Dr. J if you aren’t sure who your academic advisor is!)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">If you are a NANO or BME
<b>graduate</b> student, be sure to…<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Introduce yourself to Dr. J if you haven’t already!
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">😃</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">
<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Volunteer Opportunities:<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">BME graduate student, Brock Folkers, is looking for participants to take part in a research study exploring how muscle
tissue changes its electrical signal as it transitions from rested to fatigue states. If you are interested in participating, or to learn more about the study, please contact Brock (<a href="mailto:Brock.Folkers@mines.sdsmt.edu">Brock.Folkers@mines.sdsmt.edu</a>)
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">MEDLIFE is a non-profit organization providing service learning experiences in Peru, Ecuador, and Tanzania. They
make trips over winter break, spring break, and during the summer to accommodate student schedules. See attached flyer or go
<a href="https://my.medlifemovement.org/">here</a> for more details.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">We are still looking for volunteers to work a booth for our department during the Women in Science Conferences (<b>March
15<sup>th</sup>-16<sup>th</sup> and May 11<sup>th</sup></b>). If you are interested in volunteering for one or both, please contact Dr. J.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Judges are needed for the 67th Annual High Plains Regional Science & Engineering Fair on
<b>Tuesday, March 22<sup>nd</sup></b>. If you are interested in judging 6<sup>th</sup>-12<sup>th</sup> grade student projects in the biological, physical, or social sciences or engineering, you can register to do so by going
<a href="https://www.online-registration-system.com/sd/hprsef/">here</a>. If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Skea at (605) 394-2420 or
<a href="mailto:Rachel.Skea@sdsmt.edu">Rachel.Skea@sdsmt.edu</a> <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Employment/Internship Opportunities:<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Avera Center for Pediatric and Community Research is hiring two summer interns. Learn more and apply by going
<a href="https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/avera/#/job/71473">here to see the call for an intern in Rapid City</a> and
<a href="https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/avera/#/job/71468">here to see the call for an intern in Pine Ridge</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">For those of you looking for direct patient care experiences, Janice Knutsen is looking for a part-time live-in or
non-live-in caretaker for her adult son with disabilities. She partners with Black Hills Works to provide care for her son and several of our pre-health students have worked for her in the past. Job duties, pay, benefits, and contact information can be found
on the attached flyers.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Looking for some summer employment? Apply to be a summer camps assistant! 30-hours per week at $12.50/hr M-R 8AM-3:30PM.
If interested, e-mail resume to <a href="mailto:Shelli.Grinager@sdsmt.edu">Shelli.Grinager@sdsmt.edu</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Other Professional Development Opportunities:<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Are you a member of a professional organization, such as the
<a href="https://www.biophysics.org/">Biophysical Society</a>, the <a href="https://www.bmes.org/">
Biomedical Engineering Society</a>, or the <a href="https://biomaterials.org/">Society for Biomaterials</a>? If not, you should be! Click to learn more about those organizations and ask Dr. J if you want to know more about why these organizations are important.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Monument Health is now allowing South Dakota Mines students to shadow again (as long as you have proof of vaccinations
for both COVID-19 and this season’s flu). Ask Dr. J for more information if interested!<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The deadline for applying for the Gilman Scholarship (Pell Grant recipients only) for study abroad is
<b>March 8<sup>th</sup></b>. Learn more and apply by going <a href="https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">West River Area Health Education Center (WRAHEC) Scholars Program applications are now open. This is a great program
for anyone interested in learning more about rural healthcare and/or anyone planning to practice in rural/medically underserved areas. The priority deadline for applying to this program is
<b>March 15<sup>th</sup></b>. – Learn more and apply by going <a href="https://www.westriversdahec.org/higher-education-students/sd-ahec-scholars/">
here</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Virginia Commonwealth University is hosting a 6-week summer program for students preparing to apply to dentistry,
medicine, pharmacy, or physical therapy programs. This program is called the Summer Academic Enrichment Program and will take place May 24<sup>th</sup>-July 1<sup>st</sup>. Learn more and apply by the
<b>March 15<sup>th</sup></b> deadline by going <a href="https://dhsd.vcu.edu/programs/college/summer-academic-enrichment-program-saep/">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Virginia Commonwealth University is hosting a 2-week summer program for students interested in health career programs.
This program is called Allied Health Career Exploration and will take place June 13<sup>th</sup>-24<sup>th</sup>. Learn more and apply by the
<b>April 1<sup>st</sup></b> deadline by going <a href="https://dhsd.vcu.edu/programs/college/allied-health-career-exploration-ahce/">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport Conference (SB<sup>3</sup>C) will be held in Maryland from
<b>June 20<sup>th</sup>-23<sup>rd</sup></b>. Learn more by going <a href="https://sb3c.org/">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">This Week’s Events/Reminders:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Monday, February 28<sup>th</sup>:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Applications for UCLA’s Pre-Medical Enrichment Program (PREP), which was created to help pre-med students from disadvantaged
backgrounds strengthen their backgrounds for applying to medical school, are due today. Learn more and apply by going
<a href="https://medschool.ucla.edu/apply/prep">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Sign up for tomorrow’s EQ-I 2.0 Emotional Intelligence Workshop and take the self-assessment by today! Here’s the
link to <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaCC4N0OveUuJpjewwDKSgAJVhTY7mQT30Rbil_rM206FfYQ/viewform">
register</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Tuesday, March 1<sup>st</sup>:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Applications for becoming a student ambassador for our campus starting in the fall are due today. Work 4-5 hours/week
giving tours and helping the admissions team. Apply online <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-GtTQ71-h87GuBWlS04TTsVC9jN69Ayv2u9wCuLwcVRToFw/viewform">
here</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Deadline for applying to the
<a href="https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/">Gilman-DAAD Germany Scholarship</a> for studying abroad.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Health Professions Week kicks off today and will run all month long. This series of events is designed to help you
explore different careers in healthcare. Learn more about the event and register for free by going
<a href="https://bit.ly/SpringHPW22">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">5:00PM – Emotional Intelligence Workshop hosted by Student Engagement and the Center for Inclusion. (CB 205)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Wednesday, March 2<sup>nd</sup>:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Thursday, March 3<sup>rd</sup>:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">4:00PM – NANO-BME Seminar (topics vary each week and additional information will be sent out in a subsequent e-mail)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Friday, March 4<sup>th</sup>:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Abstracts for the 12<sup>th</sup> Annual South Dakota Mines Student Research Symposium are due today. The symposium
will take place on <b>Tuesday, April 5<sup>th</sup></b> in the Surbeck Center and is open to both undergraduates and graduate students. You may submit an abstract for doing an oral presentation or a poster presentation (but not both). Cash prizes will be awarded
for first, second, and third place in all categories. Submit your abstract using
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dzv0q-64stpGhXTTj7zXmcFl8Sw1rxrxTzakpyOnkY4/edit">
this form</a>. (Note that your mentor/advisor must review your abstract prior to submission.)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Student application for South Dakota Biotech’s South Dakota FAST Launch program are due today. Learn more and register
for these events by going <a href="https://www.sdbio.org/fast">here</a>. (Also, see attachment.)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">7:30AM-8:30AM MST – Monument Health Virtual Grand Rounds. This week’s topic hasn’t been announced yet, but you will
be able to join the virtual session via WebEx using <a href="https://monumenthealth.webex.com/monumenthealth/j.php?MTID=me60ee485885ca07d5490f7e0b37013d6">
this link</a>. More information to come in an e-mail later this week.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">1:00PM MST – KGI is hosting a student panel titled
<i>Bioprocessing from a Student Perspective</i>. Learn more and register for this free event by going
<a href="https://keckgraduate.secure.force.com/EventListing/?eventId=7014p000000kTse">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Saturday, March 5<sup>th</sup>:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">12:00PM MST – Study in Ireland Virtual Fair. Learn more and register by going
<a href="https://study.educationinireland.live/?utm_source=GoOverseas&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=influencers&utm_content=influencers&mc_cid=0095906a02&mc_eid=81ebb9728d">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Other Upcoming Events:<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">UIWSOM is hosting a general information session/Q&A with students about their programs on
<b>March 7<sup>th</sup></b> at 11:30AM MST. Learn more by going <a href="https://som.uiwtx.edu/Prospect/SignupEvent.aspx?id=86">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">PCOM Georgia is hosting two informational sessions on
<b>March 8<sup>th</sup></b>. The first is for their <a href="https://www.pcom.edu/admissions/visit/online-events/intro-to-medical-laboratory-science-online-info-session-mar-8-2022.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=info-session">
Medical Lab Science (MS) program</a> at 2:00PM MST and the second is for their <a href="https://www.pcom.edu/admissions/visit/online-events/pcom-georgia-pharmacy-student-life-online-info-session-mar-8-2022.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=info-session">
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program</a> at 4:00PM MST.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">ATSU is hosting a virtual information session about their MSOT and OTD programs in occupational therapy on
<b>March 11<sup>th</sup></b> at 12PM MST. Learn more and register by going <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-your-program-atsu-occupational-therapy-programs-msot-otd-tickets-246810927127?aff=ebdsoporgprofile">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Rush University is hosting several informational sessions about their MS program in Medical Laboratory Sciences throughout
the Spring semester. (See attachment.) The next session will be held on Saturday,
<b>March 12<sup>th</sup></b> at 9:00AM MST. Learn more and register for this and/or other sessions by going
<a href="https://my.rush.edu/medicallaboratoryscience/inquiryform">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Sanford PROMISE Community Lecture Series will host two public events via Zoom:<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">March 24<sup>th</sup>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">– Dr. Nathan Skelly will present
<i>3D printing technology in orthopedic surgery</i><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like to know more about opportunities, events, or activities related to our department!<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Have a wonderful week,<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">~Dr. J<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002554">Dr. Johnica J. Morrow</span></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002554">,
(she/her) <br>
NANO-BME Program Coordinator</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#002554"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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