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October 2026

18 events

Wed21OctTomorrowWednesday, October 21, 2026

  1. Fall Community Gathering | Center for Global Health Equity

    The annual gathering of the global health equity community at U-M

    • 3:30 – 5:00 pm
    • Michigan League Ballroom
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    All faculty and staff from U-M’s three campuses—as well as global partners—are invited to join us! Celebrate the start of the new academic year by connecting with colleagues who share a passion for global health equity. The event will include time for socializing, great food and networking, and a student poster fair featuring…

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    • Features alumni

    Benchmark Risk Group Presentation, Pizza, & Netowrking at SPH

    • 5:30 – 6:30 pm
    • SPH I 1690
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    Interested in launching a career in healthcare consulting while making a meaningful impact on the future of health care? Join representatives from Optum Advisory to learn about the Consultant Development Program (CDP), an early-career rotational consulting program designed to help emerging professionals develop consulting, healthcare…

    Hosted by Careers Service Team

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Thu22OctThursday, October 22, 2026

    • Career development
    • Features alumni

    Alumni Networking Night

    • 5:30 – 8:30 pm
    • SPH I
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    Join us for SPH Alumni Networking Night! This event features opportunities to connect with SPH alumni who are excited to share their knowledge of the public health field with current students. It’s a great chance to build relationships, expand your network, and learn from alumni experiences. The event will begin with a panel discussion…

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Fri23OctFriday, October 23, 2026

    • HBHE

    Housing & Health Systems Dr. Michael Louis Smith Colloquium + Housing Solutions for Health Equity 5-year Anniversary

    Colloquium featuring a keynote, lightning talks, and poster session on housing and health.

    • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
    • Michigan League Ballroom
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    Special presentation with Dr. Andrew Boozary form the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation at University of Toronto followed by lightning talks and poster presentations

    Hosted by Housing Solutions for Health Equity, University of Michigan School of Public Health

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    • Career development
    • Community & student life

    Michigan Healthcare Business Conference

    Join us on Friday, 10/23 for the 2026 Michigan Healthcare Business Conference! Applications for the conference’s case competition are open—all students (undergrad and grad) are encouraged to apply!

    • 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
    • Palmer Commons
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    Are you interested in healthcare business? Do you want to show off your skills to industry leaders? Join us on for MHBC’s 2026 Michigan Healthcare Business Conference! Applications for the conference’s case competition are officially open!! Submit your one-pager analyzing a complex healthcare problem by Sunday, 10/11, to be considered…

    Hosted by ZS Associates

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    • Community & student life
    • Nutrition

    NSSA Social: Dexter Cider Mill

    • 12:00 – 2:00 pm
    • Dexter Cider Mill
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    Located right on the Huron River, it’s the oldest operating cider mill in Michigan and makes everything fresh daily (see menu here). Need a ride? Meet us outside of SPH to carpool! We’ll leave at 11:30am, and plan to head back to SPH around 2pm, but feel free to stay and hang out as long as you’d like! Please note: Dexter Cider Mill…

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Mon26OctMonday, October 26, 2026

    • Practice & global health

    WCHD Tour #2

    Join Patty Krause, Community Health Analyst, from the Washtenaw County Health Department for a tour and conversation to learn more about governmental public health and how it works in the community!

    • 3:00 – 4:30 pm
    • Washtenaw County Health Department - 555 Towner St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
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    Join Patty Krause, Community Health Analyst, from the Washtenaw County Health Department for a tour and conversation to learn more about governmental public health and how it works in the community! There will be different opportunities to join this semester, with additional opportunities to learn more about the experience of staff or…

    Hosted by SPH Public Health Practice & Global Engagement, Public Health Prepared, and WCHD

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    • Seminars & talks

    How Culture Shapes the Measurement of Cognitive Aging: Lessons from the HCAP International Network

    RCGD Fall 2026 Seminar Series with Lindsay Kobayashi

    • 3:30 – 5:00 pm
    • ISR Thompson 6050
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    This talk explores how cognitive aging can be measured and compared across diverse cultural contexts, highlighting challenges in assessment, approaches to harmonizing cognitive measures, and insights from the HCAP International Network’s global research.

    Hosted by Research Center for Group Dynamics, ISR

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Wed28OctWednesday, October 28, 2026

    • Features alumni

    Caswell Diabetes Institute Metabolism, Obesity, Nutrition & Diabetes Symposium

    • 8:11 am – 4:10 pm
    • North Campus Research Complex, Dining Hall
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    Join us for the 5th annual Caswell Diabetes Institute Metabolism, Obesity, Nutrition, and Diabetes Symposium. This one-day event brings together researchers, clinicians, trainees, and colleagues from across U-M and surrounding areas to share emerging science and innovative discoveries in metabolism, obesity, nutrition, and diabetes. The…

    Hosted by Caswell Diabetes Institute, Michigan Center for Diabetes Translational Research, Michigan Diabetes Research Center, & Michigan Obesity Research Center

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    • Workshops & training

    Accessible Word Docs & PowerPoints for Canvas

    ITS Accessibility Workshop

    • 2:00 – 3:00 pm
    • Online in Zoom
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    Learn practical ways to make Word Documents and PowerPoints in your Canvas course accessible for all learners. We'll explore strategies to create accessible course documents, and demonstrate how to use tools to make your content accessible. See also: Accessible Documents and Accessible Slide Presentations in the Digital Accessibility @…

    Hosted by SPH Instructional Services

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Thu29OctThursday, October 29, 2026

    • Career development

    Manatt Health Summer Consultant Program Virtual Presentation

    • 12:00 – 1:00 pm
    • Online
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    Presentation Overview: In this 1-hour virtual information session, we'll begin with an introduction to Manatt, covering our values, and what distinguishes us in the industry. Next, we'll dive into the range of services we provide, highlighting our key areas of expertise and how we support our clients. We'll then provide an overview of…

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    • Workshops & training

    Make it Accessible: InDesign to PDF Best Practices

    Disability Equity Office

    • 12:00 – 1:30 pm
    • Online in Zoom
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    Join this workshop hosted by Disability Equity Office accessibility specialists to learn how to build accessibility into Adobe InDesign documents from the start, shifting from retroactive remediation to a “born accessible” workflow. We’ll briefly discuss key accessibility regulations and what they mean for your documents, then cover…

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    • Community & student life

    Come Thru (Free Food!)

    • 2:00 – 3:00 pm
    • SPH I Lobby
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    All community members are invited to join the OACC team in the SPH I Lobby from 2-3pm on Thursday, October 29th for free food, snacks, and drinks! The SPH Book Exchange Cart will also be making a return. Come by to grab some food, yap with the OACC team, or drop off and/or pick up a book from the Book Exchange Cart. See you then!

    Hosted by SPH Office of Access, Culture, and Community (OACC)

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    • Info sessions & admissions
    • HMP

    Health Services Organization & Policy PhD | Virtual Information Session

    With Program Director David Hutton and Program Coordinator Cora Chester

    • 7:00 – 8:00 pm
    • Online in Zoom
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    Interested in pursuing a PhD in Health Management & Policy? Join Program Director David Hutton and Program Coordinator Cora Chester for a virtual information session covering everything HSOP. We’ll talk about application requirements, the student experience, funding opportunities, and more. There will also be a brief Q&A after the main…

    Hosted by Health Services Organization & Policy

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November 2026

20 events

Mon2NovMonday, November 2, 2026

    • Community & student life

    SPH Sound Bath

    Facilitated by Christian Patterson, MT-BC (HBHE)

    • 6:00 – 8:00 pm
    • 3755 SPH I
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    Date & Time: November 2rd at 6:00pm Location: SPH I, Room 3755 Intended Audience: This session is open to all U-M SPH students, faculty, and staff. Session Summary: Join us for a sound bath at the School of Public Health! Light dinner provided. RSVP today! There is a growing movement calling for the use of Arts interventions in Public…

    Hosted by SPH Joy Collective

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Wed4NovWednesday, November 4, 2026

    • Community & student life

    Hot Takes & Hot Coffee

    Sponsored by the SPH Joy Collective

    • 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
    • 1680 SPH I (Paul B. Cornely Community Room)
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    Come grab a hot beverage from the beverage cart and connect with your student, staff, and faculty colleagues across the School of Public Health. The SPH OACC Book Exchange cart will be making an appearance as well!

    Hosted by SPH Joy Collective

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    • Career development

    Mock Interview Drop-Ins

    • 1:00 – 4:00 pm
    • SPH I Student Lounge, 1627
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    Come drop in for a 20 minute mock interview! Professional career staff and peer career coaches will be available to lead you in 20 minute mock interviews during this event. We will have questions ready to ask for different types of jobs you may be interested in. Come to the SPH 1 Student Lounge in Room 1627 and sign up for your slot at…

    Hosted by Careers Service Team

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    • Info sessions & admissions

    Prospective Undergraduate Information Session

    • 3:00 – 4:00 pm
    • 1755 SPH I 1415 Washington Heights Ann Arbor, MI
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    Because the world needs public health now more than ever, our bachelor’s degree program is growing – and we’re excited to welcome more students to the field. Join us for a 30-minute interactive information session to learn more about Michigan Public Health’s undergraduate programs, what you’ll study, how to join the undergraduate…

    Hosted by Office of Undergraduate Education

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    • Info sessions & admissions

    This is Public Health Fair: Austin, TX

    • 5:30 – 7:30 pm
    • The University of Texas at Austin
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    The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH)’s This is Public Health® (TIPH) Graduate School Fair?is headed to Austin in November! The Graduate School Fair is a pivotal event for those considering a future in public health, a field at the forefront of safeguarding communities and promoting well-being on a global…

    Hosted by Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH)

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Thu5NovThursday, November 5, 2026

  1. Student Opportunities with the Injury Prevention Center

    • 12:00 – 1:00 pm
    • 1680 SPH I (Paul B. Cornely Community Room)
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    Participants in this session will: • Learn about the injury science certificate • Learn about the internship program and hear firsthand from former interns There are two opportunities to engage with us: Wednesday, October 7th from 12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m. 1680 SPH I Thursday, November 5th from 12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m. 1680 SPH Lunch included!

    Hosted by University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center

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    • Career development

    Chartis 1:1 Employer & Student Meetings

    • 1:00 – 3:30 pm
    • SPH I Room: 2665
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    Chartis will host 1:1 sessions with students at SPH before their Campus Employer Presentation at Ross to share about and the summer internship opportunities available for the students at the University of Michigan. These coffee chats (1:1 student and employer meetings) are an opportunity to meet company recruiter, Emma Keelan, to…

    Hosted by Careers Service Team

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    • Career development

    Mock Interview Drop-Ins

    • 1:00 – 4:00 pm
    • SPH I Student Lounge, 1627
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    Come drop in for a 20 minute mock interview! Professional career staff and peer career coaches will be available to lead you in 20 minute mock interviews during this event. We will have questions ready to ask for different types of jobs you may be interested in. Come to the SPH 1 Student Lounge in Room 1627 and sign up for your slot at…

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  5. Chartis U-M Campus Presentation (Ross & SPH)

    • 4:45 – 5:45 pm
    • Ross School of Business
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    Please join our Chartisans as they discuss what a career in healthcare consulting looks like at Chartis! This event is also open to Ross students who want to learn more about Chartis. This event will take place in the Ross Building.

    Hosted by The Chartis Group

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Fri6NovFriday, November 6, 2026

Wed11NovWednesday, November 11, 2026

  1. Chartis Interview Prep ShowCASE

    • 2:00 – 3:00 pm
    • Online in Zoom
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    Join Chartis consultants as they walk through their approach to solving a sample case interview, sharing their thought process, problem-solving strategies, and tips for success. This session is designed to help you better understand what interviewers are looking for and build confidence ahead of recruiting. This event will take place on…

    Hosted by The Chartis Group

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Thu12NovThursday, November 12, 2026

    • Workshops & training

    Accessible Canvas Pages and Quizzes

    ITS Accessibility Workshop

    • 3:00 – 4:00 pm
    • Online in Zoom
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    Learn practical ways to make your Canvas course content, such as pages and quizzes, accessible for all learners. We'll explore strategies to create accessible Canvas content, and demonstrate how to use tools such as Panorama to make your content accessible.

    Hosted by SPH Instructional Services

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Fri13NovFriday, November 13, 2026

    • Practice & global health

    Global Public Health Poster Session Showcase

    • 2:00 – 4:00 pm
    • School of Public Health I Lobby
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    Join the Public Health Practice & Global Engagement Team at the School of Public Health to network and learn more about international internships and research completed by master's and doctoral students during the summer of 2026 at the annual Global Public Health Poster Session.

    Hosted by Public Health Practice & Global Engagement

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Tue17NovTuesday, November 17, 2026

    • Practice & global health
    • Features alumni

    CEW+ International Travel Fellowship Panel

    Sponsored by the Christobel Kotelewala Weerasinghe Lecture Fund

    • 5:30 – 7:30 pm
    • 1680 SPH I (Paul B. Cornely Community Room)
    Register for CEW+ International Travel Fellowship Panel (opens in a new tab)

    Please join us for a panel discussion featuring CEW+ Fellowship recipients discussing their research experiences abroad in Brazil, Kenya, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Philippines, South Korea, Bangladesh, and Nepal. There will be time for questions from the audience after the panel, as well as socializing and a light dinner…

    Hosted by Public Health Practice and Global Engagement, CEW+

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Thu19NovThursday, November 19, 2026

    • Workshops & training
    • Practice & global health

    Partnership in Action: The Grenada–Ann Arbor Exchange Learning Labs

    An opportunity to engage in dialogue.

    • 9:00 am – 2:15 pm
    • 1680 SPH I (Paul B. Cornely Community Room)
    Register for Partnership in Action: The Grenada–Ann Arbor Exchange Learning Labs (opens in a new tab)

    The School of Public Health’s Public Health Practice & Global Engagement Team has had a long-standing partnership in Grenada. Each year, we take a group of Master’s students through the Public Health In Action courses to work on projects with our community partners. This year, representatives from the Ministry of Social & Community…

    Hosted by Public Health Practice & Global Engagement

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    • Seminars & talks
    • Workshops & training

    SAVE THE DATE: Partnership in Action: The Grenada–Ann Arbor Exchange

    Join us for two days of learning, dialogue, and collaboration connecting Grenada and Ann Arbor. Come together to collaborate, exchange knowledge, and explore practical approaches to building more resi

    • 12:00 pm – 11:59 pm
    • SPH & Zoom · also online
    Register for SAVE THE DATE: Partnership in Action: The Grenada–Ann Arbor Exchange (opens in a new tab)

    The University of Michigan School of Public Health Public Health Practice & Global Engagement team has organized a series of events over two days to bring our Grenadian partners to campus for a reciprocal, practice-oriented exchange. This is in collaboration with the Public Health Action Support Team, Region V Public Health Training…

    Hosted by Public Health Practice & Global Engagement

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Fri20NovFriday, November 20, 2026

    • Seminars & talks
    • Biostat

    Environmental Statistics Day Symposium

    Advancing Environmental Health through AI and Statistical Learning, presented by Peter X.K. Song, PhD

    • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
    • 1655 SPH I
    More info for Environmental Statistics Day Symposium (opens in a new tab)

    Dr. Song is the Pharmacia Research Professor of Biostatistics, U-M School of Public Health. The symposium will consist of a keynote, scientific posters, and lightning talks. Organized by the Integrated Health Sciences Core (IHSC) of the University of Michigan Lifestage Environmental Exposures and Disease Center (M-LEEaD) an NIEHS-funded…

    Hosted by Integrated Health Sciences Core (IHSC) of the Michigan Center on Lifestage Environmental Exposures and Disease (M-LEEaD)

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    • Practice & global health

    Partnership in Action: The Grenada–Ann Arbor Exchange Student Innovation Challenge

    Work in interdisciplinary teams to address real world challenges.

    • 1:00 – 5:30 pm
    • SPH 1 1755 · also online
    Register for Partnership in Action: The Grenada–Ann Arbor Exchange Student Innovation Challenge (opens in a new tab)

    The Student Innovation Challenge is an opportunity for undergraduate or graduate students from diverse backgrounds to collaborate on developing innovative solutions to challenges faced by our Grenadian partners. The challenge will be distributed a week prior to the event date for students to begin working on their proposed solution…

    Hosted by Public Health Practice & Global Engagement

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December 2026

5 events

Fri4DecFriday, December 4, 2026

    • Practice & global health

    WCHD Tour #3

    Join Patty Krause, Community Health Analyst, from the Washtenaw County Health Department for a tour and conversation to learn more about governmental public health and how it works in the community!

    • 1:30 – 3:00 pm
    • Washtenaw County Health Department - 555 Towner St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
    Register for WCHD Tour #3 (opens in a new tab)

    Join Patty Krause, Community Health Analyst, from the Washtenaw County Health Department for a tour and conversation to learn more about governmental public health and how it works in the community! There will be different opportunities to join this semester, with additional opportunities to learn more about the experience of staff or…

    Hosted by SPH Public Health Practice & Global Engagement, Public Health Prepared, and WCHD

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Tue8DecTuesday, December 8, 2026

Wed9DecWednesday, December 9, 2026

    • Career development

    Cornely Career Community Workspace!

    • 1:00 – 4:00 pm
    • 1680 SPH I (Cornely Community Room)
    Register for Cornely Career Community Workspace! (opens in a new tab)

    We’re taking our Career Workspace hours to the big stage. Once a semester, the entire SPH Careers Team is hosting Career Community Workspace hours in Cornely Community Room! We will have more snacks and the entire SPH Careers Team available to connect with you. Are you working on an application, searching for an internship, revising your…

    Hosted by Careers Service Team

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Fri11DecFriday, December 11, 2026

    • Info sessions & admissions

    Public Health at Michigan: What to Know Before You Apply

    • 2:00 – 3:00 pm
    • Angel Hall Auditorium D
    Register for Public Health at Michigan: What to Know Before You Apply (opens in a new tab)

    Planning to apply to public health at Michigan? Join us on Friday, December 11 from 2 to 3 pm, for an informal conversation with the School of Public Health undergraduate team before the holiday break.

    Hosted by Office of Undergraduate Education

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January 2027

3 events

Wed6JanWednesday, January 6, 2027

Fri8JanFriday, January 8, 2027

February 2027

3 events

Tue2FebTuesday, February 2, 2027

Fri5FebFriday, February 5, 2027

Wed10FebWednesday, February 10, 2027

March 2027

2 events

Thu4MarThursday, March 4, 2027

Fri5MarFriday, March 5, 2027

April 2027

3 events

Mon5AprMonday, April 5, 2027

Fri9AprFriday, April 9, 2027

Wed21AprWednesday, April 21, 2027

May 2027

3 events

Wed5MayWednesday, May 5, 2027

Thu6MayThursday, May 6, 2027

Fri7MayFriday, May 7, 2027

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