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About Us The Leadership Institute of Texas State University Texas State University is deeply committed to providing the best education, development and training for its students. The Leadership Institute provides students an opportunity to develop leadership qualities they can apply throughout their lives. Our central focus is to establish a diverse organizational structure where students participate in numerous community and extracurricular activities while building relationships and developing leadership skills through a variety of interactive, energizing and unique experiences. The Leadership Institute will: • Serve as a clearinghouse of information regarding leadership opportunities at Texas State. • Provide a variety of leadership development opportunities within a tiered structure for incoming students, established sophomore/junior leaders and a capstone program for highly experienced junior/senior leaders. • Collaborate with departments within and outside the Division of Student Affairs to deliver experiential learning opportunities. The core values of the Leadership Institute are: • Ethics/Integrity • Excellence • Social Responsibility • Inclusivity • Civic Engagement • Empowerment Dean of Students Office The Dean of Students Office strives to set standards of excellence in the delivery of student services and to foster a welcoming environment that is inclusive, safe and conducive to learning. The core function of the Dean of Students Office is assisting and developing students through services that include emergency services, leadership development opportunities, legal advice, notary services, ombuds services, Greek life and resolutions to student misconduct allegations. System Affiliation Texas State University is a member of The Texas State University System. The system’s Board of Regents governs Texas State and seven sister institutions: Lamar University, Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State CollegeOrange, Lamar State College-Port Arthur, Sam Houston State University, Sul Ross State University and Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College. The Texas State University System Board of Regents Dr. Jaime R. Garza, Chairman | San Antonio Rossanna Salazar, Vice Chairman | Austin Charlie Amato | San Antonio Kevin J. Lilly | Houston Ron Mitchell | Horseshoe Bay David Montagne | Beaumont Vernon Reaser III | Bellaire William F. Scott | Nederland Donna Williams | Arlington Anna Sandoval, Student Regent | Alpine Dr. Brian McCall, Chancellor

Sponsors We are grateful to our supporters for their interest and investment in the 2015 Leadership Institute Annual Conference. Their contributions have helped make this unique opportunity possible for our student leaders.

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University Federal Credit Union SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS Equity and Access Committee BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORS LBJ Student Center MAROON LEVEL SPONSORS McCoy College of Business Administration SUPPORTER LEVEL SPONSORS Coalition of Black Faculty and Staff Coca-Cola Company College of Applied Arts College of Health Professions Common Experience Committee H-E-B Target University Police Department

Welcome Dear Students, On behalf of The Leadership Institute of Texas State University and the Conference Planning Committee, we would like to welcome you to the 2015 Leadership Institute Annual Conference. This year’s conference will involve more than 350 students from diverse backgrounds and majors at Texas State and other Texas colleges and universities. We hope that it will serve as a keystone of your leadership experience and training. The primary purpose of the Leadership Institute Annual Conference is to bring students together from various backgrounds to learn leadership skills, engage students in values-based activities that foster personal leadership development, build a unified community, cultivate social responsibility and inspire students to adopt a new way of life while expanding their leadership abilities. We worked hard to integrate the Common Experience theme and the Leadership Institute’s core values of Excellence, Ethics & Integrity, Empowerment, Inclusivity, Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility into this year’s conference theme, “Exploring Democracy’s Promise: From Segregation to Integration.” As conference participants, we hope that you will discover your leadership potential and connect with other leaders, faculty and alumni to learn valuable skills that will impact not just your own lives, but the communities in which you live. Most importantly, we hope that this conference will be an integral part of your leadership journey. Finally, we hope you will find some time this weekend to thank the students, faculty and staff members at Texas State whose passion and commitment helped make this year’s conference a success. It is our hope that this experience will continue to inspire you to get involved and make a difference now and in the future! Best,

Dr. Margarita M. Arellano Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

Dr. Ashley D. Spicer-Runnels Leadership Institute Coordinator

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Thank You We appreciate the continued support of our students, faculty, staff and committee members who spent countless hours in laying the foundation, establishing the vision, defining our core values and carefully selecting speakers and topics to fulfill the mission of our conference.

Conference Planning Committee Members Bailey Albrecht

Madelon Hillegeist

Dr. Margarita M. Arellano

Lanita Legan

Millie Arce

Billi London-Gray

John-Patrick Blackard

Laramie McWilliams

Dr. Dann Brown

Dr. Michael Nava

Dr. Ronald Brown

Aaron Noon

Kristy Caldwell

Katie Palmer

Brittany Chrisman

Nina Pereira

Hallie Crawford

Dr. Ashley Spicer-Runnels

Audrey Cull

Tracy Shoemake

Mackenzie Davidson

Katie Sobel

Elisa DeFord

Eli Trenado

Jerome Finney

Lindsey Trione

Marcos Guzman

Tabitha Williams

Dr. Janet Hale

A Very Special Thank You toâ&#x20AC;Ś Dr. Denise M. Trauth, President Dr. Joanne H. Smith, Vice President for Student Affairs Dean of Students Office Staff Student Leadership Board Student Government Student Foundation

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Speakers Dr. Gregory J. Vincent Vice President for Diversity and Community Engagement The University of Texas at Austin FRIDAY, 6:15-7:00PM, LBJ STUDENT CENTER BALLROOM, 3-16.1 Dr. Gregory J. Vincent serves as the Vice President for Diversity and Community Engagement. Since its creation in 2006 with Dr. Vincent at the helm, it has become one of the most comprehensive divisions of its kind in the nation. It encompasses more than 50 unites and projects including the UT Elementary School, the Office of Institutional Equity, the Community Engagement Center, the University Interscholastic League, the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, and a number of initiatives that work to increase the number of firstgeneration college students and students from underrepresented populations in the higher education pipeline. Other initiatives focus on building partnerships to solve challenges related to education, social justice, equity and access. Dr. Vincent is currently a professor in the School of Law and in the Department of Higher Education and holds the W. K. Kellogg Professorship in Community College Leadership. His previous positions include serving as the Vice Provost for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Effectiveness at the University of Texas at Austin, the Vice Provost for Institutional Equity and Diversity and Law Professor at The University of Oregon, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Campus Diversity and Law Professor at Louisiana State University and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In Ohio, Dr. Vincent served as the Assistant Attorney General and successfully argued several major civil rights cases before the Ohio Supreme Court and was promoted to Legal and Regional Affairs Director for the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. He was also Vice President and Lead Counsel for Bank One and an associate in a corporate law firm. Dr. Vincent has received numerous community awards and recognitions, most recently the Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce Advocate of the Year Award and the Moritz College of Law Alumni Award for Community Service from The Ohio State University. In 2011, Dr. Vincent was honored with the DeWitty/Overton Freedom Award from the Austin NAACP, the Marks of Excellence Award from National Forum of Black Public Administrators, the Prairie View Interscholastic League Lifetime Achievement Award and was named the Austin American Statesman Out and About Education Star for 2011. He also received the 2010 Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce Community Partnership Award, the 2010 Multicultural Leadership Award from the Texas Diversity Council, the 2010 Spirit of Giving Award from the Austin Independent School District, the 2009 Community Service Award from the NAACP and the Austin Circle of Influence award from the Austin Urban League in 2008 and 2009. Dr. Gregory Vincent is a native of New York City, and earned his bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, his law degree from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and his doctorate from The University of Pennsylvania.

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Speakers Rep. Mary E. González State Representative, Texas House of Representatives SATURDAY, 9:15-10:15AM, LBJ STUDENT CENTER BALLROOM, 3-16.1 In November 2012, Mary E. González was elected State Representative for House District 75 - an area that includes east El Paso County, the fastest growing parts of the city of El Paso and the towns of Socorro, Clint, Fabens and Tornillo. Mary serves on the County Affairs and Agriculture and Livestock Committees in the Texas House. In her first legislative session, she authored numerous bills that fought to improve schools, increase economic development and support agriculture in House District 75. In addition, she helped hundreds of families living in colonias access public water and sewer systems for the first time, and she is now leading a study focused on bringing the dairy industry back to the area, which will create hundreds of jobs for local residents. As a result of her accomplishments, she was named “Freshman of the Year” by the Mexican American Legislative Caucus and “Champion of Equality” by Equality Texas. Mary received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin and her master’s degree from St. Edward’s University. She is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Curriculum and Instruction - Cultural Studies in Education at UT-Austin. Previously, she has worked at the National Hispanic Institute, the University of Texas at Austin and as the Assistant Dean for Student Multicultural Affairs at Southwestern University. Community engagement is at the heart of Mary’s activism. Mary serves as the National President for the Latinabased service sorority, Kappa Delta Chi, and as the Co-Chair of the Board of Directors for Allgo, Texas’ state-wide Queer People of Color organization. Mary has been recognized by Latino Leaders Magazine for her leadership in education, was recognized as one of ten “Next Generation Latinas” by Latina Magazine, and as one of the ten newly-elected politicians to watch in the nation by NBC Latino.

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DAY 1 SCHEDULE

Day 1 Schedule

TIME 5:00 p.m. 5:15-‐6:00 p.m.

EVENT **Please note all of this evening’s events will be held in the LBJ Ballroom, 3-‐16.1 CHECK-‐IN RECEPTION

6:00-‐6:15 p.m.

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION OF KEYNOTE SPEAKER • Welcome: Dr. Margarita M. Arellano, Associate Vice President and Dean of Students • Introduction: Dr. Joanne H. Smith, Vice President for Student Affairs FEATURED SPEAKER ADDRESS • Dr. Gregory J. Vincent, Vice President for Diversity and Community Engagement, The University of Texas at Austin SMALL GROUP MEETING #1

6:15-‐7:00 p.m. 7:15-‐8:00 p.m.

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BREAKOUT S ESSION BREAKOUT S ESSION BREAKOUT S ESSION BREAK TIME ROOM LBJ 3-‐3.1 ROOM LBJ 3-‐5.1 ROOM LBJ 3-‐9.1 ROOM 8:45-‐ CHECK IN 9:15 LBJ Ballroom, 3-‐16.1 9:15-‐ KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Mary E. González, State Representative, Texas House of Re 10:15 LBJ Ballroom, 3-‐16.1 Using Social Media to Emotionally Intelligent From Ordinary to M 10:30-‐ Spark S ocial C hange Leadership Extraordinary: Brea 11:30 Mando Rayo Dr. Paige Haber-‐Curran Elevating Student Key to Leadership Dr. DeAunderia Bowens

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LUNCH AND DONOR RECOGNITION LBJ Ballroom, 3-‐16.1 SMALL GROUP MEETING #2 The Campus as a Frontier for Entrepreneurship Dr. Gary Beall Terry Hazell Zeke Smith

The Value of Knowing Your Leadership Self Brad Powell

Leadership Risks: Step Out of the Safe Zone Dr. Janet Hale

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Beyond Free Pizza: Keeping Leaders Engaged and Academically Successful Hallie Crawford Grisell Pérez

Creating Conversations: The Art of Facilitation Dave Gallander

Light a Fire: Engaging and Motivating Your Members Lanita Legan

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KOUT S ESSION BREAKOUT S ESSION BREAKOUT S ESSION BREAKOUT SESSION M LBJ 3-‐13.1 ROOM LBJ 3-‐15.1 ROOM LBJ 4-‐1.6 ROOM LBJ 4-‐1.9

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Making Habits, aking Habits: The o Building Culture Marla Heger Janette Moreno

Shatter the Glass Ceiling: Achieve Success and Pave the Way Dr. Sherri Benn R. Stephen Medel Diana Navas-‐Rosette

Law and Order: Implications of Civil Rights Cases in Higher Education David S. Watts

Deconstructing Disability: Looking Through a Different Lens Lori Gonzalez Tabitha Williams

he Journey to lence Begins with People aTonya Henry

Marketing Your Transferable Leadership Skills Matt Kilstrom

United as Dreamers: Undocumented Students Joseph Cantu Michelle Sotolongo

The New Landscape: Legal Issues within the LGBTQIA Community Sylvia Holmes

Talk the Talk: Using Language to Power Results Dr. Michael Burns

Exploring Cultural Perspectives through a News and Social Media Lens Dr. Joyceia Banner Autumn Caviness Dr. Laura K. Smith

Investing in Your Greatest Ally: You! Glynis Christine

onnecting Your eadership and Spirituality a L. Kirkpatrick

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Session Descriptions 10:30-11:30 a.m. USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO SPARK SOCIAL CHANGE LOCATION: LBJ 3-3.1 Presented by: • Mando Rayo, CEO & Engagement Strategist, Mando Rayo + Collective Social media is often associated with networking, but it also allows users to exchange ideas, mobilize support and spark a movement. This session will allow participants to gain insight into what makes social media effective, how to build a community around an issue and how to spark change using your social network. EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT LEADERSHIP LOCATION: LBJ 3-5.1 Presented by: • Dr. Paige Haber-Curran, Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator, Department of Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education and School Psychology, Texas State University Did you know that emotional intelligence is the single most important factor distinguishing average and exceptional leaders in every industry? In this interactive session, Dr. Haber-Curran, co-author of the book Emotionally Intelligent Leadership: A Guide for College Students and Texas State faculty member, will introduce participants to the model of emotionally intelligent leadership and help participants identify tangible ways to enhance their leadership capacity. FROM ORDINARY TO EXTRAORDINARY: ELEVATING STUDENT LEADERSHIP LOCATION: LBJ 3-9.1 Presented by: • Dr. DeAunderia N. Bowens, Director of Academic Leadership Initiatives, Leadership and Ethics Institute, The University of Texas at Austin How do you elevate your organization and move from ordinary to extraordinary? This session will explore ways in which leaders create a more positive environment, invest in the talents of their team and transition their members from attendees to extraordinary leaders on campus. MAKING HABITS, BREAKING HABITS: THE KEY TO BUILDING CULTURE LOCATION: LBJ 3-13.1 Presented by: • Marla M. Heger, Senior Knowledge Officer, University Federal Credit Union • AnJanette Moreno, Human Resources Consultant, Progressive Insurance To achieve and sustain transformational change, leaders must unify their teams and demonstrate behavior that is consistent with the vision and values of their organizations. This session will focus on practical ways leaders can successfully develop new habits, engage their team members and sustain change. SHATTER THE GLASS CEILING: ACHIEVE SUCCESS AND PAVE THE WAY LOCATION: LBJ 3-15.1 Presented by: • Dr. Sherri H. Benn, Assistant Vice President and Director, Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion, Texas State University • R. Stephen Medel, Senior Clinical Lecturer & Field Faculty, School of Social Work, Texas State University • Diana Navas-Rosette, Senior Manager - Diversity Workforce & Brand, Charles Schwab & Co. What comes after you break through the glass ceiling? Should you focus on maintaining your role and continuing to rise, or do you have an obligation to assist others along the way? This session will discuss the importance of celebrating success and supporting the next generation as they navigate their journey.

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Session Descriptions LAW AND ORDER: IMPLICATIONS OF CIVIL RIGHTS CASES IN HIGHER EDUCATION LOCATION: LBJ 4-1.6 Presented by: • David S. Watts, J.D., Attorney at Law, Law Offices of David S. Watts What key court decisions have impacted the universities at which we live, learn, teach and play? The civil rights movement has played a major role in the shaping of the higher education landscape. This session will explore major civil rights cases, their implications and what we should expect in the future. DECONSTRUCTING DISABILITY: LOOKING THROUGH A DIFFERENT LENS LOCATION: LBJ 4-1.9 Presented by: • Lori B. Gonzalez, Graduate Assistant, Office of Disability Services, Texas State University • Tabitha N. Williams, Outreach & Retention Coordinator/Case Manager, Office of Disability Services, Texas State University We are ALL temporarily able-bodied; there is no "us and them." Join us for insightful conversations surrounding disability through media, panel discussions and educational engagement. This session will explore everything you wanted to know about disabilities but were too afraid to ask. 1:40 - 2:40 p.m. THE CAMPUS AS A FRONTIER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP LOCATION: LBJ 3-3.1 Presented by: • Dr. Gary W. Beall, Professor, Department of Chemistry, Texas State University • Terry Chase Hazell, Director, Texas Emerging Technology Fund • Zeke Smith, Global Talent Development Manager, Nalco Champion, Division of Ecolab The spirit of entrepreneurship has captured the imagination of countless people. Technology has lowered many of the traditional barriers and made the idea of starting a new venture more realistic. This session will explore the experiences of successful entrepreneurs and how leadership experiences contributed to their entrepreneurial journey. THE VALUE OF KNOWING YOUR LEADERSHIP SELF LOCATION: LBJ 3-5.1 Presented by: • Brad Powell, President, EcoOmni Being a leader is more than telling people what to do and how to do it. Understanding personal values and how to lead others to create positive social change are qualities of being an effective leader. This session will help participants clarify their values, understand their leadership style and develop a personal vision statement. LEADERSHIP RISKS: STEP OUT OF THE SAFE ZONE LOCATION: LBJ 3-9.1 Presented by: • Dr. Janet Riola Hale, Senior Lecturer, Department of Finance and Economics, Texas State University Sometimes leadership is about pursuing your passion, even when it falls outside of the norm. Taking chances and making bold steps can lead to extraordinary results. This session will help students realize the benefits of taking leadership risks and choosing the path that isn’t considered “safe.”

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Session Descriptions THE JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE BEGINS WITH PEOPLE LOCATION: LBJ 3-13.1 Presented by: • LaTonya Y. Henry, Assistant Director, Career Services, Texas State University Designing a culture of excellence focuses on putting people first. Great organizations achieve their goals and fulfill their vision by keeping their team in mind. This session will provide insight into the best practices for building commitment and enthusiasm through communication and recognition. MARKETING YOUR TRANSFERABLE LEADERSHIP SKILLS LOCATION: LBJ 3-15.1 Presented by: • Matt Kilstrom, Store Team Leader, Target Students spend time developing and mastering skills that can provide them with an edge when transitioning to life beyond college. This session will discuss the process of identifying transferable leadership skills and what employers are seeking when they evaluate involvement in college. UNITED AS DREAMERS: UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS LOCATION: LBJ 4-1.6 Presented by: • Joseph Cantu, Pre-Calculus and AP Calculus Teacher/Math Department Chair, Ozen High School • Michelle M. Sotolongo, Student Development Specialist, Honors College, Texas State University Undocumented students are often brought to the United States by their parents at very young ages. Some have completed most of their schooling in this country and may not find out about their lack of legal status until they reach high school. These students often do not have the same economic, social and educational opportunities as many of their peers. This session will explore the experiences of undocumented individuals, policies that impact their lives and what is on the horizon. THE NEW LANDSCAPE: LEGAL ISSUES WITHIN THE LGBTQIA COMMUNITY LOCATION: LBJ 4-1.9 Presented by: • Sylvia A. Holmes, J.D., Associate Director, Legal Services for Students, The University of Texas at Austin Legal issues such as the current state of same-sex marriage, divorce, adoption, hospital visitations and more are hot topics in current American culture. This session will provide information about the legal issues facing members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA) community.

2:50 - 3:50 p.m. BEYOND FREE PIZZA: KEEPING LEADERS ENGAGED AND ACADEMICALLY SUCCESSFUL LOCATION: LBJ 3-3.1 Presented by: • Hallie Crawford, Coordinator for Campus Activities, LBJ Student Center, Texas State University • Grisell I. Pérez, Student Development Specialist, LBJ Student Center, Texas State University Student engagement is often linked to higher retention and graduation rates. The big question is: how do you keep students engaged and coming back for more than just free pizza? This session will provide insight into engaging student leaders and how you can support their academic success.

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Session Descriptions CREATING CONVERSATIONS: THE ART OF FACILITATION LOCATION: LBJ 3-5.1 Presented by: • Dave Gallander, Assistant Director of Student Life, St. Edward's University Facilitators plan, guide and manage group dynamics to ensure that healthy conversations occur, even when differences of opinion arise. This session will provide participants with the opportunity to learn about facilitation techniques and how to overcome various challenges when creating conversations. LIGHT A FIRE: ENGAGING AND MOTIVATING YOUR MEMBERS LOCATION: LBJ 3-9.1 Presented by: • Lanita Y. Legan, Associate Director, LBJ Student Center, Texas State University Membership is a big part an organization’s success, but keeping them engaged and motivated can be challenging. This session is designed to help groups explore how to bring out the best in their team and create a culture in which members feel valued and celebrated. CONNECTING YOUR LEADERSHIP AND SPIRITUALITY LOCATION: LBJ 3-13.1 Presented by: • Lisa L. Kirkpatrick, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students, St. Edward's University Leadership does not have to exist separate from one’s faith. In fact, connecting faith-based values with leadership values can be a way to work better with others. This session will discuss examples of strong leaders who have lead with integrity based on their spiritual beliefs and how students can work to align their beliefs with their leadership style. TALK THE TALK: USING LANGUAGE TO POWER RESULTS LOCATION: LBJ 3-15.1 Presented by: • Dr. Michael Burns, Assistant Chair, Department of Communication Studies, Texas State University Using the right language can invoke inspiration in others and propel your organization towards powerful results. This session will explore some of the most common communication shortfalls and how to replace them with powerful communication tools that eliminate frustration and help you achieve your goals. MAKING CONNECTIONS: EXPLORING CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES THROUGH A NEWS AND SOCIAL MEDIA LENS LOCATION: LBJ 4-1.6 Presented by: • Dr. Joyceia Banner, Assistant Professor, Business Administration, Huston-Tillotson University • Autumn Caviness, Assistant Director, W. E. B. DuBois Honors Program, Huston-Tillotson University • Dr. Laura K. Smith, Assistant Professor, Communication, Huston-Tillotson University Cultural identities - from race, class and gender to sexual orientation, religion and nationality - frequently converge and interact in ways that affect the places and spaces where people communicate about politics, arts, culture and news. Sometimes diverse communities come together in conversation with each other, while other times they separate themselves. This panel will discuss the ways that diverse audiences engage with news, create and perform content through social media, and resist control in their cultural conversations. INVESTING IN YOUR GREATEST ALLY: YOU! LOCATION: LBJ 4-1.9 Presented by: • Glynis Christine, Adjunct Professor, Sociology, Austin Community College Have you ever wondered what would make you truly happy? Once you have achieved it all, where do you go from there? This session will explore the experiences of an individual who left the life she knew in the United States to embark on a personal journey through several European and African countries. 11 2015 Leadership Institute Annual Conference: Exploring Democracy’s Promise: From Segregation to Integration

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