One Ball State Day 2025

What Will Cardinals Achieve in One Day?

One Ball State Day brings Cardinals together from all over the world to give back, make an impact, and celebrate our Ball State family. In just 24 hours, we have the power to change lives—supporting students, programs, and initiatives that shape the future of our University. For seven years, your support on One Ball State Day, has empowered students to achieve their full potential and become leaders in their fields. 

This year, your gift goes even further! Stay engaged throughout the day by following the leaderboards, matching gifts, and challenges—compete with fellow Cardinals to unlock extra challenge dollars for your favorite areas and maximize your impact! 

Name a Goose

Name a Goose! With a gift of $19.18 or more to the Ball State Fund, you’ll have the chance to name one of the legendary campus geese and receive an "official" digital certificate.



One Ball State Day Socks

Any cumulative gift of $100 or more on One Ball State Day will earn you an exclusive pair of socks featuring a one-of-a-kind design, created by Ball State Alumnus Jim Davis '67 (thank you, Jim!). These socks are one size fits most and are only available on One Ball State Day 2025. Please note that one pair of socks will be provided per eligible donor, with processing and shipping taking approximately 6-8 weeks. While the design will remain the same, it may appear slightly different when printed on the socks.


Join us in answering Our Call to Beneficence on April 2nd. Your support on One Ball State Day directly impacts our students, faculty, and communities—creating a stronger future for all.

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Cardinal Nation
Rank State Gifts
1 IN 3953
2 IL 251
3 OH 207
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Proud Parents & Families Match
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Proud Parents & Families Match
Parents and Families Advisory Council member Kathy Christensen will match gifts to the Parents Fund up to $500.
$319 MATCHED
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Women's Sports Leaderboard
The top 2 women's sports teams with the most gifts by midnight each receive $1,000.
Rank Prize Women's Teams Gifts
1 $1,000 Field Hockey 308
2 $1,000 Gymnastics 240
3 Soccer 182
4 Softball 66
5 Women's Basketball 52
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Men's Sports Leaderboard
The top 2 men's sports teams with the most gifts by midnight each receive $1,000.
Rank Prize Men's Teams Gifts
1 $1,000 Football 116
2 $1,000 Men's Tennis 84
3 Men's Golf 72
4 Baseball 60
5 Men's Volleyball 40
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Donor Leaderboard
The five units with the most donors by midnight will each receive $1,000.
Rank Prize Unit Donors
1 $1,000 Theatre & Dance 398
2 $1,000 Indiana Academy 279
3 $1,000 Communication Studies 175
4 $1,000 Soccer 159
5 $1,000 Ball State Fund 151
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Monthly Donor Challenge
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Monthly Donor Challenge
Help us get to 100 monthly donors by midnight! Two recurring donors will be randomly selected and earn $250 for the fund their gift was to.
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Academic Department Leaderboard
The three academic departments with the most gifts by midnight receive $5,000, $3,000 and $1,000 in challenge funds.
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $5,000 Theatre & Dance 545
2 $3,000 Communication Studies 303
3 $1,000 School of Music 185
4 Accounting 130
5 Special Education 87
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College Donor Leaderboard
The college that has the most donors by midnight will receive $5,000 in challenge funds.
Rank Prize College Donors
1 $5,000 College of Fine Arts 630
2 College of Communication, Information, and Media 530
3 College of Sciences and Humanities 480
4 Miller College of Business 334
5 College of Health 259
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First Time Donor Challenge
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First Time Donor Challenge
The unit with the most first time alumni donors will receive $1,000.
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Paint the U.S. Cardinal Red
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Paint the U.S. Cardinal Red
Gifts from all 50 states will unlock $1,918 to support the Ball State Fund.
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College Gift Increase Leaderboard
The three colleges with the biggest percentage of increased gifts from OBSD 2024 will receive $3,000, $2,000 and $1000.
Rank Prize College % +/- Goal
1 $3,000 Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning +16.67% 182
goal: 156
2 $2,000 College of Fine Arts -10.49% 853
goal: 953
3 $1,000 College of Communication, Information, and Media -16.67% 700
goal: 840
4 College of Sciences and Humanities -21.81% 527
goal: 674
5 Miller College of Business -29.77% 361
goal: 514
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Evening Donor Leaderboard
The five areas with the most donors between 8-10 p.m. will each receive $1,000 in challenge dollars.
Rank Prize Department Raised
1 $1,000 Women of Beneficence (Discovery) $13,225.00
2 $1,000 David Owsley Museum of Art $8,730.00
3 $1,000 Men's Golf $5,400.00
4 $1,000 Cardinal Excellence Fund $5,330.00
5 $1,000 Indiana Academy $5,155.00
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Name That Goose Challenge
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Name That Goose Challenge
Honk honk! The two most creative goose names will each earn $500 for the fund of their choice! Get creative and post your goose name with #OneBallState and #HonkHonk on social media. Winners will be selected at Noon and 10:30 p.m.!
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Athletics Momentum Match
Dr. Lauren Rhodes will match $250 for the athletics fund with the greatest year-over-year percentage increase in total amount raised.
Rank Prize Athletic Funds % +/- Goal
1 $250 Men's Basketball +176.14% $14,315.00
goal: $5,184.00
2 Baseball +132.04% $24,534.04
goal: $10,573.00
3 Gymnastics +125.06% $13,490.25
goal: $5,994.00
4 Cross Country/Track & Field +113.56% $7,470.25
goal: $3,498.00
5 Men's Golf +55.64% $63,132.00
goal: $40,564.00
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Coach Sallee's Women's Basketball Match
$250
Coach Sallee's Women's Basketball Match
A $250 donation from Coach Brady Sallee will unlock when Women's Basketball reaches $6,000 and another $250 will unlock once the women's basketball program reaches $12,000.
$11,245 / $12,000 Raised
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Men's Basketball Challenge
$250
Men's Basketball Challenge
50 gifts to the men's basketball program will unlock $250 from Emma and Pranav Kumar.
33 / 50 Gifts
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ABS Strong
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ABS Strong
Department chair Sotiris Hji-Avgoustis will match gifts up to $250 given to the Applied Business Studies Department.
$245 MATCHED
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Teachers College Matching Challenge
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Teachers College Matching Challenge
BSU Grad Tom Murphy will match the first $25,000 given to support the Teachers College.
$21,459 MATCHED
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Graduate School Research Match
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Graduate School Research Match
Dean Beach will match up to $400 in gifts to the Graduate School Research fund. Funds will be used to support students entering the last year of their graduate programs and allow them to spend extra time and resources on completing their dissertations, theses, and creative projects.
$320 MATCHED
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Whitinger Scholars Match
2
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Whitinger Scholars Match
An anonymous donor will match $1,000 once the Whitinger Scholars fund raises $1,000.
$375 MATCHED
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Greek Community Match
2
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Greek Community Match
Your gift to the Greek Life Programming fund will be matched dollar for dollar by Patrick Alderdice and Don Dumoulin for a total up to $2,000.
$1,813 MATCHED
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Kathy Denker Matches - First Day Scholars Fund
$500
Kathy Denker Matches - First Day Scholars Fund
40 gifts to the COMM Graduate Program (First Day Scholars Fund) will unlock a $500 dollar gift to the First Day Scholars Fund by Dr. Kathy Denker.
35 / 40 Gifts
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Dave Largent Computer Science Challenge
$250
Dave Largent Computer Science Challenge
When Computer Science donations reach $4,500, Professor Largent will wear his hair in pigtails for a day later in the spring semester, and when they reach $6,000, he will also contribute $250.
$1,868 / $6,000 Raised
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Art General Fund Challenge
$250
Art General Fund Challenge
25 gifts to the School of Art General Fund will unlock a $250 gift from Fred Meyer (BSU Professor Emeritus and sponsor of the Fred Meyer Lecture in Cultural Policy and Arts Advocacy).
17 / 25 Gifts
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Dean Rutledge Community Health Clinic Challenge.
$500
Dean Rutledge Community Health Clinic Challenge.
Dean Scott Rutledge will contribute $500 after 25 donations have been made to the College of Health Interprofessional Community Clinics.
14 / 25 Gifts
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Let's Fly...Abroad!
$250
Let's Fly...Abroad!
10 donations to the Sung Jae & Gemma Park International Travel Fund will unlock a $250 gift from Eric Klosterman & Tonya Skalon.
2 / 10 Gifts
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School of Nursing Challenge
$700
School of Nursing Challenge
70 Gifts to the School of Nursing unlocks $700 from Foundation Board Member Damita Williams and an anonomyous former program instructor.
45 / 70 Gifts
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Jeannie Regan Dinius and Mike Dinius History Challenge
$5,000
Jeannie Regan Dinius and Mike Dinius History Challenge
Once 30 alumni, friends and fans donate to support the History Fund, it will unlock $5,000.
28 / 30 Donors
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Jeannie Regan Dinius and Mike Dinius History Challenge Part 2
$5,000
Jeannie Regan Dinius and Mike Dinius History Challenge Part 2
Once History reaches $5,000 in total giving for the day, it will unlock an additional $5,000.
$2,755 / $5,000 Raised
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Computer Science Challenge
$300
Computer Science Challenge
Once the Department of Computer Science receives 20 donors, the CS Faculty will contribute $300.
15 / 20 Donors
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Decoding Computer Science Challenge
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Decoding Computer Science Challenge
An extra $250 will be unlocked for Computer Science after 10 people decode and take the action in the following message: 01000101 01101101 01100001 01101001 01101100 00100000 00100111 00110100 00110010 00100111 00100000 01110100 01101111 00100000 01000011 01010011 01000000 01000010 01010011 01010101 00101110 01000101 01000100 01010101 00100000 00111011 00101001
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Miller College Donor Leaderboard
The Miller College academic department, which has the largest number of distinct donors from last year, will unlock $1,000 from Cathy DuBois, Bryan Dean of Miller College.
Rank Prize Department % +/- Goal
1 $1,000 Economics +55.56% 14
goal: 9
2 Finance and Insurance +16.67% 21
goal: 18
3 Accounting +3.54% 117
goal: 113
4 Applied Business Studies -16.67% 20
goal: 24
5 ISOM Department -33.33% 12
goal: 18
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Miller College EAB Giving Challenge
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Miller College EAB Giving Challenge
If 100 percent of the Miller College Executive Advisory Board members give on One Ball State Day, it will unlock a $600 challenge from Dick Poppa, '74 to the Miller College of Business General Fund.
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MCOB Student Giving Challenge
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MCOB Student Giving Challenge
Miller College of Business Dean Cathy Dubois will match $500 in funds donated to Miller College from students.
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Applied Business Studies Challenge
$250
Applied Business Studies Challenge
30 gifts to the Applied Business Department will unlock $250 from department chair Sotiris Hji-Avgoustis.
4 / 30 Gifts
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Entrepreneurship Challenge
$1,000
Entrepreneurship Challenge
25 gifts to the Entrepreneurship Center Fund will unlock $1,000 from 2008 alumnus, Brian Geiselhart.
2 / 25 Gifts
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University Libraries Challenge
$250
University Libraries Challenge
50 gifts to University Libraries will unlock $250.
36 / 50 Gifts
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Henschen Sports Psychology Challenge
$250
Henschen Sports Psychology Challenge
Unlock up to $750 for the Keith & Julie Henschen Sports Psychology Endowment Fund! The Sport & Exercise Psychology faculty will contribute $500 once the fund receives 20 donations. Keep the momentum going—15 more donations will unlock an additional $250!
24 / 35 Gifts
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Actuarial Science Challenge
$4,000
Actuarial Science Challenge
When 20 gifts are made to the Actuarial Science fund, $4,000 will be unlocked from Lou and Jenny Hensley.
10 / 20 Gifts
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20 Gifts to Unlock $250 for Marketing
$250
20 Gifts to Unlock $250 for Marketing
If 20 donors give a minimum of $10 to the Department of Marketing, Russell Wahlers will contribute $250 to the Marketing Student Travel Fund.
9 / 20 Donors
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Beyerl Emergency Aid Challenge: 100 Gifts for $2,500
$2,500
Beyerl Emergency Aid Challenge: 100 Gifts for $2,500
The generous support we've received from graduate Randy Pond to support student emergency aid is building real momentum. Your gift today will build upon this, demonstrating to others the power of collective giving and inspiring even greater support. When the Beyerl Emergency Aid Fund receives 100 gifts, it’ll unlock an additional $2,500 from Randy and Cindy Pond!
71 / 100 Gifts
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Dr. Ruby Cain Memorial Scholarship Challenge
$500
Dr. Ruby Cain Memorial Scholarship Challenge
In celebration of the first year of the Ruby Cain Memorial Scholarship, Dr. Mike Steele, Chair of the Department of Educational Studies, is contributing a $500 challenge gift if the scholarship fund reaches $3,000 in donations on One Ball State Day.
$755 / $3,000 Raised
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Black Alumni Council Giving Challenge
$250
Black Alumni Council Giving Challenge
For every milestone we reach, the Ball State Alumni Council (BAC) and Ball State Alumni Board (BAB) unlock additional funding to support our cause. Help us unlock the full amount! 25 gifts → Unlocks $150 from BAC 50 gifts → Unlocks $250 from BAC 75 gifts → Unlocks $300 from BAC 100 gifts → Unlocks $400 from BAB 125 gifts → Unlocks $500 from BAC
46 / 50 Gifts
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Provost Marri College Leaderboard Challenge
The three colleges with the most donors will unlock an additional $250 for 1st place, $150 for 2nd place and $100 for 3rd place from Provost Anand Marri.
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $250 College of Fine Arts 630
2 $150 College of Communication, Information, and Media 530
3 $100 College of Sciences and Humanities 480
4 Miller College of Business 334
5 College of Health 259
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Dean McCarthy CSH Donation Leaderboard Challenge
The five departments in the College of Sciences and Humanities with the greatest percentage increase in donations over 2024 will each receive $200 from Dean Maureen McCarthy.
Rank Prize Department % +/- Goal
1 $200 Anthropology +66.67% 15
goal: 9
2 $200 Mathematical Sciences +46.67% 22
goal: 15
3 $200 Psychological Science +38.89% 25
goal: 18
4 $200 Women's and Gender Studies +23.08% 16
goal: 13
5 $200 Philosophy and Religious Studies +18.60% 51
goal: 43
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CFA Dean's Leaderboard Challenge
Dean Seth Beckman will give $300 to the unit in the College of Fine Arts with the largest percent increase in the number of distinct donors from last year's OBSD.
Rank Prize Department % +/- Goal
1 $300 School of Art +57.89% 30
goal: 19
2 David Owsley Museum of Art +48.48% 49
goal: 33
3 School of Music +1.77% 115
goal: 113
4 Theatre & Dance -5.01% 398
goal: 419
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Teachers College Gift Leaderboard
The Teachers College department with the most improved number of gifts from OBSD 2024 will receive $250 for first place, $150 for second place, and $100 for third place from Dean Katrina Bulkley.
Rank Prize Department % +/- Goal
1 $250 Educational Studies +17.39% 27
goal: 23
2 $150 Educational Psychology +4.35% 24
goal: 23
3 $100 Special Education -7.45% 87
goal: 94
4 Elementary Education -32.65% 33
goal: 49
5 Educational Leadership -38.98% 36
goal: 59
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Student Org Leaderboard
The student organization with the most money raised throughout the 24 hours will earn $500 in challenge funds.
Rank Prize Student Org Raised
1 $500 Ball State Student Media $5,306.00
2 Christian Student Foundation $2,815.25
3 Cardinal Kitchen $2,577.50
4 Spectrum $900.00
5 Black Student Association $840.00
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Alumni Club Leaderboard
The alumni club with the most individual donors by midnight to their respective student scholarship will receive $500.
Rank Prize Alumni Club Donors
1 $500 Michiana Alumni Chapter Scholarship 3
2 Chicago Alumni Chapter Scholarship 3
3 Greater Indianapolis Alumni Chapter Scholarship 3
4 Northeastern IN Alumni Chapter Scholarship 2
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Study Abroad Alumni Challenge
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Study Abroad Alumni Challenge
When you give to the Alumni Fund for Study Abroad, mention your program in the "In Honor of" line on the donation form. If ten different study abroad programs get a mention, we'll unlock a $250 reward from Ashley Coker, Director of Study Abroad.
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LinkedIn Challenge
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LinkedIn Challenge
Share a One Ball State Day post on LinkedIn on April 1st or April 2nd for a chance to designate $500 to your favorite Ball State area! Must use #OneBallState and tag the Ball State Foundation!
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Foundation Employee Giving Challenge
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Foundation Employee Giving Challenge
100% participation of Foundation employees unlocks $500 from Foundation and BSUAA President Jean Crosby towards the Ball State Fund.
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Women of Beneficence Membership Challenge
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Women of Beneficence Membership Challenge
Upon 10 new members joining Women of Beneficence, $11,500 will be unlocked from the group's leadership council.
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ISOM Faculty & Staff Challenge
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ISOM Faculty & Staff Challenge
Chan Gu, Department Chair of Information Systems and Operations Mangement, will match up to $400 in donations from the ISOM faculty and staff to the ISOM foundation account.
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EPM Employee Challenge
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EPM Employee Challenge
VP for Enrollment Planning and Management Paula Luff will match dollars raised from EPM employees, up to $500, to the Jack Beyerl Student Emergency Aid Fund.
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International Alum Challenge
Event
International Alum Challenge
The first international alum to make a gift on One Ball State Day will earn $500 in challenge funds for the fund they supported.
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Closing Time Challenge
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Closing Time Challenge
The last student, employee, parent, and alumni donor will each earn $250 for the program they supported.
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