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FW: Could you advertise this event to CS students?
by Kinder-Potter, Sharon 12 Nov '24

12 Nov '24

From: Mohammadi, Nima <nimamo(a)vt.edu> Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 2:52 PM To: gradcouncil(a)cs.vt.edu Subject: Could you advertise this event to CS students? Hello, Wireless@VT, Bradley Department of ECE, is hosting Qualcomm for a two-day event and we would like to invite CS students to attend as well. We would greatly appreciate it if you could help us reach interested students by sharing this announcement through your department's mailing lists. Thank you very much for your assistance in promoting this event! Please CC me (nimamo(a)vt.edu<mailto:nimamo@vt.edu>) and the director of Wireless@VT (Dr. Lingjia Liu) in your email announcement. More info can be found at https://wireless.vt.edu/ Sincerely, Nima Mohammadi President of Student Leadership Council (SLC), Wireless@VT ________________________________ From: Mohammadi, Nima <nimamo(a)vt.edu<mailto:nimamo@vt.edu>> Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 2:40 PM To: wvt-students-g(a)vt.edu<mailto:wvt-students-g@vt.edu> <wvt-students-g(a)vt.edu<mailto:wvt-students-g@vt.edu>>; WVT-faculty-all <WVT-faculty-all-g(a)vt.edu<mailto:WVT-faculty-all-g@vt.edu>>; ececonnect <ececonnect(a)vt.edu<mailto:ececonnect@vt.edu>>; ece_department-g(a)vt.edu<mailto:ece_department-g@vt.edu> <ece_department-g(a)vt.edu<mailto:ece_department-g@vt.edu>>; mics_group-g(a)vt.edu<mailto:mics_group-g@vt.edu> <mics_group-g(a)vt.edu<mailto:mics_group-g@vt.edu>>; ece_undergrad-g(a)vt.edu<mailto:ece_undergrad-g@vt.edu> <ece_undergrad-g(a)vt.edu<mailto:ece_undergrad-g@vt.edu>>; ecegrad-g(a)vt.edu<mailto:ecegrad-g@vt.edu> <ecegrad-g(a)vt.edu<mailto:ecegrad-g@vt.edu>>; Liu, Lingjia <ljliu(a)vt.edu<mailto:ljliu@vt.edu>>; bmillado(a)qti.qualcomm.com<mailto:bmillado@qti.qualcomm.com> <bmillado(a)qti.qualcomm.com<mailto:bmillado@qti.qualcomm.com>> Subject: Upcoming Qualcomm Wireless Research & Development Events at Virginia Tech - Nov 20-21 We are excited to announce two upcoming events where Qualcomm will be visiting the Virginia Tech campus. We encourage students to attend these sessions to explore valuable networking opportunities and learn more about cutting-edge projects and internship openings in Wireless Research & Development (WRD) for Summer 2025. VTech: Qualcomm Graduate Wireless Research & Development (WRD) Info Session & Tech Talk Nov 20th 2024 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | EST Room 1870, Litton-Reaves Hall, Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA https://maps.app.goo.gl/TRqzHwagZpF3a61V8 About Are you an MS or PhD graduate student in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field? Join us for an exclusive Qualcomm event to explore exciting Summer 2025 internship opportunities with the WRD (Wireless Research & Development) Modem teams! Qualcomm, a global leader in 5G, wireless communications, and semiconductors, invites you to a session featuring a tech talk by engineers from the WRD (Wireless Research & Development) QR SYS group, insights into 5G and beyond, an open Q&A, and networking with our Wireless team. Don't miss this chance to gain insights into cutting-edge projects, get your questions answered by industry experts, and connect with professionals and peers. We are particularly interested in meeting students eligible for Summer 2025 internships. Next Steps: 1) Register for this event to associate your current and future applications with your attendance at this event, and to share your candidate profile with the presenters: https://app.eightfold.ai/events/candidate/landing?plannedEventId=bkyZbyAwx 2) Apply to our relevant Wireless USA Summer 2025 Internship Opportunities, below: * Wireless Systems Engineering Internship - Summer 2025<https://careers.qualcomm.com/careers/job/446701026972> * Hardware (CPU, GPU, SoC, Digital Design, DV) Engineering Internship - Summer 2025<https://careers.qualcomm.com/careers/job/446701027652> * Embedded Engineering Internship - Summer 2025<https://careers.qualcomm.com/careers/job/446700989859> * or here for more: qualcomm.com/campus<https://qualcomm.com/campus> 3) See you at the event! VTech: Qualcomm Graduate Wireless Research & Development (WRD) Drop In Office Hours Nov 21st 2024 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | EST Room 460, Durham Hall, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA https://maps.app.goo.gl/SQgsvKqHUaJpYN2HA About Are you an MS or PhD graduate student in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field? Bring a physical copy of your resume and drop by to chat and share your profile with our Wireless Research & Development (WRD) Modem Qualcomm engineers, who are actively seeking their Summer 2025 interns! Qualcomm, a global leader in 5G, wireless communications, and semiconductors, invites you to gain insights into cutting-edge projects, get your questions answered by industry experts, and connect with professionals and peers. Don't miss this chance to jumpstart your career with Qualcomm. Next Steps: 1) Register for this event to associate your current and future applications with your attendance at this event, and to share your candidate profile with the presenters. https://app.eightfold.ai/events/candidate/landing?plannedEventId=gkMn6MwNE 2) Apply to our relevant Wireless USA Summer 2025 Internship Opportunities, below: * Wireless Systems Engineering Internship - Summer 2025<https://careers.qualcomm.com/careers/job/446701026972> * Hardware (CPU, GPU, SoC, Digital Design, DV) Engineering Internship - Summer 2025<https://careers.qualcomm.com/careers/job/446701027652> * Embedded Engineering Internship - Summer 2025<https://careers.qualcomm.com/careers/job/446700989859> * or here for more: qualcomm.com/campus<https://qualcomm.com/campus> 3) See you at the event! Best, Nima Mohammadi Wireless@VT<https://wireless.vt.edu/> SLC

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Advisor Relationship Workshop tomorrow 11/13 at 4:30 PM in GLC Room C (w/ pizza!)
by Woo, Wesley 12 Nov '24

12 Nov '24

Hi all, The CS Grad Council is hosting an Advisor Relationship Workshop this Wednesday, Nov 13th at 4:30 PM (tomorrow!) in Room C of the Graduate Life Center. The event will also have a Zoom option for those who can't make it in person (https://virginiatech.zoom.us/my/gradombuds). There will be pizza at this event! If you are interested in coming, please fill out the following form to help us organize food for the event: https://forms.gle/anuQQyra4pKLegRW9 Wesley

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Today 2pm Distinguished lecture by Aidong Zhang (UVa)
by Yao, Danfeng 12 Nov '24

12 Nov '24

Reminder: Please join today’s distinguished lecture on LLM From: "Yao, Danfeng" <danfeng(a)vt.edu> Date: Friday, October 11, 2024 at 12:02 PM To: CS Faculty & Staff <facstaff(a)cs.vt.edu> Subject: [Bburg-fac]Nov 12 2pm Distinguished lecture by Aidong Zhang (UVa) Good afternoon! I am happy to announce a Distinguished Lecture jointly hosted by the Sanghani Center for Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics and the CS department. Speaker: Dr. Aidong Zhang, Thomas M. Linville Professor of Computer Science at UVa Title: Can large language models help with scientific hypothesis generation? Time: Nov 12th 2pm-3:15pm Location: * Kelly 310 in Blacksburg * or watch over Zoom in Room 3-024 in VTRC-A, Arlington Please circulate to your students. See the attached flyer for more information. Best, Daphne

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Send Conference Photos to CSGC for a Feature!
by Smith, Alexa 08 Nov '24

08 Nov '24

Hi Everyone, My name is Alexa Smith, and I am the social media chair for the CS Grad Council. We would like to feature anyone who has gone to, is currently at, or plans to go to a conference this semester. Please send us pictures of yourself at a conference and take pictures if you’re currently at one too! Especially those who are at CSCW this weekend! You can DM us with your photo, name, and conference through our Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/vt_csgc/ or email me directly (alexas(a)vt.edu<mailto:alexas@vt.edu>). Thank you, and have a great day! God Bless, Alexa N. Smith | First Year PhD Student Virginia Tech | Department of Computer Science | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexa-smith-643806128/> "Jesus said to him, 'If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.'" Mark 9:23

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Opportunity to Attend Verisign Information Sessions!
by Shirkey, Claire 08 Nov '24

08 Nov '24

Dear CS Students, We are excited to announce two upcoming opportunities to attend virtual information sessions with Verisign! Join either session to learn more about the company, explore career opportunities, and connect with industry professionals. Thursday, November 21st * Handshake Link: Verisign Information Session on Handshake<https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1650641> * Webex Link: Join Webex Meeting<https://verisign.webex.com/verisign/j.php?MTID=m4ccfc36f7964aba3ebb52e83ebb…> Wednesday, December 4th * Handshake Link: Verisign Information Session on Handshake<https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1650720> * Webex Link: Join Webex Meeting<https://verisign.webex.com/verisign/j.php?MTID=m574f69f88cd60999ff804ea015f…> Don't miss this chance to engage with Verisign representatives and gain valuable insights into the company and available roles. We hope to see you there! Best regards, Claire Shirkey Strategic Relationships Manager, CS|Source Department of Computer Science Virginia Tech 3160L Torgersen Hall 620 Drillfield Drive Blacksburg, VA 24061

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Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship Opportunity
by Ibn Arif, Kazi Hasan 07 Nov '24

07 Nov '24

FYI --- It is our pleasure to announce the launch of the Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship (QIF), now in its seventeenth year. We will be awarding fellowships of $100,000 to teams of two students. For the 2025 North America edition, we invite proposals from 26 schools: USA – ASU, Berkeley, Caltech, CMU, Columbia, Cornell, Georgia Tech, Maryland, Michigan, MIT, NCSU, Princeton, Purdue, Rutgers, Stanford, UCLA, UCSB, UCSD, UIUC, USC, UT Austin, Virginia Tech, Washington and Wisconsin, and Canada – Montreal and Toronto. We ask and appreciate your help in forwarding this information to Ph.D. students and faculty in EE, CE, CS, and related areas. The attached flyer provides key details about the fellowship. As in the previous years, one of the members of Qualcomm Research will be reaching out to faculty members who have recommended student proposals in the past years. We plan to host virtual information sessions for the Ph.D. students in the next couple of weeks. Since 2020, there have been 8 finalists and 1 winner from Virginia Tech. The fellowship is open to Ph.D. students in the Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and related departments, who apply for the fellowship by submitting their application. The Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship is based on Qualcomm core values of innovation, execution, and teamwork. The fellowship is only open to teams of two Ph.D. students. The proposal must be recommended by one or more faculty members. The application deadline is December 2, 2024, 10 a.m. PST. For detailed information about the program, please visit: http://www.qualcomm.com/research/university-relations/innovation-fellowship… Any questions can be e-mailed to innovation.fellowship(a)qti.qualcomm.com<mailto:innovation.fellowship@qti.qualcomm.com> Thanks, Dev Putchala QIF 2025 Chair --- END --- -- Kazi Hasan Ibn Arif Graduate Student at Virginia Tech Dept. of Computer Science LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/kazi-hasan-ibn-arif-8b78a61a3?utm_source=share&…> | Google Scholar<https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=3OhNWLcAAAAJ&hl=en>

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Fw: Commencement Volunteers Needed for Dec. 20th Ceremonies
by Coulson, Sara 07 Nov '24

07 Nov '24

Forwarding... Volunteers are needed for the 2024 Fall Commencement Ceremonies on Friday, December 20. Sara Coulson Director of Graduate Programs | Computer Science Torgersen 3210C 620 Drillfield Drive Blacksburg, VA 24061 scoulson1(a)vt.edu 540-231-0780 ________________________________ From: Zier, Debbie <debzi5(a)vt.edu> Sent: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 3:21 PM To: Coulson, Sara <sara83(a)vt.edu>; Kinder-Potter, Sharon <skpotter(a)vt.edu>; Chiapetto, Kim <chiapett(a)vt.edu> Subject: Commencement Volunteers Needed for Dec. 20th Ceremonies Can you please forward to the graduate listserv. Thank you! Good Afternoon, Volunteers are needed for the 2024 Fall Commencement Ceremonies on Friday, December 20. The university has asked the College of Engineering for 5 volunteers – 3 for the undergraduate ceremony and 2 for graduate. Note: This is only 5 volunteers for the entire college (not per department). Volunteers may be faculty, staff or graduate students. Undergraduate Ceremony: 1- marshal [with regalia] to lead graduates to the podium 1- marshal [with or without regalia] to assist with other aspects of the ceremonies, for example, seating graduates in advance of the ceremony and directing graduates back to their seats during the ceremonies. Regalia is welcomed, but will not be required for this marshal. 1 – escort [without regalia] to assist with ADA services. Graduate Ceremony: 1- marshal [with regalia] to lead graduates to the podium 1 – escort [without regalia] to assist with ADA services. If you are interested in volunteering, please provide the following information and return to me by Friday, November 29: Undergraduate Ceremonies. December 20. Start at 10:30am. Cassell Coliseum. Name and Title Dept/School Cellphone number** Assignment with regalia, to lead graduates with/without regalia, to assist with ceremony without regalia, to assist ADA services Graduate Ceremonies. December 20. Start at 2:30pm. Cassell Coliseum. Name and Title Dept/School Cellphone number** Assignment with regalia, to lead graduates without regalia, to assist ADA services **A cell number is needed in case we must contact you during the ceremonies or for an emergency. Please provide your cell number rather than an office phone number. Volunteers will need to arrive 1-1/2 to 2 hours before each ceremony. Name tags will be provided upon arrival. Detailed instructions and parking passes will be sent to individual volunteers in early December. Thank you for sharing your time to assist in this momentous occasion for the graduates! Please let me know if you have any questions. Debbie _________________ Debbie Zier Executive Assistant and Office Manager Department of Computer Science (0106) 1180 Torgersen Hall 620 Drillfield Drive Blacksburg, VA 24061 540-231-1369 [cid:image001.jpg@01DB305D.FE509FB0]

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Survey for 2025 CS Ph.D. Qualifier Exam - due EOD 11/20/2024
by Muhammad Ali Gulzar 06 Nov '24

06 Nov '24

Hi CS graduate students, If you are considering taking the CS Ph.D. qualifier exam this academic year (i.e., in Spring 2025), please complete the following survey by November, 20th 2024 (use vt.edu <http://vt.edu/> email to access the form): https://forms.office.com/r/hwV7z7qnhm This survey aims to gauge students' interest in taking the CS Ph.D. Qualifier Exam in Spring 2025. All students planning to take the qualifier exam must submit this form; however, this form is not binding. Filling out this form does not register you for the exam. Steps to register for the exam will be provided after the area-specific qualifier committees are formed in Jan 2025. Please fill out this form if you are unsure about taking the exam this year. Ph.D. students are expected to take this exam approximately 18 calendar months after they begin the VT CS Ph.D. program—the Ph.D. Qualifier Exam is a mandatory milestone, and students must complete it in a timely manner. Changes to the Ph.D. Qualifier Exam this year: Starting from Spring 2025, the area-specific Ph.D. Qualifier Exam committee will be entirely responsible for assessing a Ph.D. student's (1) excellence in depth, (2) qualifying exam assessments, and (3) qualifier waiver eligibility (if applicable). Once the individual committees are formed, they will announce on their respective qualifier exam webpages what materials are required from students to enable the committee to evaluate the three components of the qualifying process. If you plan to apply for the Ph.D. Qualifier Exam Waiver, please inform the area-specific committee to determine your eligibility for the waiver during the registration period. Tentative Timeline: (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) • November 20th: Last day for students to express interest in taking the Ph.D. Qualifier Exam • January 6th: Ph.D. Qualifier Exam webpages go online. Students register for the exam. • January 20th to March 1st: Students take the exam • March 15th: Committees finalize the results for (1) Qualifier Exam, (2) Excellence in Depth, and (3) Waiver, if applicable • March 20th: Results released to students. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. Thank you, Gulzar — Muhammad Ali Gulzar Assistant Professor Virginia Tech | Department of Computer Science 220 Gilbert Street, Room 4106 Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 231-0851 | gulzar(a)cs.vt.edu | https://people.cs.vt.edu/~gulzar

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CS|Source Announcements and Opportunities | NSA in Focus TODAY | Wednesday, October 30, 2024
by Shirkey, Claire 06 Nov '24

06 Nov '24

[cid:image001.png@01DB301F.8DEE5D90] All Computer Science Students: Job Hub Remember to post your resume to the CS JobHub<https://jobhub.cs.vt.edu/> in addition to Handshake! All CS|Source Members have access to your resumes once they are available on our JobHub site! For assistance with tech support, please contact Ben Stein (bbradner(a)vt.edu<mailto:bbradner@vt.edu>). [cid:image002.png@01DB301F.8DEE5D90] NSA in Focus TODAY What is NSA in Focus? NSA in Focus is a series of online information sessions hosted by real NSA employees. These webinars cover topics like: NSA summer internships, the security clearance process, development programs, diversity, business programs at NSA and more. During each live session, NSA staff participate in a pre-recorded panel discussion and respond to attendee questions live on the event day. These webinars showcase the human element of agency culture. NSA employees share candid stories about how they have benefitted from the agency's work-life balance, career advancement and/or other perks. Event name: NSA in Focus - Giving Thanks for A Fulfilling Career at NSA (Virtual) Date: 11/6/2024 Time: 4:00pm EST Registration link: https://cicad.us/3zhJl5J Handshake event link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/emp/events/1623313 Event description: As we head toward Thanksgiving, our employees are reflecting on how joining NSA has been key to a fruitful and rewarding career. We'll go around the table and talk about what we're most thankful for - from professional development and advancement opportunities, to world-class benefits that give us a positive work-life balance, to the opportunities to change career fields and support each other, and the nation. [Deutsche Bank publishes initial transition plan - MarketingReport] Deutsche Bank Opportunities Meet Us Virtually or On Your Campus We're still accepting applications for the 2025 TDI Grad Tech Analyst and Summer Intern Tech Analyst positions! We hope to see you at a few additional remaining virtual and in-person recruiting activities this fall. 2025 TDI Grad and Intern Program: The 2025 TDI Grad Program is a full-time one-year rotational program open to undergraduate seniors or 2nd year Master's students with less than 12 months' work experience and will be completing their studies (all final exams, coursework and have no outstanding requirements for graduation) between January 1, 2024 and July 31, 2025. [Apply Here<https://db.recsolu.com/external/requisitions/F0yxL9nQ2hYCyPTeyUR3Dw>] The 2025 TDI Intern Program is a 10-week summer program open to undergraduate juniors or 1st year Master's students with less than 12 months' work experience, graduating between December 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026. [Apply Here<https://db.recsolu.com/external/requisitions/vuuwuFfzzsGmhlnhPxJQeA>] Upcoming Events: * November 13: TDI Cary Virtual Info Session and Grad Panel [RSVP<https://tinyurl.com/2buzxujo>] Good To Know Watch this short for a snapshot of what the internship looks like at Deutsche Bank: National Intern Day 2024 (youtube.com)<https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9EVcY_GoSe8> More Opportunities at Deutsche Bank Welcome - Inside Deutsche Bank - Deutsche Bank Careers (db.com)<https://careers.db.com/inside-deutsche-bank/> Cary - Deutsche Bank Careers (db.com)<https://careers.db.com/explore-the-bank/locations/americas/cary> Cary overview video<https://vimeo.com/832369333/6526cd98f9?share=copy> TDI NY & Cary, NC<https://careers.db.com/students-graduates/Search-Programmes/#/graduate/resu…> DB Careers page<https://careers.db.com/professionals/search-roles/#/professional/> Follow us on LinkedIn: Deutsche Bank Technology, Data & Innovation Share this Newsletter<https://tinyurl.com/2bp836av> [Impact Labs] Fellowship Opportunity for CS Students! The Impact Fellowship is a week-long, in-person program for young technologists who want to use their skills to build a better world! Fellows will learn from and build alongside a diverse group of social entrepreneurs, activists, artists, philanthropists, researchers, and engineers, all working to make a positive impact. The program also offers hands-on technical workshops, helping fellows sharpen their software skills while collaborating on a high-impact project of their own creation. Most importantly, fellows join a vibrant network of like-minded peers who are committed to leveraging their talents for the betterment of society and the planet. This year's fellowship will be taking place in San Francisco from December 29th, 2024 to January 5th, 2025. Learn more and apply at www.impactlabs.io/fellowship<http://www.impactlabs.io/fellowship>. [cid:image005.png@01DB301F.8DEE5D90] Fellowship Opportunities! Our fellowships are unique educational programs that give students insight into our firm and industry. No finance experience necessary! Over three days at our NYC headquarters, fellows participate in interactive seminars led by notable speakers and our staff. They'll also spend time with senior leaders at the firm, discuss career paths in finance with recent hires and long-tenured employees, and develop relationships with students from schools around the country. There's a $1,500 stipend, and we'll cover their travel and accommodations. Students can learn more on our fellowships website<https://www.fellowships.deshaw.com/recruit/jobs/Oncampus/EB2024Dept> or check out this video<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Swxn1o_1Hrk> to hear from former fellows. A few key dates: * January programs: Applications are open until Friday, November 8, 2024. * March programs: Applications are open until Friday, January 3, 2025. Applications for our summer 2025 internships are also open (for 2026 graduates)! Students can get a quick overview of our internships on our website<https://campus.deshaw.com/>, and apply for as many roles as they'd like here<https://www.deshaw.com/recruit/internships/Oncampus/EB2024Dept>. Participate in a Research Study on ChatGPT! We are looking for participants who will be asked to write a paper with the assistance of ChatGPT. Participants will also answer a pre- and post-study survey. The findings from these surveys will be used to better understand the query process behind using ChatGPT in the context of essay writing. The study was reviewed and accepted by the IRB (# 24-325) and is being conducted under the supervision of Dr. Sang Won Lee (sangwonlee(a)vt.edu<mailto:sangwonlee@vt.edu>). Participants must be 1) 18 years or older. If you are interested in participating, please start the study at the following link: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/GPTWritingPreSurvey. If you have any questions, please contact Andrew Jelson at jelson9854(a)vt.edu<mailto:jelson9854@vt.edu>. The research team will enter the essays into a random drawing and compensation will be given to approximately twenty percent of participants as a $10 gift card. Odds of being selected will be maintained as 1 in 5. The participants will be contacted separately.

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Reminder: CS Grad Council Meeting This Wednesday (November 6)
by Woo, Wesley 05 Nov '24

05 Nov '24

Hi Everyone, This is a quick reminder about our next CS Grad Council meeting on Wednesday, November 6, at 11 AM in Gilbert (4th floor, Room 4001). We will share updates from council reps and GPSS reps, talk about upcoming events, etc. You can join via Zoom too! Here is the Zoom Link<https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/87009667028>. We will not have any pizza, but there will be some healthy snacks to munch on. Looking forward to seeing you there! Wesley

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