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Welcome to DC – we are so excited to welcome you on campus in May! Explore the many exciting opportunities to get involved, including virtual Start Strong programming, Oshawa and Whitby campus tours and Orientation events.

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    April 2024

  • Oshawa First-Year campus tour
    • 11:00 AM — 12:15 PM
    In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N.
    Oshawa, Ontario Canada

    Calling all first-year DC students! The Student Development team is offering Oshawa campus tours. IMPORTANT TOUR INFORMATION: • We ask that you arrive at least 10 minutes before your tour start time. If you are running late, please read the instructions below. • Park in the Founders 2 parking lot. • Parking is free. Take a ticket to gain entrance to the gated lot. • Your tour guide will provide you with a validated parking ticket allowing you to exit…

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  • Academic Integrity Workshop
    • 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM

    Learn about Durham College’s Academic Integrity policy, what plagiarism is and how it is detected, the basics of referencing, and strategies and resources for completing your studies in an open, honest, and responsible manner. In order to obtain a workshop verification, you must arrive on time, remain for the duration of the workshop, participate, and answer questions throughout. To register, visit the calendar in SALS ONLINE – Academic Integrity to find the link to register. The instructions to register for…

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  • Start Strong Series: Ask A Student
    • 10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

    As a first-year student, you may feel a little overwhelmed with the amount of information you need to keep up with. Who better to ask for help than experienced students at DC? Join us for an informal Q&A session with upper-year student leaders to learn more about navigating campus, online learning, and everything else you need to know about being a first-year student!

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  • Start Strong Series: The Student Experience – Beyond the Classroom
    • 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

    Join us for the Student Experience - Beyond the Classroom. This session will explore opportunities both on-campus and within the community to have a little fun! Participants will hear tips and tricks from former and current DC students regarding everything from the best restaurants, student budgeting, local attractions, and much more!

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  • Start Strong Series: Credit Transferring your education to and beyond DC!
    • 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

    Have you completed previous post-secondary education or have work experience that you are looking to transfer to your new Durham College program? Join the Admission Services team for an information session to learn more about the credit transfer and PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition) processes. Interested in furthering your education to a degree after graduation? With over 1000 different pathway opportunities, the team will provide a brief overview of the opportunities that exist to transfer from DC and the…

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  • Whitby First-Year campus tour
    • 3:00 PM — 4:15 PM
    The Atrium, 1610 Champlain Avenue
    Whitby Campus, Durham College, Ontario Canada

    Calling all first-year DC students! The Student Development team is offering Whitby campus tours. IMPORTANT TOUR INFORMATION: • We ask that you arrive at least 10 minutes before your tour start time. If you are running late, please read the instructions below. • Park in the main parking lot. • Parking is free. Take a ticket to gain entrance to the gated lot. • Your tour guide will provide you with a validated parking ticket allowing you to exit the…

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  • Oshawa First-Year campus tour
    • 3:00 PM — 4:15 PM
    In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N.
    Oshawa, Ontario Canada

    Calling all first-year DC students! The Student Development team is offering Oshawa campus tours. IMPORTANT TOUR INFORMATION: • We ask that you arrive at least 10 minutes before your tour start time. If you are running late, please read the instructions below. • Park in the Founders 2 parking lot. • Parking is free. Take a ticket to gain entrance to the gated lot. • Your tour guide will provide you with a validated parking ticket allowing you to exit…

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  • Academic Reading Essentials Workshop
    • 12:10 PM — 1:00 PM

    Develop strategies to approach your reading in a positive way with the goal of saving time and reducing stress. Benefits of attending: - Save time with reading strategies - Learn how to retain the information - Discover how you can get help - Feel more confident

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  • Keys to Success Essentials Workshop
    • 12:10 PM — 1:00 PM

    Get an overview of the science of learning and learn key strategies for time management, note-taking, studying, and test preparation to help you succeed. Benefits of attending: - Discover how you learn - Learn strategies to study smarter - Find out where to get help - Feel better prepared

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  • Whitby First-Year campus tour
    • 1:00 PM — 2:15 PM
    The Atrium, 1610 Champlain Avenue
    Whitby Campus, Durham College, Ontario Canada

    Calling all first-year DC students! The Student Development team is offering Whitby campus tours. IMPORTANT TOUR INFORMATION: • We ask that you arrive at least 10 minutes before your tour start time. If you are running late, please read the instructions below. • Park in the main parking lot. • Parking is free. Take a ticket to gain entrance to the gated lot. • Your tour guide will provide you with a validated parking ticket allowing you to exit the…

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  • Academic Writing Essentials Workshop
    • 10:10 AM — 11:00 AM

    Learn about the various types of writing at college, how to meet your professor’s expectations, and the supports available to help you. Bring your questions about academic writing. Benefits of attending: - Understand college writing requirements - Gain strategies to meet your professor’s expectations - Discover how you can get help - Feel more prepared

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  • Time Management & Organization Essentials Workshop
    • 12:10 PM — 1:00 PM

    Learn how to organize your time and resources so that you can get more done, find free time, and feel less stressed. Benefits of attending: - Learn how to maximize your time - Gain organizational skills - Feel more prepared and confident

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  • Oshawa First-Year campus tour
    • 7:00 PM — 8:15 PM
    In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N.
    Oshawa, Ontario Canada

    Calling all first-year DC students! The Student Development team is offering Oshawa campus tours. IMPORTANT TOUR INFORMATION: • We ask that you arrive at least 10 minutes before your tour start time. If you are running late, please read the instructions below. • Park in the Founders 2 parking lot. • Parking is free. Take a ticket to gain entrance to the gated lot. • Your tour guide will provide you with a validated parking ticket allowing you to exit…

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  • May 2024

  • Mature Learner Essentials Workshop
    • 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM

    Learn strategies to help you balance college with your other responsibilities. Gain tips to help you get organized, prepare for your studies, and access resources to support your success. Benefits of attending: - Feel better prepared and more confident - Learn where to go for help - Connect with other mature learners

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  • Grammar and Punctuation Essentials Workshop
    • 12:10 PM — 1:00 PM

    Refresh your knowledge of basic grammar and punctuation concepts. Learn where you can get help to improve your skills and confidence when writing at college. Benefits of attending: - Improve your accuracy and clarity - Build your skills and confidence - Learn how you can get help

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  • Listening & Note-Taking Essentials Workshop
    • 12:10 PM — 1:00 PM

    Learn how to use active listening to improve focus and identify key information. Find out about different note-taking styles that you can use during class to make studying easier. Benefits of attending: - Find a note-taking style that works best for you - Enhance your focus during lectures - Make better notes

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  • Whitby First-Year campus tour
    • 7:00 PM — 8:15 PM
    The Atrium, 1610 Champlain Avenue
    Whitby Campus, Durham College, Ontario Canada

    Calling all first-year DC students! The Student Development team is offering Whitby campus tours. IMPORTANT TOUR INFORMATION: • We ask that you arrive at least 10 minutes before your tour start time. If you are running late, please read the instructions below. • Park in the main parking lot. • Parking is free. Take a ticket to gain entrance to the gated lot. • Your tour guide will provide you with a validated parking ticket allowing you to exit the…

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  • Study Strategies Essentials Workshop
    • 10:10 AM — 11:00 AM

    Use the science of learning to learn how, where, and when to study so you get the most from your study time. Benefits of attending: - Discover how you learn - Use your study time more efficiently - Feel more confident about studying and retaining what you’ve learned

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  • Academic Success for International Students (ASIS) Workshop
    • 11:00 AM — 12:30 PM

    As a new International student, you may be wondering about the academic expectations at an Ontario college. In this workshop, designed for Durham College students, two Writing Specialists from Student Academic Learning Services (SALS) will teach you about what your professors expect, the importance of maintaining academic integrity, and strategies and resources to help you successfully complete your studies at Durham College.

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  • International Student Welcome: Cultivating Connections
    • 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
    South Village Courtyard, Oshawa Campus

    Durham College welcomes all new international students arriving for their Spring/Summer 2024 intake. Join us for an opportunity to make new friends through fun activities and music. Light refreshments will be served before the event. Register through the link below. You will need to sign in using your 9 digit student ID and password.

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  • Spring into DC Oshawa Orientation Event
    • 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM
    South Village Courtyard, Oshawa Campus

    After Program Orientation, head to our Spring into DC Oshawa Orientation event, welcoming new first-year students to campus! Join us in the South Village Courtyard, rain or shine, to enjoy free food, music, and fun! Looking to make the most of your college experience? Connect with various booths to explore DC Services, community partners and extra-curricular opportunities. At event registration, students will receive a DC swag bag.

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  • Academic Reading Workshop
    • 12:10 PM — 1:00 PM

    Learn strategies for making your academic reading time more efficient and effective. Find important information and develop techniques for remembering the information you need. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

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  • Time Management and Organization Workshop
    • 2:10 PM — 3:00 PM

    Start off your semester properly by learning strategies to manage your time. Use various tools to get organized and become a more efficient student. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

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  • APA/MLA Referencing Workshop
    • 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM

    Review the importance of referencing, ways to avoid plagiarism, how to reference correctly, and how to properly format a college paper. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

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  • Listening and Note-taking Workshop
    • 12:10 PM — 1:00 PM

    Explore strategies to become an active listener, enhance your note-taking skills during class, and improve your use of class notes as study tools. You will learn a number of note-taking formats. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Time Management and Organization Workshop
    • 2:10 PM — 3:00 PM

    Start off your semester properly by learning strategies to manage your time. Use various tools to get organized and become a more efficient student. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Listening & Note-taking Workshop
    • 12:10 PM — 1:00 PM

    Start off your semester properly by learning strategies to manage your time. Use various tools to get organized and become a more efficient student. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Academic Writing I: Getting Started Workshop
    • 2:10 PM — 3:00 PM

    Understand what is being asked of you in an assignment and learn strategies for generating and organizing your ideas to prepare for the next steps. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

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  • Academic Integrity Workshop
    • 10:10 AM — 11:00 AM

    Learn about Durham College’s Academic Integrity policy, what plagiarism is and how it is detected, the basics of referencing, and strategies and resources for completing your studies in an open, honest, and responsible manner. In order to obtain a workshop verification, you must arrive on time, remain for the duration of the workshop, participate, and answer questions throughout. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Study Strategies Workshop
    • 2:10 PM — 3:00 PM

    Understand how you learn and how to use the science of learning to get the most from your study time. Learn strategies regarding time of day to study, study spaces, and group studying. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

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  • Academic Writing for the Health Sciences Workshop
    • 12:10 PM — 1:00 PM

    Learn strategies for understanding and meeting scholarly writing requirements in the health sciences. You will also receive a writing resource toolkit. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

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  • Time Management and Organization Workshop
    • 1:10 PM — 2:00 PM
    In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N.
    Oshawa, Ontario Canada

    Start off your semester properly by learning strategies to manage your time. Use various tools to get organized and become a more efficient student. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Study Strategies Workshop
    • 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM

    Understand how you learn and how to use the science of learning to get the most from your study time. Learn strategies regarding time of day to study, study spaces, and group studying. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Test and Exam Preparation Workshop
    • 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM

    Develop strategies to help you prepare for and complete tests and exams. Learn about a number of test and exam question formats and terminology. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

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  • June 2024

  • Time Management and Organization Workshop
    • 2:10 PM — 3:00 PM

    Start off your semester properly by learning strategies to manage your time. Use various tools to get organized and become a more efficient student. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Academic Integrity Workshop
    • 12:10 PM — 1:00 PM

    Learn about Durham College’s Academic Integrity policy, what plagiarism is and how it is detected, the basics of referencing, and strategies and resources for completing your studies in an open, honest, and responsible manner. In order to obtain a workshop verification, you must arrive on time, remain for the duration of the workshop, participate, and answer questions throughout. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Grammar Matters Workshop
    • 10:10 AM — 11:00 AM

    Review grammar terminology, sentence structure, and common grammatical errors. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Study Strategies Workshop
    • 2:10 PM — 3:00 PM

    Understand how you learn and how to use the science of learning to get the most from your study time. Learn strategies regarding time of day to study, study spaces, and group studying. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Study Strategies Workshop
    • 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM

    Understand how you learn and how to use the science of learning to get the most from your study time. Learn strategies regarding time of day to study, study spaces, and group studying. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Punctuation Review Workshop
    • 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM

    Review common punctuation to help improve the accuracy and clarity of your writing. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Listening & Note-taking Workshop
    • 10:10 AM — 11:00 AM

    Explore strategies to become an active listener, enhance your note-taking skills during class, and improve your use of class notes as study tools. You will learn a number of note-taking formats. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Editing Skills Workshop
    • 10:10 AM — 11:00 AM

    Understand common writing errors and review strategies and resources for finding them. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Overcoming Procrastination Workshop
    • 12:10 PM — 1:00 PM

    Discuss procrastination and recognize how and why you procrastinate. Learn strategies for minimizing procrastination and work through activities that result in a plan for avoiding and overcoming procrastination. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Test and Exam Preparation Workshop
    • 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM

    Develop strategies to help you prepare for and complete tests and exams. Learn about a number of test and exam question formats and terminology. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Academic Integrity Workshop
    • 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM

    Learn about Durham College’s Academic Integrity policy, what plagiarism is and how it is detected, the basics of referencing, and strategies and resources for completing your studies in an open, honest, and responsible manner. In order to obtain a workshop verification, you must arrive on time, remain for the duration of the workshop, participate, and answer questions throughout. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Time Management & Organization Workshop
    • 2:10 PM — 3:00 PM

    Start off your semester properly by learning strategies to manage your time. Use various tools to get organized and become a more efficient student. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Overcoming Procrastination Workshop
    • 2:10 PM — 3:00 PM

    Discuss procrastination and recognize how and why you procrastinate. Learn strategies for minimizing procrastination and work through activities that result in a plan for avoiding and overcoming procrastination. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Study Strategies Workshop
    • 12:10 PM — 1:00 PM

    Understand how you learn and how to use the science of learning to get the most from your study time. Learn strategies regarding time of day to study, study spaces, and group studying. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • July 2024

  • Time Management & Organization Workshop
    • 10:10 AM — 11:00 AM

    Start off your semester properly by learning strategies to manage your time. Use various tools to get organized and become a more efficient student. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Study Strategies Workshop
    • 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM

    Understand how you learn and how to use the science of learning to get the most from your study time. Learn strategies regarding time of day to study, study spaces, and group studying. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Editing Skills Workshop
    • 12:10 PM — 1:00 PM

    Understand common writing errors and review strategies and resources for finding them. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Academic Writing II: Research Strategies
    • 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM

    Narrow your focus to a research question and review strategies and resources to keep ideas and research organized so you can write your first draft. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

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  • Time Management and Organization Workshop
    • 2:10 PM — 3:00 PM

    Start off your semester properly by learning strategies to manage your time. Use various tools to get organized and become a more efficient student. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Overcoming Procrastination Workshop
    • 12:10 PM — 1:00 PM

    Discuss procrastination and recognize how and why you procrastinate. Learn strategies for minimizing procrastination and work through activities that result in a plan for avoiding and overcoming procrastination. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Test and Exam Preparation Workshop
    • 2:10 PM — 3:00 PM

    Develop strategies to help you prepare for and complete tests and exams. Learn about a number of test and exam question formats and terminology. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Academic Integrity Workshop
    • 2:10 PM — 3:00 PM

    Learn about Durham College’s Academic Integrity policy, what plagiarism is and how it is detected, the basics of referencing, and strategies and resources for completing your studies in an open, honest, and responsible manner. In order to obtain a workshop verification, you must arrive on time, remain for the duration of the workshop, participate, and answer questions throughout. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Overcoming Procrastination Workshop
    • 12:10 PM — 1:00 PM

    Discuss procrastination and recognize how and why you procrastinate. Learn strategies for minimizing procrastination and work through activities that result in a plan for avoiding and overcoming procrastination. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Test and Exam Preparation Workshop
    • 2:10 PM — 3:00 PM

    Develop strategies to help you prepare for and complete tests and exams. Learn about a number of test and exam question formats and terminology. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Presentation Skills Workshop
    • 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM

    Learn ways to improve the planning and delivery of your individual and group presentations. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

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  • Punctuation Review Workshop
    • 12:10 PM — 1:00 PM

    Review common punctuation to help improve the accuracy and clarity of your writing. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Test and Exam Preparation Workshop
    • 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM

    Develop strategies to help you prepare for and complete tests and exams. Learn about a number of test and exam question formats and terminology. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • August 2024

  • Academic Writing III: Final Touches Workshop
    • 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM

    This workshop, designed for Durham College students, covers how to use rubrics to review assignment criteria, the six C’s of writing, proofreading techniques, and scholarly paper format. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

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  • Academic Integrity Workshop
    • 9:10 AM — 10:00 AM

    Learn about Durham College’s Academic Integrity policy, what plagiarism is and how it is detected, the basics of referencing, and strategies and resources for completing your studies in an open, honest, and responsible manner. In order to obtain a workshop verification, you must arrive on time, remain for the duration of the workshop, participate, and answer questions throughout. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Editing Skills Workshop
    • 9:10 AM — 10:00 AM

    Understand common writing errors and review strategies and resources for finding them. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Academic Integrity Workshop
    • 2:10 PM — 3:00 PM

    Learn about Durham College’s Academic Integrity policy, what plagiarism is and how it is detected, the basics of referencing, and strategies and resources for completing your studies in an open, honest, and responsible manner. In order to obtain a workshop verification, you must arrive on time, remain for the duration of the workshop, participate, and answer questions throughout. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
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