Office of Residence Life

55th Street Move-In Guide Essentials for Living On Campus Fall 2021

Marymount Manhattan College 55th Street Residence Hall 231 East 55th Street New York, NY 10022

3 Welcome to Marymount Manhattan College

4 To Do List

5 Check-In Dates and Times

6 About Your New Home

7 Move-In Day Process

8 Furniture Policy

9 MMC Shopping List

10 Bed Bugs & Tuition and Renter’s Insurance

11 Placement Information

12 Move-In Day Process

13 Residence Hall Map

14 Directions

15 FAQs About Move-In Day

16 Contact Us

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WELCOME TO MARYMOUNT MANHATTAN COLLEGE HOUSING!

As a student at MMC, you are a member of an academic community. Your living environment is a community as well. As such, we hope that you choose to share aspects of yourself by participating in a variety of experiences and group events. Being a part of the residential community will allow you to learn a great deal about yourself and others. Your college experience can be greatly enhanced by your out-of-classroom and community involvement.

FROM THE DIRECTOR OF RESIDENCE LIFE July 2021

Dear Marymount Housing Applicant:

We have received your application and deposit for MMC Housing for the 2021-22 academic year, and are thrilled you have decided to join the MMC Residential Community. Moving into a residence hall, whether you’re new to college, new to Marymount Manhattan College, or new to the residence hall, is the beginning of an exciting chapter in your life.

To make your transition easier, the Office of Residence Life staff have developed this guide to help answer all your questions before you even pack your bags. More info about our residence halls is also available online at www.mmm.edu/residencelife.

You will receive your room number, mailbox number, and roommate information in the first week of August. You must complete the three steps on the next page to get this information on time.

Begin making plans for your Move-In date and time in August. You will find more information about Move-In located on page 5. We look forward to seeing you!

Sincerely,

Kyleen Ammerman Director of Residence Life

3 DO THIS NOW! In order to receive your room assignment, you must:

1. Register for a full-time course load (12 or more credits) -All housing students must be registered full time. -Any questions concerning registration should be addressed to the Office of Academic Advisement at [email protected]. 2. Pay in full for tuition and residence fees by July 21, 2021 -Payment can be made by check or credit card, through financial aid, or by making arrangements for a payment plan. Any questions concerning payment should be addressed to the Center for Student Services at 212-517-0500. -Please make sure your account is settled prior to Move-In. Students with unpaid accounts will be unable to move in. 3. Submit your immunization records and COVID vaccination form -For COVID vaccination or exemption, please follow the information location on www.mmm.edu/restart. This must be completed prior to receiving your housing assignment. -Immunization forms can only be submitted online either by uploading through your Admissions Portal or emailing your records to [email protected]  More information can be found here: ww.mmm.edu/offices/counseling-and-wellness-center/immunizations.php

Room assignments will be emailed the first week of August.

Please note: Acceptance of Marymount Manhattan College housing signifies an agreement to abide by all rules and regulations as put forth in the Marymount Manhattan College Housing Contract, Residential Wellness Pledge the Resident’s Guide to Community Living, and the student handbook.

These can be found online at www.mmm.edu/offices/residence-life/ files-and-forms.php

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55th STREET RESIDENCE HALL MOVE-IN DATES & TIMES

FIRST YEAR and TRANSFER STUDENTS Saturday, August 21st Last Names Beginning A-L 8am – 11am A-D 11am – 2pm E-H 1:30pm – 4pm I-L

Sunday, August 22nd Last Names Beginning M-Z 8am – 11am M-Q 11am – 2pm R-S 1:30pm – 4pm T-Z

SECOND YEAR STUDENTS Many Second Year students will experience move-in for the first time! We want to make the process as smoother as possible. That’s why we created their own move-in. Thursday, August 26th CONTINUING STUDENTS Friday, August 27th Note: For students who have already moved in, we ask that you please be courteous to others arriving by limiting your use of the MARK YOUR CALENDAR elevators and planning shopping trips after the last move-in window. Parent & Family Orientation Friday, August 20th: 3pm – 5pm Saturday, August 21st: 3pm – 5pm Sunday, August 22nd: 3pm – 4:30pm* *(Virtual)

5 ABOUT YOUR NEW HOME

Apartments at 55th Street vary in size, housing between four and seven residents in two-bedroom units. Each bedroom can accommodate between two to four people, depending on the size of the apartment. At the time a resident first occupies a room, it will be clean and properly organized with appropriate furnishings. Each individual residence hall space is furnished with a bed, desk, dresser, and closet/wardrobe for each occupant and all windows have blinds. Room Furnishings Your assigned space - regardless of apartment size - will come with a bed including mattress, desk, dresser, and closet or wardrobe space. 55th Street has begun to convert from all wooden furniture to metal-framed beds with wooden accessories. The metal-framed furniture allows for a few extra inches of space in the rooms; eventually all rooms at 55th Street will contain this new design.  Beds are regular twin size and are designed to be low height, mid-height, lofted, or bunked. Many rooms at 55th Street were designed with lofted or bunked beds, and we have de-lofted/de-bunked where possible. After all roommates in your room have arrived, you may move the furniture in your room. Lofted beds are approximately 5 and a half feet high at the bottom of the mattress. Bed heights that can be changed can only be adjusted by MMC Facilities staff and this can be done by submitting a maintenance request through Building Link. We will have limited Facilities staff on-site to assist during move-in. The space below the lofted bed is wide enough for both the desk and dresser to fit (this is our standard setup for lofted beds). Bed ends are designed to be used as ladders for lofted or bunked beds. Ladders and safety rails are available for every lofted and bunked bed.  Desk and Chair are available for each resident. They have a back panel and a bookshelf above the desk section.  Dressers have either three drawers (about 3 feet wide by 2 feet long), four drawers (about 3 feet wide by 2 feet long) or six drawers (about 2.5 feet wide by 2 feet long).  Closet spaces are approximately 2.5 feet wide and 2 feet deep. They have a shelf approximately 6 feet up, and have a clothing rod for hangers. Closets do not have covers; if you wish to hang something to section off your closet, you should get a See it again: tension rod which would work for a space about 2.5 feet wide. Some students will have a free standing wardrobe as a closet that has comparable dimensions to closet spaces. Wardrobes do have doors.  All windows have blinds. Student rooms are not carpeted, but you may bring rugs. https://tinyurl.com/MMC55Tour Floor Plans There are many different floor plan layouts for the 55th Street Residence Hall. When you receive your room assignment in August, you may see the layout of your specific room at https://www.mmm.edu/offices/residence-life/55th-street-floor-plans/.

Common Areas 55th Street apartments have a kitchen with a full-size refrigerator and freezer, a microwave, stovetop burners, and a sink, along with plenty of cabinet space. Your common area will have a table and chairs. The shape of the table depends on the size of the room. Bathrooms have a shower and bathtub, toilet, sink, and a mirror with sections of shelves behind it. Larger rooms with more occupants have either a mirrored vanity sink in the common area, or a second bathroom with a toilet, sink, mirror, and shelves. The shower has a rod, but hooks and a shower curtain are not provided. Our residence halls are BYOTP (bring your own toilet paper - one ply please).

Decorating Your Room We encourage you to decorate your room to reflect your personality and style. Use fun-tack or painter’s tape instead of nails or tacks for hanging items on the walls—we do charge fines for holes and chipped paint. Command strips or 3M hooks also work so long as you remove them carefully.

6 THE MOVE-IN PROCESS Coordinating the arrival of 400-plus students in New York City can be quite a challenge, but we have a successful plan in place for the big day! Our building is located on 55th Street (which runs east to west) between 2nd and 3rd Avenues. Parking is not allowed on 55th Street, but we will have an unloading zone in front of the building (on the right side of the street). For the easiest traffic flow, we ask that you follow the map on the next page. We ask that cars will begin lining up in the right lane along 55th Street and continue back as far as needed. When you arrive for check- in, plan to start on 55th Street and York Avenue and travel towards the building until you see the line of cars with their hazard lights on. We anticipate all of the cars will fit between the front of the building and 2nd Avenue, but we are asking to start farther back so no one cuts the line. It is important to remember that there are businesses along these blocks; please do not block entrances or exits. When you arrive at the building, please send the student inside alone to pick up their keys, and please have the helper stay with the car. Each student will have access to one bin to help them move in, but we recommend bringing your own handcart or dolly if you have one. Remember, you are only allowed to have one helper inside the building to 55th Street Residence Hall assist you to move in. Someone needs to stay with the car at all times when it is in the 231 East 55th Street unloading zone. Once your car is unloaded, it will need to be moved immediately to make New York, NY 10022 space for others moving in at the same time. If your helper is planning on staying, there are a number of parking garages in the area. The most important thing you can bring to move-in day is patience! We will work to get students in their room as quickly as possible and your patience and understanding will go a long way in making the day a success! Please make sure to observe all social distancing guidelines. All individuals in the residence halls will be required to wear a face covering when in public spaces, including hallways, elevators, lounges, and the lobby. The only place you may take off your mask is inside your apartment. No more than 4 people should be in the elevator at a time (if there is a bin, then no more than 2 people). Stairwell A is only for going up and Stairwell B is only for going down. Please carefully follow all signage posted around the building. Please note, the move-in process described above applies to all students (first year, transfer, and continuing students).

To expedite your check-in process, please make sure you have settled your account bill, signed your MMC Residential Wellness Pledge and uploaded your immunization records (more information on page 4).

7 FURNITURE POLICY Public Furniture

Lounge and public area furniture and equipment are for everyone’s use. Residents will be charged a $25/day fine for furniture removal from the public areas. Removing Furniture

The furniture provided in your room needs to stay in your room. You should not remove mattresses, chairs, bed pieces, or other furniture items provided from your room. These items may not be exchanged, replaced, or brought to other rooms in the building, so if you ask Facilities to take your loft down, keep your bed pieces in your room. Bringing Furniture

For health and safety reasons, students are prohibited from bringing their own furniture into the residence halls. Residence Life reserves the right to modify or add to this list at any time. Additional furniture items found within the residence hall will be removed and discarded. Residents responsible for the items will be charged a $100 fine per item. Prohibited furniture includes:  Upholstered furniture Acceptable furniture includes:  Untreated wood furniture  Butterfly, papasan, or tailgate chairs with nylon  Headboards seats (no stuffing) that can be folded up  Futon couches or chairs  Metal or plastic shelves no larger than 48” tall  Bean bags  Plastic storage bins  Pillow chairs  Office or rolling chairs  Pillows longer than four feet  Any furniture containing cushions or stuffing For more information and examples of what to (including butterfly chairs and papasan chairs) bring and what to leave at home, check out our  Mattress toppers thicker than 3” boards! www.pinterest.com/mmcreslife  Outside loft kits  Halogen lamps, octopus lamps, or sunlamps Rearranging Your Room Due to the staggered move-in schedule we ask all residents and families to leave the bedrooms as they are to allow all residents to have equal say in the set up of the room. It is important that you do not rearrange the furniture until all residents have moved into the bedroom. Once all members of the bedroom have moved in you are free to talk about how to rearrange the room with everyone’s input. Furniture cannot block the PTAC (air/heating) unit, and furniture should not be stacked except on Floors 22-25 and 29-32, where dressers can be stacked two high. Residents who move items before all roommates arrive will be charged a $150 improper check-in fine and will need to return the furniture to the original set up. 8 MMC Shopping & Packing Checklist Provided in your room: SAVE MONEY Regular twin bed and mattress  Really, what are you going to do with multiple shower curtains? Desk and chair  Before you buy common area items like dishes and trash cans, check with your roommates to see what

Dresser  55TH STREET RESIDENCE HALL they’ll share and if you can split up common items. Closet space  STUDY Suggested Items Wireless Internet access  Desk lamp Cable TV access  Waste basket

Check out our boards! Surge protector/power strips For more information and examples of what to bring & what to leave at home, check out our boards on Pinterest! Desk supplies KITCHEN Suggested Items www.pinterest.com/MMCResLife Large waste basket and bags MMC SHOPPING CHECK LIST Coffee maker and other appliances SLEEP Suggested Items Dishes and silverware Regular twin sheets Food storage containers Twin mattress pad and mattress cover Pots and pans Pillow(s) PERSONAL Suggested Items Comforter or blankets Thermometer ORGANIZE Suggested Items Disposable Masks Small Bulletin or dry erase board Disinfecting / Sanitizing Supplies Gentle adhesive (3M or painters tape) Headphones for hanging decorations Umbrella Cleaning supplies, broom /dustpan Slippers BATHROOM Suggested Items Medications Towels & washcloths Computer Bathrobe TV with QAM tuner for HD reception Toiletries

Hair dryer or other items LEAVE AT HOME Shower curtain and rings Cable splitters Bean bags & Rug Extension cords ottomans

Small waste basket Wireless routers Weapons One– ply toilet paper Halogen, octopus, & sun lamps Fireworks LAUNDRY Suggested Items Illegal drugs/paraphernalia Lighter fluid Alcohol and paraphernalia Spray paint

Laundry bag or basket Wooden book shelves Pets Laundry supplies Futon couches or chairs Hot plates Furniture with cushions/stuffing Mini-fridges Clothes hangers Hoverboards Flushable wipes and tampons

We encourage you to only bring the essentials to the residence hall. You should be able to take home all of your

belongings on your own in case you need to leave quickly.

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— Important Information — Bed Bugs

In New York City, bed bugs are unfortunately common and can be picked up in places other than just beds-such as department stores and movie theaters. While an inconvenience, bed bugs are harmless and do not indicate that a student is unsanitary or has done something wrong. The first sign of a bed bug is often a rash or bite mark and blood spots on linens. Bed bugs are the reason we restrict certain items in the halls. These include wood items, chairs, body pillows or items with extra stuffing. These are perfect homes for bedbugs and by not allowing these items in the buildings it reduces our chance of having a case of bed bugs. What you can do: · Don’t bring items from the street into the hall. Even if things look “clean” it doesn’t mean they are. · Bring a mattress cover for your regular size twin mattress. · Wash new clothes in hot water and dry in high heat immediately upon purchase. · If you suspect you may have bed bugs, immediately alert a Residence Life staff person.

Renters Insurance

While MMC does not require residents to have or obtain renter’s insurance, many residents and their families choose to purchase a separate insurance policy, or verify coverage under a current homeowner’s policy. In the unlikely event of a fire, theft, water damage, or natural disaster, Marymount Manhattan College does not accept responsibility for any damage incurred to personal property. This includes rugs, computers, books, and other personal items. For this reason, the Office of Residence Life recommends each resident invest in renter’s insurance. This is a way to protect the resident’s personal property should unforeseen loss or damage occur while in the residence halls.

10 PLACEMENT INFORMATION Room Assignments and Room Changes Housing assignment information will be sent to you via email the first week in August. If you have a roommate that you would like to live with, you must finalize your Roommate Group by Thursday, July 15th. Please keep in mind that roommate requests must be mutual, and cannot be guaranteed. Any roommate modifications that are sent after this date will not be granted. Even if you have selected a roommate group, you may be placed in a space with other students as well. We do our best to keep your selections, but we reserve the right to make changes as move-in day approaches.

Due to the high demand and limited supply of housing, room changes are unlikely to occur and Marymount Manhattan College cannot guarantee an alternative space for residents should there be a roommate dispute. If the resident chooses to move out, they will still be held to the Housing Contract.

Roommate Information The ‘Roommate Group’ section of the housing application online gives you the opportunity to view profiles of potential roommates and become a “Group” so you can be placed together as a group. If you don’t have a potential roommate and wish to be randomly matched with a roommate, you can skip Part 2 of the application ‘Roommate Group.’ While some students will request a roommate, most will be matched by our office. We try to match students on as many of their preferences from their housing application as possible.  For a group placement (groups can have 2 members), create a Roommate Group and share your Roommate Code (unique code listed at the top right of your application under your name) with each roommate you intend to live with. Each person must confirm their participation in the group. If matches are not mutual between all roommates requested, we will be unable to place students together.  To select a potential roommate, search the profiles by clicking the ‘Search Resident Profiles’ to view other residents looking for a roommate. Please keep in mind that while we cannot guarantee roommate matches, we try to grant roommate requests whenever possible. While some students will request a roommate, most will be matched by our office. We try to match students on as many of their preferences from their housing application as possible.

Students will receive roommate information when they receive their room assignment the first week in August. Most students will be tempted to look up their roommates on social media, and while we understand the desire to get to know everything about new roommates, we suggest students call and talk to their new roommates. Social media can be a poor representation of who a person is; talking is much better. We will not make room changes based on information from online communities, nor for any reasons that are discriminatory in nature.

Gender Neutral Housing At Marymount Manhattan College we seek to create a residential experience that is inclusive of all gender identities and gender expressions. For students who do not fit into others’ expectations of gender presentations or identity, living in a residence hall where room assignments are based on one’s sex isn’t comfortable or desirable. Out of our deep respect for the uniqueness and validity of the self-perceptions of our students, we offer gender-inclusive housing options in the first year of on-campus housing. Students must OPT IN to participate; if you are interested in gender neutral housing, you are open to living with a person of any gender. You may select your own roommates. All requests must be mutual, and be submitted by July 15th. If you sign up for gender neutral housing and don’t have a request, we will match you based on your application preferences. MMC has offered a gender- neutral housing option for students for several years, with success.

Traditional, same-sex room assignments are not always comfortable or appropriate for all students. As we strive to create an inclusive and safe residential experience, offering gender-neutral housing both accommodates and respects the complexities of gender identity. It also demonstrates our belief that every student matters.

11 ROOMMATE CONVERSATION STARTERS

We strongly suggest you contact your roommate(s) before you arrive at Marymount Manhattan College. There are many things to discuss and coordinate, and living with a new person or group of people in a new place can present challenges. You and your roommates may become friends right away, or it may take some time. Getting a head start on that relationship can make things easier come late August. The following are a few conversation starters that are helpful when you contact your new roommate(s): About You ° hometown and high school ° music preferences ° what I’m like when I’m feeling down ° family life ° movie and TV favorites ° what annoys me ° friends at home ° willingness to lend items ° what makes me laugh ° school activities (computers, clothes, money) ° how I like to relax ° MMC major ° feelings about overnight guests ° how I handle stress ° morning person or night owl? ° particular habits ° what I’m like when I first meet people ° neat or messy? ° working during college ° what I’m most looking forward to

Once You’ve Had Time to Chat

° “An important similarity between us may be….” ° “An important difference between us may be…” ° “I think we might have to compromise on…” ° “I look forward to learning more about…” ° “We should talk more about…”

Roommates will not agree on everything, and that is okay. Having a basic understanding of each other’s needs helps build a foundation for a good year together. In fact, the college encourages residents to complete a roommate agreement within the first few days of moving on campus in an effort to establish a mutual consideration of roommate preferences. The Resident Advisors (RAs) in your hall may also help you and your roommates with the transition to college life. RAs are students who live with you in the residence halls at MMC and are trained to assist roommates with concerns or conflicts. Despite all this preparation, keep in mind that sometimes room or roommate assignments change from your initial assignment through Move-in Weekend because of cancellations. Up-to-date assignments and roommate information will be communicated to you via email.

How to Successfully Live With Strangers  Talking = good  Be willing to compromise  Post-It Notes = bad  Be courteous and respectful  Be clear about what you need  Don’t take without asking

12 55th Street Residence Hall RESIDENCE HALL MAP 231 East 55th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues

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53RD STREET EXIT FDR

N WHERE TO GO ON MOVE-IN DAY Our building is located on 55th Street Cars will begin lining up in this lane (which runs east to west) between 2nd along 55th Street and continue back as P Parking garage and 3rd Avenues. On check-in days, we far as needed. When you arrive for (non-affiliated, pay on your own) will have an unloading zone in front of check-in, plan to start on 55th Street the building. You should plan on having and York Avenue and travel towards the someone stay with the car at all times building until you see the line of cars 55th Street Residence Hall while it is being unloaded, and to with their hazard lights on. Please do 231 East 55th Street unload it as fast as possible. not block business entrances or exits. 13

DIRECTIONS

55th Street Residence Hall

231 East 55th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues

FROM AIRPORTS

Take a NYC taxi or an Uber. JFK to Manhattan is a flat 55TH STREET RESIDENCE HALL rate. LaGuardia to Manhattan is a metered fare. Using public transportation is an option to reach the 55th Street Residence Hall from LaGuardia and JFK airports. As bus and subway schedules change, we suggest mapping your route with the most up to date info on tripplanner.mta.info/. If arriving in taxi, do not have the taxi pull up in the car line. You may exit the vehicle and join the walk up line.

FROM THE WEST AND SOUTH OF NEW YORK CITY

Take the George Washington Bridge to Harlem River Drive South, which becomes the FDR Drive. From the FDR Drive exit at East 53rd Street (exit #11). Bear right onto E. 53rd Street. Turn right onto First Avenue. Turn left onto East 55th Street. Continue driving past the Second Avenue intersection. The residence hall is located on the right side of the street.

FROM CONNECTICUT

Take Route 95 South to Route 278 West to Robert F. Kennedy Bridge. From the Bridge take the FDR Drive South exit. From the FDR Drive exit at East 53rd Street (exit #11). Bear right onto East 53rd Street. Turn right onto First Avenue. Turn left onto East 55th Street. Continue driving past the Second Avenue intersection. The residence hall is located on the right side of the street.

FROM UPSTATE NEW YORK

Take the New York State Thruway (Rt. 87) South to the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge (Rt. 278). From the bridge take the FDR Drive South exit. From the FDR Drive exit at East 53rd Street (exit #11). Bear right onto East 53rd Street. Turn right onto First Avenue. Turn left onto East 55th Street. Continue driving past the Second Avenue intersection. The residence hall is located on the right side of the street. OR Rt. 684 South to Hutchinson River Parkway to Rt. 278 West. Follow signs to Robert F. Kennedy Bridge (Rt. 278). From the Bridge take the FDR Drive South exit. From the FDR Drive exit at East 53rd Street (exit #11). Bear right onto East 53rd Street. Turn right onto First Avenue. Turn left onto East 55th Street. Continue driving past the Second Avenue intersection. The residence hall is located on the right side of the street.

FROM LONG ISLAND

Take the Northern State Parkway (Grand Central Parkway) to Robert F. Kennedy Bridge. From the bridge take the FDR Drive South exit. From the FDR Drive exit at East 53rd Street (exit #11). Bear right onto East 53rd Street. Turn right onto First Avenue. Turn left onto East 55th Street. Continue driving past the Second Avenue intersection. The residence hall is located on the right side of the street.

14 FAQS ABOUT MOVE-IN DAY

I can’t make my time. Can I come earlier? Unfortunately, you will be unable to move-in earlier. Resident may move in any time after their assigned time, but not earlier. Can I switch out my move-in helper for another person? No, you are only allowed to have one person help you during move-in.— and that person must remain the same. You may not change helpers. Only the same helper will be allowed to enter the building with you during your specified move-in date and time. What is elevator etiquette during Move-In days? Due to the pandemic, our elevator maximum is 4 people and everyone is Important Fall Semester Dates required to be wearing a mask. Normally, our elevator capacity is higher Mandatory RA Floor Meeting than this. During Move-In, we ask that if there is a bin in the elevator that August 22nd in the evening there are only two people. Welcome Week When can I pick up my packages during Move-In days? August 23rd – 29th

Our package room will have restricted hours during move-in days. First Day of Classes Residents will receive notification via email as to when they can pick up their August 30th packages. Homecoming & Family Weekend October 22nd – 24th I plan to shop for items when I get to the city. Will I have to wait to get to my room? Thanksgiving Break November 24th – 28th There will be limited elevator access during the check-in process. To facilitate our traffic flow, we ask that you wait until after the last move-in Reading Day December 7th window to return to the hall with packages from shopping. If you return earlier with large items, we may ask you to wait on the sidewalk until we can Semester Ends th accommodate you in an elevator. This could be an additional wait. December 16

Residence Halls Close December 17th at Noon

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Contact Us

Questions? First, check our website! Many answers to frequently asked questions are located at www.mmm.edu/residencelife. If you don’t see what you’re looking for online, feel free to contact us:

Email [email protected] Web www.mmm.edu/residencelife

Office Hours In the summer, the Office of Residence Life is open from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Thursday. The college is closed on Fridays. During the academic year, you can reach us Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.

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