MARKHAM, ON, Feb. 1, 2023 鈥� Today, President and Vice-Chancellor of 91亚色, Rhonda Lenton, together with dignitaries, University leadership, local community members and philanthropists, marked an important phase in the building of its new Markham Campus with a 鈥榯opping-off ceremony鈥� and the announcement of a $5-million donation toward capital construction costs from Metropia, presented by Howard Sokolowski, a 91亚色 alumnus and the company鈥檚 founder and CEO.

The milestone was recognized with a ceremonial signing of the final beam attended by local dignitaries, University leadership and community members. The final structural I-beam was then lifted and placed by a crane 鈥� completing the building鈥檚 frame. 

Coupled with curtainwall installation up to the fifth level and the completion of the concrete structure, this final beam placement means that interior work to support the campus鈥檚 academic programs and research grounded in core themes of technology and entrepreneurship can progress.

The $5-million donation from Metropia and Howard Sokolowski, a 91亚色 alumnus, will go toward the capital construction costs of the campus. In honour of this generous gift, the student success centre on the first and second floors of the new building will be named the Metropia Student Success Centre.

The Metropia Student Success Centre will be a dynamic and central hub for all student supports and services at Markham Campus. The suite will include the student success and academic advising office, an interfaith centre, multipurpose wellness studio and spaces for academic success, mentoring, counselling and student life. It will also feature areas for student organizations, including student government and clubs, to collaborate and plan events on campus and within the community.

The high-tech, research-intensive campus will embed 91亚色 in the heart of one of the most diverse and dynamic urban communities in the province and country, while supporting research and academic programs that reflect the local economy 鈥� offering opportunities for students, faculty and staff to collaborate directly with employers, startups and community partners with a shared commitment to right the future.

Together with YSpace, the Markham Small Business Centre, the City鈥檚 Economic Development initiatives, and technology companies already based in Markham, this new campus will help foster innovation and entrepreneurship in Markham and the Regional Municipality of 91亚色. It will also attract more skilled, diverse talent to study, work and settle in Markham, further growing the city as a forward-thinking community and a leading technology and innovation hub.

Markham Campus is set to open in Spring 2024. To learn more, visit yorku.ca/markham

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鈥�91亚色鈥檚 mission as a progressive and modern university is to drive positive change through the transformative power of 21st century learning, research and innovation, and strong partnerships to enhance the well-being of the communities we serve. Markham Campus will be helping 91亚色 do just that.鈥� 

- Rhonda Lenton, President and Vice-Chancellor, 91亚色

鈥淚 was a student at 91亚色 50 years ago, when it was an emerging institution in North 91亚色. Since then, 91亚色 has grown into an internationally recognized university, and I am so proud to be a part of 91亚色鈥檚 further expansion with a campus in the heart of Markham. Markham鈥檚 city centre is a thriving, rapidly growing neighbourhood that is a perfect match for 91亚色鈥檚 entrepreneurial spirit and curriculum. I care deeply about this community and institution and am so excited to see this project progressing towards opening day.鈥�

- Howard Sokolowski, Founder and CEO, Metropia

鈥淢arkham Campus is more than a building. It is a tunnel of raw hope and opportunity for the city, the region and ultimately the province and country. The final beam placed on top of the building structure today is the capstone that advances this campus to be a beacon of positive change.鈥�

- Gordon Binsted, Deputy Provost, 91亚色 Markham Campus

鈥淭he City of Markham congratulates 91亚色 on this latest milestone, an important next step in realizing our dream of a post-secondary institution in Markham. The new campus will complement our growing downtown with its beautifully designed architecture and inviting entrance. We look forward to the official opening in 2024.鈥�

- Frank Scarpitti, Mayor of Markham

鈥淎ttracting high-quality post-secondary opportunities has been a long-standing priority for 91亚色 Regional Council and is a key goal in our Economic Development Action Plan. As we celebrate the completion of the 91亚色 Markham Campus structure and Regional Council鈥檚 $25-million capital investment in this project, we look forward to welcoming students to the City of Markham and creating new opportunities for research, innovation and business growth.鈥�

- Wayne Emmerson, Chairman and CEO, Regional Municipality of 91亚色

"Congratulations 91亚色 on reaching this significant milestone and for bringing the community, private sector and all levels of government together to support this important project. The new Markham Campus will not only serve as a physical building that provides a space for learning, but also as a foundation for knowledge and lifelong success. Together, we are creating opportunity for the people of 91亚色 Region, giving students access to the best learning environment possible, where they can prepare for their careers and the jobs of the future."

- Hon. Jill Dunlop, Minister of Colleges and Universities

"I am grateful that 91亚色 has chosen Unionville, which is not only well-connected to Toronto but also embraces some vibrant and diverse communities. The 91亚色 Markham Campus will be the first publicly assisted university in the 91亚色 Region. By choosing Unionville and the 91亚色 Region, I have no doubt the university will be rewarded by the many talents in our strong business and tech clusters here. I can't wait to see the positive impact of the new Markham Campus for generations to come."

-    Billy Pang, MPP, Markham - Unionville

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Media Contact:
Kayla Lewis, News Manager & Deputy Spokesperson at lewiskay@yorku.ca or 416.452.0282

91亚色 is a modern, multi-campus, urban university located in Toronto, Ontario. Backed by a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners, we bring a uniquely global perspective to help solve societal challenges, drive positive change and prepare our students for success. 91亚色's fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education. 91亚色鈥檚 campuses in Costa Rica and India offer students exceptional transnational learning opportunities and innovative programs. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet, and our future.

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TORONTO, May 25, 2022 鈥�  at 91亚色 has received $1 million from the Ontario鈥檚 Ministry of Education in support of a summer work-study program for high school students from racialized backgrounds.

Thanks to the grant, k2i鈥檚 summer STEM program, , which launched in summer 2021 with $500,000 in ministry funding, will return for a second summer session this June.

The program is free to participants and is designed to further k2i鈥檚 commitment to addressing systemic racism, discrimination, and inequality in education by providing more equitable opportunities in STEM fields. Grade 11 and 12 students from three GTA school boards and one northern school board, will engage in real-world engineering projects alongside Lassonde undergraduate mentors, staff, and faculty.

With the aim of creating such opportunities and fostering a welcoming community, this summer鈥檚 Work-Integrated Learning Program will focus on physics 鈥� a discipline that has disproportionately low enrolment among racialized students. 

Programs like Bringing STEM to Life are integral to the University鈥檚 commitment to diversifying the STEM fields, says Lassonde Dean Jane Goodyer.

鈥淟assonde has made a priority of establishing partnerships with outside stakeholders, including those in primary and secondary education, to create positive change and increase diversity in STEM,鈥� Goodyer said. 鈥淎s these fields form the foundation of Canada鈥檚 knowledge base, we have an obligation to ensure underrepresented voices 鈥� particularly those of Black and Indigenous youth 鈥� contribute to a greater diversity of thought and experience within STEM. A broader and more diverse body of knowledge is necessary to building a more just and sustainable future.鈥�

The 2022 program will be delivered in two modules

Work-Integrated Learning 鈥� Physics (W-IL Physics): This program is open to students who finished Grade 10 science (academic or applied) in the 2021-2022 school year, who will have the opportunity to work in a paid role towards Grade 11 university physics or Grade 12 college physics credits.

Work-Integrated Learning 鈥� Indigenous Engineering, Technology, and Innovation in Design (W-IL Indigenous Engineering): This program is open to students entering Grade 11 or 12, who will have the opportunity to work in a paid role towards a Grade 11 or 12 Interdisciplinary course credit in Indigenous Engineering, Technology, and Innovation by Design. This program is customized and co-designed with an Indigenous math and Ojibwe educator from the Algoma District School Board. Officially launching this summer, it will be offered again during the 2022-2023 school year.

The Lassonde undergraduate students who serve as mentors will have the opportunity to develop skills in leadership, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), program design and implementation, teaching, and project management.

鈥淲e are committed to working with K-12 education sector partners to create programs that make an impact,鈥� says Lisa Cole, Director of Programming, k2i academy. 鈥淧rograms like this are designed to help remove systemic barriers in unique ways. Our hope is that youth currently underrepresented in STEM will be inspired and supported, and will go on to pursue further STEM pathways.鈥�

Quick facts:
Bringing STEM to Life: Work-Integrated Learning will include:

• 140 high school students
• Four school boards (Toronto District School Board, Peel District School Board, 91亚色 Region District School Board, Algoma District School Board)
• Six physics teachers from the partnering school boards
• 50 undergraduate STEM and STEM-related mentors and mentor leads
• 10 Lassonde Research Faculty advisors and mentors

More about the k2I academy:

The k2i academy engages with youth by bringing STEM to life, connecting directly to school boards and their classrooms, offering innovative work-integrated learning programs, and partnering with community organizations to provide unique, hands-on STEM learning opportunities. Through partnerships and collaborations with provincial and federal funders as well as individual and corporate donors, k2i academy offers programs at no cost to youth and their families and work with community-based STEM organizations to reach the youth who need us most. The k2i academy is a key component of the Lassonde School of Engineering  committed to addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals in Quality Education and Reducing Inequities.

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91亚色 is a modern, multi-campus, urban university located in Toronto, Ontario. Backed by a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners, we bring a uniquely global perspective to help solve societal challenges, drive positive change and prepare our students for success. 91亚色's fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education. 91亚色鈥檚 campuses in Costa Rica and India offer students exceptional transnational learning opportunities and innovative programs. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet, and our future.

Media Contact: 
Matt LaForge, 91亚色 Media Relations, 437-242-1547, mlaforge@yorku.ca

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Ottawa/Toronto, ON, April 13, 2022 鈥� The Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences and 91亚色 鈥� joint partners in the 2023 Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences (Congress 2023) 鈥� are excited to announce that the theme of the conference will be Reckonings and Re-Imaginings.

As the largest academic gathering in Canada and one of the largest globally, Congress draws together as many as 70 scholarly associations from a range of humanities and social sciences disciplines. At Congress 2023, up to 10,000 attendees will present their research in person for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reckonings and Re-Imaginings reflects diverse contributions by members of the 91亚色 community, and their close collaboration with the vision of Associate Professor Andrea Davis, Academic Convenor for Congress 2023.

鈥淏y centering Indigenous and Black knowledges as a way of reckoning with our past and present, and re-imagining a different set of future possibilities, Congress 2023 is inviting us to reflect deeply on the role of the academy in the creation of a better world,鈥� said Dr. Davis. 鈥淚 am excited by this and look forward to an incredible gathering of thought, art and creativity as we join hands to do this important work.鈥�

Under this theme, Congress will honour Black and Indigenous knowledge and cultures, and centre the diverse voices and ideas of scholars, graduate students, policymakers and community members to vital conversations about the most pressing issues facing our world.

鈥淲e are thrilled that our community will be reuniting in person at 91亚色 under the theme Reckonings and Re-Imaginings,鈥� said Gabriel Miller, President and CEO of the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences. 鈥淲e are ready to help re-imagine our world, and build a society that is more diverse, sustainable, democratic, and just.鈥�

鈥淏uilding on 91亚色鈥檚 longstanding leadership in the humanities and social sciences, we are delighted to host Congress again at our Keele and Glendon Campuses in Toronto,鈥� said Rhonda Lenton, President and Vice-Chancellor, 91亚色. 鈥淚 am grateful to Dr. Davis for her leadership in the creation of the vision for Congress 2023 that will set the stage for a dynamic and thoughtful dialogue with academics from around the world committed to driving positive change locally and globally and strengthening our impact on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.鈥�

Read more about the Congress 2023 theme at .

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For more information, please contact:

Camille Ferrier
Director, Communications and Member Engagement
Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences
M. (613) 265-6993
cferrier@federationhss.ca

Sandra McLean
Senior Media Relations Officer
91亚色
(416) 272-6317
sandramc@yorku.ca

About Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences
Organized by the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences, Congress is the largest academic gathering in Canada, and one of the largest in the world. Now in its 92nd year, Congress brings together approximately 70 academic associations that represent a rich spectrum of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, including literature, history, theatre, film studies, education, music, sociology, geography, social work and many others.

About the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences
The Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences promotes research and teaching for the advancement of an inclusive, democratic and prosperous society. With a membership now comprising over 160 universities, colleges and scholarly associations, the Federation represents a diverse community of 91,000 researchers and graduate students across Canada. The Federation organizes Canada鈥檚 largest academic gathering, the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, bringing together more than 8,000 participants each year. For more information about the Federation, visit www.federationhss.ca. The Federation office is located on the traditional, unceded Algonquin territory in Ottawa.

About 91亚色
91亚色 is a modern, multi-campus, urban university located in Toronto, Ontario. Backed by a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners, we bring a uniquely global perspective to help solve societal challenges, drive positive change and prepare our students for success. 91亚色's fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education. 91亚色鈥檚 campuses in Costa Rica and India offer students exceptional transnational learning opportunities and innovative programs. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet, and our future.

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D茅voilement du th猫me 2023 du plus grand rassemblement universitaire au Canada : Confronter le pass茅, r茅imaginer l鈥檃venir

Ottawa/Toronto, Ontario, le 13 avril 2022 鈥� La F茅d茅ration des sciences humaines et l鈥橴niversit茅 91亚色, qui se sont associ茅es pour pr茅senter le Congr猫s des sciences humaines 2023 (Congr猫s 2023), sont heureuses d鈥檃nnoncer que le th猫me de cette 茅dition sera Confronter le pass茅, r茅imaginer l鈥檃venir.

Le Congr猫s, qui repr茅sente le plus grand rassemblement d鈥檜niversitaires au Canada et l鈥檜n des principaux dans le monde, regroupe jusqu鈥櫭� 70 associations savantes 艙uvrant dans un 茅ventail de disciplines en sciences humaines. En 2023, jusqu鈥櫭� 10 000 participant.e.s y pr茅senteront leurs travaux de recherche, pour la premi猫re fois en personne depuis le d茅but de la pand茅mie de COVID-19.

Le th猫me, Confronter le pass茅, r茅imaginer l鈥檃venir, s鈥檌nspire de l鈥檃pport diversifi茅 des membres de la communaut茅 de l鈥橴niversit茅 91亚色 et de la vision d鈥橝ndrea Davis, professeure agr茅g茅e et responsable universitaire du Congr猫s 2023, avec laquelle ces membres collaborent 茅troitement.

芦 Le Congr猫s 2023 placera les connaissances autochtones et noires au c艙ur d鈥檜ne d茅marche de r茅flexion sur le pass茅 et le pr茅sent, dans une optique de r茅invention et de cr茅ation d鈥檜n nouveau champ de possibilit茅s. Nous serons invit茅.e.s 脿 nous pencher sur le r么le que joue le milieu universitaire pour rendre le monde meilleur, indique Mme Davis. J鈥檈ntrevois avec beaucoup d鈥檈nthousiasme cette rencontre, qui fera place 脿 la r茅flexion, 脿 l鈥檃rt et 脿 la cr茅ativit茅 et qui nous permettra d鈥檜nir nos efforts dans cette d茅marche importante. 禄

Dans le cadre de ce th猫me, le Congr猫s mettra en valeur les connaissances et les cultures noires et autochtones. Il offrira 茅galement aux chercheur.euse.s, aux 茅tudiant.e.s aux cycles sup茅rieurs, aux d茅cideur.euse.s et aux membres de la communaut茅 un cadre o霉 茅changer sur leurs diff茅rents points de vue et diverses id茅es afin de discuter des enjeux cruciaux et urgents auxquels le monde est confront茅.

芦 Nous nous r茅jouissons grandement 脿 l鈥檌d茅e de nous r茅unir en personne avec les membres de notre communaut茅 脿 l鈥檕ccasion du Congr猫s qui aura lieu 脿 l鈥橴niversit茅 91亚色 sur le th猫me Confronter le pass茅, r茅imaginer l鈥檃venir, affirme Gabriel Miller, pr茅sident et chef de la direction de la F茅d茅ration des sciences humaines. Nous sommes pr锚ts 脿 apporter notre contribution pour r茅inventer le monde et cr茅er une soci茅t茅 plus diversifi茅e, durable, d茅mocratique et juste. 禄

芦 Sur le mod猫le de leadership de longue date de l鈥橴niversit茅 91亚色 dans les sciences humaines, nous sommes ravis d鈥檃ccueillir de nouveau le Congr猫s sur nos campus Keele et Glendon 脿 Toronto, d茅clare Rhonda Lenton, rectrice et vice-chanceli猫re 脿 l鈥橴niversit茅 91亚色. Je suis reconnaissante envers la professeure Davis pour son leadership dans la cr茅ation d鈥檜ne vision pour le Congr猫s 2023 qui ouvrira la voie 脿 un dialogue dynamique et inspirant avec les chercheurs et chercheuses internationaux, engag茅s 脿 susciter des changements positifs localement et de par le monde et 脿 renforcer notre impact sur les objectifs de d茅veloppement durable des Nations Unies. 禄

Pour obtenir plus d鈥檌nformation sur le th猫me du Congr猫s 2023, visitez le www.federationhss.ca/fr/congres2023.

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Pour en savoir plus, veuillez communiquer avec :

Camille Ferrier
Directrice, Communications et engagement des membres
F茅d茅ration des sciences humaines
Tel. : 613-265-6993
cferrier@federationhss.ca

Sandra McLean
Responsable principale des relations avec les m茅dias
Universit茅 91亚色
Tel. : 416-272-6317
sandramc@yorku.ca

脌 propos du Congr猫s des sciences humaines
Organis茅 par la F茅d茅ration des sciences humaines, le Congr猫s est le plus grand rassemblement d鈥檜niversitaires au Canada et l鈥檜n des principaux dans le monde. Il en est maintenant 脿 sa 92^e ann茅e. Le Congr猫s r茅unit environ 70 associations universitaires qui repr茅sentent un riche 茅ventail de disciplines en sciences humaines, dont la litt茅rature, l鈥檋istoire, le th茅芒tre, les 茅tudes cin茅matographiques, l鈥櫭ヾucation, la musique, la sociologie, la g茅ographie, le travail social et bien d鈥檃utres.

脌 propos de la F茅d茅ration des sciences humaines
La F茅d茅ration des sciences humaines 艙uvre 脿 la mise en valeur de la recherche et de l鈥檈nseignement pour l鈥檃vancement d鈥檜ne soci茅t茅 inclusive, d茅mocratique et prosp猫re. Elle regroupe aujourd鈥檋ui plus de 160 universit茅s, institutions et associations savantes repr茅sentant 91 000 chercheur.euse.s et 茅tudiant.e.s aux cycles sup茅rieurs au Canada. De plus, la F茅d茅ration organise le plus grand rassemblement d鈥檜niversitaires au Canada, soit le Congr猫s des sciences humaines, qui r茅unit chaque ann茅e plus de 8 000 personnes. Pour en savoir plus au sujet de la F茅d茅ration, visitez le www.federationhss.ca. Le bureau de la F茅d茅ration est situ茅 sur le territoire traditionnel non c茅d茅 des Algonquins, 脿 Ottawa.

脌 propos de l鈥橴niversit茅 91亚色
尝鈥�Universit茅 91亚色 est une universit茅 urbaine moderne situ茅e 脿 Toronto, en Ontario, qui compte plusieurs campus. Avec l鈥檃ide d鈥檜n groupe diversifi茅 d鈥櫭﹖udiant.e.s, de membres du corps professoral et du personnel administratif, de dipl么m茅.e.s et de partenaires, nous apportons un point de vue unique 脿 l鈥櫭ヽhelle mondiale pour contribuer 脿 r茅soudre les d茅fis sociaux, 脿 susciter des changements positifs et 脿 pr茅parer nos 茅tudiant.e.s 脿 la r茅ussite. Enti猫rement bilingue, le campus Glendon de l鈥橴niversit茅 91亚色 est le si猫ge du Centre d鈥檈xcellence pour les 茅tudes postsecondaires en fran莽ais et bilingues dans le sud de l鈥橭ntario. 尝鈥橴niversit茅 91亚色 compte 茅galement des campus au Costa Rica et en Inde, o霉 elle offre aux 茅tudiant.e.s des occasions d鈥檃pprentissage transnationales exceptionnelles et des programmes novateurs. Ensemble, nous pouvons faire ce qu鈥檌l faut pour nos collectivit茅s, notre plan猫te et notre avenir.

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TORONTO, February 25, 2016 鈥� 91亚色 President & Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri applauds the Ontario government for its commitment to improving access to post-secondary education in this year鈥檚 Ontario budget.

In presenting his 2016 provincial budget, Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa announced the government will create a new upfront grant, the Ontario Student Grant, starting in 2017-18. This new grant will provide greater support for our low and middle-income students and will provide greater clarity for all of our students as to the amount of support they are eligible to receive prior to starting the school year.

Further, the government reiterated its commitment to providing students with access to high-quality programs closer to home. Part of their commitment includes the building of a new 91亚色 campus in Markham Centre as part of their Major Capacity Expansion Policy Framework.

91亚色 Region is one of the fastest-growing major urban areas in Canada and is at the heart of Ontario鈥檚 knowledge economy. The new 91亚色 Markham Centre campus will help to address increasing demand. Nearly 60 per cent of young people in 91亚色 Region go on to attend university and with this new campus, they will be able to fulfill their academic aspirations closer to home.

鈥淭oday鈥檚 budget is a strong signal that the Ontario government recognizes the importance of investing in post-secondary education, enhancing accessibility, and supporting students,鈥� said Shoukri. 鈥淲e are pleased that the Ontario government has recognized the real merits of building a 91亚色 campus in 91亚色 Region, and we look forward to starting work on building our new campus in Markham Centre in the near future.鈥�

Expected to open in 2020-21, the campus will offer a diverse range of professionally relevant programs designed to meet the needs of the region.

鈥淭he new 91亚色 campus to be located in Markham Centre will help to create a vibrant cultural and academic hub within Markham for 91亚色 Region,鈥� said Mayor Frank Scarpitti. 鈥淲e鈥檙e grateful to Premier Wynne and the Ontario government for their support and commitment to this important initiative. This campus is a positive step towards bringing much needed post-secondary education to the residents of 91亚色 Region.鈥�

Quick Facts

• 67 per cent of 91亚色 students receive financial assistance through OSAP.
• More than $25 million was provided to 91亚色 students in scholarships and bursaries in fiscal 2014-15.
• On May 19, 2015, Ontario announced they had selected the 91亚色 Markham Centre campus proposal.

91亚色 has always been known for championing new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Our 52,000 students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world.聽 Meaningful and sometimes unexpected careers result from cross-discipline programming, innovative course design and diverse experiential learning opportunities. 91亚色 students and graduates push limits, achieve goals and find solutions to the world鈥檚 most pressing social challenges, empowered by a strong community that opens minds.聽 91亚色 U is an internationally recognized research university 鈥� our 11 faculties and 24 research centres have partnerships with 200+ leading universities worldwide.

Media Contact:
Janice Walls, Media Relations, 91亚色, x22101 / wallsj@yorku.ca

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