Administration
Senior Administration
Beth Weatherby, Ph.D.
Chancellor
beth.weatherby@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7151
Deborah L. Hedeen, Ph.D.
Provost
deborah.hedeen@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7115
Susan Briggs, B.A.
Vice Chancellor for Administration, Finance, & Student Affairs
susan.briggs@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7031
Deans and Directors
Matt Allen, M. Ed.
Director, Admissions
matt.allen@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7450
Chad Baver, B.S.
Director, Information Technology
chad.baver@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7382
Ilene Cohen, M.A.
Director, Student Success
Ilene.cohen@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7311
Cole Cottom, B.S.
Facilities Manager
cole.cottom@umwestern.edu (406) 683-7145
Louise Driver, B.B.A.
Director of Financial Aid
louise.driver@umwestern.edu (406) 683-7145
Roxanne Engellant, B.S.
Director, Foundation/Alumni
roxanne.engellant@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7305
Liane Forrester, M.B.A.
Director, Business Services; Affirmative Action
Officer; Title IX Co-Coordinator
liane.forrester@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7101
Jennifer Gilliard, Ph.D.
Director, Early Childhood Education Program
jen.gilliard@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7177
Jerry Girard LCPC, LAC.
Director, Campus Counseling Center
jerry.girard@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7177
Nicole Hazelbaker, M.B.A.
Dean of Students; Director, Disability Services; Title IX Co-Coordinator
nicole.hazelbaker@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7565
Anne Kish, M.L.I.S
Interim Director, Lucy Carson Library
anne.kish@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7228
Cheri McCarthy
Director, Dining Services
cheri.mccarthy@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7228
Adam Mastandrea, Ph.D.
Director, Field Experiences
adam.mastandrea@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7636
Mike Piazzola, M. Ed.
Director, Residence Life
mike.piazzola@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7664
Russell Richardson, Ed.D.
Director, Athletics, Management, BARC
russ.richardson@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7509
Anneliese Ripley, Ed.D.
Dean, Outreach; Director, Research and Grants
anneliese.ripley@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7537
Michael Schulz, M.L.S.
Director, Lucy Carson Library
mike.schulz@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7492
Charity Walters, M.O.L.
Registrar; Director, Institutional Research
charity.walters@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7471
Academic Department Chairs
Michael Morrow, Ph.D.
Chair, Biology
michael.morrow@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7254
Fred Chilson, Ph.D.
Chair, Business
fred.chilson@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7178
Vikki Howard, Ph.D.
Chair, Education
vikki.howard@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7042
Bethany Blakenship, Ph.D.
Chair, English
bethany.blakenship@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7360
Spruce Schoenemann , Ph.D.
Chair, Environmental Science, Fall 2016
spruce.schoenmann@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7261
Iola Else, M.S.
Chair, Equine Studies
iola.else@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7539
Brent McCabe, D.M.A.
Chair, Fine Arts
brent.mccabe@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7405
Janelle Handlos, Ed.D.
Chair, Health & Human Performance
janelle.handlos@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7392
Aaron Weinacht, Ph.D.
Chair, History, Philosophy, & Social Science
aaron.weinacht@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7204
Eric Dyreson, Ph.D.
Co-Chair, Mathematics
eric.dyreson@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7275
Debbie Seacrest, Ph.D.
Co-Chair, Mathematics
debbie-seacrest@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7273
Athletic Head Coaches
Iola Else, M.S.
Head Coach, Men’s/Women’s Rodeo
iola.else@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7539
Steve Keller, M.Ed.
Head Coach, Men’s Basketball
steve.keller@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7341
Brent Lewis
Head Coach, Volleyball
lewis.brent@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7444
Ryan Nourse, M.A.
Head Coach, Football
ryan.nourse@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7421
Lindsay Woolley, M.A.
Head Coach, Women’s Basketball
lindsay.woolley@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7317
Dylan Zitzer
Head Coach, Cross Country
dylan.zitzer@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7318
Brylee Zumph
Head Coach, Cheer
britney.zumph@umwestern.edu, (406) 853-8421
Faculty
AIKEN, ESTEE (2011)
Associate Professor of Education
B.A., Macalester College, 2001
M.A., Colorado College, 2002
Ed.D University of Northern Colorado, 2012
estee.aiken@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7035
ANDERSON, MICHELLE (2009)
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., University of New Hampshire, 1998
Ph.D., University of Montana, 2008
michelle.anderson@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7076
BLANKENSHIP, BETHANY (2005)
Professor of English
B.A., Hollins University, 1994
M.A., University of Arkansas, 1996
Ph.D., Washington State University, 2005
bethany.blankenship@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7360
BORROWMAN, SHANE (2011)
Professor of English
B.A.E., Eastern Washington University, 1993
M.A., Eastern Washington University, 1995
M.A., Eastern Washington University, 1996
Ph.D., University of Arizona, 2001
shane.borrowman@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7307
CARLSON, ASHLEY (2015)
Associate Professor of English
B.A. Chapman University, 2003
M.A. University of New Mexico, 2005
Ph.D. University of New Mexico, 2011
ashley.carlson@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7209
CARLSON, LAYNE (2009)
Associate Professor of Equine Studies
D.V.M., Colorado State University, 1979
layne.carlson@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7334
CHILSON, FREDRICK M. (2007)
Professor of Business
B.S., Idaho State University, 2000
M.Ed., Idaho State University, 2002
Ph.D., New Mexico State University, 2006
fred.chilson@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7178
CHILSON, MEGAN E. (2007)
Professor of Health & Human Performance
A.A., Ricks College, 1988
B.A., Brigham Young University, 1991
M.S., University of Idaho, 1994
Ed.D., Idaho State University, 2002
megan.chilson@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7336
COBAU, SALLY. (2017)
instructor of English
B.A., Northwestern University, 1990
M.F.A., University of Montana, 1996
sally.cobau@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7105
DAENZER, DOUGLAS K. (1993)
Instructor of Computer Science/Math Education
B.A., Concordia College, 1981
M.S., Montana State University, 1987
doug.daenzer@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7271
DAVIS, FRANCIS (2013)
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., Temple University, 1989
M.F.A., University of Montana, 1996
Ph.D., University of Nebraska, 2008
francis.davis@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7206
DYRESON, ERIC G. (2002)
Professor of Mathematics
B.A., New College, 1983
Ph.D., University of Arizona, 1997
eric.dyreson@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7275
EASON, JOSEPH (2017)
Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., Utah State University, 2010
Ph.S. University of Utah, 2017
joseph.eason@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7008
ELLIOT, BRIAN P. (2017)
Assistant Professor of English
B.S., Muskingum College, 2000
M.A., Ohio University, 2007
Ph.D., Ohio Univesity, 2011
brian.elliott@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7104
ELSE, IOLA V. (1988)
Head Rodeo Coach; Instructor of Education
B.S., Western Montana College, 1973
M.S., University of Montana, 1995
iola.else@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7539
ENGELLANT, KEVIN (1996)
Assistant Professor of Business
B.S., Western Montana College of The University of Montana, 1991
M.Ed., University of Montana, 1994
Ed.D., University of Montana, 2014
kevin.engellant@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7404
ERICKSEN, CHARLES G (2015)
Associate Professor of Business
B.S., Colorado State University, 1974
B.S. Colorado State University, 1975
M.A. Western State College, 1978
Ed.D., Montana State University, 1990
charles.ericksen@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7401
EUDAILY, SEAN P. (2004)
Professor of Political Science
B.A., Albertson College of Idaho, 1997
M.A., University of Maryland-College Park, 2001
Ph.D., University of Maryland-College Park, 2002
sean.eudaily@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7103
FRANCISCONI, MICHAEL J. (1996)
Professor of Anthropology/Sociology
B.S., Boise State University, 1977
M.S., University of Oregon, 1982
Ph.D., University of Oregon, 1995
Michael.francisconi@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7328
GILBERT, MICHAEL A. (2007)
Professor of Biology/Biochemistry
B.S., California State University, Chico, 1996
Ph.D., University of Montana, 2002
mike.gilbert@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7137
GILDE, CHRISTIAN (2009)
Associate Professor of Business
A.A., Santa Monica College, 1998
B.B.A., Eastern New Mexico University, 2004
M.A., Boston College, 2006
Ph.D., University of Bath, 2011
christian.gilde@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7208
GILLIARD, JENNIFER L. (2001)
Director of Early Childhood Studies and Professor of Education
B.A., Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, 1989
M.S., The University of Tennessee, 1991
Ph.D., The University of Tennessee, 1993
jen.gilliard@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7177
GOODE, ROB (2013)
Assistant Football Coach and Instructor of Health & Human Performance
B.S., Rockford College, 2005
M.A., Rockford College, 2007
rob.goode@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7345
GRIFFITHS, MIKEL (2013)
Instructor of Health & Human Performance
A.A., Idaho State University, 2004
B.S., Idaho State University, 2007
M.P.E., Idaho State University, 2008
mikel.griffiths@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7319
HAAS, HEATHER (2011)
Professor of Psychology
B.S., Rocky Mountain College, 1991
M. Phil., University of St. Andrews, 1992
Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1999
heather.haas@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7265
HAJDUK, JOHN C. (1997)
Professor of History
B.A., State University of New York-Buffalo, 1981
M.A., State University of New York-Buffalo, 1991
Ph.D., State University of New York-Buffalo, 1995
john.hajduk@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7291
HANDLOS, JANELLE (2001)
Assistant Professor of Health & Human Performance
B.S., Western Montana College of The University of Montana, 2000
M.S., Montana State University, 2001
Ed.D., University of Montana, 2014
janelle.handlos@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7392
HENGLER, MICHAEL (2014)
Associate Professor of Art
B.A., University of Oregon, 2007
M.F.A., University of Hawaii, 2013
michael.hengler@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-
HOLLAND, DENISE (2001)
Associate Professor of Business
B.S., Western Montana College of The University of Montana, 1998
M.Ed., Lesley University, 2002
Ed.D., Northcentral University, 2014
denise.holland@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7203
HOWARD, VIKKI (2009)
Professor of Education
B.S., University of Idaho, 1979
M.S., Utah State University, 1980
Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1985
vikki.howard@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7042
JANUS, BOLESLAW (1995)
Professor of History
B.A., State University of New York-Buffalo, 1987
M.A., State University of New York-Buffalo, 1991
Ph.D., State University of New York-Buffalo, 1995
bill.janus@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7019
JENNE, LEE ANN (2011)
Instructor of Business
M.B.A. University of Montana (2011)
B.S., Brigham Young University, 1986
leeann.jenne@umwestern.edu
JONES, WILLIAM CECIL (1997)
Professor of Business
B.S., University of Georgia, 1978
M.A., Washington State University, 1981
J.D., University of Idaho, 1982
cecil.jones@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7181
KELLER, MARY KAY (2013)
Instructor of Education
B.A., Carroll College, 1989
M.E., Montana State University-Northern, 2002
marykay.keller@umwestern.edu
KELLY, MEGAN J (2015)
Assistant Professor of Equine Studies
B.S., Dickinson State University, 2006
D.V.M., Washington State University, 2010
megan.kelly@umwestern.edu (406) 683-7330
KENNEDY, BRENDEN E. (2017)
Assistant Professor of Economics
B.A., Stetson University, 2008
M.A., University of Florida, 2012
Ph.D., University of Florida, 2015
brenden.kennedy@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7204
KIDD, SHAY (2017)
Assistant Professor of Math Educaiton
B.S., Brigham Young University, 2009
M.A., University of Texas, 2012
Ph.D., University of Wyoming, 2017
shay.kidd@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7044
KIRKLEY, JOHN S. (1985)
Professor of Biological Science
B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University, 1975
M.S., Utah State University, 1982
Ph.D., Utah State University, 1985
jack.kirkley@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7321
KRANK, H. MARK (1994)
Professor of Psychology/Education
B.A., Metropolitan State College of Denver, 1976
M.Ed., University of Wyoming, 1984
Ed.S., University of Wyoming, 1987
Ph.D., University of Wyoming, 1993
mark.krank@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7547
LEVINE, REBEKAH (2014)
Assistant Professor of Environmental Sciences
B.A., Williams College, 2003
M.S., Montana State University, Bozeman, 2007
M.S. University of New Mexico, 2011
Ph.D.., University of New Mexico,
rebekah.levine@umwestern.edu
LYON, LINDA M. (2007)
Professor of Botany/Environmental Interpretation
B.A., Hartwick College, 1993
M.S., Washington State University, 1999
Ph.D., Washington State University, 2003
linda.lyon@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7075
MASTANDREA, EVA (1989)
Professor of Art/Education
B.F.A., Montana State University, 1982
M.A., Montana State University, 1989
M.F.A., University of Montana, 1996
eva.mastandrea@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7312
McCABE, BRENT POE (2007)
Professor of Music Education
B.M., Keene State College, 1990
M.M., The Juilliard School, 1992
D.M.A., University of Arizona, 2000
brent.mccabe@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7405
McCABE, DEBORAH (2011)
Instructor of Education
B.A., Boston College, 1989
M.S., Simmons College, 1997
deborah.mccabe@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7619
MOCK, R. STEPHEN (1991)
Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Manchester College, 1977
Ph.D., Montana State University, 1989
steve.mock@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7261
MORROW, MICHAEL W. (2002)
Professor of Biology
B.S., Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, 1995
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 2001
michael.morrow@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7254
NORRIS-TULL, DELENA (2004)
Professor of Education
B.A., University of Texas, 1972
M.S., Michigan State University, 1975
Ph.D., University of Texas, 1990
delena.norris@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7043
RIDENOUR, WENDY M. (2010)
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.A., University of California, 1987
M.S., University of Montana, 1995
Ph.D., University of Montana, 2006
wendy.ridenour@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7264
SCHOENEMANN, SPRUCE W. (2016)
Assistant Professor of Environmental Geochemistry and Climate Science
B.A., Whitman College, 2003
Ph.D., University of Washington, 2015
spruce.schaenemann@umwestern.edu
SEACREST, DEBORAH (2011)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Harvey Mudd College, 2006
M.S., University of Nebraska, 2008
Ph.D., University of Nebraska, 2011
debbie.seacrest@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7273
SEACREST, TYLER (2011)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Harvey Mudd College, 2006
M.S., University of Nebraska, 2008
Ph.D., University of Nebraska, 2011
tyler.seacrest@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7263
SHERRARD-MUJINGA, AJA (2017)
Instructor of Art
B.A., Sarah Lawrence College, 2001
M.A., University of Montana, 2017
M.F.A., University of Montana, 2017
aja.sherrard@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7313
SHIPMAN, KATHY (2006)
Instructor of Education; Butte Program Coordinator
B.A., Carroll College, 1993
M.Ed., University of Montana, 2000
kathy.shipman@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7016
STEADMAN, KURT W. (2012)
Associate Professor of Business
B.S., Brigham Young University, 1997
M.B.A., University of Phoenix, 2000
J.D., University of Idaho, 2002
kurt.steadman@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7183
STONELAKE, MARLENE (2001)
Instructor of Business/Education
B.S., Western Montana College, 1972
M.Ed., University of Montana, 1993
marlene.stonelake@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7616
STRAUS, LAURA P. (2007)
Associate Professor of Education (Literacy)
A.B., University of Chicago, 1976
B.S., University of Minnesota, 1979
M.A., Claremont Graduate University, 2006
Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University, 2011
laura.straus@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7040
THOMAS, ROBERT C. (1993)
Professor of Geology
A.A., Chabot Valley College, 1982
B.A., Humboldt State University, 1985
M.S., University of Montana, 1987
Ph.D., University of Washington, 1993
rob.thomas@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7615
ULRICH, JUDY A. (1986)
Professor of Fine Arts/Education
B.F.A., University of Wisconsin-Superior, 1975
M.A., Michigan State University, 1978
Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1988
judy.ulrich@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7422
ULRICH, KARL E. (1987)
Professor of Biological Science
B.A., University of Minnesota, 1975
M.S., Michigan State University, 1979
Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1984
karl.ulrich@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7358
VANDREE, ELIZABETH (2014)
Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., University of Kansas, 2003
M.S., Montana State University, Billings, 2017
liz.vandree@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7014
WEINACHT, AARON (2007)
Professor of History
B.A., Ball State University, 2002
M.A., University of Kentucky, 2004
Ph.D., University of Kentucky, 2009
aaron.weinacht@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7359
WELTZIEN, O. ALAN (1991)
Professor of English
A.B., Whitman College, 1974
M.A., University of Virginia, 1975
Ph.D., University of Virginia, 1982
alan.weltzien@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7431
WOOLLEY, LINDSAY (2012)
Head Women’s Basketball Coach and Instructor of Health & Human Performance
B.A., University of Montana, 2004
M.A., Adams State College, 2012
lindsay.woolley@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7317
WRIGHT, ERIC S. (2006)
Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Colorado State University, 1995
M.S., University of Colorado, 1999
Ph.D., University of Colorado, 2002
eric.wright@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7274
XANTHOPOULOS, JOHN (2001
Professor of Education
B.A., Long Island University, 1977
M.A., New York University, 1978
M.A., University of Miami, 1989
Ph.D., Walden University, 1993
john.xant@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7018
YOUNG, LAURA, M. (2016)
Assistant Professor of Health & Human Performance
B.S., Oregon State University, 2005
M.S., University of Montana, 2008
Ph.D.., University of Utah, 2016
laura.young@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7337
ZASPEL, CRAIG E. (1984)
Professor of Physics
B.S., University of Minnesota, 1969
M.S., Montana State University, 1973
Ph.D., Montana State University, 1975
craig.zaspel@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7366
ZAVITZ, ERIN E. (2015)
Assistant Professor of History
B.A., Earlham College, 2002
M.A. University of New Mexico, 2006
Ph.D. University of Florida, 2015
erin.zavitz@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7292
ZITZER, DYLAN, (2016)
Head Cross Country and Track Coach and Instructor of Health and Human Performance
B.S.,Concordia University, 2011
M.A.T., Western Governers University, 2015
dylan.zitzer@umwestern.edu, (406) 683-7418
Emeriti Faculty
BAILEY, JOHN
(1988-2006)
Assistant Professor of Business Emeritus
BLOCK, DANIEL G.
(1961-1985)
Professor of Biological Science Emeritus
BRIENZA, BARNEY
(1971-2007)
Professor of Art Emeritus
BUSCH, FRANK J.
(1962-1991)
Professor of History Emeritus
CORR, JAMES D.
(1970-1994)
Professor of Art Emeritus
ELSER, GLENDA
(1990-2004)
Assistant Professor of Business Emeritus
GOSNELL, DONALD K.
(1967-1987)
Associate Professor of English Emeritus
HICKETHIER, LARRY
(1966-1991)
Registrar and Assistant Professor of Mathematics Emeritus
HILTON, JEROLD
(1966-1996)
Assistant Professor of History Emeritus
LEITH, LAWRENCE
(1970-1997)
Professor of English Emeritus
LUNDY, GARY J.
(1991-2011)
Professor of English Emeritus
MADDOCK, JANE
(1986-2003)
Professor of English Emeritus
MARINKOVICH, GEORGE T.
(1967-1994)
Assistant Professor of Health & P.E. Emeritus
NELSON, GEORGE H.
(1974-1996)
Director of Student Teaching and Assistant Professor of Education Emeritus
NEWLON, ROBERT E.
(1969-1984)
Professor of Education Emeritus
REITEN, LINDA L.
(1999-2010)
Professor of Education Emeritus
ROBERTS, SHEILA M.
(1995-2016)
Professor of Geology Emeritus
SHERIFF, BONNIE
(1970-2005)
Professor of Health & Human Performance Emeritus
SPUHLER, LEE
(1977-1984)
Professor of Education Emeritus
THOMPSON, E. OTIS
(1979-2004)
Professor of Mathematics Emeritus
TIKALSKY, FRANK
(1977-1992)
Professor of Psychology Emeritus
WALLACE, DONA J.
(1964-1997)
Professor of Health & P.E Emeritus
WALTERS, DONALD L.
(1968-1989)
Professor of Art Emeritus
ZETLER, ALAN G.
(1970-1985)
Professor of Education Emeritus
Past Chief Executive Officers
DELANEY E. SANDERS, President
1897-1900
GEORGE J. McANDREW, President
1900-1901
HENREY W. SWAIN, President
1901-1912
JOSEPH E. MONROE, President
1912-1918
ESEK RAY MOSHER, Acting President
1918-1919
SHELDON E. DAVIS, President
1919-1946
RUSH JORDAN, President
1946-1956
LAURENCE A. WALKER, Acting President
1956
HERBERT L. STEELE, President
1956-1957
JAMES E. SHORT, President
1957-1976
GEORGE BANDY, Interim President
1976-1978
DALE TASH, Acting President
1978-1979
ROBERT H. THOMAS, President
1979-1985
CARROLL KRAUSE, Acting President
1985
DOUGLAS M. TREADWAY, President
1985-1987
W. MICHAEL EASTON, Provost
1987-1993
SHEILA M. STEARNS, Chancellor
1993-1999
STEPHEN T. HULBERT, Chancellor
1999-2003
KARL E. ULRICH, Interim Chancellor
2003-2004
RICHARD STOREY, Chancellor
2004-2014
ROBERTA EVANS, Interim Chancellor
2014
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