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Ealdormere

Gules, a Trillium flower affronty argent, barbed vert, within a laurel wreath, in chief a coronet argent.

Information

Founded:	A.S. XXXIII
Parent Kingdom:	Middle
King:	Trumbrand
Queen:	Kaylah

Modern location

Ontario, Canada.

Encompassing most of the province of Ontario, Canada, Ealdormere became the sixteenth kingdom of the Known World in October, A.S. XXXIII (1998). Before this, from A.S. XXIII (1988) to A.S. XXXIII, Ealdormere was a principality of the Midrealm, encompassing several pre-existing baronies.

Ealdormere's symbols are the Trillium (a three-pointed white flower common to the region) and the wolf. These are combined in the populace badge of Ealdormere. Ealdormereans often use the term "the Northlands" as a synonym for Ealdormere (this is possibly a reference to the Canadian national anthem, or to the local popularity of Norse personas).

Ealdormere enjoys the reputation of having an unusually strong sense of "national identity" within the SCA, possibly stemming from its difficult birth and the deliberate efforts of its artisans and poets.

By long tradition, Ealdormere often fights alongside the Kingdom of the Middle in the Pennsic War under their own banners.

Rulers

The current rulers of Ealdormere are Their Majesties King Trumbrand and Queen Kaylah.

A complete listing of the rulers of Ealdormere is the Line of the North, composed by Master Hector of the Black Height.

History

Early Days

In A.S. IX, then-Count Finnvarr de Taahe and others founded the Canton of Eoforwic in Toronto. This was the first SCA group in to be founded in Canada, and grew quickly. In A.S. XII, the Barony of Septentria and its Canton Skraeling Althing (both now baronies) are founded.

The Ban on Regions

The Ban on Regions, also known as King Alen's Ban or Alen's Proscription, was an edict published in the April A.S. XX edition of the Pale forbidding the use of local "regional" organizations beyond those Shires and Baronies recognized by the Crown. Combined with a change in Middle Kingdom law raising the requirements for becoming a Principality, the Ban was punitive measure attempting the halt the growth of "regionalism" in the Midrealm. Directed specifically against Ealdormere, the Ban had a great impact on Ealdormeran culture and history.

More information at the "Ban on Regions"

Principality

In A.S. XXVI, the first Army of Ealdormere, under Prince David I and Princess Tangwystl, marched to the Pennsic War alongside the army of Calontir. Although SCAdians from the Ontario baronies had fought together since at least Pennsic VII this was the first time Ealdormere sent an army to Pennsic under its own banner.

In A.S. XXX there was controversy over the Midrealm Crown banishing two senior peers of Ealdormere. As the debate continued separatist opinion in Ealdormere grew to the point that during the reign of Prince Mordain and Princess Aelflaeda, their Seneschal Sir Menken formed the Laws Committee in February, with the aim of becoming a Kingdom. The following year, during the reign of Princess Elisabeth and Prince Menken, a poll was held to determine if the populace of the Principality were supportive of the proposed advancement to Kingdom status - the result was overwhelmingly in favour. At the same time, at Their Highnesses' request, a referendum of the populace was held to determine if Rapier Combat would be allowed in the new Kingdom of Ealdormere. Although hotly debated at the time, the issue was decided in favour of allowing Rapier Combat to continue. It took nearly another year for Ealdormere's application to advance to Kingdom status to be approved by the Board of Directors, in Janaury A.S. XXXII.

Kingdom

Ealdormere became the the sixteenth Kingdom of the Known World in October, A.S. XXXIII with the crowning of King David the Greater, and Queen Elina de Braose. The full lineage of the Kings and Queens of Ealdormere is detailed in the Line of the North.

The rousing ballad Rise by Master Hector of the Black Height is viewed as the unofficial anthem of the Kingdom of Ealdormere.

In A.S. XL, King Aaron issued a request at his coronation directed specifically at the Fighting Households of Ealdormere, encouraging them to make and wear tabards bearing the Kingdom's arms in time for the Pennsic War. Previous to this request, these Households had worn their own arms, often to the exclusion of all others. His Majesty explained the request as an effort to promote Ealdormere's arms and reputation to the rest of the Known World. Time will tell how well this request is honoured.

Lost Cantons

A number of cantons and shires have been founded through the history of Ealdormere, only to become defunct shortly thereafter. These lost cantons are occasionally mentioned in the histories or poetry of Ealdormere.

More information on defunct groups in Ealdormere

Kingdom Event Tithe

Despite controversy, Ealdormere has recently instituted a Kingdom Event Tithe policy. Currently, the tithe is $1 for every event attendee. The money raised will go directly to the Kingdom of Ealdormere for use at the discretion of Privy Council. This fee came into effect on Jan. 1, 2009.

Groups

Awards

The Kingdom of Ealdormere maintains many kingdom-level awards with which to honour achievements by their people. Awards generally fall into two categories: Awards carrying armigerous precedence and awards without.

A recent debate has arisen about expanding youth awards in Ealdormere to recognize specific fields of achievement.

Armigerous Awards

As with all Kingdoms, Ealdormere maintains a series of Kingdom-level awards which confer precedence. These awards are generally divided between A&S, Service and Martial achievement.

Arts and Science

The Award of Orion: An award for achievement in the Arts and Sciences, also conferring an Award of Arms.
The Order of the Crucible: For achievement in Arts and Sciences, this also confers a Grant of Arms.

Service

The Award of the Maiden's Heart: An award for exemplary service to Ealdormere, also conferring an Award of Arms.
The Order of the Wain: For long-standing service, this also confers a Grant of Arms.

Martial

The Award of the Scarlet Banner: An award for martial accomplishment, also conferring an Award of Arms.
The Order of Thorbjorn's Hammer:For martial accomplishment, this also confers a Grant of Arms.

Non-Armigerous Awards

The Scroll of Honour: An honour acknowledging "worthy deeds" by the people of Ealdormere. Given to Ealdormereans and, notably, sometimes to non-Ealdormereans, their worthy deeds are scribed on the scroll at the discretion of the Crown.
Award of the Wolf's Cub: A youth award given specifically to children of twelve years and younger who have shown service and chivalry beyond their years as an example to all. Recipients style themselves as Wolf's Cubs
The Award of the Queen's Favour: This honour is given at the discretion of the Queen of Ealdormere and is generally a recognition of personal service to the Crown.
Award of the King's Favour: Likewise given by the King of Ealdormere at His discretion.

A more details on the awards of Ealdormere can be found at the Ealdormere Awards Page

Events

A partial list of annual Ealdormere events includes:

The Twelfth Night revels
Step Sprightly
Snowed Inn
Season of the Wolf
The Winter War tourney
The Kid in Court children's event
The St. Maximus' Day market
The Lord Mayor's Market event
The Dandelion Festival
The Lady Mary Memorial Tournament
Ragnarok
Pikeman's Pleasure
Murder Melee in the Meadow
The War of the Trillium (also called the Trillium War)
Storming of the Gate
The Battle of Baron's Howe
Barbarians at the Gate
Feast of the Bear
Feast of the Hare

A complete listing of events in Ealdormere can be found at the Ealdormere Events Calendar

Links

Ealdormere Homepage

Ealdormere Bardic College

Ealdormere Historical Information

Tworavens.org: Photos of Ealdormere & Ealdormereans

SCA Kingdoms

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-{{SCA Kingdom box|name = Ealdormere|color = red|metal = white|device = [[Image:Ealdormere.png|150 pix]] | caption = [[Gules]], a [[Trillium]] flower [[affronty]] [[argent]], [[barbed]] [[vert]], within a [[laurel wreath]], in [[chief]] a [[coronet]] [[argent]]. | founded = A.S. XXXIII | king = Edouard Beausoleil | queen =  Domhnail Galbraith | area = Ontario, [[Canada]].| parent = [[Middle Kingdom|Middle]]}}
+{{SCA Kingdom box|name = Ealdormere|color = red|metal = white|device = [[Image:Ealdormere.png|150 pix]] | caption = [[Gules]], a [[Trillium]] flower [[affronty]] [[argent]], [[barbed]] [[vert]], within a [[laurel wreath]], in [[chief]] a [[coronet]] [[argent]]. | founded = A.S. XXXIII | king = Trumbrand | queen = Kaylah | area = Ontario, [[Canada]].| parent = [[Middle Kingdom|Middle]]}}
 Encompassing most of the province of Ontario, [[Canada]], '''Ealdormere''' became the sixteenth [[kingdom]] of the [[Known World]] in October, [[A.S. XXXIII]] ([[1998]]).  Before this, from [[A.S. XXIII]] (1988) to [[A.S. XXXIII]], Ealdormere was a [[principality]] of the [[Midrealm]], encompassing several pre-existing [[baronies]].
-Ealdormere's symbols are the [[Trillium]] (a three-pointed white flower common to the region) and the [[wolf]].  Ealdormereans often use the term "the [[Northlands]]" as a synonym for Ealdormere (this is possibly a reference to the Canadian national anthem, or to the local popularity of [[Norse]] personas).
+Ealdormere's symbols are the [[Trillium]] (a three-pointed white flower common to the region) and the [[wolf]].  These are combined in the [[populace badge of Ealdormere]].  Ealdormereans often use the term "the [[Northlands]]" as a synonym for Ealdormere (this is possibly a reference to the Canadian national anthem, or to the local popularity of [[Norse]] personas).
 Ealdormere [[InterKingdom Anthropology|enjoys the reputation]] of having an unusually strong sense of "national identity" within the [[SCA]], possibly stemming from its [[Ban on Regions|difficult birth]] and the deliberate efforts of [[Bardic College of Ealdormere| its artisans and poets]].
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 By long tradition, Ealdormere often fights alongside the [[Kingdom of the Middle]] in the [[Pennsic]] War under their own [[banner]]s.
-== History ==
+== Rulers ==
+The [http://www.ealdormere.ca/index.php/royalty-2/trumbrand-ii-kaylah-ii/home-4 current rulers of Ealdormere] are Their Majesties [[King]] Trumbrand and [[Queen]] Kaylah.
-'''Early Days'''
+A complete listing of the rulers of Ealdormere is the [[Line of the North]], composed by Master [[Hector of the Black Height]].
-In [[A.S. IX]], then-[[Count]] [[Finnvarr de Taahe]] and others founded the [[Canton]] of [[Eoforwic]] in Toronto.  This was the first [[SCA]] group in to be founded in [[Canada]], and grew quickly.  In [[A.S. XII]], the [[Barony]] of [[Septentria]] and its [[Canton]] [[Skraeling Althing]] (both now [[barony|baronies]]) are founded.
+== History ==
+===Early Days===
+In [[A.S. IX]], then-[[Count]] [[Finnvarr de Taahe]] and others founded the [[Canton]] of [[Eoforwic]] in Toronto.  This was the first [[SCA]] group in to be founded in [[Canada]], and grew quickly.  In [[A.S. XII]], the [[Barony]] of [[Septentria]] and its [[Canton]] [[Skraeling Althing]] (both now [[barony|baronies]]) are founded.
-'''The Ban on Regions'''
+===The Ban on Regions===
 The '''[[Ban on Regions]]''', also known as '''King Alen's Ban''' or '''Alen's Proscription''', was an edict published in the April A.S. XX edition of the [[Pale]] forbidding the use of local "regional" organizations beyond those [[Shire]]s and [[Barony|Baronies]] recognized by the [[Crown]]. Combined with a change in [[Middle Kingdom]] law raising the requirements for becoming a [[Principality]], the Ban was punitive measure attempting the halt the growth of "[[region]]alism" in the [[Midrealm]].  Directed specifically against Ealdormere, the Ban had a great impact on Ealdormeran culture and history.
 ''[[Ban on Regions|More information at the "Ban on Regions"]]
+===Principality===
-'''Principality'''
 In [[A.S. XXVI]], the first Army of Ealdormere, under Prince David I and Princess Tangwystl, marched to the [[Pennsic|Pennsic War]] alongside the army of [[Calontir]]. Although [[SCAdian]]s from the Ontario baronies had fought together since at least [[Pennsic]] VII this was the first time Ealdormere sent an army to Pennsic under its own banner.
-In [[A.S. XXX]] there was controversy over the Midrealm Crown [[banishment|banishing]] two senior [[peer]]s of [[Ealdormere]].  As the debate continued separatist opinion in [[Ealdormere]] grew to the point that during the reign of Prince Mordain and Princess Aelflaeda, their Seneschal Sir [[Menken]] formed the ''Laws Committee'' in February, with the aim of becoming a [[Kingdom]].
+In [[A.S. XXX]] there was controversy over the Midrealm Crown [[banishment|banishing]] two senior [[peer]]s of [[Ealdormere]].  As the debate continued separatist opinion in [[Ealdormere]] grew to the point that during the reign of Prince Mordain and Princess Aelflaeda, their [[Seneschal]] [[Sir]] [[Menken]] formed the ''Laws Committee'' in February, with the aim of becoming a [[Kingdom]].  The following year, during the reign of Princess Elisabeth and Prince [[Menken]], a poll was held to determine if the populace of the Principality were supportive of the proposed advancement to Kingdom status - the result was overwhelmingly in favour.  At the same time, at Their Highnesses' request, a referendum of the populace was held to determine if [[Rapier]] Combat would be allowed in the new Kingdom of Ealdormere.  Although hotly debated at the time, the issue was decided in favour of allowing [[Rapier]] Combat to continue.  It took nearly another year for Ealdormere's application to advance to [[Kingdom]] status to be approved by the [[Board of Directors]], in Janaury [[A.S. XXXII]].
-'''Kingdom'''
+===Kingdom===
-Ealdormere became the the sixteenth kingdom of the [[Known World]] in October, [[A.S. XXXIII]] with the crowning of King [[David the Greater]], and Queen [[Elina de Braose]].  The full lineage of the Kings and Queens of Ealdormere is detailed in the [[Line of the North]].
+Ealdormere became the the sixteenth Kingdom of the [[Known World]] in October, [[A.S. XXXIII]] with the crowning of King [[David the Greater]], and Queen [[Elina de Braose]].  The full lineage of the Kings and Queens of Ealdormere is detailed in the [[Line of the North]].
 The rousing ballad [http://www.bards.ca/songbooks/hector/Rise.htm Rise] by Master [[Hector of the Black Height]] is viewed as the unofficial anthem of the Kingdom of Ealdormere.
 In [[A.S. XL]], King Aaron issued a request at his [[coronation]] directed specifically at the [[Fighting Households of Ealdormere]], encouraging them to make and wear [[tabard]]s bearing the Kingdom's arms in time for the [[Pennsic War]].  Previous to this request, these [[Household]]s had worn their own arms, often to the exclusion of all others.  His Majesty explained the request as an effort to promote Ealdormere's arms and reputation to the rest of the Known World. Time will tell how well this request is honoured.
+===Lost Cantons===
+A number of [[canton]]s and [[shire]]s have been founded through the history of Ealdormere, only to become defunct shortly thereafter.  These [[Defunct Groups in Ealdormere|lost cantons]] are occasionally mentioned in the [[Historia Septentriae|histories]] or [[Bardic College of Ealdormere|poetry]] of Ealdormere.
+''[[Defunct Groups in Ealdormere|More information on defunct groups in Ealdormere]]''
+===Kingdom Event Tithe===
+Despite controversy, Ealdormere has recently instituted a [[Kingdom Event Tithe]] policy.  Currently, the tithe is $1 for every event attendee.  The money raised will go directly to the Kingdom of Ealdormere for use at the discretion of [[Privy Council]].  This fee came into effect on Jan. 1, 2009.
 == Groups ==
+===Barony of Septentria===
 * [[Barony of Septentria]] [http://ealdormere.ca/septentria/ homepage] (Central Ontario)
 ** [[Canton of Ardchreag]] [http://www.ardchreag.org/ homepage] (Scarborough-Pickering-Ajax-Markham)
-** [[Canton of Caer Draeth]] [http://www.ealdormere.ca/caerdraeth/ homepage] (Barrie)
+** [[Canton of Caer Draeth]] [http://newembassy.webs.com/ homepage] (Barrie)
 ** [[Canton of Eoforwic]] [http://sca.uwaterloo.ca/Eoforwic/ homepage] (Downtown Toronto)
-** [[Canton of Greenhithe]] [http://ealdormere.ca/greenhithe/ homepage] (Proto-Incipient) (Whitby-Oshawa)
+** [[Canton of Greenhithe]] [http://ealdormere.sca.org/greenhithe/ homepage] (Proto-Incipient) (Whitby-Oshawa)
-** [[Canton of Monadh]] [http://www.ealdormere.ca/monadh/ homepage] (Orangeville)
+** [[Canton of Monadh]] [http://www.ealdormere.sca.org/monadh/ homepage] (Orangeville)
-** [[Canton of Petrea Thule]] [http://www.ealdormere.ca/thule/ homepage] (Peterborough)
+** [[Canton of Petrea Thule]] [http://www.pipcom.com/~thule/ homepage] (Peterborough)
-** [[College of Skeldergate]] [http://www.ealdormere.ca/skeldergate/ homepage] (North York)
+** [[College of Skeldergate]] [http://ca.geocities.com/skeldergate@rogers.com homepage] (North York)
-** [[Canton of Swan's Deep]] [http://www.geocities.com/swans_deep/ homepage] (Proto-Incipient) (Midland)
+** [[Canton of Vest Yorvik]] [http://www.westyorvik.org/ homepage] (Mississauga)
-** [[Canton of Vest Yorvik]] [http://www.ealdormere.ca/vestyorvik/ homepage] (Mississauga)
+===Barony of Ben Dunfirth===
 * [[Barony of Ben Dunfirth]] [http://ealdormere.ca/bendunfirth/ homepage] (Hamilton and Brant County)
 ** [[Canton of Wesbellford]] (folded) (Brantford)
-* [[Barony of Ramshaven]] [http://ealdormere.ca/ramshaven/ homepage] (South Central Ontatrio)
+===Barony of Ramshaven===
+* [[Barony of Ramshaven]] [http://www.ramshaven.com homepage] (South Central Ontatrio)
 ** [[Canton of Bryniau Tywynnog]] [http://www.treheima.ca/bryniau/ homepage](Kitchener/Waterloo and Cambridge)
-** [[Canton of Der Welfengau]] [http://www.uoguelph.ca/~sca/ homepage] (Guelph)
+** [[Canton of Der Welfengau]] [https://sites.google.com/site/cantonofderwelfengau/home homepage] (Guelph)
-* [[Barony of Rising Waters]] [http://ealdormere.ca/risingwaters/ homepage] (Niagara Peninsula)
+===Barony of Rising Waters===
+* [[Barony of Rising Waters]] [http://ealdormere.ca/risingwaters/ homepage] (Niagara Peninsula)
+===Barony of Skraeling Althing===
 * [[Barony of Skraeling Althing]] [http://skraeling.ca/ homepage] (Ottawa and Eastern Ontario)
 ** [[Canton of Caldrithig]] [http://skraeling.ca/caldrithig/ homepage] (Ottawa)
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 ** [[Stronghold of Tor Brant]] (Pembroke and Renfrew County)
 ** [[Canton of Offangaard]] [http://ealdormere.ca/offangaard/ homepage] (Grenville and Dundas Counties)
+===The Shires of Ealdormere===
 * [[Shire of Trinovantia Nova]] [http://www.sca.london.on.ca/ homepage] (London and Southwestern Ontario)
 * Shire of [[The March of St. Martin]] [http://sca.uwaterloo.ca/stmartin/ homepage] (Lambton County)
-* [[Shire of Brennisteinn Vatn]] (Sudbury)
+* [[Shire of Brennisteinn Vatn]] [http://northernshires.com/ homepage] (Sudbury)
 * [[Shire of Noergate]] [http://www3.sympatico.ca/noergate/ homepage] (Sault Ste. Marie)
 * [[Shire of Bastille du Lac]] [http://www.bastilledulac.ealdormere.ca/ homepage] (Incipient) (Trenton)
-== Rulers ==
+== Awards ==
+The Kingdom of Ealdormere maintains many kingdom-level [[award]]s with which to honour achievements by their people.  Awards generally fall into two categories:  Awards carrying [[armigerous]] [[Order of Precedence|precedence]] and awards without.
-The [http://www.ealdormere.sca.org/royals.shtml current rulers of Ealdormere] are Their Majesties [[King]] Trumbrand and [[Queen]] Kaylah.
+A recent debate has arisen about expanding [[youth]] awards in Ealdormere to recognize specific fields of achievement.
-A complete listing of the rulers of Ealdormere is the [[Line of the North]], composed by Master [[Hector of the Black Height]].
+===Armigerous Awards===
+As with all Kingdoms, Ealdormere maintains a series of Kingdom-level [[award]]s which confer [[Order of Precedence|precedence]].  These awards are generally divided between [[Arts and Sciences|A&S]], [[Service]] and [[combat|Martial]] achievement.
+====Arts and Science====
+*'''The Award of Orion''': An award for achievement in the [[Arts]] and [[Sciences]], also conferring an [[Award of Arms]].
+*'''The Order of the Crucible''': For achievement in [[Arts]] and [[Sciences]], this also confers a [[Grant of Arms]].
+====Service====
+*'''The Award of the Maiden's Heart''': An award for exemplary [[service]] to Ealdormere, also conferring an [[Award of Arms]].
+*'''The Order of the Wain''': For long-standing [[service]], this also confers a [[Grant of Arms]].
+====Martial====
+*'''The Award of the Scarlet Banner''':  An award for [[martial]] accomplishment, also conferring an [[Award of Arms]].
+*'''The Order of [[Thorbjorn Osis Brandsson|Thorbjorn]]'s Hammer''':For [[martial]] accomplishment, this also confers a [[Grant of Arms]].
+===Non-Armigerous Awards===
+*'''The Scroll of Honour''': An honour acknowledging "worthy deeds" by the people of Ealdormere.  Given to Ealdormereans and, notably, sometimes to non-Ealdormereans, their worthy deeds are scribed on the scroll at the discretion of the [[Crown]].
+*'''Award of the Wolf's Cub''':  A youth award given specifically to children of twelve years and younger who have shown service and chivalry beyond their years as an example to all.  Recipients style themselves as [[Populace badge of Ealdormere|Wolf's Cubs]]
+*'''The Award of the Queen's Favour''':  This honour is given at the discretion of the [[Queen]] of Ealdormere and is generally a recognition of personal service to the [[Crown]].
+*'''Award of the King's Favour''': Likewise given by the [[King]] of Ealdormere at His discretion.
+A more details on the awards of Ealdormere can be found at [http://www.ealdormere.ca/Awards.htm the Ealdormere Awards Page]
 == Events ==
 A partial list of annual Ealdormere events includes:
-* The [[Twelveth Night]] revels
+* The [[Twelfth Night]] revels
+* [[Step Sprightly]]
-* [[Silk Slippers and Crossed Swords]]
 * [[Snowed Inn]]
 * [[Season of the Wolf]]
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 * The [[War of the Trillium]] (also called the [[Trillium War]])
 * [[Storming of the Gate]]
-* The [[Tournament at Baron's Howe]]
+* The [[Battle of Baron's Howe]]
 * [[Barbarians at the Gate]]
 * [[Feast of the Bear]]
@@ Line 95: / Line 134: @@
 A complete listing of events in Ealdormere can be found at [http://ealdormere.ca/listcalendar.php the Ealdormere Events Calendar]
-== Awards ==
-''The Award of the Maiden's Heart'': An award for exemplary [[service]] to Ealdormere.
-''The Award of Orion'': An award for achievement in the [[Arts]] and [[Sciences]].
-''The Award of the Scarlet Banner'':  An award for [[martial]] accomplishment.
-''The Order of the Wain'': A grant level award for long-standing [[service]].
-''The Order of the Crucible'': A grant level award for achievement in [[Arts]] and [[Sciences]].
-''The Order of [[Thorbjorn Osis Brandsson|Thorbjorn]]'s Hammer'': A grant level award for [[martial]] accomplishment.
-A complete listing of the awards of Ealdormere can be found at [http://ealdormere.ca/Awards.htm the Ealdormere Awards Page]
 == Links ==

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Contents

Rulers

History

Early Days

The Ban on Regions

Principality

Kingdom

Lost Cantons

Kingdom Event Tithe

Groups

Barony of Septentria

Barony of Ben Dunfirth

Barony of Ramshaven

Barony of Rising Waters

Barony of Skraeling Althing

The Shires of Ealdormere

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Arts and Science

Service

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