Faculty 2020-2021
Date in parentheses shows first year of full-time service to Belmont.
Deborah Farringer, Associate Professor of Law (2013)
J.D., Vanderbilt University; B.A., University of San Diego
Gregory K. Faulk, Professor Emeritus of Finance (1993)
Ph.D., M.B.A., Louisiana State University; B.S., University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Davon Ferrara, Associate Professor of Physics (2012)
Ph.D., M.S., Vanderbilt University; B.S., Centenary College of Louisiana
Alejandra Ferrer, Assistant Professor of Music and Coordinator of Music Therapy (2015)
Ph.D., Ohio State University Columbus; M.M., B.M., Florida State University
Cathy H. Ficzere, Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Chair, Pharmacy Practice (2007)
Pharm.D., B.S., Samford University
Darcie Finch, Instructor, Education & Director of MNUTR Program (2021)
Ed.D., Argosy University; M.A., Tennessee State University; B.A., Fisk University
Heather Finch, Assistant Professor of English (2017)
Ph.D., Auburn University; M.A., Auburn University; B.A., Tuskegee University
Susan Finch, Associate Professor of English (2013)
Ph.D., Florida State University; M.F.A., Indiana University Bloomington; B.A., A.A., Emory University
Jocelyn Fisher, Instructor of Music (2021)
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University; B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin
Rachael A. Flynn-Hopper, Associate Professor of Education and Director MAT Program (2003)
Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi; M.S., B.S., Mississippi State University
Leslie A. Folds, Associate Professor of Nursing (2003)
Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University; M.S.N., Vanderbilt University; B.A., Wheaton College
Linda Ford, Associate Professor Emerita of Music (1977)
M.M., George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University; B.M., Baylor University
Robin Foster, Instructor of Motion Pictures (2019)
B.A., Vanderbilt University
Jennifer J. Wilgus Fowler, Associate Dean and Professor of Economics and Music Business (2006)
Ph.D., M.A., B.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Nicole Fox, Research and Instruction Librarian with Assistant Professor Rank (2018)
M.L.S., San Jose State University; B.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Ryan Fox, Associate Professor of Math (2014)
Ph.D., M.Ed., University of Georgia; B.S., Berry College; NDS, Kennesaw State University
Sharon Fox, Associate Dean, O’More College of Architecture & Design, Instructor of Design (2018)
M.A., B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Tracy Frame, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Internal Medicine (2014)
Pharm.D., Samford University; NDS, Purdue University West Lafayette
Courtney R. Fuson, Electronic and Educational Resources Librarian with Associate Professor Rank (2006)
M.Ed., Lipscomb University; M.S., University of Tennessee Knoxville; B.A., University of Tennessee Chattanooga
Jeremy Fyke, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies (2016)
Ph.D., Purdue University West Lafayette; M.A., B.A., Texas State University
Tisha Gaines, Assistant Professor of Computer Science (2018)
Ph.D., University of Mississippi; M.S., Jackson State University; B.S., Mississippi Valley State University
Kathleen M. Galloway, Professor of Physical Therapy (2006)
D.Sc., Rocky Mountiain University of Health Professionals; M.P.T., Baylor University; B.A., Southern Illinois University
Sarah Gardial, Dean, College of Business, Professor of Marketing (2020)
Ph.D., University Houston Main Campus; M.B.A., B.S.B.A., University Arkansas Fayetteville
Danielle Garrett, Assistant Professor of Chemistry Education (2014)
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; M.A., Trevecca Nazarene University; B.S., University of Tennessee Knoxville; NDS, Middle Tennessee State University
Gary G. Garrison, Jr., Professor of Information Systems (2005)
Ph.D., M.B.A., University of Mississippi; B.S., Missouri State University, Springfield
Paul Gatrell, Professor of Theatre and Dance and Chair, Department of Theatre & Dance (2002)
M.F.A., University of Georgia; B.S., Lindenwood University
Andrea Gemignani, Visiting Assistant Professor of Law (2020)
J.D., University Virginia; B.A., Swarthmore College
Mary George, Instructor of Music (2021)
M.S., B.M., Vanderbilt University
Lawrence P. German, Professor Emeritus of Political Science (1988)
Ph.D., M.A., University of Wisconsin; B.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Richard Gershman, Professor of Practice, Motion Pictures (2020)
M.F.A., American Film Institute Conservatory; M.F.A., New York University; B.A., University Pennsylvania Undrgrd Adm
Rebecca K. Geving, Instructor of Mathematics and Computer Science (2003)
M.S., Troy University; M.S., University of Oklahoma; B.S., Belmont University
Debra M. Gibbs, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy (2012)
Ed.D., Argosy University; M.H.S., B.H.Sc., University of Florida
Jeannie Giese, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2015)
D.N.P., M.S.N., Vanderbilt University; PM, Belmont University; B.S.N., Tennessee Technological University
John Gilmore, Instructor of Journalism (2021)
M.A., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa; B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Peter J. Giordano, Professor of Psychology (1990)
Ph.D., M.A., B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Nicole Glenn, Assistant Professor of Biology (2019)
Ph.D., University Cincinnati; B.S., Miami University
Timothy J. Gmeiner, Music Librarian and Associate Professor Emeritus (1979)
M.M., M.L.S., George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University; B.A., University of Wisconsin
John S. Gonas, III, Associate Professor of Finance/Enactus Faculty Advisor (2000)
Ph.D., M.S., University of Kentucky Lexington; M.Ed., Vanderbilt University; M.B.A., B.B.A., George Washington University
Alberto R. Gonzales, Dean, College of Law, Professor of Law and Doyle Rogers Chair (2012)
J.D., Harvard University; B.A., Rice University; Additional Study, United States Air Force Academy
Jose D. Gonzalez, Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship (2007)
D.B.A., Walden University; M.B.A., Belmont University; B.S., Instituto Tecnologico Autonoma de Mexico
Mary R. Goodloe, Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science (2007)
Ph.D., M.A., University of Kentucky; M.B.A., University of Memphis; B.A., Rhodes College
Kelly Gore, Professor of Practice, Interior Design (2021)
M.A., Savannah C Art Design All Campus; B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Alexander H. Graham, Associate Professor of Music (2011)
D.M.A., Eastman School of Music; M.M., Wayne State University; B.F.A., The New School
Robert T. Grammer, Professor Emeritus of Biology/BMB Coordinator (1977)
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; B.S., University of Georgia
Laura Gray, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2017)
Ph.D., Univ Alabama Birmingham; M.A., M.S.N., Vanderbilt University; B.A., Baylor University
Montgomery Green, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2010)
Pharm.D., University South Carolina Columbia
Elisa Greene, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2011)
Pharm.D., University of Tennessee Health Science Center; B.S., Auburn University
Suzanne Greenwalt, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy & Director, Clinical Experience (2013)
D.P.T., A.T. Still University of Health Sciences; M.S., B.S., St. Louis University
Robert B. Gregg, Professor of Music and Conductor of Faculty Brass Double Quintets (1984)
Ph.D., M.M.E., University of North Texas; B.M.E., Oklahoma Baptist University
David Gregory, Dean, College of Pharmacy (2018)
Pharm.D., University of Mississippi
Nathan D. Griffith, Associate Professor of Political Science (2003)
Ph.D., Indiana University Bloomington; M.A., University of Virginia; B.A., Belmont University
Michelle Guinn, Associate Professor of Mathematics (2013)
Ph.D., M.S., University of Mississippi; B.S., Spelman College
Judy C. Gunter, Associate Professor Emerita of Nursing (1983)
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University; B.S., University of Tennessee, Nashville
Charmion Gustke, Associate Professor of English (2015)
Ph.D., George Washington University; M.A., Middlebury College; B.A., Millsaps College
Steven R. Guthrie, Professor of Religion (2005)
Ph.D., University of St. Andrews; M.Div., Trinity International University; B.M., University of Michigan Ann Arbor
Darrell D. Gwaltney, Jr., Dean, College of Theology and Christian Ministry, Professor of Religion (2004)
Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.A., University of Missouri, Kansas City; M.Div., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A., Missouri Baptist University
Yvette C. Hachtel, Professor Emerita of Occupational Therapy (1998)
J.D., Duquesne University; M.S.Ed., University of Pittsburgh; B.A., CUNY Queens College; Certificate in Occupational Therapy, San Jose State University
Angela M. Hagan, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical, Social and Administrative Sciences (2010)
Ph.D., University of Michigan; M.S., B.S., University of Toledo
Lindsey J. Hahn, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2011)
Pharm.D., Samford University; A.A., University of West Florida
Marjorie L. Halbert, Associate Professor of Music (1979)
B.M.E., M.M.E, Ouachita Baptist University; Additional Study, University of Arkansas
Patricia Hall, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2018)
D.N.P., University of Colorado, Colorado Springs; M.S.N., Vanderbilt University; B.S.N., Western Kentucky University
John S. Halle, Professor Emeritus of Physical Therapy (1998)
Ph.D., University of Iowa; M.P.T., Baylor University; M.S., B.S., University of Oregon
Elizabeth F. Hallmark, Associate Professor of Nursing and Director of Simulation for College of Health Sciences (1997)
Ph.D., Touro University International; M.S.N., Vanderbilt University; B.S.N., Belmont University; A.S.N., Samford University
Amy-Joan L. Ham, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical, Social and Administrative Sciences (2012)
Ph.D., M.S., B.S., University of Arizona
Lora M. Harding, Associate Professor of Marketing (2011)
Ph.D., M.S., Northwestern University; B.B.A., Belmont University
Kristi Hargrove, Associate Professor of Art (2020)
M.F.A., Union Institute & University; B.A., Vanderbilt University
Marquinta Harvey, Assistant Professor of Public Health (2020)
Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University; M.A., B.S., University Tennessee Knoxville
Duane Hatch, Associate Professor of Chemistry (2011)
Ph.D., University of Cincinnati; M.S., B.S., Tennessee Technological University
Stephen Hauser, Instructor of Motion Pictures (2017)
B.A., Wheaton College
Scott H. Hawley, Professor of Chemistry/Physics (2007)
Ph.D., University of Texas Austin; B.S., College of William and Mary
Yang He, Assistant Professor of Marketing (2016)
Ph.D., University of Georgia; B.S., San Diego State University
Ernest W. Heard, Jr., Visiting Professor of Religion (2018)
Ed.D., George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University; M.A., Scarritt College; M.L.S., George Peabody College; B.A., Centenary College
Matthew Heard, Assistant Professor of Biology (2017)
Ph.D., Brown University; B.A., University of Tennessee Knoxville
Amy Henneman, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2020)
Pharm.D., Palm Beach Atlantic University; B.S., Emmanuel College Georgia
David A. Herrera, Associate Professor of Music Business (2000)
Ph.D., Capella University; M.B.A., B.B.A., Belmont University
Cynthia Hickman, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy (2021)
D.O.T., M.S.O.T., Belmont University; B.S., Western Kentucky University
J. Rush Hicks, Associate Professor of Music Business and Chair of the Music Business Program (2005)
J.D., Mercer University, Atlanta; B.M., University of Mississippi
Janet Hicks, Director of Mental Health Counseling Program (2016)
Ph.D., M.S., Texas A&M Univ Corpus Christi; B.S., Eastern New Mexico University Portales
Leslie J. Higgins, Professor Emerita of Nursing (1995)
Ph.D., University of Kentucky Lexington; M.S.N., B.S.N., Vanderbilt University
David R. Hill, Professor Emeritus of Biology (1972)
Ph.D., North Carolina State; M.S., Western Kentucky University; B.S., Clemson University
Michael Hill, Scientist Educator (2021)
Ph.D., M.S., B.S., University of Manitoba (Canada)
Catherine A. Hinton, Adjunct Professor of Physical Therapy (1999)
Ph.D., Tennessee State University; M.S., Boston University; B.A., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Richard Hobbs, Clinician Educator (2021)
MD, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; B.S., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Eric H. Hobson, Professor of English (2007)
Ph.D., M.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville; A.B., University of West Georgia
Amy L. Hodges Hamilton, Professor of English/Coordinator of CLASS and CSM Capstone Cornerstone (2006)
Ph.D., Florida State University; M.A.E., Austin Peay State University; B.A., Florida State University; A.A., Gulf Coast Community College
Charles W. Hodgin, III, Systems and Collections Management with Assistant Professor Rank (2012)
M.S., Drexel University; B.A., University of Mobile
Richard M. Hoffman, Professor of Music/Coordinator of Music Theory, School of Music (2000)
Ph.D., University of Kentucky; M.C.M., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.M., Campbell University
Eric Holt, Assistant Professor of Music Business (2017)
J.D., Vanderbilt University; B.A., Howard University
Linda P. Holt, Professor Emerita of English (1993)
Ph.D., University of Louisville; M.A., Western Kentucky University; B.S., Austin Peay State University; A.S., Volunteer State Community College
Sally Holt, Professor of Religion (2008)
Ph.D., M.A., Vanderbilt University; M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A., William Jewell College
Abbey Holthaus, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2017)
Ed.D., M.S.N., B.S.N., University of Alabama Tuscaloosa; B.S., Westrn Illinois University
William H. Hooper, Professor of Computer Science and Mathematics (1989)
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; A.B., Dartmouth College
Kenneth House, Assistant Professor of Accounting (2014)
Ph.D., M.B., B.S., Indiana University Bloomington
Doug Howard, Dean, Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business and Professor of Music Business (2015)
J.D., George Washington University; M.B.A., Vanderbilt University; B.B.A., Belmont University
Holly Huddleston, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science (2019)
Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University; M.S., University Of Memphis; B.S., Lipscomb University
David Hudson, Assistant Professor of Law (2018)
J.D., Vanderbilt University; B.A., Duke University
Kyle Huggins, Associate Professor of Marketing (2013)
Ph.D., Universityof Arkansas Fayetteville; M.B.A., B.S., Union University
Frank G. Hughes, Associate Professor Emeritus of Education (1982)
Ed.D., M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville; B.S. Tennessee Wesleyan
Julie Hunt, Associate Professor of Social Work/Field Work Administration (2008)
M.S.W., University of Tennessee, Knoxville; B.S., Belmont University
Sandra J. Hutchins, Professor Emerita of English (1998)
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; M.A., Memphis State University; B.A., University of Tennessee; A.A., Freed-Hardeman College
Trevor F. Hutchins, Professor Emeritus of Education (1998)
Ph.D., Indiana University; M.A., London University; M.Ed., B.S. Monash Universith
Susan Iliff, Instructor of Occupational Therapy (2017)
Ph.D., Texas Womans University; M.A., Texas Womans University; B.S., University Of Kansas
Mona Ivy-Soto, Associate Professor of Education (2015)
Ph.D., University of Oregon; M.Ed., Bank Street College of Education; M.S.W., CUNY Hunter College; B.A., New York University
Brenda K. Jackson-Abernathy, Professor of History (2003)
Ph.D., Washington State University; M.A., B.A., San Jose State University
James D. Jamieson, Associate Professor Emeritus of Accounting (1982)
C.M.A; C.P.A., State of Tennessee; M.B.A., Memphis State University; B.B.A., University of Mississippi
Michael J. Janas, Instructor and Chair of Audio Engineering Technology (2007)
M.Ed., Belmont University; B.M.E., University of Kansas
Susan Jellissen, Associate Professor of Political Science (2007)
Ph.D., M.A., B.S., University of Illinois
Careese John, Associate Professor of English/Junior Cornerstone Coordinator CLASS (2008)
Ph.D.,M.A., Northern Illinois University; B.A., Millikin University
Daniel Glen Johnson, Professor of Art (1994)
M.F.A., West Texas A&M University; B.F.A., Texas Tech University; A.A., Casper College
Torry Johnson, Visiting Professor of Law (2015)
J.D., Vanderbilt University; A.B., Hamilton College
Philip E. Johnston, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Professor of Pharmacy (2007)
Pharm.D., B.S., University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Linda D. Jones, Associate Professor of Psychology and Chair, Department of Psychological Sciences (2000)
Ph.D., M.A., Kent State University; B.A., Wake Forest University
Kathryn Jordan, Assistant Professor Emerita, Director, Undergraduate Studies in Nursing (2008)
M.P.H., University of Texas; M.S.N., Lewis University; B.S.N., Sacred Heart Dominican College
Kenneth Jordan, Assistant Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management (2021)
David C. Julseth, Professor of Spanish and Chair, Department of Foreign Languages (1992)
Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin; M.A., B.A., University of Wisconsin, Madison
James Kaiser, Instructor of Music Business (2011)
B.S., Ohio State University, Columbus
Dan Keen, Instructor of Music Business (2012)
M.Ed., Belmont University; A.B., University of Northern Colorado
Sherry Hill Kelly, Associate Professor Emerita of Music (1976)
M.M., University of North Carolina; B.M., Westminister Choir College
Michael Kemp, Instructor of Music (2021)
M.M., B.M., Belmont University
H. James Kimmel, Associate Professor Emeritus of Music (1995)
M.S.E., Northwest Missouri State University; B.M.E., Hasting College
Frances Joy Kimmons, Professor of Education/Director, MEd Program (1996)
Ed.D., Vanderbilt University; M.Ed., B.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Kinsley Kelly Kiningham, Professor of Pharmaceutical, Social and Administrative Sciences and Associate Dean of Student Affairs (2009)
Ph.D., University of Kentucky; M.S., B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Jeffrey Kinsler, Professor of Law (2010)
J.D., Valparaiso University; LL.M., Yale University; B.S., Ball State University
Jeffrey W. Kirk, Professor of Music and Associate Dean of Performance Studies (1993)
Ed.D., University of Memphis; M.M.E., Belmont University; B.M., University of Miami
Kristian I. Klefstad, Associate Professor of Music (2006)
D.M.A., University of Texas Austin; M.M., University of Missouri; B.M., Millikin University
Terry W. Klefstad, Professor of Music (2006)
Ph.D., University of Texas; M.M., Southern Methodist University; B.A., B.M., Millikin University
Christie Kleinmann, Professor of Public Relations (2014)
Ph.D., University of Tennessee Knoxville; M.C., Auburn University; B.A., King University
Shawn Knight, Instructor of Theatre (2021)
PM.A., Auburn University; M.F.A., University of Louisville; B.A., Belmont University
Tom Knowles-Bagwell, Associate Professor and Associate Director, Mental Health Counseling Program (2016)
D.Min., M.Div., Vanderbilt University; B.A., Baylor University
Doyuen Ko, Associate Professor of Audio Engineering Technology (2013)
Ph.D., M.M., Mcgill University (Montreal); B.A., Chonnam National Seminary
Allison Koch, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy and OTD Fieldwork Coordinator (2015)
D.O.T., Belmont University; B.A., Harding University
Barry Kraus, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands and Pep Band (2008)
D.M.A., Arizona State University; M.M., Baylor University; B.M., Oklahoma State University
Peter Kuryla, Associate Professor of History (2008)
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; M.A., B.A., Midwestern State University
Carla Lahey, Assistant Professor of Theatre (2020)
Ph.D., La St U-A And M-Baton Rouge; M.S., Florida State University; B.A., Samford University
Robert P. Lambert, Professor Emeritus of Marketing (1974)
D.B.A., University of Memphis; M.Ed., B.S., Northwestern State University
Peter Lamothe, Associate Professor of Music (2008)
Ph.D. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.A., B.A., University of New Hampshire
Virginia Lamothe, Assistant Professor of Musicology (2018)
Ph.D., M.A., University of North Carolina Chapel Hill; B.A., Suny College Fredonia
W. Daniel Landes, Professor of Music (1984)
D.M.A., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.M., University of Maryland; B.M., Shenandoah University
Angela Lane, Associate Professor of Nursing (2013)
D.N.P., M.S.N., PM, Vanderbilt University; B.S., University of Tennessee Knoxville
Jeremy Lane, Director, School of Music and Professor of Music (2018)
Ph.D., Louisiana St Univ & A&M College; M.M., Baylor University; B.M., New Mexico State U-Univ Park
Jon Lechner, Instructor of Audio Engineering Technology (2009)
M.S., Tennessee State University; B.M., University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
Heejin Lee, Assistant Professor of Interior Design (2021)
Ph.D., Michigan State University; M.A., Ewha Woman’s University (Korea); B.S., Handong Global University (Korea)
Hyangsook Lee, Associate Professor of Journalism (2013)
Ph.D., Kent State University; M.Ed., Ohio University Athens; B.E., Hongik University
Phillip Lee, Associate Professor of Pharmacy (2015)
Pharm.D., University of Tennessee Health Science Center; B.B.A., Lambuth University
Tammy Legge, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2015)
D.N.P., Duquesne University; M.S.N., Austin Peay State University; B.S.N., Belmont University
Tamara Lemmonds, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy and Director of the MSOT Program (2013)
Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University; M.S., Belmont University; B.S., Lipscomb University
Joan Li, Associate Professor of Asian Studies (2011)
Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University; M.A., Belmont University; B.A., Zhengzhon University
Stacey Lindsley, Assistant Professor of Photography (2021)
D.P.T., Belmont University; B.S., University of Indianapolis
Lorry Liotta-Kleinfeld, Professor/Chair of Occupational Therapy (1997)
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University; M.S., Kent State University; B.S., Florida International University
Ronnie L. Littlejohn, Professor of Philosophy and Director, Asian Studies Program (1984)
Ph.D., M.A., B.A., Baylor University
Catherine Loes, Associate Professor of Management/Belmont Enactus Team Advisor (2013)
D.M., University of Maryland University College; M.B.A., Belmont University; B.A., North Dakota State University Fargo
Todd London, Instructor of Music (2020)
M.M., University Of Georgia; B.M., Belmont University
Shelby Longard, Associate Professor of Sociology/Chair Department of Sociology (2007)
Ph.D.,M.A., Vanderbilt University; B.A., College of William and Mary
Eduardo Lopez, Assistant Professor of Management (2017)
Ph.D., Skema Business School; M.S., George Washington University; B.S., Naval University Institute (Argentina)
Robin A. Lovgren, Associate Professor of Mathematics (2011)
Ph.D., M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville; B.I.E., Georgia Institute Technology
Jason Lovvorn, Associate Professor/Director of the Writing Program for Dept of English (2011)
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; M.A., University of Virginia; B.A., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Thomas Lowing, Associate Professor of Architecture (2021)
M.ARCH, B.S., University of Michigan Ann Arbor
Lauren Lunsford, Professor of Education and Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences/IRB Coordinator (2006)
Ph.D., M.Ed., Vanderbilt University; B.A., University of Virginia
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