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\nIn conversation with Rama Bah, BSU President<\/p>\n
\nThe Walter and Myrtle Powers Reading Room, Hargreaves Hall<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n8 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m.<\/strong>
\nMonroe Hall, 205<\/strong><\/p>\n