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As an initial gesture toward <b>building community</b> between the MFAs and BFAs, MFAs are invited to voluntarily<b> walk through the BFAs studios on February 18</b><b><sup>th</sup> from 3 to 5 pm</b> in preparation for their real walkthroughs the following
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BFAs are usually nervous before their walkthroughs so this is a way to give them advice (and practice mentoring) as well as help them rehearse. <br>
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We are meeting in the MFA lounge and then making our way to the BFA studios. I will be there to help keep things running smoothly. There'll be pizza too. <br>
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We would like to have a second event this semester in which the BFAs walk through the MFA studios. If you have any suggestions, please let me know. <br>
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