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\"Voting<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Location:<\/strong>
University Hall, Alexander G. Ruthven Building<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Date and Time:<\/strong>
Monday, October 12
3 to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Register<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

With the November midterm elections approaching, ITS is hosting a discussion with U-M election and public opinion experts like J. Alex Halderman<\/a>, Walter Mebane<\/a>, and Mara Ostfeld<\/a> about election security, voting technology, verification, and public trust. The one-hour event will include an audience Q&A, followed by refreshments. Seating is limited to 120 people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The event is open to U-M students, faculty, and staff. Seating is limited to 120 people, and an RSVP<\/a> is required. Refreshments will be provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit the event website.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUMIT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Security at U-M in IT (SUMIT) event series offers opportunities for the U-M community to connect with the ITS Information Assurance (IA) team and learn about trending topics in IT security. View all SUMIT events.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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