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Note: This letter originally appeared as an e-mail sent to the Homewood community on Friday May 3, 2024. Dear Homewood Affiliates, Due to the ongoing protest at the Beach, Homewood campus buildings have temporarily shifted to JCard swipe access-only. All university affiliates have full access to buildings upon swiping in. For visiting faculty and students without JCards, access should be coordinated via sponsoring departments who will be responsible for escorting their guests.
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