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In addition to the in-person sessions listed below, you may also be interested in the IT4U Webinars offered by ITS. You can either attend the live webinar or review it later at your convenience.

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Paper Marbling

Sponsor(s): UM Library Art Alliance
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Date: 03-24-2026
Time: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Status: Full
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Experience the vibrant and mesmerizing art of Western paper marbling in this engaging, hands-on workshop. Whether you’re a complete beginner or just curious to try something new, you’ll learn how to float colorful paints on water and create unique swirling patterns—no fancy skills required! Our friendly instructor will guide you through each step, sharing a bit of history, demonstrating marbling techniques, and helping you design … Continue reading Paper Marbling »

1:00 pm-3:00 pm 03/24/2026 Full

Discussion on Giving and Receiving Feedback

Sponsor(s): Management Development Committee
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Date: 03-24-2026
Time: 4:00 pm-5:00 pm
Status: Open
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The Management Development Committee, in partnership with the People Leaders Employee Resource Group, will host a live discussion on navigating and managing change. Discussion attendees will have a space to surface questions or challenges about feedback, as well as to share good practices that can help colleagues. We recognize that traditional training sessions may not offer opportunities for conversation, and we hope discussions like this will provide … Continue reading Discussion on Giving and Receiving Feedback »

4:00 pm-5:00 pm 03/24/2026 Open
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Tiered Response Model Basics

Sponsor(s): Access and Fulfillment, Safety Training, UM Library
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Date: 03-25-2026
Time: 2:00 pm-3:30 pm
Status: Open
Description:

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

2:00 pm-3:30 pm 03/25/2026 Open

Paper Marbling

Sponsor(s): UM Library Art Alliance
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Date: 03-26-2026
Time: 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
Status: Open
Description:

Experience the vibrant and mesmerizing art of Western paper marbling in this engaging, hands-on workshop. Whether you’re a complete beginner or just curious to try something new, you’ll learn how to float colorful paints on water and create unique swirling patterns—no fancy skills required! Our friendly instructor will guide you through each step, sharing a bit of history, demonstrating marbling techniques, and helping you design … Continue reading Paper Marbling »

3:00 pm-5:00 pm 03/26/2026 Open

Influencing Change At Any Level

Sponsor(s): Management Development Committee
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Date: 03-31-2026
Time: 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Status: Open
Description:

The session will be presented by Jeff Witt on Tuesday, March 31st, 2:00-3:00 pm. Zoom link will be shared upon registration. The Library Management Development Committee would like to invite you to strengthen your change management knowledge and skills—and bring practical tools back to help your staff navigate upcoming changes. In this interactive session, you’ll discover how trust, relationships, and small actions can create real change, … Continue reading Influencing Change At Any Level »

2:00 pm-3:00 pm 03/31/2026 Open
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Tiered Response Model Basics

Sponsor(s): Access and Fulfillment, Safety Training, UM Library
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Date: 04-01-2026
Time: 2:30 pm-4:00 pm
Status: Open
Description:

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

2:30 pm-4:00 pm 04/01/2026 Open
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Tiered Response Model Basics

Sponsor(s): Access and Fulfillment, Safety Training, UM Library
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Date: 04-03-2026
Time: 10:00 am-11:30 am
Status: Open
Description:

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

10:00 am-11:30 am 04/03/2026 Open

Modular Synths

Sponsor(s): UM Library, UM Library Art Alliance
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Date: 04-03-2026
Time: 3:30 pm-5:00 pm
Status: Open
Description:

Synthesizers can be mysterious instruments and it can be hard to know why they make the noises they do. I played several for years, but did not truly understand them until I started using modular synths. This workshop will begin to demystify synthesis, give you some hands-on experience with a modular synth, and direct you towards resources to continue the journey on your own. After … Continue reading Modular Synths »

3:30 pm-5:00 pm 04/03/2026 Open
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Tiered Response Model Basics

Sponsor(s): Access and Fulfillment, Safety Training, UM Library
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Date: 04-07-2026
Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm
Status: Open
Description:

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

11:00 am-12:30 pm 04/07/2026 Open
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Bias Interruption Training for Search Committees

Sponsor(s): Library Human Resources, UM Library Diversity and Inclusion
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Date: 04-07-2026
Time: 2:30 pm-4:30 pm
Status: Open
Description:

This training session is exclusively for individuals serving as members of a library search committee. Drawing from the U-M “Bias in Everyday Life” program, this session focuses on helping search committee members recognize how bias may influence the candidate search and interview process and provides practical strategies to interrupt such biases. Completion of this training is required for anyone who will participate as a member of … Continue reading Bias Interruption Training for Search Committees »

2:30 pm-4:30 pm 04/07/2026 Open
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Tiered Response Model Basics

Sponsor(s): Access and Fulfillment, Safety Training, UM Library
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Date: 04-14-2026
Time: 2:30 pm-4:00 pm
Status: Open
Description:

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

2:30 pm-4:00 pm 04/14/2026 Open
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Tiered Response Model Basics

Sponsor(s): Access and Fulfillment, Safety Training, UM Library
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Date: 04-16-2026
Time: 1:00 pm-2:30 pm
Status: Open
Description:

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

1:00 pm-2:30 pm 04/16/2026 Open
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Interrupting Bias in Candidate Feedback Processes

Sponsor(s): Library Human Resources, UM Library Diversity and Inclusion
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Date: 04-21-2026
Time: 3:30 pm-4:30 pm
Status: Open
Description:

This training session is specifically designed for library colleagues who will provide feedback after attending a candidate presentation or who will participate as stakeholders in an interview session. The session aims to reduce the potential impact of bias in candidate feedback and help ensure fair and equitable search outcomes. The training is strongly encouraged for all library colleagues in these roles, and is required for … Continue reading Interrupting Bias in Candidate Feedback Processes »

3:30 pm-4:30 pm 04/21/2026 Open
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Tiered Response Model Basics

Sponsor(s): Access and Fulfillment, Safety Training, UM Library
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Date: 04-23-2026
Time: 2:00 pm-3:30 pm
Status: Open
Description:

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

2:00 pm-3:30 pm 04/23/2026 Open
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Bias Interruption Training for Search Committees

Sponsor(s): Library Human Resources, UM Library Diversity and Inclusion
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Date: 05-05-2026
Time: 2:30 pm-4:30 pm
Status: Open
Description:

This training session is exclusively for individuals serving as members of a library search committee. Drawing from the U-M “Bias in Everyday Life” program, this session focuses on helping search committee members recognize how bias may influence the candidate search and interview process and provides practical strategies to interrupt such biases. Completion of this training is required for anyone who will participate as a member of … Continue reading Bias Interruption Training for Search Committees »

2:30 pm-4:30 pm 05/05/2026 Open
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Tiered Response Model Basics

Sponsor(s): Access and Fulfillment, Safety Training, UM Library
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Date: 05-14-2026
Time: 3:00 pm-4:30 pm
Status: Open
Description:

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

3:00 pm-4:30 pm 05/14/2026 Open
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Tiered Response Model Basics

Sponsor(s): Access and Fulfillment, Safety Training, UM Library
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Date: 05-18-2026
Time: 10:00 am-11:30 am
Status: Open
Description:

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

10:00 am-11:30 am 05/18/2026 Open
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Interrupting Bias in Candidate Feedback Processes

Sponsor(s): Library Human Resources, UM Library Diversity and Inclusion
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Date: 05-19-2026
Time: 3:30 pm-4:30 pm
Status: Open
Description:

This training session is specifically designed for library colleagues who will provide feedback after attending a candidate presentation or who will participate as stakeholders in an interview session. The session aims to reduce the potential impact of bias in candidate feedback and help ensure fair and equitable search outcomes. The training is strongly encouraged for all library colleagues in these roles, and is required for … Continue reading Interrupting Bias in Candidate Feedback Processes »

3:30 pm-4:30 pm 05/19/2026 Open
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Tiered Response Model Basics

Sponsor(s): Access and Fulfillment, Safety Training, UM Library
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Date: 05-20-2026
Time: 11:30 am-1:00 pm
Status: Open
Description:

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

11:30 am-1:00 pm 05/20/2026 Open
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Tiered Response Model Basics

Sponsor(s): Access and Fulfillment, Safety Training, UM Library
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Date: 05-27-2026
Time: 2:00 pm-3:30 pm
Status: Open
Description:

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

2:00 pm-3:30 pm 05/27/2026 Open
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Tiered Response Model Basics

Sponsor(s): Access and Fulfillment, Safety Training, UM Library
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Date: 05-28-2026
Time: 1:30 pm-3:00 pm
Status: Open
Description:

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

1:30 pm-3:00 pm 05/28/2026 Open
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Tiered Response Model Basics

Sponsor(s): Access and Fulfillment, Safety Training, UM Library
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Date: 06-02-2026
Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm
Status: Open
Description:

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

11:00 am-12:30 pm 06/02/2026 Open
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Bias Interruption Training for Search Committees

Sponsor(s): Library Human Resources, UM Library Diversity and Inclusion
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Date: 06-02-2026
Time: 2:30 pm-4:30 pm
Status: Open
Description:

This training session is exclusively for individuals serving as members of a library search committee. Drawing from the U-M “Bias in Everyday Life” program, this session focuses on helping search committee members recognize how bias may influence the candidate search and interview process and provides practical strategies to interrupt such biases. Completion of this training is required for anyone who will participate as a member of … Continue reading Bias Interruption Training for Search Committees »

2:30 pm-4:30 pm 06/02/2026 Open
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Tiered Response Model Basics

Sponsor(s): Access and Fulfillment, Safety Training, UM Library
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Date: 06-03-2026
Time: 10:00 am-11:30 am
Status: Open
Description:

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

10:00 am-11:30 am 06/03/2026 Open
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Tiered Response Model Basics

Sponsor(s): Access and Fulfillment, Safety Training, UM Library
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Date: 06-04-2026
Time: 2:00 pm-3:30 pm
Status: Open
Description:

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

2:00 pm-3:30 pm 06/04/2026 Open
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Tiered Response Model Basics

Sponsor(s): Access and Fulfillment, Safety Training, UM Library
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Date: 06-10-2026
Time: 2:00 pm-3:30 pm
Status: Open
Description:

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

2:00 pm-3:30 pm 06/10/2026 Open
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Tiered Response Model Basics

Sponsor(s): Access and Fulfillment, Safety Training, UM Library
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Date: 06-12-2026
Time: 10:00 am-11:30 am
Status: Open
Description:

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

10:00 am-11:30 am 06/12/2026 Open
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Interrupting Bias in Candidate Feedback Processes

Sponsor(s): Library Human Resources, UM Library Diversity and Inclusion
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Date: 06-16-2026
Time: 3:30 pm-4:30 pm
Status: Open
Description:

This training session is specifically designed for library colleagues who will provide feedback after attending a candidate presentation or who will participate as stakeholders in an interview session. The session aims to reduce the potential impact of bias in candidate feedback and help ensure fair and equitable search outcomes. The training is strongly encouraged for all library colleagues in these roles, and is required for … Continue reading Interrupting Bias in Candidate Feedback Processes »

3:30 pm-4:30 pm 06/16/2026 Open
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Tiered Response Model Basics

Sponsor(s): Access and Fulfillment, Safety Training, UM Library
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Date: 06-17-2026
Time: 3:00 pm-4:30 pm
Status: Open
Description:

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

3:00 pm-4:30 pm 06/17/2026 Open
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Bias Interruption Training for Search Committees

Sponsor(s): Library Human Resources, UM Library Diversity and Inclusion
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Date: 07-10-2026
Time: 1:00 am-3:00 pm
Status: Open
Description:

This training session is exclusively for individuals serving as members of a library search committee. Drawing from the U-M “Bias in Everyday Life” program, this session focuses on helping search committee members recognize how bias may influence the candidate search and interview process and provides practical strategies to interrupt such biases. Completion of this training is required for anyone who will participate as a member of … Continue reading Bias Interruption Training for Search Committees »

1:00 am-3:00 pm 07/10/2026 Open
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Interrupting Bias in Candidate Feedback Processes

Sponsor(s): Library Human Resources, UM Library Diversity and Inclusion
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Date: 07-21-2026
Time: 3:30 pm-4:30 pm
Status: Open
Description:

This training session is specifically designed for library colleagues who will provide feedback after attending a candidate presentation or who will participate as stakeholders in an interview session. The session aims to reduce the potential impact of bias in candidate feedback and help ensure fair and equitable search outcomes. The training is strongly encouraged for all library colleagues in these roles, and is required for … Continue reading Interrupting Bias in Candidate Feedback Processes »

3:30 pm-4:30 pm 07/21/2026 Open