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Dear Readers,

Welcome to 2026, the year signifying the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Try saying “semiquincentennial” five times fast. The repetition may be challenging. But if you break it down, you get “semi” meaning “half,” “quin” for “five,” and “centennial” for “100 years.” Half of 500 years.

Repeat, deconstruct, and approach from a different understanding. That’s how I intend to work through this year’s lessons. How will you?

In this issue:

With appreciation,

Autumn Walden

Editor, AACRAO Connect, Content Strategy Manager, AACRAO

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