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iemanja

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Fri Mar 6, 2026, 08:17 PM Mar 6

The UMN just abruptly closed the Boynton Dental Clinic

With zero notice. They canceled appointments without advanced notice. There is no transition period. Twenty-five people lost their jobs. Yet the U has money to hire a new VP of AI and hire a private company for a rebranding campaign because they want a change from Driven to Discover. Meanwhile, there are budget cuts across the university. Some priorities.

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The UMN just abruptly closed the Boynton Dental Clinic (Original Post) iemanja Mar 6 OP
Well, that makes my choices easier, I guess. OldBaldy1701E Mar 7 #1

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