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• Hazards Event Page: Oso Landslide
  On the Cutting Edge has released a new Hazards Event Page with resources related to the March 22 landslide near Oso, WA.
• InTeGrate 2014 Workshops Announced
  The InTeGrate program is offering 2 new workshops for 2014, plus four partnership workshops in collaboration with On the Cutting Edge and GeoEthics.
• 2014 On the Cutting Edge Workshop Series Announced
  On the Cutting Edge has announced their 2013-14 series of workshops and professional development opportunities. The series includes a wide array of face-to-face workshops, virtual workshops, webinars, and ongoing research activities. Learn more at the On the Cutting Edge workshop website.

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