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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Dear ADAPTers,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The fall semester is around the corner. I hope you all had a good time this summer. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Here’s a quick update of the summer. Those of you doing research during this period did a really great job! We are currently working on three AAAI papers to be submitted next week. Our Scala compiler project has achieved some substantial results. Our InferSpark probabilistic programming project has also got a good start with collaboration from Hong Kong PolyU. The next semester will see five new graduate students in our lab. They are Yi, Jianan, Rong, Yuchen and Xusheng. Please say hi to them! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our group seminar will continue next week, as usual every Wednesday 5 – 6 PM at Room 03-528. Please be present at least 5 mins in advance. Our first talk will be on the Scala compiler project.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>On the leisure side, Kangqi has booked badminton court for us once every week at the new stadium. He will update on the detailed time and venue in a separate email. You are welcome to join the game!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Looking forward to seeing you next week!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Kenny<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>