diff --git a/.github/workflows/build_and_test.yml b/.github/workflows/build_and_test.yml
index 65e1b84..6ce25d8 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/build_and_test.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/build_and_test.yml
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ on:
   pull_request:
     branches: [ "master" ]
     types: [opened, reopened, edited]
+  workflow_dispatch:
 
 jobs:  
   verify:
@@ -22,4 +23,4 @@ jobs:
     - name: Install Dependencies
       run: sudo apt-get install -y pandoc
     - name: Compile and Test Maven Project
-      run: mvn clean verify
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+      run: mvn clean verify