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Events
Rescheduled Ross Family Lecture, "The Story of a Shield" by Michael Zerjadtke
April 30, 2025
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Auditorium of the Harrison Institute
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Graduation for the Graduate Program
May 17, 2025
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
South Lawn, Dean Commons Building, Nau Auditorium
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Graduation for the Undergraduate Program
May 17, 2025
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
McIntire Ampheathre
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