Cap & Gown Day
Graduating students can collect commencement caps and gowns, connect with fellow graduates, and mark a major academic milestone in a relaxed campus gathering ahead of the ceremony.
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Fiber Day
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Settle in for a casual, drop-in listening session as Special Collections librarians spin tunes from the vinyl vault. Stay for one record or linger for the full evening.
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