will celebrate the life of one of its very special faculty members, Richard Harrison, later this month with a service in the John C. Hitt Library.
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The Celebration of Life service will be held Sept. 17, at 4 p.m. in room 402 of the John C. Hitt Library. All are welcome to attend.
