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But, it is high time that we establish direct contact with all alumni from all the graduation years, from all Department activities and areas. That is why, as Dr. Wagener indicated, departmental newsletters soon will be forthcoming, sharing information on alumni as well as happenings in the Department.
it is time that we establish contact with alumni from all years, from all activities and areas. That is why departmental newsletters soon will be forthcoming, sharing on alumni as well as happenings in the Department.