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https://magazine.lafayette.edu/spring2016/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2016/04/acopian.jpg280191As I approach my final days as president of the Alumni Association, I am reminded of the importance of creating connections with fellow alumni and strengthening the ties that bind us to our alma mater. These efforts have been my focus over the past two years. To realize the full potential of our alumni body, […]