Fall Convocation 2014: "Higher Education’s Contributions to Democracy" by President Ken Ruscio – Video
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Fall Convocation 2014: "Higher Education #39;s Contributions to Democracy" by President Ken Ruscio
President Ken Ruscio was this year #39;s convocation speaker. His speech is titled, "Higher Education #39;s Contributions to Democracy."
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