Welcome Reception for New Students

Sunday, August 21, 2022, 3:30 - 4:30pm

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Welcome Reception

Alumni are invited to help us welcome new students and their families to the Cooper community on Sunday, August 21 from 3:30-4:30 p.m.! There will be small plates and drinks, as well as the opportunity to mingle with new students, faculty and staff. This event is part of Welcome Week 2022.

Welcome Reception
Sunday, August 21
3:30-4:30 p.m.

Cooper Triangle Park
Cooper Square & 3rd Avenue
New York, NY 10003

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Questions? Please contact Anna S. Covatta, Assistant Director, Alumni Affairs at anna.covatta@cooper.edu.

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