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November 30, 2004

UR has announced that Dean of the School of Law at Washington University in St. Louis Joel Seligman will replace President Thomas Jackson on July 1, 2005.

A public reception for students, faculty and staff will take place at 2 p.m. in Hirst Lounge.

More information will follow.

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