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In this issue, we take a look at the new Science Center, which opened in the completely refurbished garden level of the Kumar Wang Library, as well as our new Frost Hall Biotech Research Lab.

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5th Graders bring summer reading to life in color

Published on: Nov 25, 2022 Written by MaryJo Allegra

5th Graders finished a wondrous mural based on their summer reading The Wish Tree, which touches on important themes of hope, tolerance, and the power of togetherness.

As a community, these 5th-grade artists worked together to create the composition of the mural themselves by connecting colors in interesting and dynamic ways. The students did a beautiful job of displaying these powerful themes through art, using technique and teamwork, including joyful characters and a beautiful portrayal of the main characters in a scene that will live on our walls for the rest of this year.

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