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Check out the Meeting House Magazine

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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Friends Academy's Giving Tuesday offers match opportunity

Published on: Nov 29, 2022 Written by Andrea Miller

Today on Giving Tuesday, Friends Academy joins thousands of other organizations in marking a day of generosity. Hear from our faculty, parents, and trustees about the importance of community and why giving back is so critical.

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