In Conversation: 14th President Steven W. McLaughlin

Monday, September 8, 2025, 7 - 8pm

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In Conversation: Steve McLaughlin

Join 14th President of the Cooper Union Steven W. McLaughlin for a special conversation with alumni. Questions may be pre-submitted at registration or asked during the conversation.

In Conversation: 14th President Steven W. McLaughlin
Monday, September 8
7:00pm EDT
Via Zoom

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You must register to participate. Upon registration, you will have an opportunity to pre-submit a question. A Zoom link will be sent to registrants the morning of the event.

Questions? Please contact Helen Freeman, Assistant Director for Alumni Affairs at helen.freeman@cooper.edu.

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