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Open forums will be held with Georgia Health Sciences University President Ricardo Azziz and Augusta State University Interim President Shirley Kenny at noon Friday, Nov. 16 in the Natalie and Lansing B. Lee Jr. Auditorium in the GHSU Auditoria Center; and at 3 p.m. in the ASU Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre.

In addition to the Presidents' remarks, both forums will feature ASU Athletic Director Clint Bryant and GHSU Vice President for Student Services and Development Kevin Frazier presenting consolidation-related milestones.

Prior to the forums, the Consolidation Working Group will hold a public meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 in the first-floor conference room of the GHS Children's Medical Center. The group is a 21-member committee appointed by University System of Georgia Chancellor Hank Huckaby to oversee the consolidation.

For more information about the consolidation, go to www.asughsu.org.

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