WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 30 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:

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Boilermaker community honors departing President Chiang, family at farewell reception

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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -The Purdue community gathered Monday (June 22) in the Purdue Memorial Union North Ballroom for a farewell reception celebrating President Mung Chiang and First Lady Kei as they prepare to conclude their service to the university June 30.