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老澳门资料 veteran students share their experiences as they prepare to make a difference in their new careers in this segment from Meals Ready to Eat, produced by Navy veteran August Dannehl.
Susan Lavender, CWP Assistant Director鈥擜dmissionsSusan.Lavender@culinary.edu 845-451-1557 Specializes in assisting veterans鈥擭ew York campus
Tyler Gelrud Associate Director鈥擜dmissionsTyler.Gelrud@culinary.edu707-967-2338 Specializes in assisting veterans鈥擟alifornia campus
Gerardo Garant Admissions Counselor Gerardo.Garant@culinary.edu 210-554-6453 Specializes in assisting veterans鈥擳exas campus