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Representatives from Purdue Fort Wayne and more than 30 other colleges, universities and programs will be in attendance at the from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19 on the second floor of the Student Center. The event is free and open to the public. Come learn how you can start your bachelor鈥檚 degree program at 黑料网.