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JQ, September, 2006
The Gemological Institute of America's Alumni Association has said that, as of April 1,2007, its membership will include all graduates of GIA, and will no longer require dues. Graduates will become alumni members when they pass a final exam in a course or program that awards a certificate or diploma. The 24-year-old Alumni Association will have more than 65,000 members once the initiative is launched. "We want to be more connected with our GIA family of graduates and create valuable networking and educational opportunities for them worldwide," said Linda Ellis Harmeling, Vice President of GIA Institute Advancement.
Central to the evolution of the Alumni Association will be a continuing education program for GIA Graduate Gemologists and a related recognition...
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