Extended Hours for Finals

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Chastek Library will be holding extended hours for finals from Friday, April 20 to Thursday, May 10. The library will be open to students and faculty until midnight each night.

For additional information on Chastek Library hours, please visit
http://libguides.law.gonzaga.edu/hours



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