USF World News
First London Alumni Chapter Event
TAMPA, Fla (July 21, 2018) – Rachel Collazo, '09 and Diandra Latibeaudiere, '15 are the founding leaders of the USF London Alumni Chapter. London alone as almost 100 alumni in the area and the number is growing. The chapter hosted its first event on Saturday, July 21 at the Prospect of Whitby with over 15 alumni from the area. Alumni enjoyed a scenic view of the River Thames as well as pub classics like fish and chips and sliders. The chapter is looking forward to hosting another event in December.
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