After long road back from meningitis, UI graduate moving on

Erica Van Zuidam was to take her seat in the Assembly Hall this weekend, one graduate in a sea of blue caps and gowns. When her name was called, she would cross the stage and receive her diploma.

Just like everyone else.

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