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Gac Filipaj

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Middle-Aged Janitor Completes Journey, Graduates From Columbia With Honors

Gac Filipaj walked at Columbia’s commencement ceremony this morning, capping a nearly 20-year journey from his home in Yugoslavia to a B.A. in Classics. Oh, and he graduated with honors.

2012/05/13

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Custodian Details His Unique Path To Earning B.A. At Columbia University

Gac Filipaj will walk at Columbia’s commencement ceremonies, capping a nearly 20-year journey from his home in Yugoslavia to a B.A. in Classics.

2012/05/08

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