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May 9, 2008
PhD Research Conference
10:00am - 3:00pm
Ward Circle Building, Room 113
Heather Buckner · 202.885.2661
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May 9, 2008
CALL FOR PAPERS due by April 25 for the SPA Ph.D. Research Conference
Ward Bldg.
R.S,V.P. to Heather Buckner · 202.885.2661
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May 15, 2008
Key Leadership MPA Information Session
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Campus- Ward Building, Room 300
Corrine Thompson · 202.885.3217

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SPA researcher explores political glass ceiling

An expert in women in politics, Barbara Palmer has just released the second edition of a book she coauthored, Breaking the Political Glass Ceiling, featuring new chapters including one on the presidential candidacy of New York senator Hillary Clinton.
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