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Calling all Calvin students!

The GVSU Career Fair is this week Thursday (2/19) from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at DeVos Place Convention Center. You can view a list of employers in Handshake.

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1855 Knollcrest Circle SE
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Monday	8:00 am- 4:30 pm	3:00 - 4:30 pm
Tuesday	8:00 am- 4:30 pm	3:00 - 4:30 pm
Wednesday	8:00 am- 4:30 pm	3:00 - 4:30 pm
Thursday	8:00 am- 4:30 pm	3:00 - 4:30 pm
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