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As a student in this community, you may be described as someone who wants to motivate and persuade others, or research and understand political theories and policies. You may be interested in pursuing a career in local or state government, federal government, law, international affairs, and much more.

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Phone
616-526-6485
Address

Hekman Library 313
1855 Knollcrest Circle SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
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