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Harvard State and Local Government Career Expo and Leadership Forum
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April 17 and 18

Harvard State and Local Government Career Expo and Leadership Forum

Explore leadership opportunities in communities across the country, where you can pursue public service and make rapid impact for residents. Open to all Harvard students and alumni.

Harvard Kennedy School, Wexner Commons

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America’s Comeback Cities: A Turnaround Story
America's Comeback Cities: A Turnaround Story

Thursday, April 17

America’s Comeback Cities: A Turnaround Story

This panel conversation will explore how mayors are addressing economic, social, and environmental challenges to make progress towards recovery and regrowth.

Virtual and The John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum, 79 JFK Street, Cambridge, MA

6:00 p.m.

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