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We promote the ideal of public service globally. We want the best prepared students to enter public service, and we want the best faculty to teach and research in our field. Everything we do focuses on these goals.

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Feb 2025 EC Meeting Details

NASPAA Executive Council Meeting

February 7 3-4:30 PM ET

The next NASPAA Executive Council meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 7, 2025 from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm (EST).

The meeting will take place on Zoom and is open to members. 

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Webinar: How to Become a NASPAA Member

February 10 or 13th

Interested in joining NASPAA as a Member? Join us for a webinar to learn about the benefits you'll receive from NASPAA membership and the process for becoming a member. 

We will be holding webinars on Feb 10, 2025 12 PM ET and Feb 13, 2025 9 AM ET

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