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Tux visits I’m Big Now Learning Center in Shavertown

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Students inducted into Misericordia University chapter of Sigma Beta Delta

<p>The Department of History and Government at Misericordia University recently hosted a career guidance day for high school students and students in the Government, Law and National Security Program in the Catherine Evans McGowan Room of the Mary Kintz Bevevino Library.</p><p>Alumni panelists briefed guests about career opportunities in the burgeoning field of study, while addressing how the Government, Law and National Security Program helped them achieve success early in their careers. Panelists addressed more than 60 students by sharing their individual stories before meeting one-on-one with many of them in attendance.</p><p>Government, Law and National Security Program alumni panelists included Nathaniel Brague, special assistant to the governor in the Pennsylvania Office of Intergovernmental Affairs; Gabrielle Giello, Pennsylvania State Police; Shannon Joyce, coordinator, Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children of Luzerne County; Ann Kaufman, former campaign manager and aid for former U.S. Congressman Tom Marino, and Nicholas Weron, investigator, Luzerne County Public Defender&#8217;s Office.</p><p>The Misericordia University Government, Law and National Security program provides students with an integrated knowledge of political science, legal studies and public administration to prepare them to enter government service and the private sector performing public administration and policy jobs related to security, the law and public policy.</p><style>
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Misericordia University Department of History and Government hosts career fair