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#NASPAA2021 Conference Theme and Format Announced
NASPAA's 2021 Annual Conference Call for Proposals is now live! The Conference will take place virtually October 27-29, 2021, with the theme "Reimagining the Civic Square." Preview the application questions and submission details before you begin the online submission process. All proposals must be submitted by the session convener by Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Midnight EDT.
2021 NASPAA-Batten Student Simulation Competition
The First Place of the site winning teams of the February 27 and March 6 competitions will advance to play in the “Global All-Star Round” on Friday, April 16, 7pm EST, where one team will be selected as the 2021 NB Sim Competition winner. It will be live-streamed to all NASPAA schools and members. Please click here to watch next Friday: https://nbsims.org/watchlive/
Online Resources for MPA/MPP Programs During Covid-19
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Pandemic Simulation Webinar
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