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The William H. Bates 麻豆成人精品 for Public Affairs at Salem State, established in 1969 in memory of the late Congressman William H. Bates, is housed in the department of politics, policy and international relations.
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- Sponsoring speakers, field trips, internships, and experiential learning activities
- Forging links between the Salem State community and leaders in the field of public service
- Enhancing social science research and scholarship among students and faculty
- Providing the Salem State and the larger North Shore community with access to resources and information related to politics and policy in Massachusetts
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