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Boilers Go to D.C. Maymester<\/strong> is an experiential learning program to study up close the historic interconnections of political communication<\/strong>, government, civics, news media, non-profits, and other influential organizations. During this course, participants meet and interact with Washington decision-makers and communicators<\/strong> and visit historic sites that changed the course of our nation.<\/span><\/h1>\n

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