Samantha Hamilton to join State Senator Jo Comerford as Keynote Speaker for UMass School of Public Policy Kickoff
September 1, 2022
Samantha Hamilton will join State Senator Jo Comerford as a Keynote Speaker for the UMass Amherst School of Public Policy to kick off the 2022-2023 academic year with an address to inspire students, faculty, staff and community members.
The event takes place on Thursday, September 1, at the Old Chapel. Light refreshments will be served at 12:45 p.m., with the talk beginning at 1 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public.
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