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Defining Civilization: How Democracy Inspired the West

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LOGISTICS
Time:   2:00 - :00 .m.   oors pen 1:30 .m. 
Price:  egular: $15,  tudent: $10
(Includes ox unch nd everage) 

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Earlier Event: November 2
Troy Econ Lunch - Gender Wage Gap
Later Event: November 9
State Lotteries - Troy Econ Lunch