Sheila C. Johnson to Speak at The Washington Center’s Presidential Lecture Series

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 17, 2008

On Monday, July 21, Sheila C. Johnson., CEO of Salamander Hospitality, president and managing partner of the WNBA's Washington Mystics and CARE Global Ambassador, will address more than 600 college interns from across the nation and around the world, as part of the Presidential Lecture Series of the 2008 summer term of The Washington Center for Internship and Academic Seminars.  The Presidential Lecture will take place from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm, at the Yates Auditorium of the U.S. Department of the Interior, located at 1849 C Street N.W., Washington, D.C.

Sheila C. Johnson is a successful entrepreneur and impassioned philanthropist.  As a partner in Lincoln Holdings, Ms. Johnson is the only African-American woman to have ownership in three professional sports teams, the WNBA’s Washington Mystics, the NBA’s Washington Wizards and the NHL’s Washington Capitals.

As an avid supporter of the arts and a dedicated humanitarian, Ms. Johnson will discuss her charitable work, the nonprofit organizations she has supported, and the root of her philanthropic mission that includes creating opportunities for children to express and explore their creativity.

The Presidential Lecture Series is one of many programs organized by The Washington Center to provide students with the opportunities to learn about economic, political, and social issues directly from national leaders, the press, business leaders, and experts in policy development and advocacy.  Students are required to write a lecture analysis of at least two speaker events, combining facts with what they learn from guest speakers, and the student’s personal opinion on the issues.  Speakers for the summer term include Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez, peace activist Colman McCarthy, and a panel on the presidential elections with former members of Congress.

The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars is an independent, nonprofit organization that serves hundreds of colleges and universities in the United States and other countries by providing selected students challenging opportunities to work and learn in Washington, D.C. for academic credit.  The largest program of its kind, The Washington Center has close to 40,000 alumni who have become leaders in numerous professions and nations around the world.  It was established in 1975.

Dates & Deadlines

Early deadline range for Summer 2009 Term, Quarter and Postgraduate began September 29, 2008.

Regular deadline for Spring 2009 Quarter is January 16, 2009.

Early deadline range for Fall 2009 Semester, Quarter and Postgraduate is January 23, 2009.

Competitive deadline for Summer 2009 Term, Quarter and Postgraduate is February 2, 2009.

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