Former U.S. Congressman Richard A. Gephardt Elected to The Washington Center’s Board of Directors

Washington, D.C. – The Washington Center, a leading provider of internships and academic seminars, announced the appointment of former U.S. Congressman Richard Gephardt to its board of directors.  Congressman Gephardt is senior counsel at the global law firm DLA Piper, an active consultant for Goldman Sachs, and a former prominent American politician. He also serves as the advisory board chairman of the Richard A. Gephardt Institute for Public Service at Washington University in St. Louis.  An accomplished lawmaker and leader, Congressman Gephardt brings more than three decades of experience to The Washington Center.  “Dick's vast experience in public service will be a valuable asset as we advance The Washington Center's mission,” said Alan J. Blinken, chair of the board of directors.

Congressman Gephardt retired in January 2005 after serving Missouri ’s third congressional district for 28 years.  In his first year in Congress, he was appointed to the House Ways and Means and Budget Committees, where he became a national leader on health care, trade, and tax fairness.  He was the leader of the House Democrats for nearly 14 years, serving as House majority leader from 1989 to 1994 and minority leader from 1995 to 2003.  In those roles, he emerged as one of the Democratic party's chief strategists and spokespersons on many major issues.

Congressman Gephardt sought the Democratic nomination in the 1988 and 2004 presidential races, framing his campaign on economic issues, strengthening American families, universal healthcare, pension reform, public school reform, energy independence, and trade policy.

 “We are very excited to have Dick Gephardt join our board,” said Michael B. Smith, president of The Washington Center.  “The addition of Dick Gephardt to The Washington Center's board of directors will provide our organization practical experience and knowledge on the intersections between public policy and global competitiveness, and how we can best prepare our college students to be among our new generation of global leaders.”

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 more than 35,000 alumni who have become leaders in numerous professions and nations around the world.  It was established in 1975.

Dates & Deadlines

Deadline for Fall 2008 Washington, D.C.-London Internship Program is extended to May 30, 2008

Regular deadline for Fall Semester, Quarter and Postgraduate 2008 is June 13, 2008.

Competitive deadline for Spring 2008 Semester, Winter and Spring Quarters and Postgraduate is September 29, 2008.

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