TWC interns participating in the Veterans Civic Engagement Project attended an event at Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA).

The 2012 International Festival was a huge success. Taking place in the Blinken Auditorium and classrooms located at the TWC's Residential Academic Facility, the event lasted for 4 hours of fun and excitement. From great food to elaborative cultural performances, the International Festival allowed TWC interns from all over the world to exemplify what the meaning of diversity truly is.

10 international countries participated

The Cordova Congressional Internship Program and the Political Leadership Program enjoyed a distinguished panel of speakers who discussed the relationships between lobbyists and legislators and how they promote policy-making.

The panel

Spring 2012 students are given the opportunity to participate in one of 5 civic engagement projects allowing them to enhance their civic skills.  Participants of the Immigration Rights Project organized a dinner-dialogue with Washington, D.C. immigrants.  The event was hosted by 30 TWC interns who invited 15 special guests: immigrants who are now living or studying all over the D.C. area!

Volunteer Opportunities

TWC interns from Canada had the opportunity to attend a Director's Forum with Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, and the Director, President and CEO of The Wilson Center, Jane Harman.

Topics

• The relationship between U.S. and Canada
• Energy Security
• Intelligence

The Law and Criminal Justice program (LCJ) co-hosted a panel on the Affordable Care Act and the Recent Supreme Court Oral Arguments focusing on the Act. The event, which was held at the University of California's DC Center Auditorium, featured two fantastic speakers: