Presidential Inauguration
Witness History in the Making
Hundreds of students from 117 colleges and universities just recently had the opportunity to experience the National Political Conventions in Tampa and Charlotte. Now, students and faculty will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of the U.S. Presidential Inauguration and witness history in the making and the political process in action – an experience that will open doors to students as they pursue their future careers.
Through site visits, tours, and special events, faculty and students from colleges across the country will have the unique opportunity to:
- Witness history and democracy in action
- Understand the media’s impact on the presidential campaigns
- Build a professional network and explore potential career paths
- Interact with nationally and internationally recognized leaders in politics and media
The learning does not have to end with the inauguration – some faculty and students have integrated these experiences into additional learning opportunities when they return to campus.
This program runs from January 12-22, 2013 in Washington, D.C. Students will have the unique opportunity to witness history and attend special events, including a reception at the National Press Club. The program fee of $1,995 includes housing and credit, when proper arrangements are made with your institution.
Application Deadline
We have reached capacity for this seminar but are still accepting applications on a waitlist basis until December 10, 2012. For more information, please contact us at C2012@twc.edu [2].
What participants had to say about our National Conventions Seminar
“Students will undoubtedly gain valuable experience they simply could not gain on campus."
Dr. Robert Alexander
Professor of Political Science
Ohio Northern University
"This is the biggest opportunity I've been given as a student…definitely great resume material."
Joshua Napier
Student
University of Tampa
Read more from students and faculty at our recent seminars [3]
Photos
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[9]View the Inauguration 2009 photo set [10]
Students
Attend the Presidential Inauguration Seminar
We’re offering a once in a lifetime opportunity to witness history in the making through our upcoming Presidential Inauguration Seminar. Since 1984, The Washington Center has hosted this popular seminar that gives students from across the country the unique opportunity to experience, firsthand, politics and media in twenty-first century.
Students will have the opportunity to:
- Gain political insight from great speakers and events
- Meet national and international leaders
- Build a professional network and explore potential career paths
- Understand the media’s impact on the presidential campaigns
- Witness history and democracy in action
The program provides both students and faculty with an exceptional behind-the-scenes perspective on Washington politics and media, through site visits, tours, and special events. Site visits often include embassies, executive branch offices, Congressional offices, media organizations, and nonprofit think tanks and trade associations. A bus tour of Washington, D.C. and special events, including a reception at the National Press Club is also included in this program.
This program runs from January 12-22, 2013 in Washington, D.C. The program fee of $1,995 includes housing and credit, when proper arrangements are made with your institution.
Application Deadline
We have reached capacity for this seminar but are still accepting applications on a waitlist basis until December 10, 2012. For more information, please contact us at C2012@twc.edu [2].
What students had to say about the National Conventions Seminar
“It brings everything you are studying to life. It's incredible because you can't read about what's going on here, you have to come here and experience it and for me it's been a chance of a lifetime to be able to come here and see how everything works."
Jack Minor
Student
Elon University
Read more from students and faculty at our recent seminars [3]
Photos
[5] [6] [7] [8] [9]Faculty
Attend the Presidential Inauguration Seminar
Since 1984, The Washington Center has hosted a Presidential Inauguration Seminar. In 2009, more than 675 students from across the country participated in this very popular seminar and our recent academic seminars held at the National Political Conventions in Tampa and Charlotte gave hunreds of students from 117 colleges and universities a unique opportunity to experience history in the making. Now, we’re offering a once in a lifetime opportunity to attend the 2013 Presidential Inauguration Seminar.
In addition to witnessing history and democracy in action and representing your institution, the benefits of attending this exciting event include:
- PR opportunities for your school and faculty [12]
- Students can report on their activities in real-time
- Interact with nationally and internationally recognized leaders in politics and media
- Personal and professional development of your students
- Use these experiences for additional learning opportunities upon returning to campus
We are anticipating a high demand for this academic seminar. Unlike 2009, we will be limiting the number of students we are accepting into the program. Because of this we are asking that as soon as possible, you turn your soft reservation into a hard reservation. You can do this by having your students apply online [13] to the program or by sending a deposit for $150 for each student. You can make arrangements with me to complete that process.
Below you will find a variety of resources that we will have available to you. If there is something missing from this list, please feel free to reach out to me so that these materials can be created. Additionally, if there is any information that you will need personalized, we would be more than happy to accommodate this request.
- Sample E-mails to Students [14]
- Powerpoint [15]
- Frequently Asked Questions [11]
- Selected Previous Academic Seminar Speakers [16]
- List of Suggested Majors to Target on Campus [17]
- List of Suggested Campus Clubs & Organizations to Target [18]
- Quotes from Past Faculty [19]
Application Deadline
We have reached capacity for this seminar but are still accepting applications on a waitlist basis until December 10, 2012. For more information or if you would like to make a reservation for your students, please contact Patricia Guidetti (patricia.guidetti@twc.edu [20]) 202-238-7929 or fill out the Faculty Leader Response Form [21].
What faculty had to say about our National Conventions Seminar
“You’re there and walking down the street and meeting the mayor of New York City or the governor of Pennsylvania or George Stephanopoulos – the leading government and media officials in the country.”
Dr. Kevan Yenerall
Professor of Political Science
Clarion University
Read more from students and faculty at our recent seminars [3]
Photos
[5] [6] [7] [8] [9]Handbook
In this section, you will find a plethora of helpful information to assist in preparing you for your time in Washington, D.C. This section will be updated throughout the days leading up to the academic seminar, so please be sure to check back often.
If there is any information that you think will be valuable that is missing, or if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at C2012@twc.edu [2]. We are more than happy to help. So please explore this section and we look forward to seeing you in D.C. soon.
If you do not see this video you can view it here [22].
Schedule
The schedule provided below is a tentative schedule. This should only be used as a guide to give you an idea of the events next week. As there are still many details that need to be finalized, you should not use this as the final version, nor should you bring this with you to the academic seminar. You will be provided with the most up-to-date version upon check-in.
Student Information
- Housing and Code of Conduct [24]
- IW2013 Important Locations [25]
- Participant List [26]
- Student Small Groups [27]
- Transportation Information [28]
Staff and Faculty Information
Academic Requirements
During your time in Washington, D.C. you will be witnessing history being made as the United States of America welcomes President Barack Obama for a second term. The Washington Center's Inside Washington 2013: The Presidential Inauguration academic seminar will provide you with a variety of opportunities, both academic and experiential, crafting a behind-the-scenes look at the politics of the day. Students will be able to experience and witness D.C. in a time of transformation as the inauguration unfolds. Below you will find a list of academic materials that will be of use over the course of the seminar. These documents provide detailed information on how you will be graded, and include the rubrics that your grades will be based upon and the evaluation forms that will be sent back to your home institutions.
