 Academic SeminarsEvery year, The Washington Center offers unique, participatory, short-term programs that allow college and graduate students to be actively engaged in the study of a particular topic. The seminars are highly engaging and intense, yet lots of fun as you meet new people, visit new sites, and learn about the academic and career opportunities available in the nation's capital. Each seminar has its own particular format or emphasis, but most involve major speakers, site visits, tours, briefings, and small group discussions, as well as some exciting extras. These extras might include a reception at the National Press Club, a performance at Ford's Theater or a visit to a Moroccan Restaurant. Whatever the format and whatever the topic, the time will go quickly as you learn your way around the city and see how “Washington Really Works."
In 2008, we launched our Campaign 2008 Presidential Academic Seminar Series, which incorporated our Democratic and Republican National Political Conventions seminars-- the only national academic programs for college students and a tradition started in 1984. Both the national convention and inauguration programs broke all attendance records, and we’re already planning for 2012! Information about the Campaign ’12 series will be available beginning in 2010. For more information, contact us C2012@twc.edu. Upcoming Academic SeminarsWatch this space for the announcement of some new and exciting seminars to be held in 2009 and 2010.
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January 3-15, 2010
| Week One: January 3-8, 2010 Congress and the Obama Presidency |
Week Two: January 10-15, 2010: Politics and the Media |
Details available mid-2009
| A Special Two Week seminar on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: An exciting opportunity for students to get an inside look at the key parties involved in an issue which is a top priority for the U.S. and the world in the 21st century |
January 2-14, 2011
| Week One: January 2-7, 2011 The New Congress |
Week Two: January 9-14, 2011: Politics and the Media |
January 2-13, 2012
| Week One: January 2-7, 2012 Campaign 2012: In Pursuit of the Presidency |
Week Two: January 8-13, 2012: Politics and the Media |
| Week One: January 6-11, 2008 In Pursuit of the Presidency Ross K. Baker, Ph.D. Rutgers University Faculty Director |
Week Two: January 13-18, 2008: Politics and the Media Prof. Steve Bell, Ball State University Faculty Director |
| Seminar 1: August 17 - 29, 2008 The Democratic National Convention Denver, Colorado |
Seminar 2: August 24 - September 5, 2008 The Republican National Convention Minneapolis, St. Paul, Minnesota |
| This special ten-day academic seminar will provide a backstage view into the Presidential Inauguration and focus on the newly elected president and the formation of a new executive administration. Don't miss the excitement and the special inauguration program events!
January 10-20, 2009 Download - Presidential Inauguration Brochure |
May 11-25, 2008
| A Special Two Week seminar on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict | |
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| May 12-26, 2007 | International Conflicts: Iraq, Darfur and the Arab-Israeli Dispute For more information, click here. |
| May 12-19, 2007 | Leaders on Leadership ’07: Critical Issues in the Age of Globalization For more information, click here. |
| Dec 30, 2006 - Jan 12, 2007 |
Inside Washington ’07: The New Congress/Politics and the Media For more information, click here. |
| Aug 13-27, 2006 | Camp David III ’06: Negotiating Road Map for Israeli-Palestinian Peace For more information, click here. |
| May 14-28, 2006 | International Conflict Seminar on U.S.-Cuban Relations, Terrorism and the Darfur Crisis For more information, click here. |
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