TWC interns from Washington met with Senator Maria Cantwell and members of her legislative staff at the Hart Senate Office building in Washington, D.C. The students, who attend The University of Washington-Seattle, spoke with the Senator about policy issues concerning:   STEM Education The Public Policy Process Education Jobs skills training for Washingtonians | View Full Article

TWC intern, Kevin Hagan from Louisiana, met with Congressman Cederic Richmond legislative staff at the Cannon House Office building in Washington, D.C. Kevin, who attends Dillard University, spoke with the congressman’s staff about various policy issues concerning:   • Gulf Coast restoration • Levy Protection • Community Development   | View Full Article

On March 27, 2012, TWC interns from Illinois met with Congressman Don Manzullo’s legislative staff at the Rayburn House Office building in Washington, D.C. The students, who attend The University of Dayton and Wartburg College, spoke with the congressman’s staff about various policy issues concerning:   • Education • Foreign Affairs • Jobs • Energy | View Full Article

TWC intern, Beri Ndifon from Washington and Lee University, had the opportunity to meet with Congresswoman Donna Edward’s legislative staff at the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, D.C. The student, who attend Washington and Lee University, spoke with the congresswoman about policy issues concerning:   • Human Rights • Foreign Policy • Women's Rights   | View Full Article

Spring interns enjoyed their second SMLS of the semester, which featured the power couple, Jim and Kate Lehrer.   Jim Lehrer has quite the resume, working as the executive producer and host of "The News Hour with Jim Lehrer" on PBS. Jim has also moderated 11 presidential debates and has won numerous awards for his work in journalism.   Kate Lehrer has written four novels in addition to short stories, essays and book reviews. She has also been a frequent panelist on the Diane Rehm Show's "Reader's Review" on National Public Radio.   | View Full Article

The Liaison Advisory Board (LAB) met at TWC headquarters with several staff members to provide advice and feedback regarding The Washington Center’s programs and initiatives. Liaisons representing more than 25 universities across the country discussed ways in which TWC can better prepare students to successfully transition from the classroom to the workforce. | View Full Article