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Washington Center Founding Board Member Passes Away
Thursday, January 12, 2012Roger B. Giacometti 1933–2011 AGAWAM, MA – Roger B. Giacometti, 78, a resident of Agawam since 1972, peacefully passed away Sunday, December 25th. Born in New Rochelle, NY to the late Gino and Eleanor (Bonetti) Giacometti, Roger was educated in Springfield schools and was a graduate of Classical High School. After high school, Roger served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, and then attended American International College (AIC) and received his Bachelors Degree in Business Administration in 1960. | View Full Press Release
Inside Washington Seminars Kick Off as Presidential Race Heats Up
Monday, January 02, 2012The Washington Center students get an inside look into the 2012 presidential campaign | View Full Press Release
New Study Captures Key Data on Quality of Washington Internships
Monday, November 28, 2011The Washington Center Publishes Results of 2011 Research WASHINGTON, D.C. – Despite the rapid growth of internships during the past 20 years, surprisingly little is known about the nature and impact of internships today. The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC) recently conducted a study of Washington, D.C. interns to gain a better understanding of the range and quality of internship experiences in Washington, D.C., and to identify ways that internships can be improved. | View Full Press Release
The Washington Center Honors Universities, Political Leaders and Champions of Academic Internships and Civic Engagement
Friday, September 23, 2011NBC News Correspondent Luke Russert, Serves as Master of Ceremonies for Gala 2011: A Bold Look Ahead | View Full Press Release
Interns Examine the Road to the White House
Tuesday, September 06, 2011The Washington Center offers New Course to Study Issues and Themes Shaping 2012 Presidential Campaign Class Slated for Use in C-SPAN’s Regular T.V. Programming | View Full Press Release
New York Life Foundation Names Washington Center Diversity Scholarship Fellows
Thursday, July 14, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier this year, The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars announced that a $45,000 grant from the New York Life Foundation would support scholarships for up to 12 college and university students in elite, semester-long internships. | View Full Press Release
The Washington Center Mourns the Passing of Hon. Geraldine Ferraro
Monday, March 28, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C.–March 28, 2011–The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars mourns the passing of Hon. Geraldine Ferraro. As a board member and mentor, Ferraro was dedicated to working with and inspiring the next generation of political leaders in Washington through a variety of TWC programs and speaking engagements. | View Full Press Release
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars presents Higher Education Civic Engagement Awards at the National Press Club
Thursday, September 30, 2010WASHINGTON, D.C – The 2010 Higher Education Civic Engagement Award, given by The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC) will be presented at TWC’s annual Academic Award Luncheon in Washington, D.C. at the National Press Club on Oct. 4, 2010. The six universities from across the country to be recognized for exceptional commitment to civic engagement and service learning include The College of New Jersey, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis, Santa Clara University, Wagner College, and Western Carolina University. The award will be presented by Dr. | View Full Press Release
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars Hosts Gala to Celebrate 35 Years
Wednesday, September 29, 2010CBS anchor and news chief, Bob Schieffer, is Master of Ceremonies and Honorary Co-Chair for Gala 2010: Transforming Potential into Achievement | View Full Press Release
Largest Internship Campus Opens in Washington, DC
Wednesday, May 26, 2010The Washington Center opens new housing facility in tandem with its first ever InternsROCK!™, internship appreciation week WASHINGTON, D.C. – The largest housing facility exclusively for interns opened its doors May 26, 2010 in the nation’s capital. The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC) brings students from over 400 colleges and universities across the United States to Washington, D.C. each year and now these students have the option to live in a new 140,000 square feet campus. | View Full Press Release

















