Want to know what it's like to be a Washington Center intern? Read the experiences of USFSP/Washington Center student intern Farrah Nolan. Click here to view her blog.

 

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UPCOMING SEMINARS

 

Campaign 2008: The National Political Conventions

2008 Democratic National Convention seminar-Headquarters: Regis University in Denver, CO

August 17-29, 2008 2008

Republican National Convention seminar-Headquarters: Augsburg College in Minneapolis-St Paul, MN

August 24 - September 5, 2008

The Washington Center has two-week programs that take place on site at the Democratic and Republican national conventions this summer. The conventions are the kick-off for the fall campaign, and, with the fieldwork placements provided by The Washington Center, students can get a great behind-the-scenes perspective and access to many great convention events. The Washington Center has been running these programs since 1984, and they have been life-changing experiences for many participants.

We have received a number of inquiries from faculty about how they can participate in the program. One sure way (with a stipend and free housing) is to bring a group of 10 or more students and serve as a Faculty Leader. Another way is to come as a Faculty Fellow. Faculty Fellows are able to fully participate in all program activities and can be assigned to fieldwork positions if requested. Faculty Fellows can apply using our online application at http://www.campaign2008.info. We will waive the application fee for Faculty Fellows. Faculty Leader information is available by contacting us at C2008@twc.edu.

Website: http://www.campaign2008.info

Early Deadline: March 1 (Guaranteed space)

Final Deadline: June 1 (Space-available basis)*

Cost: $3,995 (with housing) or $3,495 (without housing)

*Late fee of $100 applied.$3,995 with housing $3,495 without housing

For more information, contact C2008@twc.edu.

 

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WASHINGTON CENTER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The Center for Civic Engagement has partnered with the Washington Center to provide USFSP students with internship opportunities in the nation's capitol.

Academic credit is awarded to program participants. There are opportunities for all majors, both at the the undergraduate and graduate level, and generous scholarship and grant money is available.

The Washington Center has placed students within a variety of organizations including the Environmental Protection Agency, World Bank, Department of Justice, The Washington Times, Amnesty International, United Nations Association, Merrill Lynch, White House Office of Public Affairs, National Museum of Natural History, CNN, and many more.

Click here to view a student produced video giving an overview of the Washington Center program.

For more information contact info@twc.edu or contact USFSP/Washington Center liaison Susan Toler at smtoler@stpt.usf.edu.