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• Winter 2013 Move out

  Students are fined $25 for every quarter hour past noon that they are in their rooms. Read More
  Date: 04/20/2013; 12:00 PM to 12:00 PM
  Location: UCDC Washington Center

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• DC Sendoff Meeting for Fall 2013 Cohort (Parents Welcome!)

  Required for all Fall 2013 students Read More
  Date: 04/13/2013; 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
  Location: 5670 Haven Hall (Eldersveld Room)

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• UCDC Spring Break

  Michigan students must arrange with internship providers if they would like to take the week off. Read More
  Date: 03/23/2013 to 03/31/2013; 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  Location: UCDC Washington Center

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• Prep Class #3: Fall 2013 Cohort

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  Date: 03/20/2013; 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
  Location: 5670 Haven Hall (Eldersveld Room)

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• Prep Class #2: Fall 2013 Cohort

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  Date: 03/16/2013; 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  Location: Eldersveld Room (5670 Haven Hall)

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• UM DC Alumni Association 62nd Annual Congressional Breakfast (By Invitation)

  All proceeds benefit the club's scholarship program. Read More
  Speaker: Keynote Speaker: Michigan Governor Rick Snyder
  Date: 03/13/2013; 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  Location: Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill (400 New Jersey Ave NW, near Union Station Metro stop)

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• Prep Class #1: Fall 2013 Cohort

  Photos will be taken at this session. Read More
  Date: 02/28/2013; 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
  Location: Eldersveld Room (5670 Haven Hall)

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• Advisory Board Meeting (By Invitation)

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  Date: 02/20/2013; 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  Location: UCDC Washington Center, 1608 Rhode Island Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036

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• The Fundamentals on Venture Capital and Investment Banking

  Please read preparatory materials and watch video before coming to lecture. Refreshments will be served. Read More
  Speaker: David Schick
  Date: 02/08/2013; 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  Location: UCDC Room 210

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• Ken Goldstein on Campaign Advertising

  What did the 2012 election tell us about what's to come in 2014 and 2016? Read More
  Speaker: Ken Goldstein
  Date: 02/04/2013; 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  Location: UCDC Main Auditorium

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• Application Deadline for Fall 2013, Winter 2014 and Fall 2014

  Applications must be submitted online, and supporting materials (essay, transcript, resumes and references) can be emailed to MIWDC@umich.edu. Read More
  Date: 02/01/2013; 5:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  Location: 6545 Haven Hall

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• Information and Poster Session

  Information Session for advisors and interested students begins at 4PM. Poster Session with the Fall 2012 Cohort begins at 5PM. Open to all interested. Refreshments provided. Read More
  Speaker: Professor Edie Goldenberg, MIW Faculty Director, at the Ponds Room, Michigan Union
  Date: 01/24/2013; 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  Location: Michigan Union, Ponds Room (Main Floor)

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• Retired Ambassador Edward Marks on US Diplomacy and Careers in Foreign Service

  Edward Marks taught at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces at the U.S. National Defense University, which has just been renamed the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy. Students there are in the U.S. Armed Forces. Read More
  Speaker: Edward Marks
  Date: 01/14/2013; 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  Location: First Floor Auditorium, UCDC Washington Center

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• Winter 2013 Cohort Opening Reception (By Invitation)

  Students, Advisory Board, Mentors and Faculty meet and celebrate the new term Read More
  Date: 01/12/2013; 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  Location: 1608 Rhode Island Avenue NW, Washington, DC

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• From Swamp to Scandal: A History of Washington, DC

  Why is the nation’s capital in Washington? Why does Washington have a monument and Lincoln have a memorial? How did cheating, crack-smoking and toe-sucking disrupt three political careers WITHIN THREE BLOCKS OF THE UC CENTER? Read More
  Speaker: Marc Sandalow, Associate Academic Director at UCDC
  Date: 01/07/2013; 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  Location: First Floor Auditorium, UCDC Washington Center

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• Winter 2012 Commencement

  Ghada Alkiek, MIW Fall 2011 Cohort, will be the student speaker at this year's winter commencement! Read More
  Speaker: Ghada Alkiek, MIW Fall 2011 Cohort at Crisler Arena
  Date: 12/16/2012; 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  Location: Crisler Arena

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• Parents Meeting - Winter 2013 Cohort

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  Speaker: Professor Edie Goldenberg, MIW Faculty Director and Dr. Margaret Howard, MIW Program Manager in 5670 Haven Hall
  Date: 12/08/2012; 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
  Location: Eldersveld Room (5670 Haven Hall)

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• "It's Even Worse Than It Looks"

  Thomas Mann and Norm Ornstein discuss their recent book about gridlock in Congress and the breakdown in the American political system Read More
  Speaker: Thomas Mann and Norman Ornstein
  Date: 11/27/2012; 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
  Location: Michigan Union Ballroom

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• "...And I Approve This Message: Use and Effects of 2012 Campaign Ads"

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  Speaker: Kenneth Goldstein (President, Campaign Media Analysis Group), Jeremy Peters (New York Times), Neal Carruth (NPR)
  Date: 11/16/2012; 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
  Location: 1448 Mason Hall (Livestream from Washington, DC)

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• Taking Your Place at the Policy Table: Examining Your Place in Policy Careers

  Dr. Charles L. Betsey is Professor of Economics at Howard University. Dr. Betsey will lead a discussion on public policy education, his own career in public service, and the role of diversity in public policy. The Ford School of Public Policy and the Michigan in Washington Program, two places at the University of Michigan that train undergraduates for public policy careers, will be present at the discussion and will discuss their programs with any interested students. Read More
  Speaker: Dr. Charles Betsey
  Date: 11/08/2012; 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  Location: Eldersveld Room (5670 Haven Hall)

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• MIW Advisory Board Meeting - CANCELLED DUE TO STORM

  Fall term meeting Read More
  Date: 10/30/2012; 4:00PM to 6:00PM
  Location: Washington Center, 1608 Rhode Island Avenue, Washington, DC 20036

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• Guest Speaker: Thomas Mann

  Dr. Mann is a UM Alum and co-author of "It's Even Worse Than It Looks" Read More
  Speaker: Thomas E. Mann
  Date: 09/24/2012; 6:15 PM to 8:00 PM
  Location: UCDC Main Auditorium

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• Poster Session - Winter 2012 Cohort

  Students returning from the Winter 2012 Washington semester share their research and adventures with faculty and staff. Come learn about education policy, national security, women's issues and much more! Open to the public. Read More
  Date: 09/20/2012; 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  Location: 5670 Haven Hall (Eldersveld Room)

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• Lunch with David Eichenbaum

  Discussion of political advertising Read More
  Speaker: David Eichenbaum
  Date: 09/14/2012; 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
  Location: UCDC (Washington Residence Hall)

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• Field Trip: Department of Energy

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  Speaker: Department of Energy
  Date: 09/14/2012; 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  Location: Check at UCDC regarding meeting place and transportation

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• Information Session

  Come and find out how a semester in Washington can be a valuable experience for undergrads from all majors. The Director, GSI and program alums will be on hand to explain the program and answer questions. Read More
  Date: 09/13/2012; 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  Location: 5670 Haven Hall (Eldersveld Room)

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• Opening Buffet for Fall 2012 Cohort

  MIW alums living in DC, mentors, board members and other guests celebrate the beginning of the new academic year. (By invitation.) Read More
  Date: 09/09/2012; 6:00PM to 8:00PM
  Location: Washington Center, 1608 Rhode Island Avenue, Washington, DC 20036

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• Guest Speaker: Linda Dreeben - MIW Advisory Board

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  Speaker: Bio: Linda Dreeben
  Date: 08/31/2012; 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
  Location: Washington Center

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• Fall 2012 Cohort Move-In Day

  The Fall 2012 cohort arrives in DC to begin their semester of living, learning and working in the nation's capital. Read More
  Date: 08/26/2012; 8:00AM to 11:00PM
  Location: Washington Center, 1608 Rhode Island Avenue, Washington, DC 20036

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• Spring Commencement Photo for Graduating MIW Students

  Stop by in your caps, gowns and service cords for a photo with other MIW students who are graduating this spring. Electronic copies of the photos will be emailed to all present. Read More
  Date: 04/28/2012; 1:00 PM to 1:15 PM
  Location: Michigan Theater Stairwell (inside lobby)

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• Last Day in DC: Must Move Out by Noon

  Students must be out by noon or incure $25/per quarter hour penalty. Students who would like to stay in the Center past the move out date must contact the Building manager directly for rates and availability. Read More
  Date: 04/21/2012; 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  Location: Washington Center 1608 Rhode Island Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036

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• Mike McCurry, Press Secretary under President Bill Clinton

  Students from all schools welcome Read More
  Date: 04/16/2012; 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  Location: UCDC Main Auditorium

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• Closing Reception (DC): Winter 2012 Cohort, Mentors, Advisory Board

  Students, mentors, faculty, board members and alums celebrate the end of the semester. By invitation only. Read More
  Date: 04/15/2012; 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  Location: Washington Center 1608 Rhode Island Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036

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• Parents Meeting (AA) Fall 2012 Cohort

  Overview of MIW Program with MIW Faculty (video from DC). Read More
  Date: 04/14/2012; 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
  Location: Eldersveld Room, 5th Floor Haven Hall

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• Intro Meeting: Winter 2013 Early Admits (AA)

  Meet other early admits, complete administrative forms, discuss internships and other planning with MIW GSI and program alums. Read More
  Date: 04/12/2012; 5:00PM to 6:00PM
  Location: Eldersveld Room, 5670 Haven Hall

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• Last Day at Internships: Winter 2012 Cohort

  Students complete internships but remain in DC to write research papers and finish other coursework. Read More
  Date: 04/05/2012; 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  Location: Washington, DC

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• Prep Class #3: Fall 2012 Cohort (AA)

  Required Read More
  Date: 04/03/2012; 5:00PM to 7:30PM
  Location: Eldersveld Room, 5670 Haven Hall

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• David William, LA Times

  Students from all schools welcome Read More
  Date: 04/02/2012; 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  Location: UCDC Main Auditorium

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• Welcome Reception: Fall 2012 and MIW Alums (AA)

  By Invitation: Meet MIW program alums and faculty, practice networking skills and etiquette for Washington receptions. Appetizers provided. Dress - business casual. Debriefing and discussion from 5-5:30. Read More
  Date: 03/30/2012; 4:00PM to 5:30PM
  Location: 5670 Haven Hall (Eldersveld Room)

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• Prep Class #2: Fall 2012 (AA)

  Required Read More
  Date: 03/28/2012; 5:00PM to 7:30PM
  Location: Eldersveld Room, 5670 Haven Hall

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• Congressional Breakfast (DC)

  Sponsored by the DC Alumni Club, this event begins with an alumni men's glee club singing the fight song followed by a silent auction to raise money for the club's $25,000 scholarship fund and a speech by one of the Michigan representatives. Read More
  Date: 03/28/2012; 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  Location: Hyatt Regency, Capitol Hill

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• Moment of Silence for James Bernardi (Fall 2010 Cohort)

  Please take a moment to remember our student, friend and colleague James Bernardi. Read More
  Date: 03/27/2012; 12:00PM to 12:05PM
  Location: Wherever you are

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• Prep Class #1: Fall 2012 (AA)

  Bring completed Acceptance, Participation, and Health Forms to first class. Read More
  Date: 03/22/2012; 5:00PM to 7:30 PM
  Location: Eldersveld Room (#5670 Haven Hall)

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• Priscilla Labovitz, Immigration Attorney

  Students from all schools welcome Read More
  Date: 03/12/2012; 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  Location: UCDC Main Auditorium

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• Washington Center Spring Break (no classes)

  Spring break is not the same week as UM's winter break. Students must negotiate time off from internships if they wish to leave DC during this time. Read More
  Date: 03/11/2012 to 03/18/2012; 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  Location: Washington Center 1608 Rhode Island Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036

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• Applicant Interviews: Fall 2012 and Winter 2013 (AA)

  Students who applied to the program will be contacted to set up an interview during the week. Read More
  Date: 03/05/2012 to 03/09/2012; 9:00AM to 5:00PM
  Location: Chair's Conference Room, 6th Floor Haven Hall

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• Justice Stephen Breyer, U.S. Supreme Court

  Students from all schools welcome Read More
  Date: 02/27/2012; 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  Location: UCDC Main Auditorium

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• MIW Advisory Board Meeting (DC)

  Winter Meeting, Teleconference Option for those outside DC Read More
  Date: 02/21/2012; 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  Location: Washington Center 1608 Rhode Island Avenue NW Washington DC 20036

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• Steven Kappes, Former Deputy Director, Central Intelligence Agency

  Students from all schools welcome Read More
  Date: 02/20/2012; 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  Location: UCDC Main Auditorium

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• APPLICATION DEADLINE (Fall 2012, Winter 2013)

  Applications, essays, references, advisor forms, resumes, transcripts (unofficial) can be submitted electronically or in paper form. No staples or two-sided copies on paper submissions. Read More
  Date: 02/17/2012; 5:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  Location: 6545 Haven Hall (or 5th floor Poli Sci reception area)

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• Jon Cohen, Director of Polling for the Washington Post

  Students from all schools welcome Read More
  Date: 02/13/2012; 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  Location: UCDC Main Auditorium

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• Winifred Conkling, Author of "Sylvia & Aki"

  Students from all schools welcome Read More
  Date: 02/06/2012; 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  Location: UCDC Main Auditorium

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• Ken Goldstein, CEO, Campaign Media Analysis Group

  Students from all schools welcome Read More
  Date: 02/03/2012; 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  Location: UCDC Main Auditorium

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• Student Information Session (AA): All Welcome

  Join Professor Goldenberg, Matt Wells (MIW GSI) and a panel of students who have been through the program for a short presentation and questions. Read More
  Date: 02/02/2012; 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  Location: Eldersveld Room (5670 Haven Hall)

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• Advisor Information Session: All Schools and Departments Welcome

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  Date: 01/31/2012; 12:00PM to 1:00PM
  Location: Eldersveld Room, 5670 Haven Hall

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• Sarah Pompeii, Communications Director for the Majority Whip

  Students from all schools welcome Read More
  Date: 01/30/2012; 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  Location: UCDC Main Auditorium

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• Poster Session (AA): Fall 2011 Cohort - Open to Public

  Talk to students about their research papers and internships in DC. Rescheduled from January 17. Read More
  Date: 01/25/2012; 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  Location: 5670 Haven Hall (Eldersveld Room)

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• Vince Frankes, Federal Policy Director, Center for Health Transformation

  Students from all schools welcome Read More
  Date: 01/23/2012; 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  Location: UCDC Main Auditorium

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• Opening Reception (DC): Winter 2012 Cohort, Mentors, Advisory Board

  Get acquainted evening for students, faculty, mentors, board and UM and MIW alums. By invitation only. Read More
  Date: 01/22/2012; 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  Location: Washington Center 1608 Rhode Island Avenue Washington DC 20036

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• David Hildebrandt, Composer

  Students from all schools welcome Read More
  Date: 01/16/2012; 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  Location: UCDC Main Auditorium

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• Marc Sandalow, Associate Academice Director, UC Washington Center

  Students from all schools welcome Read More
  Date: 01/09/2012; 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  Location: UCDC Main Auditorium

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• Internships and Classes Begin (DC): Winter 2012 Cohort

  Internships 9-5, Courses in Washington Center in the evening Read More
  Date: 01/04/2012; 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  Location: Washington, DC

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• Washington Center Orientation: Winter 2012 Cohort

  Students are required to attend an all day orientation with students from California, Pennsylvania, and Washington Universities. Details will be provided on arrival. Read More
  Date: 01/03/2012; 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  Location: Washington Center 1608 Rhode Island Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036

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• Move In: Winter 2012 Cohort (DC)

  Students move to DC for internships, classes and research. The Super Shuttle is recommended for those flying in. Parking passes in the Washington Center are available for $12/day (notify Dr. Howard a month in advance to make arrangements). Read More
  Date: 01/02/2012; 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  Location: Washington Center 1608 Rhode Island Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036

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• Parent's Meeting (AA): Winter 2012 Cohort

  Overview of MIW Program with MIW Faculty (video from DC). Read More
  Date: 12/10/2011; 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
  Location: 5670 Haven Hall (Eldersveld Room)

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• Last Day in DC for Fall 2011 Cohort: Must Move Out by Noon

  Students must be out by noon or incure $25/per quarter hour penalty. Read More
  Date: 12/10/2011; 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  Location: Washington Center 1608 Rhode Island Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036

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• Closing Reception (DC): Fall 2011 Cohort, Mentors, Advisory Board

  Students, mentors, faculty, board members and alums celebrate the end of the semester. By invitation only. Read More
  Date: 12/04/2011; 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  Location: Washington Center 1608 Rhode Island Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036

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• Intro Meeting: Fall 12 Early Admits (AA)

  Meet other early admits, complete administrative forms, discuss internships and other planning with MIW GSI and program alums. Read More
  Date: 12/01/2011; 5:00PM to 6:00PM
  Location: Eldersveld Room, 5670 Haven Hall

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• Last Day at Internships (DC)

  Students complete internships but remain in DC to write research papers. Read More
  Date: 11/23/2011; 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  Location: Washington, DC

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• Prep Class Session #3: Winter 2012 Cohort(AA)

  Research methods review, internship search updates, sign up for appointments with Director, instructions on MIW course registration for Winter 2012. Read More
  Date: 11/12/2011; 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  Location: Eldersveld Room, 5th Floor Haven Hall

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• Prep Class Session #2: Winter 2012 Cohort(AA)

  Career Center Staff, internship database review, student panel with MIW alums Read More
  Date: 11/02/2011; 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
  Location: Eldersveld Room, 5th Floor Haven Hall

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• MIW Advisory Board Meeting (DC)

  Fall Meeting, Teleconference Option for those outside DC Read More
  Date: 10/26/2011; 4:00PM to 6:00PM
  Location: Washington Center 1608 Rhode Island Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036

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• Prep Class Session #1: Winter 2012 cohort(AA)

  Introductions, current events review, administrative forms, online registration at UCDC, photos, business cards, Ctools. Read More
  Date: 10/25/2011; 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
  Location: Eldersveld Room, 5th Floor Haven Hall

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• Associate Curator, National Gallery of Art, Washington

  Sarah Kennel Read More
  Date: 10/24/2011; 7:00PM to 9:00PM
  Location: UCDC Washington Center

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• US Dept of Justice, Environmental and Natural Resources Division

  Sam Sankar Read More
  Date: 10/17/2011; 7:00PM to 9:00PM
  Location: UCDC Washington Center

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• Columnist, The Washington Post

  Ezra Klein Read More
  Date: 10/10/2011; 7:00PM to 9:00PM
  Location: UCDC Washington Center

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• MIW Interviews (AA): Applications for Winter 2012, Early Applications for Fall 2012, Winter 2013

  Applicants interview via video conference with Poli Sci Faculty in Ann Arbor and Washington. Read More
  Date: 10/10/2011 to 10/13/2011; 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  Location: Chair's Conference Room, 6th Floor Haven Hall

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• Assistant Press Secretary, White House

  Nick Papas Read More
  Date: 10/03/2011; 7:00PM to 9:00PM
  Location: UCDC Washington Center

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• APPLICATION DEADLINE (Winter 2012, Fall 2012)

  Applications, essays, references, advisor forms, resumes, transcripts (unofficial) can be submitted electronically or in paper form. No staples or two-sided copies on paper submissions. Read More
  Date: 09/30/2011; 5:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  Location: 6545 Haven Hall or Poli Sci Reception Area (5th floor Haven Hall)

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• The California News Service

  Mark Sandalow, UC Merced Read More
  Date: 09/26/2011; 7:00PM to 9:00PM
  Location: UCDC Washington Center

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• Opening Reception (DC): Fall 2011 Cohort, Mentors, and Advisory Board

  Get acquainted evening for students, faculty, mentors, board and UM and MIW alums. By invitation only. Read More
  Date: 09/25/2011; 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  Location: Washington Center 1608 Rhode Island Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036

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• Winter 2011 Cohort: Poster Session (Ann Arbor) - Open to Public

  Talk to students about their research papers and internships in DC. Read More
  Date: 09/19/2011; 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  Location: 5670 Haven Hall (Eldersveld Room)

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• Columnist from The Hill

  Molly Hooper Read More
  Date: 09/19/2011; 7:00PM to 9:00PM
  Location: UCDC Washington Center

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• MIW Student Information Session (Ann Arbor)

  Program overview with Director and GSI. Read More
  Date: 09/15/2011; 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  Location: 5670 Haven Hall (Eldersveld Room)

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• Voice of America's Persian News Network

  Roya Soleimani and Amir Bagherpour Read More
  Date: 09/12/2011; 7:00PM to 9:00PM
  Location: UCDC - Washington Center

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