MIW Offices are on the 6th floor of Haven Hall
Haven Sign, 2011
Events in Ann Arbor begin the cycle of the Michigan in Washington experience:
- Alums from the program distribute program materials at campus fairs and events such as Festifall, Northfest, the Global Fair and many more.
- The MIW Faculty Director and GSI offer a one-hour information session for interested students each term.
- Application deadlines are in late September and mid-February.
- New admits must attend three Prep Classes on campus to prepare for their semester in DC.
- New admits are assigned to returning student volunteers who serve as mentors to help prepare for the Washington semester.
- Students who are returning from DC do a Poster Session where they present their research and discuss their DC experience with the public.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Prep Class #3: Fall 2012 Cohort (AA)
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Date: 04/03/2012; 5:00PM to 7:30PM
Location: Eldersveld Room, 5670 Haven Hall
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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)
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Date: 03/28/2012; 5:00PM to 7:30PM
Location: Eldersveld Room, 5670 Haven Hall
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
