Students typically arrive in Washington approximately a week before the semester starts in Ann Arbor (and they generally finish sooner too). Events listed here are key dates in the program; ad hoc and informal sessions also take place throughout the semester.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
