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Washington Leadership Program
Washington Leadership Program
Spring 2009
Spring 2009
The Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) will sponsor the
40th semester of the Washington Leadership Program for the spring semester 2009. Offering 30
IU students a leadership development internship opportunity, the program welcomes all majors
at IU Bloomington and SPEA students on all IU campuses.
As a Washington Leadership Program participant, you will live in nearby
Silver Spring, Maryland for the semester and work in the nation's capital.
The program allows students access to challenging and unique internships,
which in turn provide them with professional experience and contacts.
It also allows students to live and work in Washington in a safe and
fun environment, alongside their fellow Hoosiers and with the guidance
of an IU faculty member.
In addition, this unique internship experience offers an academic component. Two required
seminar courses are taught by a SPEA resident faculty member. Both 400-level SPEA classes,
they increase students’ understanding of the federal government, politics, and current events.
They also challenge students to think about their government in new ways.
The internships will provide the opportunity to apply classroom theory to real-world activities
and develop new professional skills. You can expect to fully participate in office life,
attending meetings and special events, performing research, writing reports, preparing
briefings, and participating in a variety of other tasks. The program has a strong tradition
of making students superior candidates for public and private sector jobs.
Deadline for Spring 2009 Application:
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Spring 2009 Information Sessions
Wednesday, September 10, 2008—7:00-8:00 p.m. BUS 205
Thursday, September 11, 2008 – 7:00-8:00 p.m. BUS 205