Rutgers-in-Washington Events

Rutgers-in-Washington Events

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July 23, 2009, 6:00 PM	Fox News Studio Tour with Mike Emanuel	Washington, DC

Address / Description	This FOX News White House Correspondent will join us again for a personalized tour of the studio. Mike first spoke to us about his progression form WRSU to the FOX News room at our Kickoff event, now come see where he works and how news goes from paper to camera! We will meet for pizza first at 6:00 PM in suite 351 and then head upstairs for the tour. This event will take place at the Hall of States, 444 North Capitol Street, NW. (Union Station Metro Stop)

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July 15, 2009, 6:30 PM	An Evening with Heather Zichal	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Heather graduated from Cook College in 1999 and she currently resides as Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change. Recently appointed to this position in the White House, Heather will talk about her experience at Rutgers and how she became a part of President Obama’s administration. Meet Heather and hear her stories about starting in New Brunswick and ending up at the White House! Free dinner and drinks will be provided. This event will take place at the Hall of States, 444 North Capitol Street, NW. (Union Station Metro Stop)

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July 11, 2009, 10:00 AM	Behind the Scenes Tour of the Capitol	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Join us for the "Behind the Scenes Tour of the Capitol" with Capitol Police Officer (and RU alum) Don Swyt! Come enjoy a behind the scene tour of the Capitol Building with RU students and alumni. Have you ever heard of the mysterious bathtub in the basement, or the hidden rooms and staircases? We'll see and learn more about the building then you ever thought possible. Even if you walk past the Capitol everyday, you will see things you never saw before on this tour! Meet at the front of the Capitol Visitor’s Center.

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June 19, 2009	Intercollegiate Happy Hour at Hawk and Dove	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Come hang out with interns from Michigan University, Harvard, Yale, Princeton and more. We have rented the upstairs lounge at the Hawk and Dove to have to ourselves, complete with personal bar. This is a great way to meet fellow college students, network, and share DC experiences!

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June 18, 2009	Learn about Lobbying	Washington, DC

Address / Description	So you think you know everything about lobbying? You think "Thank You for Smoking" is the real deal? Learn the truth about lobbying from experienced DC lobbyists: Francine Newsome Pfeiffer of the Federal Offices of Rutgers and Lyle Dennis of CRD Associates (a major Washington lobbying firm). The event will be held at the Hall of States at 6:00 PM Wednesday June 17th, refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Lilly Gannone via phone (202) 220 1375 or email lgannone@rci.rutgers.edu

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June 17, 2009	Congressional Baseball Game	Washington, DC

Address / Description	We have three free tickets left; the first three people that RSVP to me will get them. Otherwise tickets are available to purchase at https://ssl.capwiz.com/rollcall/fundraising/?alertid=13300176 . (All proceeds go to charity and you can pick which charity to donate to!) Come see House members and Senators duke it out at Nationals Stadium, Republicans vs. Democrats! Eat peanuts or cracker jacks and see who wins the battle of political parties! This is an exciting annual summer event that should not be missed!

Additional Information	Please RSVP to Lilly Gannone via phone (202) 220 1375 or email lgannone@rci.rutgers.edu

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June 11, 2009	RU Happy Hour	Washington, DC

Address / Description	RU Happy Hour! Come to My Brother’s Place for a drink after a long day of work. They have great drink specials and every Thursday night is College Night! We will meet at around 6:00 PM and their Happy Hour runs until 8:00 PM. More directions to the bar and additional information will follow.

Additional Information	Send your email reply to lgannone@rci.rutgers.edu.

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June 9, 2009	National Museum of Natural History	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Come hang out with fellow Rutgers students and Princeton students at the National Museum of Natural History as we explore dinosaurs, the Hope Diamond, and tons of other fantastic exhibits; end the evening with an IMAX viewing of Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian! RIW will pay for the first 5 students to RSVP to this event via email, but everyone else will benefit from a group rate of $10.50 per movie ticket, so tell your friends!

Additional Information	Send your email reply to lgannone@rci.rutgers.edu.

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June 4, 2009, 7:00-9:00 PM	10th Annual Kickoff Event!	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Come celebrate Rutgers University and welcome the students to Washington! With Special Guests: Ken Walsh Chief White House Correspondent, US News and World Report Mike Emanuel Fox News White House Correspondent Our speakers will address the new presidential administration from the perspectives of print and television news media.

Additional Information	This event will be held at the Capital City Brewery, 1100 New York Avenue, NW RSVP to Lilly Gannone, RIW Program Coordinator at lgannone@rci.rutgers.edu. Questions? Contact Lilly at (202) 220-1336

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July 24, 2008	Menendez and Lautenberg Constituent Breakfast	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Have breakfast with your favorite NJ Senators! RSVP to vvander@rutgers.edu ASAP if you're interested in attending. This event is for students.

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July 14, 2008	DR. NO at Screen on the Green	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Check out this James Bond classic for free on the National Mall! RIW will bring blankets and snacks-all you have to do is show up. Show should start between 8:30 and 9:00 PM, meeting time and place TBA. RSVP to vvander@rutgers.edu by July 11. This event is for students.

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July 12, 2008	Tour of the US Capitol with Capitol Police Officer Don Swyt '01	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Join RIW for this free private tour of the US Capitol Building on July 12 at 9:30 AM with Rutgers' own Capitol police officer! Get behind the scenes of one of the country's most important landmarks as we hear some of the building's best stories. DO NOT BRING ANY SPRAYS, LIQUIDS, PERFUME, WATER, OR SODA. TRY TO BRING AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE AND NO BACKPACKS! We'll meet at the South Screening Facility (it has a green roof). RSVP to vvander@rutgers.edu by July 9 as space is limited! This event is for students.

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July 10, 2008	Lunch with American Defense International President Mike Herson	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Mike Herson is the President and Co-Founder of American Defense International, a consulting firm specializing in government affairs and business development for domestic and international clients. An alumni of Camden Law ('90) and a Capitol Hill veteran (he was a White House intern, a vice-presidential speech writer, Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Force Management and Personnel, and one-time Congressional candidate) Mr. Herson has done it all and is happy to share with us his experiences in Washington. As usual, lunch will be provided. We will be meeting in Suite 351 at the Hall of States (444 N. Capitol NW -- closest Metro stop is Union Station on the red line). RSVP to vvander@rutgers.edu by Tuesday, July 8. This event is for students.

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Monday, June 30, 6:30 PM	Tour of FOX Studios with Mike Emanuel	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Mike Emanuel, RC ’90, has agreed to give us a private tour of FOX Studios at 6:30 PM on Monday, June 30! A former WRSU announcer, former National Security correspondent, and current FOX News White House Correspondent, Mike Emanuel has had extensive experience in the news world and has covered a large variety of stories. His great journalistic experiences include his time embedded with troops at Camp Liberty, west of Baghdad; his interview with then Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge on the second anniversary of September 11, 2001; and his opportunity as the only reporter in Rome to attend President Bush's first meeting with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican. This tour is going to be really really awesome—don’t miss out! RSVP to Vanessa Vander Wilt at vvander@echo.rutgers.edu by Thursday, June 27. *Note: FOX News is located in the Hall of States – 444 North Capitol NW. We’ll meet in Suite 351 for pizza at 6:30 then go upstairs for the tour.

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June 29, 2008,	Barbeque and Sailing with RIW!	Annapolis, MD

Address / Description	One of our fantastic alums has offered to host this event at his home on the water right outside Annapolis, MD. On June 29 at 2:00 PM we'll have burgers, hotdogs, crabs, drinks, and--weather permitting-- swimming and sailing. RSVP ASAP. Email Vanessa Vander Wilt at vvander@echo.rutgers.edu for directions and/or transportation information.

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Friday, June 27 from 5:30 - 8:00 PM	Intercollegiate Happy Hour at Hawk 'n' Dove	Washington, DC

Address / Description	This event will be held at 329 Pennsylvania Ave SE. Meet tons of interns from other schools while enjoying cheap drinks, good food, and great company! No RSVP necessary, just stop by when you can. Closest stops on the Metro are Eastern Market and Capitol South (both on the blue line).

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June 26, 2008, 5:30 – 7:00 PM	Law Panel with Steve Boehm and Lloyd Guerci	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Interested in a career in law? Contemplating law school? From 5:30 – 7 PM at the Law Offices of Sutherland, Asbill and Brennan LLP (1275 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW) we’ll hear from alumni Steve Boehm and Lloyd Guerci, two experienced DC lawyers, what it takes to make it as a lawyer in Washington. Mr. Boehm is a partner at Sutherland, Asbill, and Brennan LLP and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America since 2005 in Mutual Funds and Private Funds Law and as a D.C. Super Lawyer. He was also recently named one of Washington's "Top-10 Deal-Makers" by Legal Times and recognized by Chambers USA in the category Financial Services: Asset Management Regulation. Mr. Guerci is an attorney in the Office of the Chief Counsel of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Come find out how the business works from the best (who are, of course, Rutgers grads) and ask whatever questions you have. Food and drinks will be provided! Email Vanessa Vander Wilt at vvander@echo.rutgers.edu to RSVP ASAP.

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June 23, 2008, 5:30 - 7:00 PM	After Hours Tour of the Air & Space Museum with Peter Jakab	Washington, DC

Address / Description	From 5:30 – 7:00 PM at the National Air and Space Museum (6th and Independence Avenue), Peter Jakab CC ’80, GSNB ’82, GSNV ’89 will give a behind the scenes look at the National Air and Space Museum. Students and alumni are invited to this RIW favorite for a private tour of one of DC’s most popular attractions. As the Chariman of the Aeronautics Division, Mr. Jakab has access to areas of the museum that are normally off-limits. Be sure to RSVP on time—you don’t want to miss this! RSVP by phone at 202-220-1375 or by email at vvander@echo.rutgers.edu by June 18 – we will meet at 5:30 on June 23 outside the entrance of the museum. Tour should be no longer than an hour. Don’t be late!

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June 19, 2008, 5:30 PM	The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Pizza Dinner & Round Table!	Washinton, DC

Address / Description	Kick back and relax after a hard week of work! We’ll be having a (good) pizza dinner at the Rutgers Office of Federal Relations at 5:30 p.m. in Suite 351 at the Hall of States and hearing from alumni Francine Newsome Pfeiffer, RU VP of Federal Relations, and Megan Arleth, Assistant Director of Federal Relations, about what the heck Rutgers is doing in DC (also good)! You’ll get a chance to talk about RIW -- questions, compliments, complaints, suggestions -- and your own internship experience in DC regardless of whether it’s good, bad, and/or ugly. RSVP by phone at 202-220-1375 or by email at vvander@echo.rutgers.edu by June 18.

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June 11, 2008, 6:00 - 8:00 PM	An Evening with Milton Viorst	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Rutgers in Washington will hear from esteemed Rutgers alum Milton Viorst from 6:00-8:00 PM in Room 285 at the Hall of States. Mr. Viorst, RC ’51, is a world renowned authority on Middle Eastern affairs. He is a Fulbright Scholar, a member of the National Advisory Committee for the Middle East Policy Council, and the author of six books. Mr. Viorst’s work has appeared in The New Yorker, the New York Times, the Washington Post, the LA Times, and the Wall Street Journal. Come hear Mr. Viorst talk about his journey to becoming an acclaimed author, scholar, and expert as well as his thoughts on current affairs in the Middle East. Refreshments will be served. RSVP by phone at 202-220-1375 or by email at vvander@echo.rutgers.edu by June 9.

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June 9, 2008, 12:30 - 1:30 PM	Intern Picnic on Capitol Hill	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Come have a brown bag lunch with Rutgers interns on Capitol Hill! Meet in front of the Hall of States at 12:30 P.M. or call (609) 680-0329 if you’re coming late to get directions (we’ll be right across the street). Blankets and drinks provided! Bring your own lunch or pick up tacos/burritos/chips & guacamole at Taqueria Nacional downstairs at the Hall of States. RSVP by phone at 202-220-1375 or by email at vvander@echo.rutgers.edu by 9:30 a.m. on June 9.

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June 7, 2008, 7:15 AM	Susan G. Komen National Race for the Cure	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Join Rutgers alumni and students as we walk to raise money for breast cancer research. We will meet in front of the Smithsonian Metro station at 7:15 a.m. then make our way over toward the Mall for the 8:15 a.m. walker start. RSVP by phone at 202-220-1375 or by email at vvander@echo.rutgers.edu by 4:30 PM on June 6.

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June 5, 2008, 5:30 PM	9th Annual Rutgers in Washington Program Kickoff Event	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Join us for the 9th Annual Rutgers in Washington Program Kickoff Event celebrating Rutgers’ Jersey Roots, Global Reach. Join fellow students, alumni, and special guest New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez (Newark Law ’79) as we kick off another year in DC for Rutgers in Washington. The kickoff will take place Thursday, June 5, 2008 at 5:30 P.M. at The Roof Terrace of the Hall of States, 444 North Capitol Street, NW. Refreshments will be served. To RSVP by June 3, 2008, please contact Program Coordinator Vanessa Vander Wilt by phone at 202-220-1375 or by email at vvander@echo.rutgers.edu.

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Monday March 3, 6:30-7:30 pm	Washington Employers Meet & Greet	New Brunswick, NJ

Address / Description	Network with Potential Employers Rutgers Alumni in DC over desserts and hors d’oeuvres! This program will be held in the Rutgers Student Center, Room 410.

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Thursday February 28, 6:30-7:30 pm	Spending the Summer in DC	New Brunswick, NJ

Address / Description	Speak with Past DC Interns about their Experiences in the Capital! This program will be held in the Rutgers Student Center, Room 410.

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Monday February 25, 7:30-8:30 pm	How to Land a DC Internship	New Brunswick, NJ

Address / Description	Why and How to get a Great Summer Internship in DC! This program will be held in the Douglass CC, Meeting Room C.

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Monday February 18, 7:00-8:30 pm	How to Land a DC Internship	Piscataway, NJ

Address / Description	Why and How to get a Great Summer Internship in DC! This program will be held in the Busch CC, Room 117.

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July 28, 2007, 1-4 PM	Student Sendoff Picnic	Washington, D.C.

Address / Description	Gravelly Point Park, Arlington, VA This weekend, the Rutgers Office of Federal Relations and RIW is planning a student sendoff picnic for the incoming Rutgers students from D.C. and northern Virginia. This is a great chance to introduce the new first year students to Rutgers. I think it would be a great idea if you all come out and join us to help the new students kickoff their Rutgers experience right! It will also be a great way to round out the summer for RIW, as the program is already coming to an end. Join us for some good food and activities with the incoming RU Class!

Additional Information	DIRECTIONS: Take the George Washington Parkway northbound. The exit for Gravelly Point Park is directly north of the Reagan National Airport and will be on your right. Parking is available at the park. Note: If you are traveling southbound on the George Washington Parkway, you will need to take the exit for the Reagan National Airport, and loop around. Once you are northbound on the GW Parkway, proceed until you see the exit for Gravelly Point on your right

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July 23, 2007, 6:30 PM	Meeting with Adrienne Mandel and Lisa Mandel-Trupp	Washington, D.C.

Address / Description	Hall of the States, 444 North Capitol St. NW, Suite 331

Additional Information	Interested in running for local or state office someday? Thinking about a career in public policy? Join Rutgers students and alumni for a discussion with Adrienne Mandel, ’58, and Lisa Mandel-Trupp. Former Maryland state legislator and Rutgers alumna Adrienne Mandel, as well as her daughter Lisa Mandel-Trupp have agreed to speak with students and alumni. Ms. Mandel, a proud Rutgers alum, will speak about how her education from Rutgers truly inspired her and led her to pursue her passion in politics. Lisa, who was once an intern on the Hill, and is now Chief of Staff for Montgomery County Councilmember Phil Andrews, will also talk about her involvement in local politics. Come and hear from this mother-daughter duo, both experienced and insightful individuals who have made a name for themselves.

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July 19, 2007, 7:15 PM	Tour of FOX Studios with Mike Emanuel, RC '90	Washington, D.C.

Address / Description	Hall of the States, 444 North Capitol St. NW Our office: Suite 351 (FREE PIZZA DINNER BEFORE 6:15 PM) Fox studios: Suite 550

Additional Information	Don’t miss this amazing opportunity for a private tour of FOX Studios! Mike Emanuel, RC ’90, is a proud Rutgers alum and happy to show us around! He is a White House Correspondent for Fox News Channel. Previously, he was a national security correspondent for the channel. Most recently, he covered President Bush’s trip to the 2007 G-8 Summit in Heiligendamm, Germany. Throughout the president’s six-country trip, Emanuel was the only broadcast journalist in Rome to attend President Bush’s first meeting with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican. He’s had extensive experience in the news world and has provided coverage on a variety of stories. This tour will be sweet, so don’t miss it! RSVP by Monday, July 16th.

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July 18, 2007, 12:45 PM	Private Tour of the Library of Congress	Washington, D.C.

Address / Description	Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building, Independence Ave. SE and 1st St. SE (across from the U.S. Capitol)

Additional Information	Don’t miss this great chance to see the insides of the Library of Congress and the magnificent Thomas Jefferson Building! RIW has scheduled a private tour of this historical building, which opened in 1897. Come hear about the history of the Library and the art and architecture of this historic venue. We will also meet with Rutgers alum, Steve Herman, ’64, Chief of the Collection Management Division, who will share some insight into his experience in D.C. and working in the Library of Congress. Take off for a lunch break and join us for this great opportunity! We will meet at the Security checkpoint in front of the Jefferson Building at 12:45. The Jefferson Building is right by the intersection of Independence Ave SE and 1st St. SE, directly across from the U.S. Capitol. PLEASE DON’T BE LATE. The tour will last no longer than an hour, so you will be able to make it back to work on time! Please RSVP to me by Monday, July 16th.

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July 17, 2007, 6:00 PM	Dinner with Ken Walsh	Washington, D.C.

Address / Description	Hall of the States, 444 North Capitol St. NW, Suite 351 Conference Room

Additional Information	Esteemed Rutgers alum, Ken Walsh (RC ’68), is the Chief White House Correspondent for U.S. News & World Report and has agreed to speak with students and alumni about the intricacies and intimacies of White House reporting. He has been the Chief White House Correspondent since 1986, which was taken him through many presidential terms. He will offer insight into past campaigns and presidencies, in addition to the upcoming 2008 campaign. Food and drinks will be provided. Please RSVP as soon as possible (and no later than Friday, July 13th).

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July 14, 2007, 10:00 AM	Private Tour of the U.S. Capitol Buildling with Capitol Police Officer, Don Swyt, '01	Washington. D.C.

Address / Description	RIW is getting a chance to go on a private tour of the U.S. Capitol! Alum Don Swyt, '01, is a capitol police officer and has offered to give us a free private tour! He trained at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, GA and at the United States Capitol Police Academy in Cheltenham, MD. He currently works in the U.S. Capitol Building on the Power Shift Unit in which he protects Congress, their staff, and the many people who visit the Capitol each year. We will have the chance to stay as long as we want! This will be a very fun and unique experience just for Rutgers students! We will be meeting at 10:00 by the security checkpoint on the House side entrance. PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY SPRAYS, LIQUIDS, PERFURME, WATER, OR SODA. PLEASE TRY TO BRING AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE AND NO BACKPACKS. RSVP by Wednesday, July 11th, as spots are limited!

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July 10, 2007, 5:00 PM	Meeting with Senator Menendez	Washington, D.C.

Address / Description	RIW is getting the chance to meet with New Jersey’s very own Senator Robert Menendez! He is one of New Jersey’s most influential political figures and has agreed to meet with Rutgers students once again in his office this year! The Senator received his JD from Rutgers Newark Law School in 1979. Menendez was appointed Senator in 2006 and is one of only three Hispanics currently serving in the Senate. Come hear from the Senator, who will discuss issues very applicable to you, as a Rutgers student! Learn about current higher education issues in Congress, the improvement of financial aid and access to college, and the importance of civil participation. In the past, the Senator has really enjoyed meeting with Rutgers students has created an intimate atmosphere to make students feel very comfortable. This is a chance for you to ask the Senator any questions you may have. We will meet on the corner of 1st and C St. at 5:00 PM. Please RSVP by Monday, July 9th.

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Saturday, June 30th, 5:30 PM	Intercollegiate Kickball Game	Washington, D.C.

Address / Description	We'll meet on the lawn between the Washington Monument and World War II Memorial. Meet students from Princeton, University of Michigan, UPenn, Harvard, UC Berkley, Stanford, and more! We'll play a game of kickball, and afterwards order some pizza. FOOD IS PROVIDED (no need to pay). A great way to socialize and meet some other cool people who are living here this summer! Come on out everyone, this is a chance to represent RU well and kick some but! Let me know soon if you're in.

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June 27, 2007. 5:30 PM	PRIVATE AFTER-HOURS Tour of the National Air and Space Museum with RU alum, Peter Jakab	Washington, D.C.

Address / Description	The National Air and Space Museum Entrance at 6th and Independence Ave.

Additional Information	Peter Jakab, CC’80, GSNB ’82, GSNV ’89, is giving RIW a chance to get a behind the scenes look at the National Air and Space Museum. He will take students and alumni on a private, after-hours tour of one of D.C.’s most popular museums. Peter is the Chairman of the Aeronautics Division and has access to those areas that the public hardly see. This event has become an RIW tradition because year after year; students and alumni have LOVED the event. Don’t miss this RIW favorite! We will meet outside the museum at 5:30 PM. The tour should last no longer than an hour. Please don't be late!

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June 25, 2007, 12:30 PM	Experiencing the Hill with Lona Valmoro, SENIOR ADVISOR TO HILLARY CLINTON	Washington, D.C.

Address / Description	Office of Senator Hillary Clinton, Russell 476 (We will meet at the corner of C St. NE and Delaware Ave. NE at 12:20. Please don't be late!)

Additional Information	Lona Valmoro, RC '93, has agreed to talk to Rutgers students about her experience working in Hillary Clinton's office. She has had almost a decade of Capitol Hill experience on the Senate side. Prior to Senator Clinton's office, she served as Deputy COS and Scheduler to Senator Robert Torricelli. Lona had worked on numerous campaigns as well as the 2000 and 2004 conventions. She has a bachelors from Rutgers and a masters from the London School of Economics. LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED.

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Friday, June 22, 2007, 12:30 PM	Life on the Hill: From Both Perspectives, Lunch With the Legislative Director for Senator John Kerry	Washington, D.C.

Address / Description	Office of Senator Kerry, Russell 304 (We will meet at the corner of C St. NE and Delaware Ave. NE at 12:20. Please don't be late!)

Additional Information	Heather Zichal, the Legislative Director for Senator John Kerry, has had experience in both the House and the Senate. She also worked on the Kerry for President campaign, specializing in environmental and energy policy. She has agreed to meet with Rutgers students and share her own experience. Learn from an expert about Do's and Don't's on the Hill. Please bring a bagged lunch. We will be eating in the conference room of Senator Kerry's office.

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June 21, 2007, 5:30 PM	RIW Law Panel, with alumnus Steve Boehm and Lloyd Guerci	Washington, D.C.

Address / Description	Offices of Sutherland, Asbill, & Brennan, LLP 1275 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 20004

Additional Information	Are you interested in pursuing a law career or learning a little about what it’s like to be a lawyer? Come and hear from alumnus Steve Boehm, RC '75, Newark Law '76, and Lloyd Guerci, both experienced and active lawyers in D.C. This law panel will give you great insight on what it takes to succeed as a lawyer in D.C. Steve Boehm, a partner at the corporate law firm of Sutherland, Asbill, and Brennan concentrates on asset management arising under the jurisdiction of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). He is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for 2005-2006 in Mutual Funds and Private Funds Law. loyd Guerci is an attorney in the Office of the Chief Counsel of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Alumni and students are invited! Complimentary food and beverages will be served. RSVP to Lisa, at ljwhite@rci.rutgers.edu, or 202-220-1375 by MONDAY June 18th. We hope to see you there!

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June 15, 2007, 8:30 PM	Ice Cream at Thomas Sweets!	Washington, D.C.

Address / Description	3214 P St. NW, Georgetown (intersection of P and Wisconsin) Come and join Rutgers and Princeton students for an ice cream cool down at our favorite Thomas Sweets. Although it's not the one on Easton Ave, I'm sure it lives up to the same standards! It's also a chance to meet some other students in the area!

Additional Information	There is no metro stop is Georgetown, so you will have to take the bus. Take the big red Circulator Bus. Here is the link to the route so you can pick it up at the most convenient stop. (http://www.dccirculator.com/map2007a.pdf)

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June 13, 2007; 7:00 PM	WNBA Basketball Game: Washington Mystics vs. Phoenix Mercury	Washington D.C.

Address / Description	The Verizon Center 601 F St. NW; Metro Stop: Gallery Place - Chinatown

Additional Information	Join students and alumni to cheer on former Rutgers women's basketball star, Cappie Pondexter, '06, now playing for the Phoenix Mercury! If you're interested in some food or drinks before the game, meet us at 5:30 at Clyde's Restaurant (707 7th St.) to enjoy some refreshments. We hope to see you there!

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June 12, 2007; 5:30 PM	RIW Pizza Dinner!	Washington, D.C.

Address / Description	Rutgers University Office of Federal Relations Hall of the States, Suite 351 444 N. Capitol St. NW (Metro: Union Station Stop, Red Line)

Additional Information	FREE pizza! Come and meet other Rutgers interns for a pizza dinner! We'll also hear from Francine Newsome Pfeiffer, Director of Federal Relations for Rutgers, to learn about what Rutgers' role is here in D.C. As a proud RU alum, she will talk about how her office's role in lobbying the federal government for Rutgers directly affects YOU as students. This event will be really informal. It will be a chance for you to learn a little more about RIW and also give me some of your ideas and suggestions for events that you might like to hold over the course of the summer. And who can resist free pizza!

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June 7, 2007	The 2007-2008 Presidential Nominating Contest	Washington, D.C.

Address / Description	The Roof Terrace (8th Floor)at the Hall of the States 444 North Capitol Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 (If you are taking the metro, take the Red Line and get off at the Union Station stop.)

Additional Information	You are invited to the 8th annual Rutgers in Washington Kickoff event! Take this opportunity to meet with other Rutgers interns and alumni and help kickoff the RIW program this summer! The event will feature Political Science Professor and frequent national commentator Ross Baker, who will speak about the exciting presidential nomination process and the upcoming election. He attended the University of Pennsylvania and was a Research Associate at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. before coming to Rutgers. He has written extensively on various aspects of the U.S. government, and his articles, editorials, and commentaries have appeared in Orbis, American Politics Quarterly, The Los Angeles Times, Newsday, The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Chicago Tribune, The Boston Globe, and The Philadelphia Inquirer. He has also spoken on the National Public Radio Program All Things Considered. Dr. Baker has served on the staffs of various Senators and was a consultant to the Democratic Caucasus of the U.S. House of Representatives. He has extensive experience and insight into the workings of our government. During such an exciting time in Washington, D.C. this summer, come and hear from expert Dr. Baker! Hors d'oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Dress is business casual. Cost is free for students and for alumni it is $15. Payments at the door are accepted. Please RSVP to Lisa White, RIW Program Coordinator, at ljwhite@rci.rutgers.edu or 202-220-1375, by Monday, June 4. I strongly encourage you to take advantage of this great opportunity!

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Wednesday, April 11 6 - 7:30 PM	From New Jersey to Washington:	New Brunswick, NJ

Address / Description	Winants Hall, The Board Room Hear from the Honorable Frank Pallone Jr. New Jersey Congressman Learn about the Congressman's path from New Jersey to becoming an inspiring leader and representive of our state

Additional Information	To sign up, please call 732-445-6127 or email Lisa White at ljwhite@rci.rutgers.edu

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August 2, 2006	Farewell DC! The Last RIW Event of the Summer - Lunch with lobbyist Mike Herson, Camden Law '90	Washington, DC

Address / Description	CANCELED!

Additional Information	Join us for the last RIW event of the summer! We must all bid farewell to DC, but not before we enjoy some food and great conversation from a notable RU alum, Mike Herson. Along with the visit to the Air and Space Museum, this event is a staple of the RIW program, because year after year, RIW participants LOVED meeting with Mike. He is even hosting the event in his office! Mike is friendly, knowledgeable, and a Capitol Hill veteran. He is President at a Washington, DC - based consulting firm specializing in government affairs, business development, and public relations, so I'm sure he has a lot of stories and advice to share. Everyone will learn something new after meeting with him! Don't miss this great opportunity! Mike is President and Chief Executive Officer of American Defense International, Inc. He was raised in New Jersey and has a Bachelors Degree in American Government from Georgetown University, a Juris Doctor from Rutgers University School of Law, and a Masters Degree in National Security Studies from Georgetown University. He is admitted to the Bar in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia. While a student at Georgetown, Mike was selected to be a White House Intern where he served in the Executive Office of President Ronald Reagan and on the speech writing staff of Vice President George Bush. After returning to Washington in 1990, he was appointed as the Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Force Management and Personnel, the Pentagon’s senior manpower official responsible for all personnel policy and oversight of the recruiting, training, compensation, support, and management of the Department’s military and civilian personnel. After leaving the Department of Defense in early 1993, Mike joined the Alexis de Tocqueville Institution as a Visiting Fellow for National Security Affairs. From April 1993 to June 1993, he was part of the team that successfully defended the Great Lakes Naval Training Center before the Base Closure Commission. From August 1993 through September 1994, Mike was the Assistant Vice President of HealthCare Imaging Services, Inc. in Middletown, New Jersey, a health care company which specializes in magnetic resonance imaging. On June 7, 1994, he then won the Republican primary election becoming his party’s nominee for the U.S. Congress in New Jersey’s Sixth District and received national recognition as one of the youngest candidates in the country. Mike Herson has served as a national security advisor to several Congressional candidates and is also the recipient of several honors and awards. In 1993, he was awarded the Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service. He was MDA of Central Jersey’s Man of the Year in 1994, and he was the keynote speaker at the National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, DC in January 1995. Impressive huh? Food and refreshments will be provided at the event. To RSVP, contact Nicole Guanlao at ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu or (202) 220-1375 by 5 PM on Monday, July 31st. See you there!

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July 31, 2006	How to Land the Job of Your Dreams in DC - Seminar with Teri Sciacchetano, DC '98	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Hall of the States, 444 N. Capitol St, NW Conference Room 331; Metro Directions: Take the Red Line to Union Station. Exit Union Station to the front of the building. Head right on Massachusetts Avenue for less than one block and take a left onto North Capitol Street(heading towards the U.S. Capitol). The building is on your right at 444 North Capitol Street; 5-6:30 PM

Additional Information	Teri Sciacchetano has agreed to come speak to Rutgers students and alumni about landing a great job in DC. Last year, she spoke about important skills such as networking and shed some light on finding a job in a government agency. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Douglass College and works as a Middle East research analyst with a government contractor in Virginia. At Douglass College, where she majored in French and Political Science, Ms. Sciacchetano was a member of the Douglass College Scholars Program, the Douglass College Emerging Leaders Program, and she served as the President of the Douglass College Government Association and the President of the Class of 1998. Following her graduation from Douglass College, she worked as a Recruiter and Human Resources Associate for Deutsche Bank in New York City before traveling to the Middle East to study at the American University in Cairo. She received her Masters in International Relations from the Yale Center for International and Area Studies at Yale University (2004). During the 2003-2004 academic year, Ms. Sciacchetano received a Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship from the US Department of Education and Yale University to study Intermediate Arabic. To RSVP, contact Nicole Guanlao at ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu or (202) 220-1375 by 5 PM on Friday, July 29th.

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July 29, 2006	Tour the Capitol with Capitol Police Officer Don Swyt, '01	Washington, DC

Address / Description	On the House side of the U.S. Capitol (south side) there is a building with a green roof. RIW will meet there. It's a screening facility called The South Screening Facility. The South Screening Facility is also located on the Independence Avenue side of the U.S. Capitol; 10 am - 12 pm

Additional Information	Have you ever wanted to tour the Capitol and just wander around without anyone bothering you or telling you to move it along? Well this is YOUR chance! RU alum Don Swyt was kind enough to give us the opportunity to tour the Capitol. Since graduating from Rutgers University in 2001, Don worked as a security officer supervisor and was a member of the Rutgers University Events Staff where he worked the football, soccer and basketball games. He joined the United States Capitol Police on August 29, 2003 and trained at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, GA. He then continued his police training at the United States Capitol Police Academy in Cheltenham, MD. He currently works inside the United States Capitol Building on the Power Shift Unit in which he protects Congress, their staff and the many people who visit the Capitol each year. RIW will get to tour the Capitol and we get to stay as long as we want! PLEASE DO NOT BRING SPRAYS, ANY LIQUIDS, PERFUME, WATER, OR SODA. PLEASE TRY TO BRING AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE AND NO BACKPACKS. RIW will meet by the security checkpoint on the House Side entrance.

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July 27, 2006	Tour of the Holocaust Memorial Museum, and a Private Classroom Discussion with a Museum Staff Member	Washington, DC

Address / Description	United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW Washington, DC 20024-2126 Note: Our group will meet at the 14th Street entrance. Closest Metro stop: Smithsonian (Orange/Blue lines), one block from the Museum. The event will run from 3-5:30 PM.

Additional Information	The U.S Holocaust Memorial Museum is America’s National institution for the documentation, study and interpretation of Holocaust history, and serves as this country’s memorial to the millions of people murdered during the Holocaust. This year, RIW will be greeted by a Museum staff member, and then, we will tour the Museum on our own. A staff member from the Museum's Committee on Conscience office, which is the part of the Museum that addresses contemporary instances of genocide, such as the situation currently taking place in Darfur, will meet us in one of the Museum's classrooms for a brief discussion. The Committee on Conscience is doing significant work with university students around the country on the relevance of the Holocaust in relation to contemporary genocide. The Museum generally does not arrange such an event unless it is for a Museum sponsored-program, but they are willing to schedule this special meeting with RIW. Do not miss this great opportunity to learn more about this tragic part of our history, and reflect upon the moral and spiritual questions raised by the events of the Holocaust. To RSVP, contact Nicole Guanlao at ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu or (202) 220-1375 by 5 PM on Tuesday, July 25th.

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July 26, 2006	Happy Hour at 'My Brother's Place'	Washington, DC

Address / Description	My Brothers Place; 237 2nd Street NW, Washington, DC 20001; Judiciary Square (red line) at F Street between 4th and 5th Street, NW; 5:30-?

Additional Information	Come out and enjoy a drink with current RU students and RU alumni at My Brother's Place! The 20-and-under crowd and alumni are more than welcome to attend. Have a great time and get a chance to mingle with some members of the Rutgers community. RIW will be gathering outside My Brother's Place at 5:15 PM. If you have any questions, feel free to call me, Nicole Guanlao, at (202) 220-1375. If you need help finding the group at the day of the event, call my cell phone at (201) 281-6237. See you there! RSVP by 5 PM on Tuesday, July 25.

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July 24, 2006	INSIDE the Department of Homeland Security - Tour with ICE	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Department of Homeland Security U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement 425 I (Eye) St, NW (Judiciary Square stop on the Red Line); 3-5 PM

Additional Information	Come inside one of the most secretive buildings in the country. One of the most active divisions of DHS is ICE, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. A portion of the event will be dedicated to outreach and recruitment for ICE, while the rest of the event consists of a tour of the DHA. Rutgers in Washington will be visiting the ICE facility and hearing from some of its top officials. We will take a tour of a building that is NOT open to the public, and learn what it's really like to work there. A question and answer session will follow the tour and talk. Bring a photo ID with you, and please know your SSN. RIW will meet at 2:45 PM in the DHS lobby. To RSVP, contact Nicole Guanlao at ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu or at (202) 220-1375 by 12 PM on Thursday, July 20th. When RSVP'ing, please leave your name as it appears on your social security card and your birth date.

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July 21, 2006	Tour of the Pentagon with Peter Graziano, '65, and Walter Zampella, '80	Washington, DC

Address / Description	THE PENTAGON; 3-5 pm; RIW will meet at the Pentagon Concourse entrance (near the Metro exits) at 2:45 to process in badges. (Please do not be late) Peter has reserved a Conference RM for 3-5 PM in the Pentagon. We will make a few tour stops enroute (Hall of Heros) and have some career discussions. We will end by visiting the DoD 9/11 Memorial Chapel and crash site. DO NOT BRING CAMERAS AND WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES. PLEASE BRING A PICTURE ID WITH YOU.

Additional Information	The Pentagon is the headquarters of the Department of Defense and is one of the world's largest office buildings. With the War in Iraq, the Pentagon has frequently been in the news, and many have followed news stories emanating from the defense establishment housed in this building. Despite the notoriety of the Pentagon, very few people have actually gotten the chance to walk through its doors. RIW not only gets the chance to visit the Pentagon, but we also have the opportunity to hear first hand accounts from individuals who know the "ins and outs" of one of the most secretive buildings in the nation. Peter Graziano, RC '65, is Chief of the Pentagon Special Programs Division and has agreed to take us on a tour of the Pentagon. Mr. Graziano was also in the Pentagon on 9/11, and he is willing to share some stories of that frightful day with RIW. Walter (Wally) Zampella is the Legislative Affairs Officer for the Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive (ONCIX), Office of the Director of National Intelligence. His responsibilities include responding to Member and staff requests, reviewing congressional bills and reports, and advising the National Counterintelligence Executive on appropriate courses of action. So come join RIW and meet these two distinguished, courageous, and proud RU alums. MORE INFO ON MR.GRAZIANO: P.J. ‘Rocky’ Graziano is the Special ISR Programs Technical Director, Directorate of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Headquarters United States Air Force, Pentagon, Washington, DC. Rocky served in the U.S Air Force from 1966 until 1990. He was commissioned thru the AFROTC program at Rutgers University in Jun 65. While on active duty he served in several CONUS and overseas assignments; of note, OIC of Combat Intelligence, 388th Composite Wing during Linebacker Operations in Southeast Asia, as Chief of Operational Intelligence and Division Chief at two frontline, combat fighter wings. In Alaska, he flew missions testing new hand-held cameras in F-15B, C-12 and T-33 Acft for the alert intercept pilots, and earlier served as a squadron cmdr. Additionally, he served at MAJCOM and Air Staff levels working unit readiness and weapon systems acquisition issues and programs. He completed his active duty career in JCS/J2 as Chief of the I&W Operations Division. While there he also served as a DDI, and his teams directed the Defense Warning System including the upgrades to the National Military Intelligence Center, threat warning system improvements and training in concert with the Joint Commands and Affiliated Allies. Rocky’s teams also performed I&W staff visits worldwide. Upon retirement from the USAF, he served as a defense consultant at the Institute for Defense Analysis, a federally funded research and development center. Mr. Graziano reentered Federal Service in 1992 as a senior operational intelligence analyst and subsequently as Chief of the Threat Group, Air Force Intelligence Agency. Later promoted to Chief, Special Programs/IW Div., AF/XOIA. He provided operational intelligence support to the SecAF, CSAF, XO and CHECKMATE Contingency Planners. Upon promotion to his current position, he helped merge imagery analysts, operational intelligence analysts, and information warfare professionals within the National Capital Region into one combined-force ISR division. Rocky’s teams provided and continue to provide, pertinent Special Access Program and Joint IED Task Force support to several Air Staff and Joint Staff Agencies. Of note, he oversaw his teams’ time-critical operational intelligence and crisis imagery support to around the clock contingency operations during 9/11 Crisis Ops, Operations DELIBERATE FORCE, DESERT STRIKE, DESERT FOX, ALLIED FORCE, ENDURING FREEDOM, IRAQI FREEDOM, and Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Rocky also flew test missions in the RC-12, Horned Owl aircraft during IED detect tests thru June 2004. Mr. Graziano is married with two sons, Paul & Brian. His wife, Linda, is from Hamilton Twnship, NJ; she is a graduate of Trenton State. EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Economics, Rutgers University, NJ - 1965 Dual MPA in Government and Manpower Administration, Golden Gate University, CA - 1977 Graduate of the Post-Graduate Intelligence Program, Defense Intelligence College, Wash. DC - 1978 USAF Senior Civilian Mgrs’ Course, Air Force Academy - June 2000 MAJOR AWARDS Bronze Star…Defense Superior Service Medal…Meritorious Service Medal w/two oak leaf clusters…Air Force Commendation Medal w/two oak leaf clusters…SEA Service Medals PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Armed Forces Communications/Intelligence and Electronics Association (AFCEA) DIA/J2 Alumni Association and Retired USAF Intelligence Professionals (RAFIP) MORE INFO ON MR. ZAMPELLA: Mr. Zampella was commissioned in the U.S. Army in 1980 through the Rutgers University U.S. Army ROTC program. While on active duty, he was assigned as a tactical intelligence officer with the Second Armored Division, Fort Hood, Texas; the Second Infantry Division, Camp Hovey, Republic of Korea; and the 94th Air Defense Artillery Brigade (Patriot), Kaiserslautern, Germany. His strategic intelligence assignments include tours with the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Department of the Army and the Defense Intelligence Agency. Mr. Zampella retired from the U.S. Army in 1996 and immediately joined the Defense Intelligence Agency as a civilian analyst. Mr. Zampella’s DIA intelligence assignments include Senior Intelligence Officer for the Counterproliferation and Technology Office, Iraq Working Group Team Chief, Arabian Peninsula Analyst, Middle East Indications and Warning Analyst, and Middle East Military Capabilities Analyst. Mr. Zampella departed DIA in July 2006 for his ONCIX legislative affairs position. Mr. Zampella is married with two children and resides in Falls Church, Virginia. His wife, Hildy, was raised in Jefferson Township, New Jersey. Education and Selected Training The Brookings Institution Legislative Fellow 2004 (U.S. Senator Mark Dayton of Minnesota) U.S. Army Command and General Staff College 1991 U.S. Army Combined Arms Staff Service School 1989 MS/ Strategic Intelligence Defense Intelligence College, Washington DC 1986 BS/Political Science Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 1980 Major Awards* Civilian awards include Sustained Superior Performance awards and Distinguished Performance ratings. Military decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, U.S. Army Meritorious Service Medal (1 Oak Leaf Cluster), U.S. Army Commendation Medal (3OLC), Joint Service Achievement Medal (1OLC) and U.S. Army Achievement Medal (1OLC) Professional and Community Associations* National Military Intelligence Association; Retired Officers Association; Lions Club International

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July 17, 2006	Meet with Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. (Planned by Harvard)	Washington, DC

Address / Description	2419 Rayburn House Building; 2 PM

Additional Information	DID YOU KNOW? Born in the midst of the voting rights struggle on March 11, 1965, Representative Jackson spent his twenty-first birthday in a jail cell in Washington, D.C. for taking part in a protest against apartheid at the South African Embassy. He also demonstrated weekly in front of the South African Consulate in Chicago. Representative Jackson was on stage with Nelson Mandela during his historic speech following a 27-year imprisonment in Cape Town. ------- Representative Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. began service in the United States House of Representatives on December 12, 1995, as he was sworn in as a member of the 104th Congress, the 91st African American ever elected to Congress. Representative Jackson currently sits on the House Appropriations Committee, serving as the 5th ranking Democrat on the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education as well as the 2nd ranking Democrat on the Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs. His leadership created the National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities at the National Institutes of Health in 2001, hailed by many minority health experts as the most important civil rights legislation since the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Representative Jackson also secured funding for the Institute of Medicine's 2002 report on health disparities, "Unequal Treatment.' Prior to his congressional service, Representative Jackson served as the National Field Director of the National Rainbow Coalition.

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July 14, 2006	Lunch with Tom Christensen, CC '77, Deputy Chief for Programs for the Natural Resources Conservation Service	Washington, DC

Address / Description	U.S. Department of Agriculture Building; Office of the Deputy Chief of Programs, Room 5109-S, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.; 12-1:30 PM

Additional Information	Tom Christensen has agreed to meet with RIW in his office in the U.S Department of Agriculture building! He was even kind enough to provide us lunch! Tom is the Deputy Chief for Programs for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). In this position, he is responsible for overall management of the Agency’s conservation programs, which operate under an annual appropriation totaling around $3 billion. Mr. Christensen also is responsible for developing national policies and establishing and promulgating programmatic rules, guidelines, and procedures. As Deputy Chief for Programs, he provides national leadership for the operation of conservation programs and activities such as: conservation technical assistance; conservation and area-wide planning; conservation compliance; resource conservation and development; watershed planning, operations, and rehabilitation; conservation security; environmental quality incentives; wetlands reserve; agricultural management assistance; wildlife habitat improvement; and, farmland protection, among others. Tom Christensen has worked over 25 years for NRCS, including eight locations in North Carolina, New York, Idaho, and Illinois, prior to the last almost nine years at National Headquarters. He previously held the positions of Director of Financial Assistance Programs, Director of Conservation Operations, Director of Animal Husbandry and Clean Water Programs, Agency Chief Information Officer, State Conservationist for Illinois, Assistant State Conservationist in Idaho, Area and District Conservationist in New York, and Soil Conservationist in North Carolina. Mr. Christensen graduated from Rutgers University with a B.S. in Forest Management. He received a M.S. in Renewable Natural Resources Conservation from the University of Connecticut. He also attended Duke University’s Institute of Public Policy for one year through the NRCS’s Public Administration Program. Tom Christensen is a recipient of a USDA Honor Award for individual achievement in rural development. He also was a 1999 graduate of USDA’s Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program. RIW WILL MEET AT 11:45 AM AT THE SMITHSONIAN METRO ENTRANCE (WING 1) To RSVP, contact Nicole Guanlao at ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu OR at (202) 220-1375 by 5 PM on Wednesday, July 12th. See you there!

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July 13, 2006	Meet with Dr. Christopher A. Preble (planned by UPENN)	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Cato Institute At 1000 Massachusetts Avenue, NW; 4 PM

Additional Information	Christopher A. Preble is the Director of Foreign Policy Studies at the Cato Institute. His work has been Published in major newspapers including USA Today, the Financial Times, the Chicago Sun-Times, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Orange County Register, and the Washington Times, and in magazines and opinion journals such as the New Republic, Reason, Political Science Quarterly, and the Journal of Military History. Preble has appeared on many television and radio news networks including CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, Fox News, NPR, Voice of America, CTV News ( Canada), and the BBC. He is the author of John F. Kennedy and the Missile Gap, a book discussing the political and economic roots of national security strategy in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Before joining Cato in February 2003, Preble taught history at St. Cloud State University and Temple University. Preble was a commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy and is a veteran of the Gulf War, having served onboard USS Ticonderoga (CG-47) from 1990 to 1993. He holds a B.A. from George Washington University and a Ph.D. in History from Temple University.

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July 12, 2006	Meeting with Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao (planned by Harvard)	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Department of Labor; 5 PM

Additional Information	CANCELLED

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July 11, 2006	Meeting with Governor Howard Dean, DNC Chairman!	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Democratic National Committee Headquarters 430 South Capitol Street, SE, Washington DC 20003; FIRST FLOOR TRAINING ROOM; 4:30-5:30 pm

Additional Information	Governor Howard Dean, the Chair of the DNC, has agreed to meet with RIW! As Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Gov. Howard Dean is making the Democratic Party competitive in every race, in every district, in every state and territory, while integrating national and state party operations and standing up for Democrats' core values. His election to this post on February 12, 2005 is the most recent chapter in a life dedicated to shaping the future of the Democratic Party. Most recently, after achieving national prominence in his bid for the Democratic nomination for president, Governor Dean founded Democracy for America in 2004 to build on the groundswell of support and the wave of new energy sweeping the Party. And since that time, Democracy for America has been working with the grassroots to elect fiscally responsible and socially progressive candidates to all levels of government -- local, state, and federal -- all over the country. The breadth of Governor Dean's political experience has given him a unique perspective. He began his political career in the early 1980's as the Chittenden County (Vermont) Democratic Party chair. In 1983, Dean was elected to the Vermont House of Representatives. He was then elected lieutenant governor in 1986 and was re-elected in 1988 and 1990. He became Vermont's governor upon the death of Governor Richard A. Snelling on August 14, 1991. Elected to a full term in November 1992, Governor Dean was re-elected four more times and created a record based on fiscally conservative principles that promoted equality and opportunity for all the citizens of Vermont. Under his leadership, Vermont paid down its debt and by 2001 enjoyed a $100 million surplus. Through his innovative health care plan, 96 percent of Vermont's children now have health care coverage and more than a third of Vermont's Medicare recipients receive state help in paying for their prescription drugs. His 'Success by Six' program ensures that more resources like day-care and home nurses are available to parents if they need them. And with strong support from Governor Dean, Vermont officials instituted an Interactive Learning Network that wired almost all the state's high schools, even in the most rural areas. Governor Dean's successes prompted Governing magazine to proclaim him "Public Official of the Year" in 2002. Dean's leadership roles also include turns as chairman of the National Governors' Association, the Democratic Governors' Association, and the New England Governors' Conference. Before entering politics, Dean received a medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City in 1978. Upon completing his residency at the Medical Center Hospital of Vermont, he went on to practice internal medicine in Shelburne, Vermont. Seize this opportunity to meet with one of the most influential figures in Democratic politics. Very few people have the chance to engage with top members of political parties one-on-one. Not only do you get to learn more about the DNC, but you actually get to MEET Howard Dean. Could it get any better? To RSVP, contact Nicole Guanlao at ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu or (202) 220-1375 by 12 PM on Tuesday, July 10th. There are only 35-40 seats available so RSVP asap!

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July 10, 2006	Seminar with Brian Selander Managing Director of Silver Oaks Solutions	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Hall of the States, 444 N. Capitol St, NW Conference Room 331; Metro Directions: Take the Red Line to Union Station. Exit Union Station to the front of the building. Head right on Massachusetts Avenue for less than one block and take a left onto North Capitol Street(heading towards the U.S. Capitol). The building is on your right at 444 North Capitol Street; 5-6:30 PM

Additional Information	Come out and spend your Monday evening with Brian Selander, Managing Director of Silver Oaks Solutions! Brian grew up in Piscataway and stayed local for college, graduating with Highest Honors from Rutgers College in 1998. During his time on the Banks, he was, at the time, the youngest reporter at the Gannett-owned Courier News to score daily and Sunday covers (he was 16 and 17); the youngest press secretary (18) and Acting Chief of Staff (20) in the New Jersey State Legislature; and New Jersey PIRG and the Sierra Club's "Canvasser of the Year" (he was 21). After leaving New Brunswick, Brian served as a coordinator for New Hampshire Governor Jeanne Shaheen's' successful re-election and was the first full-time employee on former Senator Bill Bradley's presidential campaign. By the time he was 23, he was the Governor of Delaware's spokesperson, and, by 24, was the youngest Communications Director in the United States Senate. In the last few years, he helped build a $20M consulting firm with 100 employees who have delivered hundreds of millions of dollars in cost savings for taxpayers across the country. When he was 29, that firm was acquired by the multi-national corporation CGI-AMS, where he currently serves as the National Director for the Spend Management Solutions practice. Brian volunteers with the Hugh O'Brian Youth Foundation, is on the board of a non-profit dedicated to helping victims or abuse and teaches graduate class at the University of Pennsylvania's Fels Institute of Government on media and politics. Food and beverages will be served. To RSVP, contact Nicole Guanlao at (202) 220-1375 or at ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu by 5 PM on Friday, July 7th. See you there!

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July 8, 2006	Tour of DC's Historic Sites with David Tulloch	Washington, DC

Address / Description	RIW will meet in front of the fountain at the Freer Gallery of Art at 10 AM. Take the Blue or Orange line to the Smithsonian stop.

Additional Information	Come and join RIW in a tour of DC's most historic and beautiful sites with Cook College's David Tulloch. David is an Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture in Rutgers’ new School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. He also serves as Associate Director of the Grant F. Walton Center for Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis (http://www.crssa.rutgers.edu/) and Curriculum Coordinator for Environmental Planning and Design. As a graduate of the University of Kentucky, Louisiana State University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he has a passion for the critical role of state universities as a source for world-class research and education. His research and teaching include an emphasis on bridging the gap between the practice of landscape architecture and the geospatial tools that have become so integral to managing American landscapes. This includes a recent exploration of map-hacks as a tool for sharing landscape architecture with a broad audience. Aside from his primary teaching duties, he also gives guest lectures on "The Top 10 Shapers of the American Landscape" and "A Requiem for Memorial Design" in Environmental Design Analysis (11:550:230). He regularly leads student groups on urban hikes in a variety of settings, but he promises that this tour of DC will be much less grueling than his regular RU Outdoors Club tip-to-tip hike of Manhattan. BUT BE PREPARED TO WALK AND WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES. Participants should expect to see a few new sites that they might have missed and some of the same old sites in a new way. Once you're done with this tour, you will never look at DC the same way again! Likely stops include: The new Washington Monument wall, The Jefferson Pier, The controversial World War II Memorial, The Korean War Memorial, The Vietnam War Memorial, The garden and Einstein sculpture at NAS Constitution Gardens, and The Declaration Signers Memorial. To RSVP, contact Nicole Guanlao at ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu OR at (202) 220-1375 by 5 PM on Thursday, July 6th.

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July 6, 2006	Tour ABC News Washington Bureau with Good Morning America's Weekend Segment Director AKILAH JOSEPH!	Washington, DC

Address / Description	ABC News Studios; 1717 de Salles St. Washington, DC 20036; The Conference Room; 3-4 PM

Additional Information	It doesn't get any better than this! Everyone knows about ABC and Good Morning America (GMA). Akilah Joseph, Segment Director (Weekend) for GMA will talk to RIW about her journey from Rutgers to DC. To top it all off, she will also take us on a tour of ABC News! Now, we have the chance to tour ABC News' Washington Studio where "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" is filmed. Akilah graduated from Rutgers University (UC) in 2000 and has been with ABC News ever since. In the fall of 2000, Akilah was tasked with assisting the ABC News assignment desk in Washington during the controversial 2000 election. In this role she produced field interviews and monitored news wires for breaking news. In 2001, Akilah supported the Chief Capital Hill Correspondent during the Presidential Inauguration. From May 2001 until September of 2004, Ms. Joseph was Chief Aide and Field Producer to ABC News Correspondent Sam Donaldson. In this role she traveled extensively with Mr. Donaldson while managing his busy schedule. Since the summer of 2004, Ms. Joseph has been a Segment Producer at the highly successful morning show, Good Morning America. Her daily tasks include booking and coordinating all logistics for exclusive guest appearances and researching and pitching story ideas. Ms. Joseph has covered numerous major news conferences and has produced many highly rated segments that have appeared on Good Morning America. She knows a lot about ABC, and she is willing to share her experiences with YOU! To RSVP, contact Nicole Guanlao at ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu or (202) 220-1375. See you there!

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July 5, 2007	RIW Happy Hour!	Washington, D.C.

Address / Description	My Brother's Place, 237 Second St. NW Come by after work and join other Rutgers students for happy hour at My Brother’s Place! Specials are $2 Domestic drafts, $2.50 Coors Light bottles, $3 Yuenglings, and $4 margaritas. And also, they don’t card at the door, so if you aren’t 21, definitely come by anyway for some food and non-alcoholic beverages! I’ll be there at 5:00 so come by anytime between then and 7:00. Let me know if you are interested and/or call me with any questions. See you there!

Additional Information

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June 29, 2006	Meeting with Mike DuHaime, LC '95, Political Director of the Republican National Committee	Washington, DC

Address / Description	RNC Headquarters; 310 First Street, SE, Washington, DC; 5-6:30 PM

Additional Information	Have you ever wondered about how the Republican party picks their candidates for elections or how a political party comes up with its platform? Mike DuHaime, Political Director for the Republican National Committee, has the answers to these questions, and can help you learn more about the inner workings of a political party. DuHaime graduated from Rutgers University in 1995 with a BA in both journalism and political science. DuHaime was also a four-year skater on the Rutgers Ice Hockey team where he served as a captain for championship teams his junior and senior seasons. In 1997, DuHaime managed the New Jersey State Senate’s most highly targeted race leading Tony Bucco to victory in the primary and then defeating Democrat Senator Gordon MacInnes, despite being severely outspent in both races. Bucco is the only Republican to defeat an incumbent Democrat Senator in New Jersey since 1991. As the Vice-President of Political Communications in 1998 for Campbell & Pusateri, Ltd., a national Republican consulting firm in Alexandria, Virginia, DuHaime designed paid media and mail strategies for races throughout the country, the most noteworthy of which was the open seat victory of Pennsylvania Congressman Don Sherwood in a district where Democrats outnumbered Republicans. Prior to opening his own consulting firm, DuHaime served as the Deputy Campaign Manager for Congressman Bob Franks’ near upset U.S. Senate bid against billionaire Jon Corzine, in which Franks nearly pulled off the upset despite being outspent twelve to one. DuHaime owned his own political consulting firm from 2001 to 2003. DuHaime Communications, Inc. won an impressive 88% of its races for federal, state, county and local office. DuHaime served as Executive Director of the New Jersey Republican State Committee in 2002 helping to rid the Republic of Senator Bob Torricelli. The state party utilized innovative GOTV tactics that resulted in increased turnout in GOP strongholds that, for the first time in years, outpaced the turnout in Democrat areas. Recognized for his ability and success, Campaigns & Elections Magazine named DuHaime a “Rising Star in American Politics” at the age of 24 in 1998, and he has taught seminars on political communication and grassroots campaigning to candidates and operatives in New Jersey and Washington. DuHaime has also spoken on grassroots politics at Harvard and Rutgers. Prior to working on the Bush campaign, DuHaime has already built an impressive resume in state and national politics by helping Republicans win elections on the local, state and federal level. He is known for his ability to coordinate genuine grassroots politics with creative campaign communications, strategies and tactics. As a Regional Political Director for Bush-Cheney ’04, DuHaime helped develop the national GOTV and Election Day efforts and directed the day-to-day campaign operations in 11 northeastern states, which yielded millions more votes for the President in the region and kept Senator Kerry tied up in his Northeastern base. Come out and enjoy an afternoon with RIW at the Republican National Committee office building. Food and beverages will be served at the event. RSVP to Nicole Guanlao at (202) 220-1375 or at ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu. RSVP by 5 PM, Tuesday, June 27th.

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June 26, 2006	Law Panel with Attorneys Steve Boehm, RC '75, Rutgers Law School '78, and Kevin Horahan, UCNB '98	Washington, DC

Address / Description	The Law Offices of Sutherland, Asbill, and Brennan; 1275 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC; 5-6:30 PM

Additional Information	Are you interested in going to law school and pursuing a career in law? Did you just graduate and want to learn how to land a job in a great law firm? Do you want to learn more about what it's like to be a lawyer? If you're asking yourself these questions, then this is the event for YOU! RIW has arranged a law panel featuring Steve Boehm and Kevin Horahan. Both are very eager to answer your questions and share their experiences with you. They will show you what it takes to succeed as a lawyer in DC. Steve Boehm is a partner at the law firm of Sutherland, Asbill, and Brennan. He concentrates his practice in the corporate and securities area, with an emphasis on matters involving asset management arising under the jurisdiction of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Steve is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for 2005-2006 in Mutual Funds and Private Funds Law. Kevin Horahan received his Bachelor of Science in public health from Rutgers’ Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. He also has a Master of Public Health from the George Washington University and a law degree from the Catholic University of America’s Columbus School of Law. He has worked for the Department of Labor since 2002, focusing primarily on group health plan regulatory issues. Kevin has twice been honored with the Secretary of Labor’s Compliance Assistance Award. So come and join RIW, and learn more about the field of law! Food and beverages will be served. To RSVP contact Nicole Guanlao at ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu or at (201) 220-1375 by 5 PM on Thursday, June 22nd. We hope to see you there!

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June 22, 2006	Spend Some Time with General Frederick Kroesen, RC '44	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Hall of the States, 444 N. Capitol St, NW Conference Room 331; Metro Directions: Take the Red Line to Union Station. Exit Union Station to the front of the building. Head right on Massachusetts Avenue for less than one block and take a left onto North Capitol Street(heading towards the U.S. Capitol). The building is on your right at 444 North Capitol Street; 6:30 - 8 PM

Additional Information	General Frederick Kroesen is back! General Kroesen met with RIW participants last year and everyone in attendance could not stop talking about how engaging and interesting he and his wife were throughout this meeting. He told his life story which includes assassination attempts on his life and his life in foreign countries. General Kroesen is a retired 4-star General and Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S Army. He was named a Loyal Son of Rutgers in 1980, and was awarded an honorary doctorate in 1984. He has also been inducted into the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni. General Kroesen served through twelve campaigns in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. He was wounded four times, and awarded with 31 medals for valor and service from five nations. General Kroesen has a unique and exciting story to tell, so do not miss this opprtunity to meet with him and learn about a story of courage and perseverance from one of Rutgers' most distinguished alumni. Complimentary food and refreshements will be provided. To RSVP, contact Nicole Guanlao at ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu or at (202) 220-1375 by 12 PM on Wednesday, June 21st.

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June 21, 2006	Lunch in the Capitol with Susan McCue	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Unites States Capitol Building Suite s-221; 12:30 - 2 PM

Additional Information	Get ready to have lunch in the office of a distinguished RU alum. Susan McCue is Chief of Staff to Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada, and she is a proud RU alum who loves to share her experiences with students. Susan graduated from Rutgers, New Brunswick with degrees in economics and journalism. Before taking her top Senate post, she was a Communications Director and Speechwriter for Reid for five years and she was the Press Secretary for Senator Tom Harkin’s successful 1996 campaign in Iowa. Then she was a political appointee in the Clinton Administration, where she handled media for Housing Secretary Andrew Cuomo. She also worked on advertising for Vice President Al Gore’s Presidential campaign. Prior to coming to Capitol Hill in 1990, McCue worked as a research assistant at the Associated Press and for reporters at National Journal and The New York Times. McCue is also a creator of the reality TV show Staffers on the Discovery-Times Channel. Last year, RIW students had lunch with her, and thoroughly enjoyed meeting and conversing with such an influentual figure in politics. If that wasn't great enough, Susan's office is INSIDE the Capitol Building! It's an amazing view and an amazing experience, so come and spend your lunch hour with RIW and Susan McCue. Sandwiches will be provided. The event is reserved for Rutgers only due to the limited spaces available. Dress is business casual. RSVP by 5 PM on Monday, June 19th, to Nicole Guanlao at ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu OR 202-220-1375. We hope to see you there!

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July 19, 2006	Meeting with Dr. Peter R. Orzag, as planned by the UPENN Coordinator	Washington, DC

Address / Description	The Brookings Institution; Location: 1775 Massachusetts Ave., NW; 4:30 PM

Additional Information	Peter R. Orszag is the Joseph A. Pechman Senior Fellow in Economic Studies at the Brookings Institution; Director of the Hamilton Project; Director of The Retirement Security Project; Co-Director of the Policy Evaluation Project; Co-Director of the Tax Policy Center; and Research Professor at Georgetown University. He previously served as Special Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, and as Senior Economist and Senior Adviser on the Council of Economic Advisers, during the Clinton Administration. His current areas of research include pensions, budget and tax policy, Social Security, higher education, and homeland security. Dr. Orszag has testified on numerous occasions before Congress and is a regular commentator on economic policy in the national press. He is an avid marathon runner. Thanks to UPENN for inviting RIW to this great event! Please meet at Brookings (1775 Mass. Ave, NW) at 4:15p. Please try to come on time because someone will come down to escort us all up. RSVP by 12 PM on Friday, June 16th at ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu or at (202) 220-1375.

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June 18, 2006	A Great Day at the Ball Park: Washington Nationals vs. NY Yankees, with pre-game picnic	Washington, DC

Address / Description	RFK Stadium; 2400 East Capitol Street, Washington, DC; For those attending the picnic, please arrive at the Picnic Gate F at 11am; Game starts at 1:05 PM

Additional Information	Join the Rutgers-in-Washington Program, the Rutgers Club of Washington, and New Jersey State Society this Father's Day to see the Washington Nationals take on the New York Yankees ! There will also be a picnic available in the Tent by Gate F. For $30 you get a ticket to the game and access to the picnic with hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, chips, dessert and soda. There will be a cash bar for those 21+. The clubs will have some great surprises and extra benefits. The picnic begins at 11:00am. For those of you who do not wish to attend the picnic, then join us for the game. The cost for a game ticket is $15. We will all sit together in the outfield, so put on your favorite baseball caps and join members of the Rutgers community for a great day at the ballpark.

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June 16. 2006	Private After Hours Tour of the National Air and Space Museum	Washington, DC

Address / Description	The Air and Space Museum, located on the National Mall at 7th and Independence Avenue, SW, just west of the Capitol building. Take the Blue, Yellow, Orange, or Green Line Metro to L'Enfant Plaza, or the Blue or Orange Line Metro to Smithsonian.

Additional Information	Get ready for a once in a lifetime experience! Sure, you can visit the Air and Space Museum anytime you want, but RIW is giving you the chance to see a side of the museum that very few have had the opportunity to see. Peter Jakab, CC '80, GSNB '82. GSNB '89, will take current RU students and alumni on a private, after hours, tour of one of the best museums that DC has to offer. Peter is the Chairman of the Aeronautics Division and has the knowledge and access to some of the museum's most amazing sights. This event has become one of the staples of the RIW program, because year after year, those who took part in the tour absolutely LOVED it. Take advantage of this great opportunity! The Museum closes at 5:30 PM, and our tour will begin at 5:45. Please be on time. To RSVP contact Nicole Guanlao at ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu OR (202) 220-1375 by 5 PM on Wednesday, June 14.

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June 13, 2006	Meet with New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez, Rutgers School of Law '79	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Senator Menendez's Office, SH-502; 502 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 5:30-6 PM; RIW WILL MEET ON THE CORNER OF 1ST AND C STREET AT 5:15 PM.

Additional Information	Senator Robert Menendez is one of New Jersey's most influential political figures, and Rutgers-in-Washington is giving you the opportunity to meet with him, and learn more about his journey from Rutgers to the nation's capital. To top it all off, Senator Menendez has even given us the chance to meet with him in his office! The Senator received his JD from Rutgers School of Law in Newark in 1979. Upon graduation, he became a lawyer in private practice. He was then elected mayor of Union City in 1986 and served until 1992. Senator Menendez has also served in the General Assembly from 1987 until 1991 and in the New Jersey Senate from 1991 to 1993. After his run in the New Jersey Senate, he represented the state's 13th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives from 1993-2006. In 2006, Jon Corzine resigned from the Senate to serve as Governor of New Jersey, and appointed Menendez as the state's junior Senator. Senator Menendez is one of only three Hispanics currently serving in the United States Senate. The Senator enjoys speaking to Rutgers students and now YOU have the opporunity to pick his brain and learn more about his life in politics. This event is reserved for Rutgers only due to the limited seats available. Dress is business casual. RIW WILL MEET ON THE CORNER OF 1ST AND C STREET AT 5:15 PM. There are limited spots available so please RSVP by 5 PM on Friday, June 9. To RSVP, email Nicole Guanlao at ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu or call (202) 220-1375.

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June 10, 2006	RIW Gathering with Alumni at "My Brother's Place"	Washington, DC

Address / Description	My Brothers Place; 237 2nd Street NW, Washington, DC 20001; Judiciary Square (red line) at F Street between 4th and 5th Street, NW; 5 - 7 PM

Additional Information	It's the weekend, so come out and enjoy a drink with current RU students and RU alumni at My Brother's Place! The 20-and-under crowd and alumni are more than welcome to attend. Have a great time and get a chance to mingle with some members of the Rutgers community. RIW will be gathering outside My Brother's Place at 5 PM. If you have any questions, feel free to call me, Nicole Guanlao, at (202) 220-1375. If you need help finding the group at the day of the event, call my cell phone at (201) 281-6237. See you there!

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June 8, 2006	"Welcome to the Nation's Capital" - The 2006 Rutgers-in-Washington DC Kickoff Event	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Capitol City Brewing Company, 2 Massachusetts Ave, NE, (202) 842-BEER. Capitol City Brewing Company is located right across the street from Union Station and a red line Metro stop; 6-8 PM

Additional Information	You are cordially invited to the 2006 Rutgers-in-Washington DC Kickoff event! Meet fellow Rutgers interns, RU alumni, and help jump-start the RIW summer! The event will feature two distinguished Rutgers alumni, Tony Mauro and Paul Kamenar. Tony Mauro is Supreme Court correspondent for the Legal Times, American Lawyer Media, and law.com. Tony has also covered the Supreme Court for USA TODAY and Gannett News Service for 20 years. In addition, Tony is the author of "Illustrated Great Decisions of the Supreme Court,"and has written several law review articles. In March 2001 and November 2005, Washingtonian magazine listed Tony as one of the top 50 journalists in Washington. Paul Kamenar is the Senior Executive Counsel for the Washington Legal Foundation. Mr. Kamenar joined the Washington Legal Foundation in 1980 and has since argued cases before six federal courts of appeals and the United States Supreme Court in WLF-sponsored litigation. Over the years, he has also appeared on numerous national television news and talk shows such as Nightline, Court TV, Crossfire, and the Oprah Winfrey Show. Both are proud RU alums and are eager to share their experiences with YOU! The Supreme Court has a rich history that is filled with controversial and ground-breaking court cases. Tony and Paul are well-versed in that history, and can share some great stories...maybe even a secret or two! Rutgers students, alumni, faculty, and staff are all welcome to attend. Complimentary food and beverages will be served. Dress will be business casual. Please RSVP no later than 12 PM on Monday, June 5th. To RSVP, contact Nicole Guanlao, the RIW program coordinator, at ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu or call (202) 220-1375. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet some great and interesting people!

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April 6, 2006/ 6:00-8:00 PM	Network Your Way to Success	New Brunswick, NJ

Address / Description	Winants Hall, The Board Room. Located on 7 College Avenue (building located on the corner of College Ave. and Somerset St.)

Additional Information	You are cordially invited to the Rutgers-in-Washington on-campus kickoff event entitled "Network Your Way to Success." This seminar is designed to emphasize the value of networking in obtaining future internship and career opportunities, and will serve to provide you with a valuable skill. You will be able to gain important tips that will help you network effectively and make a lasting impression. The event will also feature two prominent alumni speakers. Maggie Moran, DC '96, has been involved with politics and public service since she graduated from Rutgers University. In 1998, U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg appointed her as state director and she served as campaign manager for the Gore for President New Jersey race in 2000. She is currently Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Jon Corzine. Moran and her husband live in Belmar, NJ and have one child. Arpan Dasgupta, a past Rutgers-in-Washington participant, and former Undergraduate Associate at the Eagleton Institute of Politics, will also address students at this event. Arpan graduated from Rutgers College in 2003, and is currently a staff assistant to Senator Menendez. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to learn about their journey from the “Banks of the Old Raritan” into the offices of some of today’s prominent political figures! Refreshments will be served. To RSVP, call Career Services at 732-445-6127 ext.0.

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July 27, 5:15-6:30 PM	DINNER with Mike Herson, Camden Law ’90, President of American	Washington, DC

Address / Description	American Defense International 1100 NY Ave, NW West Tower, Suite 630 Washington, DC 20005 Metro Directions: Metro Center stop - Walk a short distance E on G ST NW. Turn left on 12TH ST NW. Walk 2 approx. blocks N on 12TH ST NW. Turn right on NEW YORK AVE NW. Walk 1 approx. block NE on NEW YORK AVE NW.

Additional Information	Mike Herson’s distinguished career path began with a White House internship, included a bid for Congress, and has led him to the position of President at a Washington, DC - based consulting firm specializing in government affairs, business development, and public relations. Every summer, Mr. Herson sets aside some time to share some valuable advice and insider tips with the RIW program. Mike is a Capitol Hill veteran, funny, and very approachable. He will speak freely, openly, and honestly. A bit more about Mr. Herson: Michael Herson is President of American Defense International, Inc. He was raised in New Jersey and has a Bachelors Degree in American Government from Georgetown University, a Juris Doctor from Rutgers University School of Law, and a Masters Degree in National Security Studies from Georgetown University. He is admitted to the Bar in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia. While a student at Georgetown, Michael Herson was selected to be a White House Intern where he served in the Executive Office of President Ronald Reagan and on the speech writing staff of Vice President George Bush. After returning to Washington in 1990, Herson was appointed as the Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Force Management and Personnel, the Pentagon's senior manpower official responsible for all personnel policy and oversight of the recruiting, training, compensation, support, and management of the Department's military and civilian personnel. After leaving the Department of Defense in early 1993, Michael Herson joined the Alexis de Tocqueville Institution as a Visiting Fellow for National Security Affairs. From April 1993 to June 1993, Herson was part of the team that successfully defended the Great Lakes Naval Training Center before the Base Closure Commission. From August 1993 through September 1994, Michael Herson was the Assistant Vice President of HealthCare Imaging Services, Inc. in Middletown, New Jersey, a health care company which specializes in magnetic resonance imaging. On June 7, 1994, Michael Herson won the Republican primary election becoming his party's nominee for the U.S. Congress in New Jersey's Sixth District and received national recognition as one of the youngest candidates in the country. Michael Herson has served as a national security advisor to several Congressional candidates and is also the recipient of several honors and awards. In 1993, he was awarded the Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service. He was MDA of Central Jersey's Man of the Year in 1994, and he was the keynote speaker at the National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, DC in January 1995.

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July 26, 6:00-7:30PM	Wind Down the Summer Night with Milton Viorst, RC '51	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Hall of the States 444 N. Capitol St, NW Conference Room 235 Metro Directions: Take the Red Line to Union Station. Exit Union Station to the front of the building. Head right on Massachusetts Avenue for less than one block and take a left onto North Capitol Street(heading towards the U.S. Capitol). The building is on your right at 444 North Capitol Street.

Additional Information	Milton Viorst, RC ’51, is one of the world’s forefront authorities on Middle East Affairs. He is a Fulbright Scholar, a member of the National Advisory Committee for the Middle East Policy Council, and a recipient of the Human Rights Award from the US Association. This notable Rutgers alum has agreed to meet with Rutgers in Washington and the Rutgers Alumni Club to recount the story of how a poor boy from Paterson became an acclaimed author, scholar, and expert, and will discuss his current role in and understanding of Middle Eastern affairs. Wine, soft drinks & hors d'oeuvres will be, of course, FREE. Bring friends! RSVP: Monday, July 25, 5:00 PM to Vanessa Graves ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu OR 202-220-1375

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July 18, 2005 12-1PM	Lunch in the Capitol building with Susan McCue	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Unites States Capitol Building Suite s-221

Additional Information	Susan McCue is Chief of Staff (#1 in command!) to Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid. She is a major figure in politics… and her office is actually INSIDE of the Capitol building. Come and share your lunch hour with this influential RU graduate. Sandwiches will be provided. This event is for Rutgers only... space is very limited. RSVP by Friday, July 15, 5:00PM to Vanessa Graves ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu OR 202-220-1375 A bit more about Susan McCue: Although she has family in Nevada, Susan McCue is a New Jersey native and graduate of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ, with degrees in economics and journalism. The Almanac of the Unelected said she “can be found at the center of nearly every major debate and agreement in the Senate.” Before taking her top Senate post, she was a Communications Director and Speechwriter for Reid for five years and she was the Press Secretary for Sen. Tom Harkin’s successful 1996 campaign in Iowa. She left Capitol Hill in 1997 to work at an advocacy advertising firm, and she was a political appointee in the Clinton Administration, handling media for Housing Secretary Andrew Cuomo. She also worked on advertising for Vice President Al Gore’s Presidential campaign. Prior to coming to Capitol Hill in 1990, McCue worked as a research assistant at the Associated Press and for reporters at National Journal and The New York Times. McCue also is a creator of the reality TV show Staffers on the Discovery-Times Channel.

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July 14, 2005 5:30-8:00PM	Seminar with Teri Sciacchetano, DC ’98	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Hall of the States, 444 N. Capitol St, NW Conference Room 285 Metro Directions: Take the Red Line to Union Station. Exit Union Station to the front of the building. Head right on Massachusetts Avenue for less than one block and take a left onto North Capitol Street(heading towards the U.S. Capitol). The building is on your right at 444 North Capitol Street.

Additional Information	Would you like to get a job after graduation?Teri Sciacchetano, DC ’98, would like to help you figure out how to do just that. Teri is a Middle East Research Analyst, and has agreed to speak with RIW about landing a job in DC. She will shed light on things like networking, getting (gasp!) security clearance, and finding a job in a government agency. Teri has spoken to RU political science classes about how to start a career in the ever-changing field of international relations, and will share her knowledge and experience with us. A bit more about Teri: Teri Sciacchetano graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Douglass College (1998), where she majored in both French and Political Science. She was a member of the Douglass College Scholars Program, the Douglass College Emerging Leaders Program, and she served as the President of the Douglass College Government Association and the President of the Class of 1998. Following her graduation from Douglass College, she worked as a Recruiter and Human Resources Associate for Deutsche Bank in New York City before traveling to the Middle East to study Arabic at the American University in Cairo. She received her Masters in International Relations from the Yale Center for International and Area Studies at Yale University (2004). During the 2003-2004 academic year, Ms. Sciacchetano received a Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship from the US Department of Education and Yale University to study Intermediate Arabic. RSVP by Wednesday, July 13, 5:00PM to Vanessa Graves ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu OR 202-220-1375

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July 12, 2005 6-8PM	RU Alumni Club Distinguished Speaker Event with Barbara Krumsiek, DC '74	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Hall of the States 444 N. Capitol St, NW Conference Room 235 Metro Directions: Take the Red Line to Union Station. Exit Union Station to the front of the building. Head right on Massachusetts Avenue for less than one block and take a left onto North Capitol Street(heading towards the U.S. Capitol). The building is on your right at 444 North Capitol Street.

Additional Information	Rutgers Club of Washington, DC Distinguished Speaker Series The Rutgers Club of Washington, DC is pleased to present an evening with Rutgers alumna Barbara J. Krumsiek DC'74, President, CEO& Vice Chair of the Calvert Group, a Bethesda-based mutual fund firm known for its socially and environmentally responsible investments. Ms. Krumsiek will speak of her distinguished career in the financial services industry. We are delighted to have Ms. Krumsiek speak to the Club on Tuesday evening, July 12, at the Hall of States in Washington, DC. The event is free to all club members and invited RIW student interns, and costs $5 per guest. To view Ms. Krumsiek's full bio please click: http://www.alumni.rutgers.edu/news/hda.php?show=62. To RSVP: Email Vanessa Graves at ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu or call 202-220-1375

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July 11, 2005 6:00-7:30PM	Meeting with Ambassador Bruce Laingen, former US chargé d’affaires in Tehran, Iran	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Hall of the States, 444 N. Capitol St, NW Conference Room 283 Metro Directions: Take the Red Line to Union Station. Exit Union Station to the front of the building. Head right on Massachusetts Avenue for less than one block and take a left onto North Capitol Street (heading towards the U.S. Capitol). The building is on your right at 444 North Capitol Street.

Additional Information	On November 4, 1979, 66 Americans were taken hostage by militant Iranian students at the American Embassy in Tehran, Iran. 52 of these Americans were held captive for a period of 444 days. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the failed rescue attempt of these prisoners, in which eight Air Force and Marine Corps members died. Ambassador Laingen will share with us his views on current international politics, which is especially timely given the recent allegations that Iran’s newest President-elect was, in fact, one of the Tehran captors. A bit more about Ambassador Laingen: Ambassador Laingen is currently President of the American Academy of Diplomacy. A Minnesotan, he served in the US Navy in World War II and in the US Foreign Service from 1949 to 1987. His tours of service included assignments in Germany, Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan. He served as the US Ambassador to Malta from 1977 to 1979. In mid 1979 he returned to Iran for a second tour as chargé d'affaires of the American Embassy before being held hostage in the Iran hostage crisis from November 4,1979 to January 20,1981. Following his release, Ambassador Laingen served as Vice President of the National Defense University in Washington, DC until his retirement from the Foreign Service in 1987. He was Executive Director of the National Commission on the Public Service (the Volcker Commission) from 1987 until the Commission completed its work in 1990. Ambassador Laingen holds the Award for Valor from the US Department of State, the Distinguished Public Service medal from the Department of Defense, the Distinguished Alumnus Award from St. Olaf College, the Golden Plate Award from the American Academy of Achievement, a Presidential Meritorious Award and the Foreign Service Cup. He is a graduate of St. Olaf College in Minnesota, the National War College and has a Masters degree in International Relations from the University of Minnesota. Ambassador Laingen has honorary degrees from Columbia College in Missouri, Hahneman University in Philadelphia, the Western University of Health Sciences and the University of Dubuque. He is the author of Yellow Ribbon: The Secret Journal of Bruce Laingen (1992). His wife Penne is credited with helping popularize the yellow ribbon that symbolized concern for hostages in those days and now is used by many to show concern for any American abroad in danger.

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July 9, 12PM	Visit to United States Holocaust Memorial Museum	Washington, DC

Address / Description	United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW Washington, DC 20024-2126 Note: Our group will meet at the 14th Street entrance. Closest Metro stop: Smithsonian (Orange/Blue lines), one block from the Museum.

Additional Information	The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is America’s national institution for the documentation, study and interpretation of Holocaust history, and serves as this country’s memorial to the millions of people murdered during the Holocaust. The Museum’s primary mission is to advance and disseminate knowledge about this unprecedented tragedy, to preserve the memory of those who suffered, and to encourage its visitors to reflect upon the moral and spiritual questions raised by the events of the Holocaust as well as their own responsibilities as citizens of a democracy. Ruth Mandel, Vice Chair of the US Holocaust Museum and Director of the Eagleton Institute of Politics, has set aside tickets for RIW to tour the museum on July 9. These tickets, usually given on a first-come, first-served basis to the general public, will be available for RIW at 12:00PM. Current exhibitions include: The Holocaust, Deadly Medicine: Creating the Master Race, Remember the Children: David’s Story, Anti-Semitism: Protocols of the Elders of Zion.

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July 7, 2005 6:30-8:00PM	Evening Reception with General Frederick Kroesen, RC '44	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Sutherland, Asbill and Brennan, LLP 1275 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004 Suite 200 Blue, Orange or Red Line Metro to Metro Center

Additional Information	Join the Rutgers in Washington Program for an evening reception with Frederick Kroesen, retired 4-star General and Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army. General Kroesen has been inducted into the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni. He was named a Loyal Son of Rutgers in 1980, and was awarded an honorary doctorate in 1984. General Kroesen served through twelve campaigns in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He was wounded four times, and awarded with 31 medals for valor and service from five nations. This is a unique opportunity to engage, learn from and honor one of the finest members of the Rutgers community. Complimentary refreshments will be provided. RSVP by July 6, 5:00PM, ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu OR 202-220-1375

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July 5, 2005 5:30 PM	Washington Nationals vs. NY Mets, with pre-game reception and dinner	Washington, DC

Address / Description	RFK Stadium (Blue/Orange Line Metro to the Stadium-Armory Station.)

Additional Information	Rutgers in Washington has been invited to join the New Jersey State Society for a night at RFK Stadium. There will be a pre-game dinner and reception with open bar. There will also be a buffet including chips, dip, cheese and farmer’s market display, jumbo buffalo wings, all beef hot dogs, and assorted fresh baked cookies. The reception will begin at 5:30, and the game will start at 7:05. COST: $25. Make checks payable to New Jersey State Society and submit to Vanessa Graves Rutgers University Federal Relations Suite 351 444 N. Capitol St, NW Washington, DC 20001 THERE ARE NO MORE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR THIS TRIP

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July 2, 11:30 AM	Behind-the-scenes tour of the National Zoo!	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Smithsonian National Zoological Park 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington,DC 20008 To get to the Zoo by public transportation: By Metrorail: • Take the Red Line to the Woodley Park/Zoo/Adams Morgan stop or the Cleveland Park stop. The Zoo entrance lies halfway between these stops, and both are a short walk from the Zoo. • If you exit at the Woodley Park/Zoo/Adams Morgan stop, walk north (away from McDonalds and CVS). The Zoo is about three blocks from the stop, on the right (east) side of Connecticut Avenue. • If you exit at the Cleveland Park stop, take the exit on the east side of the street and walk south, toward the Uptown movie theater and the restaurants that line Connecticut Avenue (away from the 7-11 and the Exxon station). The Zoo is on the east side of the street, about three blocks from the stop, after a bridge and just past a large apartment building. • Tip: It's an uphill walk from Woodley Park to the Zoo, and a level one from Cleveland Park. We suggest you arrive at Cleveland Park and leave from either Metro station.

Additional Information	By special arrangement with some incredibly nice zoo keepers, RIW is going to get a behind-the-scenes peek at the National Zoo. Wear walking shoes… we’re gonna get up close & personal with some animals! We will assemble at the Connecticut Avenue entrance at 11:30; tour will commence at 11:45. Please don’t be late! RSVP to Vanessa Graves ASAP, but no later than July 1 at 5:00PM. This tour is limited to 25 people. ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu OR 202-220-1375.

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June 28, 2005 12-1PM	Seminar with The Honorable David Skaggs	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Rutgers Office of Federal Relations Hall of the States 444 N Capitol St, NW Suite 351 (Red Line Metro to Union Station)

Additional Information	2004 witnessed one of the most contentious Presidential elections in American history. It seems that political parties are at each other’s throats…how can bipartisanship, which has proven critical to real political progress, survive in this atmosphere? The Honorable David Skaggs, former member, U.S. Congress, is the Executive Director of the Center for Democracy & Citizenship Program at the Council for Excellence in Government, an organization that works to strengthen bipartisan American democracy through several projects and activities. It strives to help build the trust that is essential to a healthy democracy, to improve working relationships among and between legislators, journalists and citizens, and to promote and renew citizenship, especially among younger Americans. Ask questions, gain insight, and share your opinions. bi•par•ti•san: (defn) supported by both sides; "a two-way treaty" RSVP to Vanessa Graves by June 26, 5:00PM ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu OR 202-220-1375 _________________ A bit more about Congressman Skaggs: Aside from serving as Executive Director of the Center for Democracy & Citizenship Program at the Council for Excellence in Government, Congressman Skaggs is Of Counsel to the Washington-based law firm of Hogan & Hartson. He has also taught from 1999 to 2002 as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Colorado. These positions follow Skaggs’ twelve years of service in Congress (1987-99) as U.S. Representative from the 2nd Congressional District of Colorado (the northwestern Denver suburbs) and three terms in the Colorado House (1981-87), the last two terms as Minority Leader. Mr. Skaggs served eight years on the House Appropriations Committee, with assignments on the Interior Subcommittee and the Commerce, Justice, State & Judiciary Subcommittee, and previously on the Energy & Water and the Treasury, Postal & General Government subcommittees. During his last six years in Congress, he was a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, where he devoted particular attention to classification and information security issues. Prior to joining the Appropriations Committee, he was a member of the (then) Public Works & Transportation Committee and the Science, Space & Technology Committee. Mr. Skaggs did extensive work on public lands and environmental issues, on constitutional matters, in protecting the advocacy rights of nonprofit organizations, and in support of basic research and higher education. He also played an active role in House consideration of foreign policy and trade matters and has traveled extensively in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Central America. During his tenure on the Hill, Mr. Skaggs was a leader in efforts to improve the House of Representatives. He was the founding co-chairman with Congressman Ray LaHood (R-Illinois) of the House Bipartisan Retreat, the first such meeting in history, held in March, 1997, at Hershey, Pennsylvania. He was also co-founder with Representative Jim Leach (R-Iowa) of the Constitutional Forum, a series of seminars featuring distinguished guest lecturers who led Member discussions of current and recurring constitutional issues. During the 104th Congress, Mr. Skaggs was Chairman of the Democratic Study Group, the principal policy development and institutional reform organization of House Democrats.

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June 24, 2005 6-7:30PM	FREE Ice Cream Social!	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Hall of the States 8th Floor Terrace 444 N. Capitol St. NW Washington, DC 20001 You will need picture ID to get into the building Red Line Metro to Union Station

Additional Information	It’s hot. Come and eat a free sundae with students from University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania, Stanford, Cornell, Harvard, Princeton, and Yale. We’ll have music, we’ll have decorations, and we’ll have a great view of the DC sky… you just need to bring yourself. 6 flavors of ice cream and sorbet! Music! LOTS of People! Why not? RSVP to Vanessa Graves, ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu OR 202-220-1375, by Thursday, June 23 at 5:00PM

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June 21, 2005 3-4PM	Meeting at Democratic National Committee Headquarters with Susan Turnbull, DNC Vice Chair	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Democratic National Committee Headquarters 430 South Capitol Street, SE, Washington DC 20003

Additional Information	When Howard Dean was appointed Chairman of the Democratic National Committee in February, five Vice-Chairs were appointed right along with him. One was Susan Turnbull. Since 1982, Ms. Turnbull has been an outspoken proponent of the Democratic Party, regularly appearing on FOX News Channel and MSNBC, and frequently being heard on talk radio. On June 21, Susan would like the chance to speak with you, at her office in the Democratic National Committee Headquarters. This is an opportunity to learn, first hand, about the party that overwhelmingly carried New Jersey voters in 2004. Who are we really voting for? What do they really stand for? Very few people have the chance to engage top members of political parties one-on-one. This is one hour that could prove crucial to the development of your political affiliation. Bring a friend! RSVP by Monday, June 20 at 5:00PM to Vanessa Graves ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu OR 202-220-1375 A little more about Susan Turnbull: For over 20 years, Susan Turnbull has been an active Democratic and civic volunteer in Montgomery County, Maryland. In 1993-94, she served as the first female Chair of the Montgomery County Democratic Party in over 25 years and has served on the Maryland Democratic Executive Committee since 1990. Having worked in numerous campaigns and Democratic Party leadership positions, Ms. Turnbull was elected to the Democratic National Committee in 1992 by the Maryland Democratic Party and was re-elected in 1996 and 2000. Ms. Turnbull has served on the DNC Executive Committee since 1997 and has been on the leadership team of the DNC Women's Leadership Forum for close to ten years. From 1997 until her appointment as DNC Deputy Chair in the fall of 2003, Ms. Turnbull was the elected Chair of the DNC Women's Caucus. In 2001 she was named as one of the founding Co-Chairs of the DNC Women's Vote Center and currently serves on its Advisory Committee. Ms. Turnbull was active nationally in the 1996 Clinton Gore reelection campaign and took leadership roles in the 2000 Gore/Lieberman campaign. After her appointment as the State Chair of the Maryland Gore 2000 Campaign, she directed the primary campaign effort and the general election campaign. Additionally, she served on the National Women for Gore Coordinating Committee. During the 2000 Convention, Ms. Turnbull presided over the Convention's Women Caucus activities and was a convention platform speaker.

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June 20, 2005 5:45-7:00PM	Private After Hours Tour of Air and Space Museum	Washington, DC

Address / Description	The Air and Space Museum, located on the National Mall at 7th and Independence Avenue, SW, just west of the Capitol building. Take the Blue, Yellow, Orange, or Green Line Metro to L'Enfant Plaza, or the Blue or Orange Line Metro to Smithsonian. We will be meeting inside the main entrance at the Information Desk underneath the big white plane.

Additional Information	Peter Jakab, CC ’80, GSNB ’82, GSNB ’89, has agreed, for the fourth year, to host an After-Hours tour of the Air and Space Museum. As Chairman of the Aeronautics Division, Peter has access to parts of the museum that others do not. He will showcase a side of the museum that few are privy to see. This event is, year after year, a favorite for Rutgers in Washington participants. This is a tour you do not want to miss! The Museum closes at 5:30… Rutgers will take over at 5:45. Please be on time. RSVP by Saturday, June 18th at 5:00PM. ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu or 202-220-1375

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June 13, 2005 11:30-1:30 PM	INSIDE Closed Doors: Department of Homeland Security Tour	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Department of Homeland Security U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement 425 I (Eye) St, NW (Judiciary Square stop on the Red Line)

Additional Information	If you watch CNN (and even if you don't) you've heard of DHS, or the Department of Homeland Security. One of the most active divisions of DHS is ICE, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Want to know what goes on behind the closed and secure doors of one of the government's most talked-about and departments? Come and see for yourself! Rutgers in Washington will be visiting the ICE facility and hearing from some of its top officials. We will take a tour of a building that is NOT open to the public, and learn what it's really like to work there. A question and answer session will follow the tour and talk. I MUST have the names and social security numbers of all planning to attend by Friday, June 10th, for security reasons. This building is metro accessible, but if you are planning to drive please let me know and I can try to secure you on-site parking.

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June 9, 2005 6-7:30pm CANCELLED	Lecture (and birthday party!) with former Congressman Jack Buechner	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Hall of the States 444 N. Capitol St, NW

Additional Information	Come to former Congressman Jack Buechner’s birthday party... and learn a thing or two about governmental service. The President of the Former Members of Congress Association would like to meet you all on June 9th. Mr. Buechner leads a busy life: he was elected to the U.S. Congress in 1987 and 1989 from Missouri’s 2nd District, has been on the Board of Directors for Presidential Classroom – a nonprofit civic education program for the best and brightest high school students- since 1999, and presently serves as their President and Chief Executive Officer. He’s also a partner with the law firm Manatt, Phelps & Phillips in Washington, D.C. In short, he’s who you want to be when you grow up. Mr. Buechner’s birthday is June 4th, and Rutgers in Washington is going to help him celebrate. Come for cake. Email me, Vanessa Graves at ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu, or call at 202-220-1375. Let me know if you’re coming… wouldn’t want to run out of food. A little more about Mr. Buechner: After leaving Congress, Mr. Buechner served as President of the International Republican Institute (IRI). IRI is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization that provides training in civic education, political party building, communications, strategy and electoral processes in emerging democracies, working primarily with Agency for International Development and private grants. During Mr. Buechner's term at IRI, the organization opened offices in six countries and developed programs on democracy and free market economies in 28 countries. While in Congress, Mr. Buechner served in the Republican leadership as Vice-Chairman of the Republican Study Committee and as Deputy Whip to former House Speaker Newt Gingrich. In the Missouri State House of Representatives, his tenure included two terms in the leadership. He also served as a Missouri Tourism Commissioner and member of the Advisory Board of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.

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June 9, 2005 5:30-7:00 PM	Thursday Night Happy Hour!	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Capitol City Brewing Company, Capitol Hill 2 Massachusetts Avenue, NE. Union Station stop on the Red Line Metro

Additional Information	Congressman Jack Buechner traveled abroad last week and unfortunately fell ill. He will be unable to attend our meeting tonight, June 9, however we are planning to reschedule for later in the summer. INSTEAD, Rutgers in Washington is going to head over to Capitol City Brewing Company for Happy Hour! Come out of hot weather, and enjoy a drink with current Rutgers students. Alumni, the 20-and-under crowd and non-Rutgers people are, of course, welcome. Rutgers in Washington will be gathering at Capitol City at 5:30. Specials include half price beer and appetizers from 4-7PM. If you have questions, or have difficulty finding the group, call Vanessa Graves at (201) 739-3486

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June 7, 2005, 6-8 PM	Welcome to DC Reception on the Hill	Washington, DC

Address / Description	2325 Rayburn House Office Building Corner of Independence Avenue and South Capitol Street Metro: Capitol South - Blue & Orange Lines

Additional Information	Come out and celebrate the start of the 2005 Rutgers in Washington summer! It’s a reception, in YOUR honor, and it will be held in the Rayburn House Office Building. (Seriously, how often do you get to go to parties in Congressional buildings?) Esteemed Rutgers alumnus Ken Walsh, chief White House Correspondent for US News and World Report, is going to tell us all about the intricacies and intimacies of White House reporting. Ken just wrote a new book "From Mount Vernon to Crawford : A History of the Presidents and Their Retreats". That means he’s unearthed a whole bunch of details about many different Presidents… where they go, why they go, and what they do there. He might even tell us a secret or two! This event will undoubtedly be a great time, and will be the ideal opportunity for you to connect with RU alums, as well as the other students who will be in the area for the summer. What else are you going to do next Tuesday evening, and where else will you eat totally for free? All Rutgers students, alumni, faculty and staff are invited and encouraged to attend. Complimentary food and beverage will be served. Business casual attire, please, and remember to bring state ID to the building for security reasons. Call or email me, Vanessa Graves, if you’d like to attend or have any questions. My office line is 202-220-1375, email: ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu. About Ken Walsh: Kenneth T. Walsh is the author of four books, including Ronald Reagan: Biography in 1997, Feeding the Beast: The White House Versus the Press in 2002 and Air Force One: A History of Presidents and their Planes in 2004. He has covered the White House for U.S. News and World Report since 1986 and he has won the two most prestigious honors for reporting on the presidency, the Aldo Beckman Award and the Gerald R. Ford Prize, which he has won twice. Walsh is also the former president of the White House Correspondents' Association and has served as adjunct professor of communication at American University in Washington, D.C. He has logged more than 200 trips aboard Air Force One, both domestic and foreign, and traveled to more than 60 countries. He lives in Bethesda, Maryland, with his wife, Barclay. They have two children, Jean and Chris.

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Saturday, July 31st, 2:00 PM - TIME CHANGE	Major League Soccer (MLS) All Star Game	Washington, DC

Address / Description	The game is at RFK Stadium, which is the Stadium/Armory Metro stop on the Blue and Orange Lines. Great seats are available a few rows from the field at the discounted price of $13, if attendance exceeds 20.

Additional Information	Students from Oxford, Harvard, Princeton, U Penn, Stanford, and Michigan will join us. Your payment is your RSVP. Payment must be received by July 23. Contact Don Curry at ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu or (202) 220-1375.

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Wednesday, July 28th starting at 7:05 PM	Baltimore Orioles versus Boston Red Sox at Camden Yards	Baltimore, MD

Address / Description	Camden Yards Stadium.

Additional Information	RSVP Wednesday, July 14th, to Don Curry, RIW Coordinator at ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu.

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July 28, 2004, 6:30 PM	Seminar on the Iraq War and Reconstruction	Washington, DC

Address / Description	George Washington University, rooftop terrace room at Strong Hall, 620 21st St NW. Featuring: Hali Jilani, Chair, Asian and Middle East Committee, United Nations Association on Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan, an NGO Working to Help Rebuild Iraq. Hali Jilani is an Afghani whose parents were dissident Pashtuns. She has worked in Iraq as a liaison between the CPA (Coalition Provisional Authority) and the Iraqi people and is one of the most knowledgeable people around in affairs concerning the Iraqi war. She is a major liaison working and living in the heart of Iraq's "Sunni Triangle". Through this, she has gained a clarity of perception of how the CPA works and what the Iraqis think. She has been featured in numerous high level academic and media forums. Presently, She has agreed to share boldly and honestly about all sides of the War and occupation.

Additional Information	This event begins at 6:30 PM. Food will be provided. Ms. Jilani will speak at 7:00 PM. The nearest metro stop is Foggy Bottom. When you exit the metro, you will be on 23rd St. Cross 23rd street, walking towards 21st Street. The rooftop room is accessible by stairs from the 6th floor of Strong Hall. RSVP to RuWash@rci.rutgers.edu by noon on Tuesday, July 27th with subject “Hali Jilani” and please list all names and email addresses of people coming with you in excel format (no more than two, please). Don Curry will send you a confirmation note after you respond. If you have questions, please call Lori at(402) 540-8965.

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Tuesday, July 27th, 6:00 PM	Elizabeth Duke, Douglass College, US Department of Health & Human Services	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Hall of the States 444 N. Capitol Street Suite 285 Ms. Duke earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Douglass College of Rutgers University, a master's degree in political science and African studies from Northwestern University, and a doctorate in political science from George Washington University. Duke is a career senior executive who has served four HHS Secretaries: Otis Bowen, Louis Sullivan, Donna Shalala and Tommy Thompson. Before coming to HRSA, she served as deputy assistant secretary for administration in another HHS operating division, the Administration for Children and Families. In that post, she was in charge of grants policy, financial management, internal and state systems, human resources and administrative functions. Duke also has more than 12 years of experience as both acting assistant secretary and principal deputy in HHS' Office of the Assistant Secretary for Management and Budget (OASMB) - currently called the Office of Budget, Technology and Finance.

Additional Information	Take the Metro’s Red Line to Union Station. RSVP by Wednesday, July 21 to Don Curry at ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu.

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Monday, July 26th, 7 PM	Book Party/Wine and Cheese Tasting, Featuring The Award-Winning Author, S. Mitra Kalita	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Hall of States 444 N Capitol Street Suite 351 (near Union Station). This event is for prospective young authors and journalists or just interested folks. Mitra Kalita will dazzle the audience with a talk about the production of her first book, “Suburban Sahibs”, a captivating work of narrative nonfiction. Suburban Sahibs tells us a story that still might ring true. As immigration has continuously redefined America, it also has radically transformed the American suburb. Journalist S. Mitra Kalita traces the evolution of the suburb from a destination for new arrivals to a launching pad for them. She focuses on three waves of immigration in the post Civil Rights era through the stories of three families: the Kotharis, Patels and Sarmas. Their experience offers a window into the America that has become: a nation of suburbs, a nation of immigrants.

Additional Information	The event is FREE. RSVP to RuWash@rci.rutgers.edu with subject “Mitra Kalita” and please include list all names, email addresses of people coming with you in excel format if you are bringing more than two. You will receive directions and a confirmation upon RSVP. S. MITRA KALITA is a general-assignment reporter at The Washington Post and serves as president of the South Asian Journalists Association. She is the author of "Suburban Sahibs: Three immigrant families and their passage from India to America," published by Rutgers University Press (2003) and Penguin-India (2004). She has written extensively about immigration and the South Asian diaspora. She previously worked for Newsday in New York City as a business reporter, carving a beat out of immigration and the economy. In the aftermath of Sept. 11, she did extensive reporting on the backlash faced by Arabs and South Asians in the New York area, and authored a chapter in a book about the experience ("At Ground Zero: The Young Reporters Who Were There Tell Their Stories"). She has reported from Buffalo and Bombay, and many points in between. Mitra graduated cum laude from Rutgers University, Phi Beta Kappa, with a bachelor's in history and journalism. She received her master's degree from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Mitra has received numerous awards for her work, is featured in the "Best Business Stories of 2003" and was most recently named Young Journalist of the Year by the New York State Associated Press Association. She has lived in New York City, Long Island, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., where she lives now with her husband, artist Nitin Mukul.

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Friday, July 23rd, train leaves at 5:18 PM, bus returns after last inning.	Baltimore Orioles versus Minnesota Twins at Camden Yards	Baltimore, MD

Address / Description	Meet at Au Bon Pain in Union Station by 5:00 to get the train. It’s a professional baseball game – what else do you need to know? Seats are in the bleachers with students from other schools. You can’t beat the student discount. Students from Oxford, Harvard, Princeton, U Penn, Stanford, and Michigan will join us.

Additional Information	Cost: $19 (includes ticket, train and returning bus fare). RSVP by Friday, July 16, 2004 to Don Curry, RIW Coordinator at ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu or (202) 220-1375.

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Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Breakfast with NJ Senator Jon Corzine	Washington, DC.

Address / Description	Senate Russell Office Building, Room 385. You are cordially invited to join Senator Jon Corzine for a continental breakfast. He would like the opportunity to meet our constituents and hear what is on your mind.

Additional Information	RSVP by July 19th to Don Curry, RIW Coordinator, at ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu or (202) 220-1375. Closest MetroRail stops: Union Station, Red Line. Visit the Metro web site at http://rideguide.wmata.com/ for an interactive travel planner.

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Thursday, July 22, 2004, 6 PM	Careers in the FBI	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Hall of the States 444 N. Capitol Street Suite 285 FBI featuring Special Agent James Walden, Rutgers College ’91, Rutgers Law School ’94, and Top Secret Intelligence Analyst Agent Stanley Chan, Rutgers College Class of ‘93. Since 1996, James has worked at the FBI Field Office in Washington. He will discuss his experience as a Rutgers graduate in the field, and answer any questions you might have abut a career in the FBI, or any FBI-related material. His personal specialties have included work on the following 1) Special Operations Group, 2) Fugitive Squad, 3) Cold Case Homicide Squad, 4) Safe Streets Gang Task Force, 5) Civil Rights / Public Corruption. Stanley’s career in the FBI deals with classified material, and cannot be printed on a mass email such as this. Please come to the event to get a better idea of a career like his in top secret intelligence with the FBI. This one is for the X-files junkies and people who are wondering what a career in the Agency is really all about.

Additional Information	RSVP by Monday, July 19th, to Don Curry, RIW Coordinator at ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu or (202) 220-1375

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Wednesday, July 21, 2004, 6 PM	Biotechnology Patent Law Forum, Gilberto Villacorta	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Hall of the States 444 N. Capitol Street Suite 285 Dr. Gilberto (Ybet) M. Villacorta is a Registered Patent Attorney and focuses his practice on technological issues arising in the life sciences, such as cloning, gene expression and regulation, biochemistry, immunology, drug therapy/discovery, imaging and complex medical devices. We are very proud to have him speak for us. Dr. Villacorta received his B.A. degree (1978) and M.S. degree (1982) from Rutgers University. He earned a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1987 for his work on the molecular basis of reversible oxygen binding of oxygen-carrying metalloproteins, and obtained his law degree from Fordham University School of Law in 1991.

Additional Information	Take the Metro’s Red Line to Union Station. RSVP by Friday, July 16th to Don Curry at ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu.

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Tuesday, July 20, 12:00 noon	Free Tour of the National Holocaust Memorial Museum	Washington, DC

Address / Description	National Holocaust Memorial Museum (directions sent with RSVP confirmation) An amazing opportunity to get a first hand glimpse at the greatest tragedy the world has yet seen. This is truly a 20th century learning experience not to be missed by any college scholar.

Additional Information	You must RSVP by Friday, July 16th to Don Curry, RIW Coordinator at ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu. COST: FREE (usually $6 each)

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Tuesday, July 20, 6:00 pm	Meet and Greet Photo-Op with NJ Congressman Rush Holt (D-12th District)	Washington, DC

Address / Description	1019 Longworth House Office Building (directions sent with RSVP confirmation). Congressman Holt is extremely popular in his constituency, which includes parts of both Princeton and Rutgers Universities. He actually is a rocket scientist, and hence has been a venerable champion of science funding in NJ for quite some time. Congressman Holt’s friendly personality makes him a great politician. He will answer your questions and there will be a digital camera on hand for signed photographs, which will be mailed to you. Don’t miss this chance to talk to your Congressman.

Additional Information	RSVP’s are due this Friday, July 16th, 2004, to Don Curry, RIW Coordinator at ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu or (202) 220-1375.

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Monday, July 19th at 6 PM	Private After-Hours Tour of the National Air and Space Museum	Washington, DC.

Address / Description	National Air and Space Museum Independence Ave at 4th Street, SW 4 Blocks from the Capitol Building Please Join the Rutgers in Washington Program for a Private after-Hours Tour of the National Air and Space Museum with Rutgers graduate Peter Jakab, PhD in American History, Chairman of the Aeronautics Division and Curator of the museum. This event has traditionally been a major hit. Here is Mr. Jakab’s Biography: Peter L. Jakab is the Chairman of the Aeronautics Division, National Air and Space Museum. He has been with the Museum since 1983. He holds a BA, MA, and Ph.D. in American history from Rutgers University. Areas of specialization include the history of technology, aerospace history, and American social and cultural history. Prior museum work includes stays at the Edison National Historic Site, West Orange, N.J., and the New Jersey Historical Commission. He also spent a year with the Thomas A. Edison Papers Project and two years teaching American history at Rutgers University during his graduate study. During his stay at the NASM, he has curated numerous exhibitions and frequently lectured on the history of technology, the history of invention, and the Wright brothers and pioneer aviation. His most recent major exhibition is The Wright Brothers & the Invention of the Aerial Age, at the National Air and Space Museum that opened in October 2003. His publications include the books Visions of a Flying Machine: The Wright Brothers and the Process of Invention (Smithsonian Institution Press, 1990); Icare: revue de l'aviation française, #147, Les Frères Wright, 1994; The Published Writings of Wilbur and Orville Wright (Smithsonian Institution Press, 2000), and The Wright Brothers and the Invention of the Aerial Age (National Geographic Society, 2003), the companion book to the exhibition.

Additional Information	RSVP to Don Curry, RIW Coordinator, at ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu or (202) 220-1375 by July 16th. • Public transportation is strongly advised as public parking is very limited. The Metro stop is Smithsonian (orange/blue lines), one block from the Museum. The Museum has no public parking facility. There is a paid parking lot at 12th and C St., SW (east of the Museum) which costs approximately $4 per hour, and hourly metered parking along Independence Ave. Area public lots fill early in the day, and street parking is restricted. There is no street or lot parking west of the Museum. Expect to walk three to five blocks to the Museum entrance if you choose to bring your car. • COST: FREE. Closest MetroRail stops: L'Enfant Plaza and Smithsonian. The Museum is located near metro stops on the blue, orange, yellow and green lines. Visit the Metro web site at http://rideguide.wmata.com for an interactive travel planner.

Link for More Information	www.nasm.si.edu


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SATURDAY, JULY 17, 7:30 PM	DC UNITED SOCCER GAME VS THE LA GALAXY	Washington, DC.

Address / Description	(SIDELINE SEATS, FEATURES ON-FIELD AUTOGRAPH SESSION WITH JOSH GROS, RUTGERS COLLEGE ‘03).

Additional Information	Contact Don Curry, RIW Coordinator at ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu or (202) 220-1375 for details.

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Friday, July 16th, 12 noon	Careers in Lobbying Panel – Explore the possible career paths available in DC’s most popular field	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Hall of States, 444 N. Capitol Street, NW, Suite 351. This event will explore the two major types of lobbyists in the DC area: Contract Lobbyists, and Employee Lobbyists. If you have ever thought about entering the field, this is the best possible way to become acquainted with the field and the possibilities out there for you after you graduate. Lyle B. Dennis is a partner in Cavarocchi-Ruscio-Dennis Associates, a Washington, D.C.-based government relations and public affairs firm. He works in areas related to appropriations, biomedical research, higher education, health care policy, genomics and genetics, regulatory issues and more. He has been with the firm since 1994. Prior to joining CRD, he was the Director of the State of New Jersey’s Washington office, where he represented the Governor before Congress and the Executive Branch and was responsible for overseeing the flow of billions of dollars in federal aid to the state. He began his Washington career in 1981 as Chief of Staff to Congressman Bernard J. Dwyer of New Jersey, where he was responsible for all aspects of the congressman’s office, including legislative and administrative matters, oversight of three district offices, management of 18 staff, and interactions with print and broadcast media. Prior to coming to Washington, he held various positions on the staff of the New Jersey State Senate in Trenton. He was Executive Assistant to the Majority Leader when he left. Lyle Dennis holds a Master of Arts in Political Science with a concentration in Public Policy from the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. His BA is also in Political Science from Rutgers. Francine Newsome Pfeiffer, is the Director of Federal Relations at Rutgers University. Her prolific career began at Rutgers, and included a presidential internship among many other interesting stops along the path to success.

Additional Information	Closest MetroRail stops: Union Station, across the street on N. Capitol Street, directly next to the Capitol Building on the Senate side. Cost: Free, includes lunch.

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Tuesday, July 13th, 6:30 PM	Learn to view the 2004 election as seen from the eyes of an expert election attorney", Ken Gross.	Washington, DC.

Address / Description	Conference Room, Law Offices of Skadden, Arps. Our speaker, Ken Gross, the country's leading authority on campaign finance legal issues and Public Affairs Council legal adviser, will answer your political legal inquiries and review hot-button issues and common mistakes made by political programs. He will talk about the funding of the presidential election and the impact of recent changes in the law and the impact of the internet and other factors such as Fahrenheit 9/11. Also as CNNs on air analyst for the Florida controversy in 2000, he will talk a bit about the impact voting equipment may have. Even though punch cards are gone other equipment is causing problems. He will also talk about job opportunities in the field. He is widely well-known, and is a respected scholar and prominent Professor of Law at NYU School of Law, and a Partner of the massive law firm Skadden and Arps.

Additional Information	RSVP by July 9, to Don Curry, RIW Coordinator at ruwash.rutgers.edu. Cost: free. There will be free food and drinks.

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CANCELED	Meet Former Presidential Candidate Senator John Edwards (D- NC) - CANCELED	Washington, DC

Address / Description	On Capitol Hill at one of the Senate office buildings. Lunchtime speech, Q&A and Photo Op. Senator Edwards will talk briefly about who he is and where he came from and he will then take questions from the crowd. This is a great way to meet the man who might be the Democratic Party vice presidential candidate. He is known to be a great speaker as seen with his “two America’s” speech and engaging style that carried him from almost nowhere to contention for the Democratic Party nomination very quickly. He will be available for photos at the conclusion of both events. This event is designed to allow you to get back to work without missing much time during lunch.

Additional Information	EXACT LOCATION DETAILS TO FOLLOW. Metro: Red Line to Union Station, about three blocks away. Cost: Free. Any questions email Don Curry, RIW Coordinator, at ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu.

Link for More Information	edwards.senate.gov/


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Friday, July 8th, doors open at 5:45 PM	Meet the Israeli Ambassador Daniel Ayalon at the Israeli Embassy	Washington, DC.

Address / Description	Embassy of Israel, 3514 International Drive, NW. Free food; meet a very prominent foreign dignitary. This event is about gaining culture and experiencing new things. # Biography: Since his appointment to the post of Israel's Ambassador to the United States in July 2002, Daniel Ayalon has been at the forefront of developing the strong relationship between the United States and Israel. He has worked extensively with the U.S administration and Congress in advancing economic, political, and diplomatic relations. Ambassador Ayalon played a leading role in the negotiations for the Roadmap to Peace and Israel's disengagement plan, including the exchange of letters on April 14, 2004 between President Bush and Prime Minister Sharon. As Israel's top diplomat in the United States, he travels widely outside of Washington D.C., meeting with both Christian and Jewish leaders, business executives, academics and political leaders to promote better understanding of Israel and deepen cooperation with it at all levels. The Ambassador frequently appears in the national and international news media - both in the press and broadcast. Ambassador Ayalon has served the last three consecutive Israeli Administrations, most recently as the Chief Foreign Policy Adviser to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. From 1997-2001, Ambassador Ayalon was the Deputy Foreign Policy Adviser to former Prime Ministers Ehud Barak and Benjamin Netanyahu, during which time he was a member of the Israeli delegations to the Sharm El-Sheikh (1997), Wye Plantation (1998) and Camp David (2000) summits. He served in New York from 1993-1997 as the Director of the Bureau of Israel's Ambassador to the UN and as Deputy Chief of Mission in Panama from 1991-1992. Before his entrance into Israel's Foreign Service, Ambassador Ayalon was a senior finance executive in Israel's leading international trading company. Born in 1955, Ambassador Ayalon is a native of Tel Aviv. He is a graduate of Tel Aviv University's Economics Department and holds an MBA from the University of Bowling Green in Ohio. He is a retired captain in the Armored Corps of the Israel Defense Forces. Ambassador Ayalon is joined in Washington by his wife Anne and their two daughters.

Additional Information	RSVP to Don Curry, RIW Coordinator directly at ruwash.rutgers.edu, with full name, address, phone number, place and date of birth, and organization you are interning with. Hurry because this will fill up very quickly and spaces are limited, Cost: free

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Wednesday, July 7, 2004, 12:00 PM	Lunch with Capitol Hill Veteran - Mike Herson, President of American Defense International, Rutgers Law, ‘90	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Hall of States (Rutgers Federal Relations Office), Suite 351, 444 N Capitol Street. Take an insider look at the role of a lobbyist in Washington DC. Michael Herson, Rutgers Law Camden ’90, has had a fascinating career working as a White House intern, a special assistant to the Secretary of Defense, lobbyist on Capitol Hill, candidate for NJ congress! Currently, Mr. Herson is the President of American Defense International (ADI), the second-largest defense lobbying firm in DC with nearly 90 clients in 11 countries. RIW students loved Mr. Herson when he spoke the last two years. He will talk about the important role of the defense lobbyist in the defense budget process, and then take questions. Currently, Mr. Herson is the President of American Defense International (ADI), the second-largest defense lobbying firm in DC with nearly 90 clients in 11 countries. RIW students loved Mr. Herson when he spoke the last two years. He will talk about the important role of the defense lobbyist in the defense budget process.

Additional Information	Cost: Free! Lunch will be served. Closest MetroRail stops: Union Station, across the street on N. Capitol Street, directly next to the Capitol Building on the Senate side RSVP by RSVP by Tuesday, July 5th to Don Curry, RIW Coordinator at ruwash.rutgers.edu.

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Tuesday, July 6th and Wednesday, July 7th at 12:30 PM	Meet former President Bill Clinton as he autographs his autobiography	Washington, DC.

Address / Description	NOTE THERE ARE TWO DAYS AND TWO LOCATIONS: July 6th: Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Avenue, 202-364-1919. July 7th: Barnes and Noble, 555 12th Street, NW, 202-347-0176. Former President Bill Clinton has just come out with his new autobiography, aptly named, “My Life”. He is on a nationwide tour promoting the book, and he will be in DC on the dates listed above.

Additional Information	Get there very early, but it starts at 12:30 PM. RSVP by Friday, July 2nd to Don Curry, RIW Coordinator at ruwash.rutgers.edu. If you would like wait on line to get him to sign your copy, or anything else you might want signed, please let me know and we’ll arrange the best possible spot on the line. Cost is free.

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Sunday, July 4th, 10 AM and 10 PM	Fourth of July on the National Mall with Rutgers	Washington, DC.

Address / Description	Stop by anytime throughout the day and stay as long as you’d like between 10 AM and 10 PM. This is a free flowing event. Where: on the lawn of the National Mall in directly adjacent to the Museum of Natural History – look for the Rutgers Pendant on a pole in the grass. Refreshments: water, soda, sandwiches and snacks. Sports (waffle ball, ultimate Frisbee, kickball, etc), live concert, and the nation’s best fireworks display with the best backdrop possible – the National Mall. Come and rouse your patriotic spirit and enjoy some great refreshments with us. All are welcome to participate in this National Holiday event. Please bring your friends and family.

Additional Information	Cost: Free. Take the Smithsonian Metro Stop on the Red Line, two blocks away.

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Saturday, July 3, 5:00 PM	DC United Versus NY/NJ Metro Stars, Starring Rutgers Soccer Ace Josh Gros, Class of ’03	Washington, DC

Address / Description	RFK Stadium. Josh Gros, a recent graduate of RU, ended his career as a knight with an amazing 16 goals in one season! Having been recruited by DC United, Josh will face the Metro Stars, from the state of New Jersey.

Additional Information	Cost: Tickets are ONLY $13. Please call me or RSVP by email directly by July 2 at doncurry@rci.rutgers.edu. Metro - Stadium/Armory station on the Blue/Orange Line.

Link for More Information	dcunited.mlsnet.com/MLS/dcu/indes.jsp


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Thursday, July 1, from 6-8 PM	Happy Hour, as planned by the Harvard-in-Washington Program	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Fanatics Sports & Billiards (aka Fast Eddie's). Billiards and jukebox.

Additional Information	Address: 1520 K St., NW. Closest MetroRail stop pretty close to Farragut North. 21 and older only.

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Thursday, July 1,2004, 3:45 PM	CNN Crossfire – The Day after we “Hand Over Sovereignty” to Iraq	Washington, DC

Address / Description	This debate should be particularly interesting because of the political landscape. Featuring hosts James Carville, Bob Novak, Tucker Carlson, this live broadcast television audience experience will be great, especially given the context.

Additional Information	RSVP is required to confirm ticket reservations. Contact Don Curry, RIW Coordinator at ruwash.rutgers.edu. The cost is free. The show begins at 4:30 PM, but you must be seated by 4:00 PM, so please prepare to meet by 3:45 PM at 805 21st street NW, 2 blocks from the Foggy Bottom/ GW metro stop. PLENTY OF SPACES LEFT. This broadcast will be over right around dinner, which may become an informal event after the conclusion. Take an early day for this interesting event.

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Friday, June 25, 2004, during lunch	Private Tour of the US Capitol Building	Washington, DC

Address / Description	A private tour of the US Capitol. This comprehensive US Capitol tour is only available courtesy of authorized personnel. This is the most thorough tour possible without actually being a congressperson.

Additional Information	RSVP to Don Curry, RIW Coordinator at ruwash.rutgers.edu and you will receive more details regarding the time and place.

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Beginning Tuesday, June 22, 2004, 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM.	AMERICANS FOR INFORMED DEMOCRACY INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR DC INTERNS	Washington, DC

Address / Description	EVENT IS OFFERED MULTIPLE DATES AND LOCATIONS. Tuesday, June 22: Canon House Office Building Room 121 (near Capitol Hill South). Wednesday, June 23: George Washington University Club (1918 F Street, NW, near Foggy Bottom/Farragut West) Thursday, June 24: Russell Senate Office Building Room 385 (near Union Station). Cost: Free Americans for Informed Democracy (AID), a non-partisan organization of young leaders promoting multilateralism, is hosting information sessions for Washington, D.C., interns. The sessions will introduce interns to AID's mission and prepare them to organize events on their university campuses to promote a more multilateral American foreign policy. If you are interested in learning more about AID, please come to one of these sessions.

Additional Information	For more innformation visit the link below or contact Seth Green at seth@aidemocracy.org or (202) 270-6268.

Link for More Information	www.aidemocracy.org


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Tuesday, June 22, 2004, 11:30 AM -12:30 PM	Career Planning with a Government Contracting Expert and Free Lunch	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Hall of States, 444 N Capitol Street, NW Suite 351. Speaker's topic, "Government Contacting and Industry-related job-hunting strategies" If you want to learn how the federal government spends money or how to get a job in government contracting, save a place in your calendar for this event. Rutgers Alumnus Richard Blumstein, class of ’62, will explain the intricacies of the vast opportunities available in the Government Contracting field, and how to get a job in the field given today’s competitive environment. Mr. Blumstein has over 36 years of experience in government contracting, specifically in project management and production of intelligence products dealing with foreign military capabilities. A 20-year veteran of the Air Force, Mr. Blumstein graduated Rutgers College in 1962 and went on to the University of Nebraska for his Masters in Business Management, graduating in 1978 with High Honors. He currently works in support of the U.S. Government's nuclear weapon dismantlement activities in the Former Soviet Union (FSU). The focus of his lunchtime talk will be on how to best find a job in the field of government contracting. His vast knowledge of the industry and his kind, thoughtful approach to helping students will definitely help you regardless of your major or interests. He will talk for about fifteen minutes about his experience in the industry and job-hunting strategies, and will take questions for another fifteen minutes.

Additional Information	The program is designed so that you can attend during a normal one-hour lunch break, from 11:30 until 12:30 and not miss work. Lunch will begin being served at 11:30, and the talk and questions will begin at 11:45, lasting until 12:15. The program will then conclude, leaving fifteen minutes to commute back to the office by 12:30. Take the Red Line to the Union Station stop, which is located one block from the event. Exact directions will be sent when you RSVP. RSVP by Monday, June 21, to Don Curry, RIW Coordinator at doncurry@rci.rutgers.edu.

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Friday Night, June 18th, 2004, 5:00PM-8:00 PM	Jazz in the Garden	Washington, DC

Address / Description	National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden On the National Mall at 7th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W. Latin Jazz All-Stars, Latin jazz.

Additional Information	Cost: Free. Enjoy summer evenings of jazz in the National Gallery of Art's Sculpture Garden from June 4 through September 3. Every Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., rain or shine, experience an eclectic mix of top Washington-area jazz artists. Concerts take place in front of the Pavilion Café next to the grand reflecting pool and fountain. The café also offers a seasonal light fare menu and cold beverages during the Friday evening series. Sculpture Garden hours are extended to 9:00 p.m. on these nights.

Link for More Information	www.nga.gov/programs/jazz.htm


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Thursday, June 17, 2004, 6 PM	Intercollegiate Happy Hour	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Capitol City Brewing Company, Capitol Hill. Join Students from Rutgers, Princeton, U of California, Harvard, U. of Penn, Stanford, Michigan, Pepperdne, LSU, and others for a social evening at the famous (or infamous) Capitol City Brewing Company – noted for its premium microbrews. All ages are welcome, but you must be at least 21 to drink.

Additional Information	Cost: Free admission, buy your own food and drinks

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Tuesday, June 15, 2004, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	The State of the NJ Economy, co-hosted by Rutgers University & Rep. Frank Pallone	Washington, DC

Address / Description	2257 Rayburn House Office Building. Dr. James W. Hughes, Dean of the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, and Dr. Joseph J. Seneca, Professor at the Bloustein School, will lead the discussion. Dr. Seneca is currently Chairman of the New Jersey Council of Economic Advisors. Dr. Hughes is a widely published demographer who writes and speaks regularly on New Jersey economic and demographic developments. Together they are co-editors of the Sitar-Rutgers Regional Report.

Additional Information	Lunch will be served. You will find the information helpful in representing our state’s legislative interests. RSVP to Don Curry, RIW Coordinator, at 202-220-1375 or at ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu by June 13th.

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Thursday, June 10, 2004 / 5:30 -7:30 PM	The 2004 Welcome to DC Kickoff Event	Washington, DC - LOCATION CHANGE

Address / Description	La Colline Restaurant, 444 North Capitol Street, NW. Metro redline - Union Station - is one block away. Guest Speaker, Kenneth Walsh, Senior White House Correspondent for US News and World Report gives a behind the scenes look at his experience in reporting. Mr. Walsh, a Rutgers graduate, will crack the mystery of White House reporting. He will briefly field questions from the audience.

Additional Information	Hors D’oeuvres will be served. There will be an open bar from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. RSVP to Don Curry, RIW Coordinator at ruwash.rutgers.edu or (908) 591-7496.

Link for More Information	www.rutgersclubdc.org


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Wednesday, June 9, 2004, 6 PM	Funeral Procession of Late President Ronald Reagan	Washington, DC

Address / Description	The intersection of 7th and Constitution Avenue, on the SE corner (the same side as the West Building of the National Gallery of Art). If you would like to view the laying in state at the rotunda in the Capitol Building, the best time to do this is very late at night because of the extremely high volume of traffic. Please contact Don Curry, RIW Coordinator, ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu, directly if you want to make arrangements to do this in a group, otherwise, you may do this individually. Please do not go to the National Cathedral on Sunday for anything other than your own purposes.

Additional Information	See link for metrobus and metrorail routes and schedules (www.wmata.com) or visit rideguide.wmata.com. Public Transportation: The nearest Metro stops are Judiciary Square on the Red Line, Archives on the Yellow/Green Lines, and Smithsonian on the Blue/Orange Lines. Metro bus stops are located on 4th Street and 7th Street. Taxicabs are easily hailed in most areas of the city and often wait for Gallery patrons between the East and West Buildings on 4th Street. Parking and Accessibility Public parking is limited to the surrounding streets and commercial garages. Parking areas, ramps, and elevators provide access to public areas and galleries for visitors with disabilities at the East Building entrance on 4th Street and the West Building entrance on Constitution Avenue at 6th Street.

Link for More Information	www.nga.gov/ginfo/area_map.htm


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Wednesday, June 9, 2004, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Bradley Smith, Federal Election Commission (FEC)	Washington, DC

Address / Description	FEC Public Affairs Office, 999 E Street, NW, Washington, DC. A very interesting event given the relevance of the FEC in an election year. RSVP to Don Curry, RIW Coordinator at ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu or 202-220-1375, by Tuesday, June 8, 2004.

Additional Information	In the Commission’s annual rotating chairmanship system, December of each year sees the six Commissioners elect a chairman and vice chairman to serve for the upcoming calendar year, taking office on January 2. The Federal Election Campaign Act requires that the chairman and vice chairman be of different political parties, and states that a member may serve as chairman only once during a six-year term of office. Chairman-elect Smith, a Republican, was nominated to the Federal Election Commission by President William Clinton on February 9, 2000, and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on May 24, 2000. Prior to his appointment, Smith was Professor of Law at Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio, where he taught Election Law, Comparative Election Law, Jurisprudence, Law & Economics, and Civil Procedure. Smith’s writings on campaign finance and other election issues have appeared in the Yale Law Journal, the University of Pennsylvania Law Review, the Georgetown Law Journal, the Harvard Journal of Legislation, the Cornell Journal of Law & Public Policy, and other academic journals. As a law professor, Smith was a much sought-after witness in Congress on matters of campaign finance reform, and also a frequent guest on radio and television and a contributor to popular publications such as the Wall Street Journal and USA Today. Prior to joining the faculty at Capital in 1993, he had practiced with the Columbus law firm of Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, served as United StatesVice Consul in Guayaquil, Ecuador, worked as a consultant in the health care field, and served as General Manager of the Small Business Association of Michigan. Commissioner Smith received his B.A. cum laude from Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, Michigan and his J.D., cum laude from Harvard Law School.

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CANCELED	CNN Crossfire	Washington, DC

Address / Description	CNN's Crossfire will be pre-empted WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2004 due to live coverage of President Ronald Reagan's State Funeral. We regret any inconvenience caused by the cancellation of your reservation. Live Crossfire telecasts will resume from The George Washington University on Thursday, June 10, 2004. To reschedule, please call us at 202/994-8CNN or visit our web site at CNN.com/Crossfire. When re-booking, please note that tickets are NOT available for June 11, June 14, June 15, June 25 and June 29. Again, we apologize in advance for the inconvenience.

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Link for More Information	CNN.com/Crossfire


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Sunday, June 6, 2004 / 7:30 PM	Shakespeare Free for All, "Much Ado About Nothing "	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Outdoor Shakespeare Ampitheatre - FREE. "Much Ado About Nothing" was written by William Shakespeare and is directed by PJ Paparelli, original direction by Mark Lamos. The program lasts 2hours and 15 minutes.

Additional Information	A current RIW participant went and loved it! Tickets are free, but limited to four per person. Please notify Don Curry, RIW Coordinator at ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu, if you want to go and he will make arrangements so that there are enough tickets for everyone who wants to go. RSVP by Friday, June 4th.

Link for More Information	www.shakespearedc.org/ffa2004.html


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June 4, 2004 / 4-8PM	Welcome to DC Night	Washington, DC

Address / Description	Capitol City Brewing Company on Capitol Hill Washington, DC. Food and beverages are available at your cost. This is a good chance to get acquainted with the other Rutgers interns who will be in the DC metro area this summer. If you are going to participate in any RIW events, please come to this one and be a part of the critical mass.

Additional Information	The Capitol Hill location is located right across the street from Union Station and a red line Metro stop at 2 Massachusetts Avenue, NE. The U.S. Capitol is only a brief five minute walk away. RSVP to ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu.

Link for More Information	www.capcitybrew.com/capitolhill.htm


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April 13, 2005 / 6:00 - 8:00 PM	Network Your Way to the Top	Eagleton Institute of Politics, 191 Ryders Lane, Douglass Campus, (Near Neilson Dining Hall)

Address / Description	Networking is the #1 way to secure a job! 80% of positions are never posted, but instead filled through networks. Develop your networking skills. Make important connections. Learn how to network effectively Refreshments will be served. Featured Speakers: Brian Selander, Rutgers College Class of 2000 "The Elevator Speech and the Art of the Ask" Mr. Selander was the youngest press secretary and Acting Chief of Staff in the NJ State Legislature. He was also the youngest reporter at his Gannett-owned newspaper paper to get a cover and Sunday cover stories. Mr. Selander was named "Delaware's Political Prodigy" by the State News, and was the youngest Communications Director in the US Senate. In the last two years, he helped build a $20M consulting firm with 100 employees. Mr. Selander was a distinguished lecturer at the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania, where he currently teaches a graduate class on the intersection of press and public policy. Doug Ricci, Career Counselor, Career Services "Networking and Dining Etiquette" Mr. Ricci is a licensed professional counselor in the State of New Jersey, a national certified counselor, and a national certified career counselor. He has a B.S. in life sciences from New York Institute of Technology and a M.A. in counseling and personnel services The College of New Jersey. Doug is a partner in a private career counselor practice, Career Planning Concepts, located in Princeton, New Jersey. He has taught career counseling and vocational psychology at the graduate level as an adjunct instructor at The College of New Jersey. His areas of expertise include business and entrepreneurial careers, adults in career transition, pre-medical advising and counseling, and career testing and assessment.

Additional Information	To Sign-Up call 732-445-6127 ext. 0, Career Services , Busch Campus

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