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New Conservative Scholar, other visiting scholars join Bruce D. Benson Center for the Study of Western Civilization

Anonymous — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 21:26:47 +0000

New Conservative Scholar, other visiting scholars join Bruce D. Benson Center for the Study of Western Civilization Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 06/27/2019 - 15:26

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CU in DC Student Interns on Capitol Hill Through CWCTP Student Grant

Anonymous — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 22:03:27 +0000

CU in DC Student Interns on Capitol Hill Through CWCTP Student Grant Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 04/01/2019 - 16:03

In fifth grade, I took a standard family vacation to Washington, D.C., and became enamored with the city: the masses of suits and high heels, the countless monuments and historic buildings, and the endless hustle and bustle. It was enthralling yet intimidating, and that trip sparked my love for the nation’s capital. If you told ten-year-old me that one day I would have the opportunity to live in this magical land of politics and business, I’d say it was too good to be true. As a first-generation college student from a small farm town in Colorado, studying and interning in Washington, D.C. for a semester (during the peak cherry blossom bloom in the spring, no less) was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I’ll cherish forever.

This semester studying “abroad” has given me the chance to further myself academically, professionally, and personally. While most students in the CU in D.C. program take classes as a ��񱦵� cohort, I have had the unique opportunity to take classes through the Washington Media Institute with students from various universities. The program focuses on “intensive coursework, personalized internship placement, and site visits to meet with successful professionals” working across multiple fields. I’ve been able to network with experts within my areas of journalism and business while also refining my critical media skills like video editing, story-telling, interviewing, and operating under strict deadlines. We’ve had the opportunity to visit the world-renowned public relations firm Powell Tate and speak with the CEO, a ��񱦵� alumnus, as well as the FOX News studio where we met anchor Tucker Carlson. In addition, I was able to create a business model and present it to actual investors, similar to the television show “Shark Tank.” While we did have a traditional classroom environment, it was heavily supplemented with interactive visits and guest speakers who highlighted how the skills we’ve acquired can be integrated and applied in our internships and eventually the workforce post-graduation.

My internship far exceeded my expectations and dreams of working on Capitol Hill. Interning for a Texas Republican in the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives was an incredible experience full of exciting legislation and political conflict in the 116^th Congress. I gained experience managing news and social media, guiding U.S. Capitol tours, providing excellent correspondence and customer service to constituents, and researching and compiling legislative information. What made it most worthwhile, though, were the people I was able to work alongside through it all. The folks in the office were some of the most genuine, patient, and supportive people I’ve met, as was the Congressman. They all wanted to see me succeed in completing not only the goals of the Congressman, but also those of my own personal and professional life, and I couldn’t imagine working in any other office. The opportunities for political networking and professional development in D.C. are unparalleled, and truly surpassed any simulation or presentation I could have listened to in a classroom.

As I return to Boulder to complete my senior year, I can’t wait to share the experiences I’ve had and incorporate what I’ve learned into my final semesters. This time in Washington, D.C. allowed me to contemplate my career aspirations and open doors for a future in politics and beyond. As a young, politically-driven and patriotic American, living in the heart of our nation’s highly-charged political climate was a dream come true. I’m forever grateful for the opportunity I had to live, learn, and work in D.C., and I can definitively say there’s no place I’d rather be.

Lindsey Nichols, CU in DC Internship Scholarship Recipient

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CWCTP Newsletter | April 2019

Anonymous — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 06:00:00 +0000

CWCTP Newsletter | April 2019 Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 04/01/2019 - 00:00

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CU in DC Student Studies and Interns on Capitol Hill Through CWCTP Student Grant

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 18:43:17 +0000

CU in DC Student Studies and Interns on Capitol Hill Through CWCTP Student Grant Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 03/11/2019 - 12:43

For the past semester, I have been studying and interning in Washington, D.C. as a part of the CU in D.C. program. I have thoroughly enjoyed every part of my experience here in D.C and am very grateful for this opportunity. I have grown immensely as a student, professional, and as a person. This program has provided me with professional experience in my relevant field of interest while giving me the opportunity to immerse myself into a different culture and find my bearings in a new city that incorporates a different way of life than I am used to. The lessons I have learned through these experiences, my internship, and my classes have shaped the course of my future career and allowed me to develop a feasible path to follow after graduation.

I started out college with just a Political Science major but later decided to add Psychology as a second major to make my skill-set more versatile and applicable to diplomatic and foreign policy interests. I find that my knowledge of the human brain helps me in my interactions with others and expands my complex for relating to others, a key component of diplomatic cooperation that establishes the foundation of the maintenance of national security. The psychology behind politics and international behavior of how the brain can guide how people aggregate, lead and make decisions interests me. As I dive deeper into my education and my adult life, the more I understand not only how influential America is on the world but also how influential the world is on America.

I am currently an intern in a U.S. Senator’s office which has provided me with an incomparable experience where I spend every day traveling through and around the U.S. Capitol. I have learned so much about Congress and the legislative process while refining my professional skills and experiences to prepare me for my future career endeavors. I have learned incredibly valuable skills throughout my internship that I never could have learned from simply sitting in a classroom. When I am not at work or in class, I have spent my time exploring the ins and outs of this incredibly complex city with endless opportunities for exploration. This city is full of important parts of our country’s history along with a young and vibrant twist full of good food and social gatherings.

I have loved my experience here so much that I am continuing my experience by pursuing another internship this summer. I will be interning for the American Academy of Diplomacy in order to gain experience with diplomacy and foreign policy while also gaining exposure to the experiences of former U.S. Ambassadors in order to delineate what career path I will follow after school.

Bailey McCue, CU in DC Internship Scholarship Recipient

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CWCTP Newsletter | March 2019

Anonymous — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 07:00:00 +0000

CWCTP Newsletter | March 2019 Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 03/01/2019 - 00:00

Your CWCTP March Briefing. Here's the latest: March Events, April Events, News from the Center, Recap of February Events.

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Student Experiences 2018 Midterm Election in D.C. through CWCTP Student Grant

Anonymous — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 19:41:36 +0000

Student Experiences 2018 Midterm Election in D.C. through CWCTP Student Grant Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 02/05/2019 - 12:41

My name is Katiana Hutchinson and I am senior here at ��񱦵� studying Spanish and International Affairs. While I find both disciplines to be entirely enjoyable, I was not given work assignments in either subject matter. The magnificent wonder and awe of the DC monuments did not subside under a Trump administration. The late night pizza parlors did not shut during the Kavanaugh hearings. Most importantly to me, the parks hidden in the unpopulated crevasses of the city did not vanish during days when the sun was hugging us all so tightly, nor during the days when the freezing rain would prevail. Oh no. The District of Columbia - a city that refuses to take a day off - taught me lessons I didn’t even know I needed to learn.

I was fortunate enough to earn an internship in the US House of Representatives as an intern for former Congressman and current Governor of Colorado, Jared Polis. What an honor this was. To walk the very halls where policy that legitimized my right to work there at all was an overwhelming feeling. The tasks I responsible for consisted mostly of maintaining a hospitable attitude. Constituent calls, office meetings, capitol tours, cloak-room runs, briefing memos, and eventually closing down the office. These tasks populated my schedule 9-5. I would argue that they “used my mine, and they never gave me credit” but only a fool would let that drive them crazy if they let it. It was a sheer pleasure to not only be working at the pleasure of my college town Congressman, but it was a privilege to work on behalf of my peers, family, and neighbors. Three times during the semester, in fact, ultimate frisbee teammates of mine came to DC and found time to receive a personalized Capitol Tour by yours truly.

Much like House of Cards or The West Wing my experience was not (not that I had any expectations of that being the case). Sitting in literally any seat in Congress is a humbling affair. My first day that I was sent to a lunch briefing, I was so nervous, I didn’t even seek out the food….if you knew me, your mouth would be agape. I came earlier than I had ever (come for anything in my life, sat in the front, for fear I would miss a word or key statistic that The Congressman would certainly expect, and all hell would break loose. It should suit you to know that this didn’t happen. In fact, I learned the ropes of Congress (or rather the physical structure) faster than I had anticipated. I discovered the secret hallways and corridors and passageways that led me to a point of interest but circumvented the tourists. It was only after three weeks when the label of tourist was thrust from my demeanor and I felt like I was a part of the clock that used every part to perform its function, however small or slowly. This was a very gratifying feeling indeed.

My favorite task was giving Capitol Tours to my Colorado constituents. This part of the job truly made me feel important and involved. During the time of the Kavanaugh hearings, DC in the AM was far different than DC during the PM. DC by morning involved banging of drums and marching protestors and chanting of survivors and the ringing of sirens. At one time, I attempted to enter the Hart Senate Office Building for an afternoon briefing, and I was escorted away from a hallway that was shutdown do to protestors in the building. On the northeast side of the Capitol Building, one grassroots rally was competing with a rally sponsoring Senator Elizabeth Warren in front of the Supreme Court.