1:30pm Open Time to Explore the Smithsonian Museums
5:00pm The Washington Monument – Students receive an overview of Washington, DC from 555 feet above. Visit the top of the Washington Monument for a bird’s eye view of and orientation of the Capitol City 6:30pm Dinner 7:00pm Dr. Brian Kamoie – Democracy In Action: An overview of the Structure and Function of the Three Branches of Government and a Primer on the US Congress 8:30pm Model Congress Committee Meetings 10:00pm Free Time 11:00pm Curfew and Security Checks Tuesday, June 21, 2011 – INTRODUCTION TO THE US CONGRESS AND POLICY MAKING 7:00am Breakfast 8:00am Busses depart for Capitol Hill 9:00am Mr. Matt Wyniewski – Historical Director of the Library of Congress - The Legislative Branch In Action – Overview of the daily workings of the US Congress – US Library of Congress 10:00am Mr. Darren Jones – Policy Research Director of the Library of Congress – How the US Congress Utilizes the resources of the Library of Congress to conduct research for policy making 11:30pm Group Photo – The West Front of the US Capitol Building 12:15pm Lunch – The US Capitol Visitors Center 1:00pm Tour of the US Capitol Building 2:00pm Orientation of the Senate and House Galleries – View live Congressional Debates and Policy Proposals from the Galleries of the US Senate and House. 6:00pm Dinner – The Reagan Trade Center 7:00pm The Night Tour – Enjoy Washington’s Memorials, Monuments and Architecture
10:00pm Free Time on Campus 11:00pm Curfew and Security Checks Wednesday, June 22, 2011 – EXPLORING THE MARITIME INDUSTRIES AND IMPORTANT ISSUES FOR THIS SECTOR OF THE ECONOMY 8:00am Busses depart for Capitol Hill 9:30am Panel Discussions – Maritime Transportation in the 21st Century – Students have the opportunity to learn about issues in the Maritime Industry from a panel of experts from the US Congress, Military and the Private Sector 11:00am Depart for Baltimore or Annapolis for Lunch and Afternoon Activity 12:00pm Activity and Location TBD based on preferences of the CICF – Sample activities include:
5:00pm Return to Campus 6:00pm Dinner 7:00pm Dr. James Lengle – Professor of Political Science and International Studies at Georgetown University. Crafting Legislation – Pulling together the final pieces of your research to create a debatable bill. 8:30pm Model Congress Committee Meetings 11:00am Curfew and Security Checks Thursday, June 23, 2011 – HONORING PROGRAM SPONSORS AND FINAL MODEL CONGRESS 7:45am Busses depart for Capitol Hill 9:00am Congressional Breakfast – To Honor Respective Congressional Delegations and Attending Students. Opening Remarks and Speakers - TBD 10:30am Open Time for Students to Finalize Model Congress Research and Prepare for Debates and attend relevant committee hearings 1:30pm Final Model Congress Debates – Each Committee will have the opportunity to present their bill to the entire Model Congress and Debate each policy proposal 4:00pm Busses Depart for Campus 6:00pm Busses depart Campus for the Washington, DC Waterfront 7:00pm Farewell Dinner Cruise and Dance on the Potomac River 10:15pm Busses Depart for College Campus 11:30pm Curfew and Security Checks Friday, June 24, 2011 – DEPARTURE – BEST WISHES IN YOUR FUTURE ENDEAVORS! 7:00am Breakfast Begins 10:00am Busses depart for Local Airports – Final Departure Schedules TBD
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