In Spring 2023, Blackburn students visited Washington, DC, on a 5-day Washington, DC Government Experience. Please use the itinerary below as an example of the range of activities that students engage in during this trip.
Tuesday, March 14
5:30 p.m. − Networking Reception with UA alums
Wednesday, March 15
8 a.m. − Individual Networking Meetings
10 a.m. − Session 1: Congressional Office Visits
- Group 1: Chandler Shields, Deputy Chief of Staff for Representative Dale Strong
- Group 2: Yardena Wolf, Chief of Staff for Representative Eric Swalwell
11:45 a.m. − Session 2: Fireside Chat with Senator Britt
2 p.m. − Session 3: Kennedy Center – Internship Program Presentation
3:30 p.m. − Individual Networking Meetings
Thursday, March 16
8 a.m. − Individual Networking Meetings
10:30 a.m. − Session 4: Secret Service
12:30 p.m. − Session 5: Homeland Security
3 p.m. − Individual Networking Meetings
7 p.m. − Networking Reception with Blackburn Advisory Board members and Fellows
Friday, March 17
8 a.m. − Session 6: Capitol Tour and Capitol Police
11 a.m. − Session 7: Fireside Chat with Rep. Sewell
12 p.m. − Individual Networking Meetings
1 p.m. − Session 8: Georgetown Law School Tour
6 p.m. − Session 9: Kennedy Center Millennium Stage Event
Saturday, March 18
11 a.m. − Networking Brunch with DC interns
12 p.m. − Individual Networking Meetings