The presidential election of 2008 turned out more youth voters than ever before and inspired many to consider a future in public service. This interactive series features panel discussions with people like you who started out thinking about becoming a political staffer or one day running for office and are now doing it!
Meet Andrew Edwards, a 21-year-old college student who is the youngest legislator in the country, serving in the New Hampshire state legislature. Hear from fellow Washington University student Marius Johnson, who took a semester off to join the Obama campaign. Learn about the paths of WU alumni, like Lauren Myerscough-Mueller, the federal liaison of the Illinois Governor in DC. Find out what's driving people like Dr. Chris Myers Asch, who is currently lobbying for the creation of a U.S. Public Service Academy.
2:00 pm speakers available for mingling, program runs from 2:30-4:30 pm. DUC 276 and Formal Lounge. Light refreshments served.
5:00 pm speakers available for mingling, program runs from 5:30-7:30 pm. Brown Lounge, 2nd floor Brown Hall. Light refreshments served.
5:00 speakers pm available for mingling, program runs from 5:30-7:30 pm. DUC 276 and Formal Lounge. Light refreshments served.
8:00 pm. Dr. Chris Myers Asch, founder of the U.S. Public Service Academy, will speak about the growing momentum in Congress to support the creation of an insitution dedicated to public service. Rebstock 215. Reception following.
5:00 pm speakers available for mingling, program runs from 5:30-7:30 pm. Brown Lounge, 2nd floor Brown Hall. Light refreshments served.
12:00 - 1:30 pm. Hear about Congressman's Gephardt's path as a young alderman for St. Louis City to his two-time bids for the presidential nomination. Brown Lounge, 2nd floor Brown Hall. Lunch served - RSVP required at gephardtinstitute@wustl.edu.