Date: May 01, 2009
Hofstra Students to Participate in Washington Seminar on First 100 Days of Obama Presidency
Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY – Two Hofstra students will take part in a unique program offered by The Washington Center that will examine the administration of President Barack Obama. The Obama Presidency: The First 100 Days seminar in Washington, D.C. will take place May 17-24, 2009 and will give students the opportunity to study, hear, and question members of Congress, the media, party activists and advocacy representatives on the state of the 44th presidency.
Hofstra sophomore Alana Glaubiger of Little Neck, Queens and first-year student Allison Meyer of Strongsville, Ohio were selected to be part of the seminar, led by veteran political scientist Ross Baker of Rutgers University. The course includes academic study of President Obama’s policies and political strategies and features readings, site visits and high-profile speakers from the worlds of academia, government, the media and political punditry.
"It is difficult sometimes for students of political science to understand how power flows around the Capital," said Rosanna Perotti, Ph.D., chair of Hofstra's Political Science Department. "Having some firsthand observation or participation - a seminar, or an internship - is
absolutely invaluable and often life changing for students."
"I’m a PoliSci major so I’m interested in the whole Washington scene and I really don’t know much about it, and I like the whole idea of a think tank," said Allison. "I like meeting people who can teach me new things and learning from new experiences. I hope to learn more about important issues and possible policies, the Obama administration, Washington, D.C., think tanks, and myself."
Alana, who volunteered with the Obama presidential campaign and for the October 15, 2008 presidential debate at Hofstra, said the seminar "seems like a really great opportunity to get other opinions both from students and professionals on how he’s doing and what it means for America."
Hofstra University is a dynamic private institution where students can choose from more than 145 undergraduate and 160 graduate programs in liberal arts and sciences, business; engineering; communication; education, health and human services; and honors studies, as well as a School of Law. With a student-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, our professors teach small classes averaging 22 students that emphasize interaction, critical thinking and analysis. Hofstra offers a faculty whose highest priority is teaching excellence. The University also provides excellent facilities with state-of-the-art technology, extensive library resources and internship programs that match students’ interests and abilities with appropriate companies and organizations. The Hofstra community is driven, dynamic and energetic, helping students find and focus their strengths to prepare them for a successful future.
Hofstra sophomore Alana Glaubiger of Little Neck, Queens and first-year student Allison Meyer of Strongsville, Ohio were selected to be part of the seminar, led by veteran political scientist Ross Baker of Rutgers University. The course includes academic study of President Obama’s policies and political strategies and features readings, site visits and high-profile speakers from the worlds of academia, government, the media and political punditry.
"It is difficult sometimes for students of political science to understand how power flows around the Capital," said Rosanna Perotti, Ph.D., chair of Hofstra's Political Science Department. "Having some firsthand observation or participation - a seminar, or an internship - is
absolutely invaluable and often life changing for students."
"I’m a PoliSci major so I’m interested in the whole Washington scene and I really don’t know much about it, and I like the whole idea of a think tank," said Allison. "I like meeting people who can teach me new things and learning from new experiences. I hope to learn more about important issues and possible policies, the Obama administration, Washington, D.C., think tanks, and myself."
Alana, who volunteered with the Obama presidential campaign and for the October 15, 2008 presidential debate at Hofstra, said the seminar "seems like a really great opportunity to get other opinions both from students and professionals on how he’s doing and what it means for America."
Hofstra University is a dynamic private institution where students can choose from more than 145 undergraduate and 160 graduate programs in liberal arts and sciences, business; engineering; communication; education, health and human services; and honors studies, as well as a School of Law. With a student-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, our professors teach small classes averaging 22 students that emphasize interaction, critical thinking and analysis. Hofstra offers a faculty whose highest priority is teaching excellence. The University also provides excellent facilities with state-of-the-art technology, extensive library resources and internship programs that match students’ interests and abilities with appropriate companies and organizations. The Hofstra community is driven, dynamic and energetic, helping students find and focus their strengths to prepare them for a successful future.
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