Lutheran College Washington Semester

Spring 2012 Students

Dean's Requirements:

While attending the Lutheran College Washington Semester, students are required to complete the Dean's Requirements.  These consist of a Congressional Committee Summary, a Protest or Demonstration Paper, and completing 12 hours of community service. 

Field Trips / Events: 

Sat, Jan 14 and Sun., Jan. 15: Students arrive   

Mon., Jan. 16:       9:30 am - Orientation with LCWS staff and safety briefing with DC Metro Police officer

Wed., Jan. 18:     10 am - Tour of US Capitol Building

                            1:30 pm - Tour of US Supreme Court

Wed., Jan. 24:     9 pm - Watching State of the Union address in office (voluntary)

Wed., Jan. 25:      2 pm & 3 pm: Tour of N St Village

Wed., Feb 1:        3 pm - Panel discussion with service organizations

 Wed., Feb 8:        12 pm - Tour of Pentagon Building

                                3 pm - Briefing with Maurice Clemmons

Wed., Feb 15:        1:30 pm - Holocaust survivor briefing

                                   2:30 pm - Tour of US Holocaust Memorial Museum

►Wed., Feb 22:    3 pm - Guest Speaker- Alejandro Beutal from Muslim Public Affairs Council

    Wed., Feb. 29: TBA

    Wed., March 7:     8:30 am - Tour of The White House

                                    Time TBA - Briefing with WH communication staff

    Wed., March 14:    Time TBA - Visit to the Eisenhower Institute

    Wed., March 21:     Time TBD - Briefing at US Department of State

    Sat., March 24:    Noon - Student reception with LCWS Campus Representatives

                                    7 pm - 1776 at Ford's Theatre

    Wed., March 28:    9 am - International Spy Museum

    Wed., April 4:     10 am - Newseum

    Wed., April 11:    TBA

    Wed., April 18:      1 pm - End of Semester Luncheon at Whitlow's

*Field trips and times of field trips are subject to change at the last minute.

*More events to be added as plans are finalized

Important Dates: 

    Sat & Sun, Jan. 14-15: Students arrive

    Mon., Jan. 16: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Holiday)

                            9:30 am - Orientation

                            First day of classes

    Tues., Jan. 17: First day of internship

    Mon., Feb. 20: President's Day (Holiday)

    Sun., April 8: Easter

    Fri., April 20: Last day of internship

    Sat & Sun, April 21 & 22: Semester ends / Students depart

 *Students may have to work on holidays depending on the policy of their internship

Classes:

Business and Public Policy - Mondays at 6 pm Syllabus

Controversy and the US Supreme Court - Mondays at 6 pm -

Global Agenda - Tuesdays at 6 pm

Washington through Cinema - Wednesdays at 6 pm - Syllabus

Violence and Values - Wednesdays at 6 pm - Syllabus

American Heritage - Thursdays at 6 pm - Syllabus

Public Relations Seminar - Thursdays at 6 pm

Independent Study - (Must be approved by the student's college and the Dean of the LCWS)