Associated Students President Derek Pierre will also be posting to the Huffington Post on Monday and Tuesday.
From inaugural balls and witty political satires to thought-provoking lectures and tours of the most influential sites in the nation, "Campaign 2008: The Presidential Inauguration Seminar" will give ten Sonoma State students and some community members a first-hand look at President-Elect Barack Obama's inauguration.
The students left on Jan. 9 for Washington D.C. to witness the historic ceremonies.
The intersession course explores the aftermath of the 2008 General Election, including the nomination and swearing in of the 44th U.S. President. Those enrolled will participate in inaugural events from January 10-20. Some of the program events will be on view on CSPAN on Tuesday and Wednesday for much of the day, especially in the morning.
The 10-day academic seminar provides a backstage view into the Presidential Inauguration. Students will delve into the critical issues and events that surround this transfer of power. It features a combination of lectures, site visits, tours and special events. For the complete schedule, visit The Washington Center web site at
www.campaign2008.info.
Guest speakers will include Steve Bell, former news anchor of ABC's "Good Morning America," and Mark Russell, a noted political satirist.Amnesty International, Fox News Channel, CNN, The Washington Times, the Federal Election Commission are just some of the many sites students will visit as well as the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican National Committees.
On Tuesday, Jan. 20, the course culminates on the steps of the White House as President-elect Barack Obama is sworn in. The Inauguration Parade follows, as well as a chance to attend the Inaugural Ball.
Professor David McCuan leads the class in discussing the steps it took for the next Commander-in-Chief to be chosen and inaugurated, briefing them on the nominations of presidential candidates, general election campaigns, and the ratification of the general election results by the Electoral College.
For more information, contact Professor David McCuan at (707) 246-5746.
ABOVE, SSU Student Body President Derek Pierre travels to Washington, D.C. with nine other students and community members to witness the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama.
