SUNY WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
INFORMATION SESSION
Date: Thursday, October 16
Time: 2pm – 3pm
Location: JFT 1010
The SUNY Washington Internship Program allows students to experience the excitement of our nation’s capital, an ideal location for direct involvement in politics and a wide range of professional fields. Participants typically intern four days per week while engaging in a Friday seminar course, which includes guest speakers and visits to institutions such as the Supreme Court, U.S. Capitol, Library of Congress, and Smithsonian museums.
This session will provide an overview of this exceptional experiential learning opportunity, open to students of all majors during the summer, fall, and spring semesters. They will cover application logistics, program details, and answer any questions.
In just one semester or summer you can:
• Participate in an internship in a high profile organization in spring, summer or fall
• Meet weekly with top leaders
• Conduct in-depth research on a topic you choose
• Take a class with high profile guest speakers
• Live in the vibrant city of Washington D.C.
• Earn college credits towards your degree
• Enhance your resume and jump start your career
There are internship opportunities for almost any major!
Previous SUNY New Paltz students have interned at the Office of US Senator Chuck Schumer, the Office of Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the Office of US Senator Richard Durbin, the U.S. Supreme Court, Amnesty International, former Senator Hillary Clinton’s office, former Congressman John Hall’s office, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars (WWICS), Refugees International, Alliance for Justice, the Palestine Center, and more.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Visit the webpage at: https://www.brockport.edu/academics/washington/
Meet with your campus academic faculty representative:
Dr. Nancy Kassop, Political Science | (845) 257 – 3544 | kassopn@newpaltz.edu
Meet with your campus professional faculty representative to ask general questions:
Beth King, MPS | Career Resource Center | (845) 257 – 3278 | kingb@newpaltz.edu
SUNY Brockport Washington Program contacts:
Casey Cappelletti, MPH | Internship Coordinator | (585) 353 – 7814 | ccappeletti@brockport.edu
Robert Powell, PhD | Associate Director | (585) 721 – 6632 | rpowell@brockport.edu
EVENT SPONSORS
Career Resource Center
Department of Political Science & International Relations
