Bob Schieffer Visits Washington Semester

CBS News chief Washington correspondent, Bob Schieffer visited Washington Semester on February 16. He spoke to the students in  professor Iris Krasnow's Journalism class. Schieffer shared his experiences about covering national politics for more than 30 years. In 1982 he became CBS’s chief Washington correspondent and became the anchor for Face the Nation in 1991. Schieffer's visit was insightful and inspiring. 

It's been a while!

Well let me start off with an apology for lack of updates for the past two and a half months. There was a staff change and then came the end of the semester... and you know the story from there. Anyway, we're back now and we're thrilled to be starting the new semester!

First, welcome to all new students who are in the Washington Semester Program this semester, and welcome back to those who are joining us for a second semester! Hopefully we will have a great few months together.

Many students went to bed last night expecting classes to be cancelled today... based on weather reports expecting the snow to continue through the morning rush hour and expected accumulations of up to 5" in the DC area. But, when the snow stopped around midnight, hopes were dashed of another snow day. But don't worry, we still may get one in the coming weeks. Winter has hardly begun. Dare I say a Snowpocalypse 2011?

We'll post pictures of the snow later. Stay warm and good luck in classes and finding your internships!

Photo Friday!

Happy EARLY Halloween Washington Semester!

This Friday's photo features two of our part-time staff members, Devin and Billy, who are both AU Students and work in the Washington Mentorship office.  In spirit of the holiday, they came to work dressed up.  Do you have plans for the holdiay weekend?  Did you know that you can go trick-or-treating along embassy row?  Most college students take this opportunity to dress up and get some free goodies since American University is next to Embassy Row.  It starts at 3:30 pm TODAY and lasts until 6pm.  However, embassies might close as early as 5 so make sure you go early!  And make sure you dress up!  Be safe and have a fun weekend everyone!

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Photo Friday!

It's photo Friday again folks!  This time, I'm not going to tell you where this photo was taken.  Can anyone guess? I'll give you a clue.  It's somewhere on main campus and the flags from left to right are DC's flag, AU's flag, and the American flag. 

Photo Friday!

HAPPY FALL BREAK EVERYONE!

Did you decide to travel this weekend?  Tenley campus seems empty today.  It's still a beautiful fall day regardless.  If you're still in Washington for the weekend, check out the Washington Post's Going Out Guide.  http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/dc-events.html.  Looks like there's an Antique and Classic Car Show in Rockville tomorrow. 

Tenley Campus

Virtual Tour

A few weeks ago, we posted a link to the AU web cams that are strategically placed around campus.  As we mentioned, the live feed comes in handy not only when judging the weather but also when exploring all that AU has to offer!  If you can't come to AU for a visit, why not check it out online?

Another great online resource is the American University Virtual Tour!  This interactive map allows you to click on almost every building on campus.  You can even scroll over to Tenley campus and get a feel for life at Washington Semester.

Check it out!

American University Virtual Tour