Through the generous support of BP and ConocoPhillips, the University of Alaska Foundation will sponsor a group of UAF undergraduate student participants in the Washington Center Campaign 2008 Presidential Inauguration Seminar, to be held January 10-21, 2009 in Washington, D.C. This academic seminar will provide a backstage view into the Presidential Inauguration and focus on the newly elected president and the formation of a new executive administration. The sponsorship will include all transportation, housing, program fees and a meal stipend. Student participants must register for the two credit UAF spring course PS 393 “2009 Presidential Inauguration Seminar”, which will be open only to attendees at the seminar. Students from any major were encouraged to apply.

The students selected are shown below, from left to right: Jennifer Chambers, Mariah Acton (kneeling), Shawnell Padilla, Laegan Bole, Adrian Triebel, Nadine Carroll, Michael Caulfield, Margaret Yngve, Keane Richards, Amy Snider, and Matt Newman.