Democratic and Republican National Convention Symposia
Hey you political junkies out there, have you thought about participating in both the Democratic and Republican National Convention Symposia in Denver, Colorado and Minneapolis/ St. Paul. There is still availability. For further information please call or email Steve Bayne at 800 334-5353 x244 or
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BACKGROUND
A rare opportunity for 250 passionate students to experience the American political process first-hand. They won't just learn about politics, they'll actually be living it, as attendees and participants in each of the two majority party conventions in Denver, Colorado and then in St. Paul, Minnesota. JSA students can choose to attend one or both of the national conventions, joined by one faculty member for every 10 participants. You get 10% off one of the programs if you attend both!
This is the first set of national conventions in decades without an incumbent President or Vice President as a candidate, so the on-floor and backroom wranglings could be highly energy packed. JSA attendees will have key interaction with the movers-and-shakers from their own home state delegations. They'll run and participate in debates on the hot topics of the election, and possibly at times be on the Convention floor, present for key votes and historic speeches.
It's simply a once in a lifetime on-site chance to simultaneaously learn it, and live it, as major policy issues and campaign dynamics come together on our grandest political stage.
Dates and Cities:
- Democratic National Convention Symposia, August 24 - 29, 2008, Denver, Colorado
- Republican National Convention Symposia, August 31 - September 5, 2008, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota
Price: $2,250 per student, per Symposium. Take 10% off one program if you sign up for both programs. Take 10% off Summer School if you combine with a Presidential National Convention Symposia.
Directions to Apply: Go to the "Go To" section of our dropdown menu on the Summer School page and click on "forms to download." Download the 2008 Application Packet which has four pages. An application for the Presidential Nominating Convention Symposia only must contain a student application form which you can fax to 650 347-7200. The essay, transcript, deposit, and counselor/teacher recommendation form has been waived. Final payment is due by August 1, 2008.
Orientation Package: The orientation package for the Democratic and Republican National Convention Symposia answering questions about transportation, airport transfers, hotel information, dress code, schedules etc. can be found at www.jsa.org/downloads.
For more information about the Presidential National Convention Symposia, please contact
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or call our toll free at 800-334-5353 x244.
Sample Agenda:
PRELIMINARY SEMINAR AND SPEAKERS PROGRAM SCHEDULE
(Preliminary-Subject to Change)
SUNDAY Registration and Program Orientation
Registration (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Dinner and Program Orientation (6 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
Seminar: History of the National Nominating Process
MONDAY Day 1 Convention - Who are the delegates?
Seminar – Credentials and Convention Rules
Speakers Program – Meet the Delegates
Student Debates: Presidential Nominating Process
TUESDAY Day 2 Convention – 2008 Election Issues
Seminar – Analyzing The Democratic Platform
Speakers Program – A Dialogue with Party Activists and Elected Officials
Student Platform Debates – Domestic Policy Issues
WEDNESDAY Day 3 Convention – Role of the Media in the Convention
Seminar – Old Media v. New Media and the Future of Convention Coverage
Speakers Program - Forum with High-Profile Television, Print, Radio, and New Media Journalists.
Student Platform Debates – Foreign Policy Issues
THURSDAY Day 4 Convention --Where do they go from here?
Seminar: Campaign Message and Strategies
Speakers Program: Political Consultants, Campaign Managers, Party Leaders.
Nominating the Democratic Candidate for President of the United States of America
Student Debate:
FRIDAY Day 5 -- Graduation and Departure
Thought-Talk Discussions (9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)
Graduation Luncheon (11 a.m. to Noon)
Depart for Airport (12:30 p.m.)
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