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BestSemester programs conclude for the year

NEWS Jun 4, 2010posted under NEWS STORYprogram BESTSEMESTER

The 2009-2010 year has come to a close for most BestSemester student programs, with the exception of the Australia Studies Centre, which will conclude June 19, and the Oxford Summer Programme, which... more »

New direction

ASP Alumni Advisory Council

NEWS Jan 15, 2010posted under NEWS STORY

By: Jocelyn Green When you enroll in the American Studies Program (ASP), the benefit will last far beyond your semester on Capitol Hill. With the creation of its brand new Alumni Advisory Council, AS... more »

Leadership at American Studies Program Changes Hands

NEWS Apr 21, 2009posted under PROGRAM DIRECTORSprogram BESTSEMESTER

At the conclusion of the spring 2009 semester, Jerry Herbert will step down as director of ASP, to be replaced by current faculty member Peter Baker. Herbert has served as director of the American... more »

Application deadline extended for ASP, WJC and RSP

NEWS Apr 3, 2009posted under BESTSEMESTER UPDATEprogram BESTSEMESTER

The deadline for applying to American Studies Program, Washington Journalism Center and the Russian Studies Program has been extended to April 17. Students have until April 17th to start and/or c... more »

Redesigned BestSemester.com Goes Live

NEWS Feb 27, 2009posted under NEWS STORYprogram BESTSEMESTER

WASHINGTON, D.C.-The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities is pleased to announce the launching of the redesigned www.BestSemester.com. The redesign of BestSemester.com will provide new wa... more »

Building a Common Community

NEWS Sep 16, 2008posted under NEWS STORYprogram BESTSEMESTER

WASHINGTON, D.C.-327 Eighth Street, NE is quite a busy place.Every Wednesday night, 45 hungry college students congregate in a classroom transformed into the family dining hall for a few hours. Studen... more »

2008 BestSemester Photo Contest Winners Announced

NEWS Aug 1, 2008posted under NEWS STORYprogram BESTSEMESTER

The winners for the 2008 BestSemester photo contest have been chosen from among more than 600 entries submitted by program alumni. 2008 Photo Contest Winners Grand Prize - $500 "Painting Radcli... more »

Jerry S. Herbert, Director of the American Studies Program, Washington, D.C.

NEWS Mar 1, 2007posted under PROGRAM DIRECTORSprogram BESTSEMESTER

Jerry Herbert, director of the American Studies Program (ASP), was born in Los Angeles, served in the U.S. Army as a special agent with Military Intelligence in Uijungbu, Korea, and earned his doctora... more »

BestSemester Directors Fuel Programs with Expertise, Passion

NEWS Feb 22, 2007posted under PROGRAM DIRECTORSprogram BESTSEMESTER

Jerry Herbert, American Studies Program, Washington, D.C. Jerry Herbert is on the board and affiliated with the Center for Public Justice and usually teaches a seminar with them during their summer C... more »

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