(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Thursday, January 31, at 11:30 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will celebrate the newly established Institute of Policy, Politics, and History at the University of the District of Columbia Community College. The nonpartisan institute will engage and equip emerging leaders for careers in politics and public policy. The curriculum will include fellowships, internships, and seminars which showcase the District’s political history and its consequential influence on contemporary policy.

Founded by the Honorable Sharon Pratt, the Institute of Policy, Politics, and History expands upon Mayor Muriel Bowser’s commitment to providing educational and enrichment opportunities for District residents to excel in today’s economy.

WHEN:

Thursday, January 31, at 11:30 am

WHO:

Mayor Muriel Bowser
The Honorable Sharon Pratt, Founding Director, Institute of Policy, Politics, and History
The Honorable Charlene Drew Jarvis, Board of Trustees, University of the District of Columbia
Beverly Perry, Senior Advisor to the Mayor
Ronald Mason, Jr., President, University of the District of Columbia

WHERE:

University of the District of Columbia
Student Center - Ballroom
4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW
*Closest Metro: Van Ness-UDC Metro Station*

All reporters and other media interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected]. To view the event online, visit mayor.dc.gov/live or tune in on Channel 16 (DCN).