NEWS

THIS YEAR'S FREEDOM SCHOLARS SHIFT FOCUS TO LEADERSHIP  – 03/28/06

Christopher Molitoris (E 05) speaks about his summer experience at graduation. He will participate in the Freedom Scholars seminar this April in Washington.

After two years of discussions of judicial activism and civil liberties, the Freedom Scholars seminar is poised for change.

In its third year, the seminar will focus on leadership and professional development, rather than on a public policy topic.

"The young alumni participants are on the brink of graduating and are eager to take part in opportunities that prepare them for their careers," said Alumni Affairs Director Renee Hamlen (E 96).

In April of 2006, fourteen alumni of the 2005 Institutes will gather in Washington, D.C. for this annual seminar. The seminar takes place April 27-28 in conjunction with the TFAS annual conference.

The students will attend conference activities including an exclusive briefing at the Surpreme Court with Associate Justice Antonin Scalia and a breakfast with former Senator Don Nickles in addition to their sessions on leadership.

Participants were selected based on academic excellence and leadership ability.

This year's participants include: