The University of California, Washington Center is committed to educating students in leadership and citizenship as preparation for future careers in government and public service. To this end, the UC Washington Center offers a variety of seminars in topics in government. Past and upcoming seminars are listed below. Click on the appropriate link for more information about a specific seminar.

The President, the Press and Democratic Society
White House Communications Operations
Spring Term, 2008



Building a Better Message Machine: Do Ideas Matter
Building a Better Message Machine: Do Ideas Matter
October 12, 2006



Influencing Congress: Scandals, Rules, Ethics, Politics
Influencing Congress: Scandals, Rules, Ethics, Politics
April 28, 2006



US Innovation and Competitiveness: Recruiting and Retaining the Best and Brightest Minds
US Innovation and Competitiveness: Recruiting and Retaining the Best and Brightest Minds
March 27, 2006



Protecting Democracy: Using Research to Inform the Voting Rights Reauthorization Debate
Protecting Democracy: Using Research to Inform the Voting Rights Reauthorization Debate
February 9, 2006



Government by the People in California
Government by the People in California: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
October 28, 2005



So You Want to Run for Office
So You Want to Run for Office
October 8, 2005