September 2008 BOV-SA Public Affairs Presentation Brought to you by Sravya Yeleswarapu, ‘10 & Justin Reid, ‘09
W&M in South Africa service + academics W&M summer vacation • College’s first program in Africa • First service-learning, study abroad program • Partnered with University of Cape Town/SHAWCO • Two part: Cape Town (June 18 - July 11); Kruger National Park (July 11 - July 17)
Election 2008 “The most historic election…ever.” • Students for Barack Obama and Students for John McCain both active at W&M • Student Assembly partnering with campus orgs to register voters; “Rush the Vote” • Meetings between city officials and SA continue • Around 1500 students registered in Williamsburg so far.
Today Show live from Williamsburg NBC, meet CW. • Sept. 24: students attend live taping of NBC’s Today Show in Colonial Williamsburg • Tribe Pride shown across the nation • Second time College is publicized on national talk show in less than two months (Gov. Kaine mentioned W&M on Aug. 26 th Daily Show)
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