Occurring just two weeks before the American presidential election, the timing of this year’s Alumni College is quite opportune. We have seen how U.S. foreign policy can affect even the furthest reaches of the globe. What regional and functional priorities must the next president have in order to achieve success both home and abroad? Through a combination of lectures and interactive seminars, distinguished faculty members and leading U.S. policymakers will address a range of political, national security and economic issues facing the United States in what is a vital transition year for foreign policy. In a “change” election, participants will examine whether changes must be made and where, how, why and when. This year’s interactive classroom sessions include examinations on China policy, intelligence and security, economic trade policy, democracy promotion and a focus on several global regions. Do not miss this opportunity to explore these and other timely issues with fellow alumni, friends of SAIS, current students, guest speakers and SAIS faculty.
Location
All speeches, class sessions and events for Alumni College 2008 will be held in the Rome, Nitze and Bernstein-Offit buildings on our Washington, D.C., campus, or in the surrounding Dupont Circle area.
Program Fee The cost for Alumni College 2008 is $1,200 per alumnus/a or friend of SAIS. This program fee includes all keynote addresses, class sessions, reading materials, receptions and meals. A $250 deposit is due with the Registration Form no later than Friday, September 19. Participants also may choose to pay the full program fee at the time of registration. The remainder of the program fee will be due by Friday, October 3, 2008. Alumni may invite up to two guests to accompany them to Alumni College. The cost per guest is the same as for the alumnus/a. Employers may be willing to provide full or partial financial assistance to attend. Please check with your personnel office to see if your organization is willing to sponsor you for this event.
Lodging
A limited amount of reduced-price lodging is available within walking distance of campus. Indicate on the Registration Form if you wish to receive more information. Registration Deadline You may register online by submitting the online Registration Form. We ask that this Registration Form be submitted, with a $250 nonrefundable deposit, by Friday, October 3, to reserve your space in the program. Late registrations will be accepted on a space-available basis with a $250 late fee. Due to space limitations, please do not make travel arrangements until you have received confirmation of enrollment. If space is not available or if the program is cancelled, Alumni College will refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for any related costs. Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be submitted in writing by Monday, September 22, to receive a full refund minus the $250 nonrefundable deposit. Two-thirds of the program fee will be refunded for cancellations received between Tuesday, September 23 and Tuesday, October 7; one-third of the program fee will be refunded for cancellations received between Wednesday, October 8 and Wednesday, October 22. There will be no refunds after the start of the program. |
