KU News Release

Nine students working as interns in Washington, D.C., this semester

LAWRENCE — This spring, nine University of Kansas students are working in the nation’s capital through KU’s Washington Intern Program.

Throughout the semester, the students will work for congressional representatives, think-tank scholars, lobbyists and consultants in Washington, D.C.

“The students go out and find their own internships, similar to a job search,” said Burdett Loomis, the professor of political science who directs the program.

Interns can earn up to 12 hours of credit for participating in the program, which includes a weekly seminar and the option to pursue independent study, which includes writing a research paper. During the seminars, students meet with legislators, government officials, ambassadors, think-tank scholars and journalists. Stephene Moore, wife of U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore, D-Kan., coordinates the seminars.

KU’s Washington Intern Program began in 1984. More than 400 students, mostly from KU but also from other regents universities in Kansas, have participated in this intensive, semester-long experience. Internships tend to run from mid-January to May 1 but can vary in length depending on the assignment.

The KU interns are listed below by hometown, level in school, major, parents’ names, previous school attended (when available) and their internship assignment.

DOUGLAS COUNTY
From Lawrence 66047
Julie Ann Heschmeyer, senior in political science, daughter of Rick and Clare Heschmeyer; Lawrence High School; Office of U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore.

From Lawrence 66049
Drew Deck, junior in political science and history, son of Glenn and Mary Ann Deck; Santa Fe High School, Edmond, Okla.; Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

Rachelle Briana Netzer, junior in pre-journalism, daughter of Jeffrey and Stephanie Netzer; Lawrence Free State High School; Office of Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

FRANKLIN COUNTY
From Ottawa 66067
Sara Shannon, senior in political science, daughter of Daniel and Patricia Shannon; Ottawa High School; Office of Senate Majority Leader Henry Reid.

JOHNSON COUNTY
From Overland Park 66212
David Wendell Greenwald, senior in political science and history, son of Steven and Mariza Greenwald; Shawnee Mission West High School; Office of U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley.

SEDGWICK COUNTY
From Wichita 67205
Brady Richard Voth, senior in political science and anthropology, son of Darrell and Jan Voth; Wichita High School East; Office of U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore.

From Wichita 67235
Kristen Michele Cowan, senior in anthropology and biology, daughter of Michele Crisler; Goddard High School; Natural Resources Defense Council.

WYANDOTTE COUNTY
From Kansas City 66102
David Vernon Jones Jr., junior in pre-medicine, son of Lesia Lewis; Sumner Academy of Arts and Science; Office of U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore.

OREGON
From Bend 97701 and Everett, Wash.
Ramsey Cox, senior in journalism (news and information), daughter of Jeff Cox and Susan Reed; Henry M. Jackson High School, Mill Creek, Wash.; Congress Daily, a news service covering Capitol Hill, part of the National Journal Group Inc.

WASHINGTON
From Everett 98208 and Bend, Ore.
Ramsey Cox. SEE OREGON

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