KU News Release

10 KU students working this spring as interns in Washington, D.C.

LAWRENCE — Ten students from the University of Kansas are earning academic credit while working in the nation’s capital this spring through KU’s Washington Intern Program, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

Throughout the semester, the students work for congressional representatives, think-tank scholars, lobbyists and consultants in Washington, D.C. Burdett Loomis, professor of political science and director the program, said the students locate internships on their own.

Interns can earn up to 12 hours of credit for participating in the program, which includes a weekly seminar. They have the option to pursue independent study, which includes writing a research paper. Stephene Moore, wife of U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore, D-Kan., coordinates the seminars.

The Washington Intern Program began in 1984. More than 500 students, mostly from KU but also from Wichita State University and other Kansas Board of Regents universities, have participated in this intensive, semester-long experience. Internships ordinarily run from mid-January to May 1 but can vary in length depending on the assignment.

Five Wichita State students are enrolled in the program this semester. Billye Griffith is working at Fraioli and Associates; Carly Miller at the American Conservative Union; Cortney Howard at the Capitol Association; Angela Scott at the Children’s Defense Fund; and Brandon Hottman at the Cato Institute.

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

JOHNSON COUNTY
From Fairway 66205
Ian Michael Stanford, senior in English and political science, son of Carol and James Stanford; Shawnee Mission East High School; internship with U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev.

From Overland Park 66221 and Blue Springs, Mo.
David Andrew White, sophomore in political science, son of William White and Elizabeth White; Blue Springs High School; internship with U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore, D-Kan.

From Wichita 67230
Thomas Chesterfield Compton, junior in political science, son of R. Tom and Nancy Compton; Andover Central High School; internship with U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, R- Kan.

SHAWNEE COUNTY
From Topeka 66606 and Eskridge
Rachel Ann Yancey. SEE WABAUNSEE COUNTY

WABAUNSEE COUNTY
From Eskridge 66423 and Topeka
Rachel Ann Yancey, senior in political science, daughter of Julia Hertlein and Glen Yancey, Topeka; Wabaunsee Senior High School, Alma; internship with Wilderness Society.

WYANDOTTE COUNTY
From Bonner Springs 66012
Seth Aaron Paulsen, senior in political science, son of Don and Linda Paulsen, Basehor-Linwood High School; internship with the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

CALIFORNIA
From Pleasanton 94588
Rudolph Warren Smith III, fall 2008 KU graduate in history, son of Diane Davidson; Foothill High School; internship with United Nations Development Programme.

MARYLAND
From Silver Spring 20910
Nathan Dennis Milburn, senior in political science, Shawnee Mission East High School, Prairie Village, Kan.; internship with U.S. Rep. Ted Poe, R-Texas.

MISSOURI
From Blue Springs 64015 and Overland Park, Kan.
David Andrew White. SEE JOHNSON COUNTY

NEBRASKA
From Lincoln 68516
George Clinton Dungan III, junior in political science and women’s studies, son of Doug and Sharon Fenn; Lincoln Southwest High School; internship with Program Strategies.

From Omaha 68144
Jacquelyn Ruth Prine, junior in political science, daughter of Floyd and Carol Prine; Westside High School; internship with Families USA.

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