All Entries in the "Day by day with the Fellows IN WASHINGTON" Category
With Leaders on Capitol Hill
For the 2009 Athens Fellows, some very special doors open up on Capitol Hill | Athens Fellows meet in the Senate with SEN. OLYMPIA SNOWE
In-depth briefings with diplomats and think-tank leaders
Athens Fellows get the inside picture from diplomats at the Greek and Cypriot embassies, the State Department and leaders from Washington’s think-tanks | Athens Fellows at the GREEK EMBASSY
Dinner with Senator Paul Sarbanes
Athens Fellows join the legendary Senator from Maryland for a memorable dinner, followed by an inspiring Master Class in a classical setting | SEN. PAUL SARBANES greets the Athens Fellows
…and Maryland’s Rep. John Sarbanes
As if on cue, in walked Congressman John Sarbanes, who jumped right into the discussion with Rep. Space, and picked up the theme of public service, and how it often meant crossing party lines and working with colleagues and leaders on both sides of the aisle…
With Ohio’s Rep. Zack Space…
They say that as Ohio goes, so goes the nation — and Ohio’s 18th District maybe even more so. A Democrat elected (and recently re-elected) in a district long considered safe for Republicans, Rep. Space gave the Athens Fellows a glimpse of how he looks at his job of representing his constituents…
In the Senate with Sen. Olympia Snowe
Located directly off the Floor or main chamber of the U.S. Senate, and the cloaked-in-mystery Senate Cloak Room, the official Senate Reception room with its richly decorated interior is one of the few places you can catch a Senator whose constantly changing schedule demands proximity to the floor of the Senate. In this case, it was the the perfect place for the [...]
With Florida’s Rep. Gus Bilirakis
After questioning each Athens Fellow about his or background, and their career interests, Rep. Bilirakis shared his own career path that led him to public service, first as an intern in the Reagan White House and the NRCC, before graduating from the University of Florida…
With Nevada’s Rep. Dina Titus
Surprisingly relaxed (for a “freshman” Representative) and engaging, it came as no surprise to the Athens Fellows to learn that Dina Titus had been a college professor (of political science) for 30 years…
In the Office of the Speaker of the House
Up the steps of the Capitol, through a discreetly-marked doorway tucked into a corner of the Rotunda, and up a narrow, winding stairway led the Athens Fellows to the dramatic location of their next Master Class — the private balcony of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, with an amazing view of Washington…
Master Class at the Woodrow Wilson Center
First stop for the Athens Fellows this morning was a breakfast briefing led by John Sitilides, chairman of the Southeastern Europe Project at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars…
Dinner with Senator Paul Sarbanes
Tonight, the Athens Fellows were treated to an amazing dinner with former U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes – followed by a moving Master Class in an unforgettable, classical setting…
On the steps of the Capitol with Rep. Niki Tsongas
Standing in the shadow of the Capitol’s dome, the Athens Fellows met on the steps of the Capitol with Rep. Niki Tsongas, Congresswoman from Massachusetts…
The View from the State Department
The Athens Fellows meet at the State Department for a briefing on U.S.-Greece relations by Greece Desk Officer Adam Scarlatelli…
At the European Institute: a Washington “think-tank”
The Athens Fellows join the European Institute’s Maria Papathanasiou for lunch and a Master Class on Washington “think-tanks” and how they shape public policy…
With Ambassador Kakouris: Cyprus’ Man in Washington
Around the corner on Embassy Row at the Embassy of Cyprus, the Athens Fellows were treated to an enlightening hour and a half with the charming, witty and very eloquent Cypriot Ambassador Andreas Kakouris…
On Embassy Row
The Athens Fellows start off their visit to Washington, DC’s Embassy Row with briefings at the Embassy of Greece…
The Beginning
The 2009 Athens Fellows are gathering in the nation’s capital today for the beginning of the Washington portion of their Fellowship…
