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2019 Government Relations Network Alternative Spring Break Advocacy and Leadership Conference

Over spring break, 65 Miami University students and Miami University’s President will participate in the Government Relations Network Alternative Spring Break Advocacy and Leadership Conference.  During the Conference, students will meet with members of the Ohio Congressional Delegation and members of the Ohio General Assembly. In these meetings, students will advocate for higher education and Miami University by sharing their own Miami experiences with members and staff.  Students will present to members and staff undergraduate research and experiential learning opportunities that they have engaged in at two poster sessions, one on Capitol Hill and the other at the Ohio Statehouse. Students will also hear from state and federal policymakers on leadership, citizenship, and advocacy.

Here’s a look at a few of our participants.

 

Bradley Dick
Senior, dickb@miamioh.edu
Major: Public Administration
Hometown: Mason, OH 45036
Campus Involvement:

  • Secretary of Miami University Library Advisory Council
  • President of Miami University’s Chapter of Challah for Hunger
  • VP for External Affairs of the JANUS Forum and Intercollegiate Studies Institute
  • Graduating Phi Beta Kappa and Cum Laude

Why Miami: Many family members were graduates of Miami University, so I grew up taking frequent trips up to Oxford. When it came to choosing a college, Miami University was the only college for me. I had made my decision to attend Miami long before senior year of high school and applied early decision.

U.S. Congressional Member: Steve Chabot
Ohio Senator: Steve Wilson
Ohio House Member: Paul Zeltwanger

 

Elijah Williams
First-year, will1092@miamioh.edu
Major: Interactive Media Studies
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Campus Involvement:

  • Miami Motorsport Club
  • Miami University Steel Band
  • Member of Government Relations Network

Why Miami: The reason I chose Miami is that they partnered with Cincinnati Public Schools to give five African American males scholarships and I was chosen to be one of those scholars. This opportunity made it possible for me to pursue a quality education while giving me the flexibility to study what I want.

U.S. Congressional Member: Brad Wenstrup
Ohio Senator: Cecil Thomas
Ohio House Member: Catherine Ingram

 

Matthew DeWine
Junior, dewinema@miamioh.edu
Major: Political Science
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH 45208
Campus Involvement:

  • Intern in the Office of Institutional Relations
  • Member of College Republicans
  • Member of Government Relations Network

Why Miami: At first, I thought I would go and visit Miami because both of my parents went
here but I did not think I necessarily would end up attending Miami. Then on my first
visit I fell in love with the school and I realized all the resources that Miami provides to
their students and with that I realized I could do very much at Miami. I came to Miami
for all those opportunities that can help me pursue a career in the field, I would like to
and I knew there was no better place to do that than Miami University.

U.S. Congressional Member: Steve Chabot
Ohio Senator: Steve Wilson
Ohio House Member: Tom Brinkman