National Peace Essay Contest

Awards Program

8:30-11:30 AM
Simulation
The Governor's House Hotel

Students also role-played the part of the media,
ever present during any foreign policy crisis.

11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Simulation Debriefing
The Governor's House Hotel

• University of Virginia (UVA) Student Facilitators
  UVA International Relations Organization

1:00-5:30 PM
Exploration time at the Smithsonian Museums
Smithsonian Museums Website

5:30-6:30 PM
Panel Discussion "Coping with Crises in the new Millennium: Colombia and Sierra Leone"
Meridian International Center

• Phyllis Oakley, Former Asst. Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research
• Tom Boyatt, Former Ambassador to Latin American Countries
• Adotei Akwei, Amnesty International

Phyllis Oakley and Tom Boyatt at
Meridian International Center

6:30-8:00 PM
Dinner
Casa Africana Restaurant (West African cuisine)

Dining among the sights and sounds of a Washington
sidewalk are (l to r): Rachel Rothstein (GA), Mark Webb (OH),
Kali Foxman (VT), and Steven Sumner (WI)

8:00-9:30 PM
KanKouran Dance Company: Traditional West African Dance
Meridian International Center

Practicing new moves with the KanKouran Dance Company

9:30-10:00 PM
Capitol Hill Overview
U.S. Institute of Peace

• Janice Hoggs, U.S. Institute of Peace

10:00-11:00 PM
Ice Cream Social
U.S. Institute of Peace

11:00 PM
Room Check
The Governor's House Hotel