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WINS staff plans various cultural activities to
acquaint students with Washington DC and with
the broader American Indian, Alaska Native, and
Native Hawaiian community. Activities may include:
- Orientation, including a greeting by staff
members of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee
on Capitol Hill, a team-based scavenger hunt
through DC, and a welcome reception for all
students, staff, Advisory Board, and sponsoring
agencies
- Film Series
- “This Week in DC” calendar of
noteworthy local activities distributed to all
students and posted on a regular basis
- Information about cultural activities such
as concerts, plays, and sporting events
- Weekly dormitory meetings hosted by WINS Resident
Assistants. The sessions are used to discuss
issues, build community, and prepare for
the coming week
- Powwow on AU main campus to honor WINS interns
- Farewell ceremony for students attended by
staff, Advisory Board members, intern supervisors,
and WINS faculty.
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