Dingmans Ferry student to attend Presidential Inauguration program

DINGMANS FERRY — Nicholas Jauch, a junior political science major from Dingmans Ferry, is one of nine East Stroudsburg University (ESU) students to take part in The Osgood Center for International Studies Presidential Inauguration Program from Jan. 8 to 21.
The ESU students will be among more than 70 students from New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Cuba to take part in the program.
The Osgood Center specializes in customized academic seminars for colleges and universities in the U.S. and abroad, and conducts this seminar every four years. Its president, Dr. Shelton Williams describes, the experience as “a unique opportunity for American citizens to experience the peaceful transition of power from a critical point of view. Understanding not only the symbolism but the true meaning of one administration taking over the reins of government from another is essential to understanding American democracy.”
Kimberly S. Adams, Ph.D., professor of political science at ESU, said what the students will experience "certainly cannot be imparted in the traditional classroom setting. I believe that it is essential that students are exposed to hands-on politics and participate in such experiential programs, as it adds to their knowledge of the subject matter and allows for meaningful dialogue in class discussions."
The program gives students a chance to meet students from other institutions and other states and learn how the presidential race affected their perspectives, all within the context of the bipartisan inauguration events.
Among the many speakers during the full two-week program include journalists and media observers Brian Lamb of C-SPAN, Clarence Page of the Chicago Tribune, Marvin Kalb of the Kalb Report and others. Also included will be experts on American politics, U.S. foreign and domestic policy, the history of presidential inaugurations, and the transition process.
Gofundme raises money for tripJauch's family has set up a gofundme.com page to raise money for the trip.
"Over the last four years we have seen Nicholas give 200 percent of himself to his studies, while working and dealing with everyday life issues," the page says. "Nicholas wants to go for his Master’s in DC or California; he has a plan and is determined to follow his dreams.
"His GPA is a 4.0, he took a full course load over the summer, and worked a full time job. He has been selected to join The National Society of Leadership and Success.
"Nicholas has a chance to attend this wonderful event listed below; which he has his heart set on."
To make a contribution, visit https://www.gofundme.com/26sax5yc.