Travel to Washington, D.C. with UCR Business
- When
- Wednesday, December 16, 202612:00 AM PSTAdd to calendarGoogle Calendar
- Where
- Washingtonhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/United+States+Capitol/@38.8899389,-77.0090505,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x482a3f7c10cf8c4!8m2!3d38.8899389!4d-77.0090505Open in Maps
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- School of Business
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About
The program is open to all UCR grad and undergrad students. This trip is led by Dr. Sean Jasso, Professor of Practice in Management at the UCR School of Business.
Travel Dates: December 13 - 16, 2026
Priority Deadline is November 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. INTENSIVE
Four Days. One Extraordinary City.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 | Welcome to Washington
Our adventure begins at 6:00 PM at the historic Willard InterContinental Hotel, just steps from the White House. Following orientation, we will walk to the beautifully illuminated National Christmas Tree. Dinner and the remainder of the evening are yours to enjoy.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14 | Leadership, Public Policy & the U.S. Capitol
We will explore political polarization with Justin Gest, global security with Ellen Laipson, government careers, and legislative affairs. The afternoon features a guided tour of the United States Capitol, followed by an executive briefing with McDonald's government relations and lobbying professionals and a group dinner.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15 | The White House, Intelligence & National Security
We begin at The People's House: A White House Experience, exploring presidential leadership and executive decision-making. A possible White House visit or staff conversation remains subject to confirmation. The afternoon takes us to the International Spy Museum, including a special discussion with Pedro Pla-Davila, retired CIA counter-narcotics director, on intelligence, national security, and consequential decisions.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16 | The Supreme Court, American History & Our Final Executive Session
An extraordinary final day: the U.S. Supreme Court, Library of Congress, National Archives, and Arlington National Cemetery, including the Changing of the Guard. We conclude with a guided tour of Washington and a closing dinner in historic Alexandria, Virginia, featuring Lauren Catts, Director of Finance at Citizens United, discussing Super PACs, political finance, and American democracy. Certificates of Completion will be presented.