August 5, 2009
The Class of 2010 is scheduled to participate in the Global Challenges and Leadership Opportunities Seminar in Peoria, IL. The seminar, sponsored by Growmark, Inc., will address multiple global challenges including:
How entreprenurs take science, technology and innovation to the ...
Read More about Global Challenges and Leadership Opportunities Seminar
Blog
Washington D.C. – Day 6
Our final day in D.C. started with an eye-opening presentation from Paul Shapiro of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). The HSUS message is one we must recognize: many practices in livestock production may seem cruel to the general public. Collin Woodall from National Cattlemen Beef ...
Read More about Washington D.C. – Day 6
Day 5 – The march to the Hill.
The Class of 2010 had its busiest and warmest day of the trip so far! Our day began with a march to Capitol Hill and the Illinois Senator’s Coffee. This event, begun by Senator Paul Simon during his tenure, is an opportunity for visiting constituents to meet and ask questions of their elected ...
Read More about Day 5 – The march to the Hill.
Washington D.C. – Day 4
The IALP Class of 2010 was greeted with sunshine and less wind as we headed out for Day 4 in Washington DC. The group was greeted at the World Bank with a continental breakfast. This was followed by a nearly two hour session with Mark Cackler, World Bank Manager of Agriculture and Rural ...
Read More about Washington D.C. – Day 4
Washington, D.C. ~ Day 3
Tuesday, like Monday, was a day filled with speakers, walking and a little bit of tourism all rolled into one. The weather has finally started to clear up and we’re getting hints of spring. We started off our morning with breakfast at the FDIC building. Phillip Shively, Section Chief Economic ...
Read More about Washington, D.C. ~ Day 3
