Let the learning begin!

After a wonderful stay/visit with Bill I moved into the dorms on Sunday morning. I can’t believe that we have known each other for almost 25 years. Wow, I’m old. I digress. I always look forward to meeting the group each year. Every year they are great and this year they are no different. These kids come from Massachusetts to California and Texas to Montana. A very impressive bunch.

I reprised my role as grill master for the opening cookout. SPS even bought a new grill for festivities. I love cooking in general and grilling specifically. Everyone seemed to enjoy the food and the acoustical stylings of one of the St. Albans added to the enjoyment of the evening.

Prepping for class

As of this entry I have already taught two case studies. The first was a collection of ten vignettes of where the group was to decide when, if ever, it was OK to lie in various scenarios. From government officials both elected and appointed to various quasi government operatives and even the press. The discussion was lively and intellectual.

Class time

The second case study was a collection of stories from the expose by Dana Priest on the Walter Reed Medical Center scandal that dominates the front pages of the Washington Post for weeks last year. The discussion highlighted the difficulties of inter and intra agency communication and how it adversely affected our nation’s veterans. The article also serves as a prep for our visit to Washington Post on Wednesday where we will tour the newsroom and having a discussion with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Dana Priest.

I’m very busy but having lots of fun!