Memo

Minutes: Field Trip to Washington D.C.

ECON101: International Economics

Tuesday, October 25st 2011

Present: Professor Sessoms, Rachel Roberts, Stephanie Williams, Andy Kush, Eric Wortman, Casey Bailey, Laura Waetjen, Thomas Wingate

Absent: N/A

Meeting called by Professor Henry Sessoms

1. Bus Leaves from Franco by 8:00am

We planned to meet and leave from Penn State Berks at 8 am from Franco building in order to get to DC around lunch time. One student was late so the group waited on her and brought the 15 person van to the dorms to pick her up.

2. Lunch at Old Post Office

We chose the Old Post Office as an alternative to the World Bank cafeteria because our professor was informed that maximum capacity was reached and that there was not enough space for our group. There was a diverse selection of dining options and some gift shopping available.

3. Briefing with International Monetary Fund

We walked to the International Monetary Fund from the Old post office and passed the Capital Building, the White House and various other politically related buildings of interest. We were given a brief tour of the main lobby of the IMF and sat for approximately an hour PowerPoint presentation on the founding, purpose, and operations of the IMF. Presentation was given by an IMF representative speaker.

4. Briefing with World Bank

We stayed in the IMF building and were briefed by a speaker from the World Bank named Angelica. We were informed via PowerPoint presentation and discussion of the differences between the organizations, its purpose, and how it helps solves issues facing poor and developing nations.

5. Dinner at Hill Country

We walked from the IMF to the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Memorial, and went to see the recently bloomed Cherry Blossom Trees on our way to dinner at Hill Country Restaurant on 7th street.

6. Return to Franco by 11:00pm

Submitted Friday, October 28, 2011 at 5:04PM by Thomas Wingate