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MU Student Interns for Former Congressman

Working for “one of the most connected men” in the country.

Chris Bevans at work in D.C.

Christopher Bevans, a Millersville University junior, landed an opportunity to work in our nation’s capital this summer.  He is interning at Wexler & Walker Public Policy Associates.

Robert S. Walker, a Millersville University alumnus from the class of 1964, is the executive chairman of Wexler & Walker. Walker has almost five decades worth of legislative and executive experience and is a former U.S. Congressman from Lancaster County, who served in Congress for 20 years.

Bevans is a Walker Fellow through Millersville University’s Walker Center for Civic Responsibility and Leadership which is how he became aware of the internship opportunity.

The Walker Fellow program provides students with learning opportunities including career development and planning, leadership growth and development, community engagement, professional communication and personal communication skills, etiquette skill training and builds an awareness of how public policy is shaped by national and global issues.

Bevans was beyond thrilled when he was offered the internship. “I was excited, terrified, in disbelief, eager and a thousand other things all at once,” said Bevans. “I am still pinching myself in disbelief that I am in Washington, D.C. working for one the most connected men in the whole country, Bob Walker.”

Over the course of his internship, Bevans will sit in on hearings held by the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives committees. He will also research current policy issues and condense the material into brief reports.

Wexler & Walker is a lobbying and government affairs firm. It designs and executes individualized strategies to help their clients succeed.

A secondary education social studies major with a concentration in history, Bevans ultimately plans to teach 20th century American history or the history of the American presidents, he is looking forward to the experience he will gain in the political field and will use it to enhance his teaching. It is an interesting footnote that Walker’s first career was as a high school teacher.

 

One reply on “MU Student Interns for Former Congressman”

Chris is a first rate young man and truly deserving of this excellent opportunity. Sincere appreciation to Congressman Walker for making this internship a reality for Chris and for remaining so engaged with us at Millersville.

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