Gubernatorial Inaugurations are much more relaxed than Presidential Inaugurations. You can get closer to the action, there’s a smaller crowd, and the inauguration committee serves everyone lunch!
The Governor’s Inauguration is a prime opportunity for LEAP, because the Center also administers the Sam Houston Austin Internship Program. So, when the Governor is being inaugurated, we have interns in Austin, working at the Capitol Building–where the inauguration takes place.
The inauguration, then, is a good opportunity for me to check in on the interns, help other students experience the peaceful transfer of power that occurs in democracies, and to expose these new students to the possibility of doing an Austin Internship themselves at the next legislative session.
During the ceremony, the students had a chance to see some Texas notables and their elected officials…
…while also capturing some great photographs…
…and enjoying the experience with other SHSU students and some alumni–one of whom was helping put the program on!
In this manner, the students were able to network, enjoy a new experience, capture some great photos, and elevate the profile of Sam Houston State University in Austin.
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