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TFAS students visit the U.S. Capitol where they are briefed by Rep. Justin Amash (Mich.) and Rep. Scott Riggel (Va.).
TFAS Summer 2013: “a Summer & Experience to Shape a Lifetime” More than 500 young leaders from across the United States and around the globe participated in TFAS programs this summer. In Washington, students descended on the nation’s capital to study economics, ethics and constitutional government while gaining real-world experience as interns at organizations throughout the city. Overseas, students arrived in Hong Kong and Prague to participate in a cross-cultural exchange of ideas while studying the foundations of a free society. Whether they spend their summer in the U.S. or abroad, TFAS students leave the program with increased knowledge, new life experiences and a worldwide network of friendships much more vast than when they began. “It’s a summer and experience to shape a lifetime,” said Matt Phister (ICPES 13). “It’s shaped who I want to be and who I’m going to be. I wouldn’t trade it for anything else.” Read more about TFAS Summer 2013 on Pages 2-5
A MESSAGE TO OUR SUPPORTERS Chairman Randal C. Teague
In August, TFAS closed the books on another successful summer in Washington, D.C., Hong Kong and Prague.
For our U.S. programs, this was our first summer at George Mason University, with classes held in their new state-of-the-art President classrooms. Faculty from Roger R. Ream Mason, Georgetown and elsewhere taught 15 courses, providing students with a solid foundation in economics, ethics and American political thought. In Prague and Hong Kong, our professors introduced new concepts to students from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, providing them with tools to make a difference for freedom in their respective countries. The new graduates join a worldwide network of 14,000 TFAS alumni in more than 100 countries and throughout the United States. Many of these alumni are making an impact by putting into practice the concepts of market economics and first principles they studied as TFAS students. That is why we do the important work that we do at TFAS. We know that by investing in today’s students we can make a profound impact on the future. We hope you enjoy reading more about our 2013 summer programs as highlighted in this newsletter. Thank you for your support and for helping us teach freedom to a rising generation.
U.S. Summer Programs: Tomorrow’s Leaders Live, Learn and Intern in Nation’s Capital on economics through George Mason University and learning about freedom and free markets from a distinguished lineup of speakers.
Left: Professor Randy Barnett of Georgetown University Law Center leads LSI students in a discussion of the Constitution’s original meaning. Right: 2013 LSI graduate Melissa Buterbaugh (center) accepts her graduation certificate from TFAS Chairman Randal C. Teague (left), former Attorney General Edwin Meese, III (2nd from right) and TFAS President Roger Ream (far right).
LEGAL STUDIES INSTITUTE (LSI) TFAS summer 2013 kicked off with the arrival of law students attending the seventh annual Legal Studies Institute (LSI). Just days after arriving in Washington, LSI students were treated to an exclusive briefing at the U.S. Supreme Court where they met with Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. The meeting was just the first of many with high profile speakers that the students would encounter throughout their summer. The LSI class of 2013 came to TFAS from 22 different law schools across the United States. One of these students, Melissa Buterbaugh (LSI 13), had the opportunity to reflect on her fast-paced summer during the program’s commencement ceremony. Turning to words of a founding father, Buterbaugh addressed her fellow classmates by quoting Thomas Jefferson. “It is wonderful how much may be done if we are always doing,” she said. Throughout the summer, Buterbaugh and her classmates were certainly 2
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always doing. They heard from prominent speakers such as Judge Douglas Ginsburg of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, former Ohio Supreme Court Justice Bob Cupp (ICPES 71) and Professor Randy Barnett, architect of one of the legal challenges to Obamacare. Professor Barnett was also instrumental in one of the most exciting developments for this year’s Legal Studies Institute – accreditation by Georgetown University Law Center. LSI students can now receive credit from Georgetown for their coursework during the summer. The 2013 LSI program came to an official close on July 31, when former Attorney General Edwin Meese III delivered commencement remarks welcoming the new graduates and stressing the importance of preserving the Constitution and serving the law with honor. U.S. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS TFAS undergraduate students also enjoyed an eventful summer, participating in internships, taking courses
A summer highlight for many students was visiting the U.S. House of Representatives. Students from all TFAS institutes sat on the House Floor as Rep. Justin Amash (Mich.) and Rep. Scott Riggel (Va.) spoke to them about the importance of public service. Students enrolled in the Institute on Business and Government Affairs (IBGA) mingled with business and political leaders while attending the Congressional Scholarship Award Dinner. The annual event raised more than $210,000 for student scholarships. During the dinner, students heard remarks from 2013 award recipients Rep. Fred Upton (Mich.), Sen. Mark Begich (Alaska) and Jack Gerard, president and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute. In their remarks to TFAS students, the three leaders reflected upon their own time as interns and its formative impact upon their lives. Public policy and international affairs students attended a reception in honor of 2013 Walter Judd Freedom Award recipient Paula Dobriansky. A former Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs, Dobriansky was honored for her advocacy of freedom in both the United States and abroad. TFAS Chairman Randal C. Teague and the Honorable Robert C. McFarlane, former national security advisor, presented Dobriansky with the award.
Students in the Institute on Political Journalism (IPJ) attended an awards ceremony at the National Press Club where TFAS presented cash prizes to outstanding journalists for their work in investigative, economic and collegiate reporting. Presenting the awards were Fred Barnes and TFAS alumnus Steve Hayes (AIPES 94), both of The Weekly Standard. To read the award winning pieces, visit www.TFAS.org/IPJAwards. Meanwhile, students participating in the TFAS Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service (IPVS) organized events throughout the summer to raise grant money for a local D.C. charity. The hard work paid off as students presented $2,248 to the Urban Alliance during the 2013 IPVS Grants Luncheon. The ceremony also recognized chef Spike Mendelsohn of Top Chef fame with the 2013 David R. Jones Leadership in Voluntary Service Award. Mendelsohn was honored for his work with Horton’s Kids, a nonprofit whose mission is to educate and empower the children of D.C.’s Ward 8. For the second summer in row, TFAS extended its reach by partnering with the office of Sen. Rand Paul to host the Young Leaders for Freedom lecture series. The series was open to all D.C. interns and not just those participating in TFAS programs. Sen. Paul delivered the first address of the series and was followed by Judge Andrew Napolitano of Fox News and financial commentator Peter Schiff. Abby Meyers (IPJ 13), a student participating in the Institute on Political Journalism, called the series a stand out event of the summer. “When Peter Schiff was talking about the economy, the way he translated it to young people made everything very clear,” she said. The U.S. Summer programs came to a close on Friday, Aug. 2 during commencement exercises at the Lisner Auditorium in Washington, D.C. TFAS alumna and author Kelly Williams Brown (IPJ 05) delivered keynote remarks, providing practical advice to her now fellow alumni. Brown is the author of the best-selling book, “Adulting: How to Become A Grown-Up in 468 Easy(ish) Steps.” Speaking on behalf of his classmates, student graduation speaker Allan Rogers (IPVS 13) closed his remarks with a call to action for his fellow graduates. “We have work to do,” said Rogers. “Not only for ourselves and our families, but on behalf of all the people of our communities … I look forward to seeing your names in the newspapers for the work you have done – sooner, rather than later.”
Photos from top to bottom: TFAS journalism students attend a briefing at the National Press Club. | Arthur Brooks, president of the American Enterprise Institute, talks to TFAS students about the correlation between happiness and free enterprise. | TFAS students present the 2013 philanthropy awards to Spike Mendelsohn and Urban Alliance. | Former Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs Paula Dobriansky addresses TFAS students during her 2013 Walter Judd Freedom Award acceptance speech. To view more photos of TFAS Summer 2013, visit www.TFAS.org/Photos. TEACHING FREEDOM NEWS
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Left: New AIPE graduates proudly show off their TFAS graduation certificates. Right: AIPES students participate in a conflict management simulation at the parliament of the Czech Republic. To view more photos of TFAS Summer 2013, visit www.TFAS.org/Photos.
TFAS International Programs: 167 students From 48 Countries Explore, Engage and Exchange in Prague and Hong Kong PRAGUE: AMERICAN INSTITUTE ON POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC SYSTEMS (AIPES) AIPES celebrated its most diverse summer yet, welcoming students from the Eastern Mediterranean region to its programs for students from Central and Eastern Europe. TFAS combined its European programs into a single institute at Charles University in Prague. The blended program allowed a broader spectrum of discussion and cross-cultural exchange. According to Brikena Meha (AIPES 13) of Kosovo, the diverse make up of students was a highlight of her summer in Prague. “Meeting people with different cultural backgrounds is a wonderful experience because you can learn so many things from each other,” she said. “I appreciate the time I spent in Prague, and I feel that I have a new family now after the program.” Students completed coursework with Michael Collins of Georgetown University, who lectured on “The 4
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Good Society;” Adam Martin of King’s College London, who taught Political Economy; Joshua Mitchell of Georgetown University who taught Political Philosophy; and alumna Faten Ghosn (IIPES 98) of the University of Arizona who taught the Conflict Management component of the program. On July 24, students were able to put their conflict management training into action by participating in a model parliament simulation at the Czech Parliament. Students took to the senate floor and used the skills learned through their Conflict Management course to peacefully examine solutions to international issues. In addition to their courses, students attended a guest lecture series featuring experts on policy, business and economics. These guest lectures included remarks from former foreign ministers Pavol Demes of Slovakia and Dr. Cyril Svoboda of the Czech Republic, as well as IPJ Board of Visitors member Mark Grabowski who talked to AIPES students about
international conflicts of law. This summer also marked the 20th anniversary of the first TFAS International program, held in Prague in 1993. To celebrate the milestone, an alumni reunion was held from Aug. 2-5, allowing current AIPES students and TFAS alumni to network and connect. More than 50 alumni representing classes from 1996 to 2012 participated in educational, social and networking activities throughout the reunion weekend. Highlights include an opening night reception at Hybernska Restaurant, educational panels led by successful TFAS alumni and a student and alumni gathering at Letna Park. The alumni reunion and 2013 AIPES program came to a close with a commencement ceremony on Aug. 5. Former Slovak Prime Minister Iveta Radicová provided remarks and was presented with the 2013 AIPES Freedom Award. In her acceptance speech, Radicová spoke to the new graduates and attending alumni about V
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democracy, societal changes over the past 100 years and the position of women in politics. HONG KONG: ASIA INSTITUTE FOR POLITICAL ECONOMY (AIPE) AIPE 2013 kicked off with an opening ceremony on July 6 where Dr. Y.F. Luk of The University of Hong Kong welcomed students and shared a brief history of Hong Kong and its free-market system. The lecture set the stage for a three-week study of the many complex political and economic issues facing today’s world. Students from 16 countries including Vietnam, Bangladesh, China and India gathered in Hong Kong to interact and learn from each others’ experiences, while studying the works of Friedrich Hayek, Alexis de Tocqueville, Hernando de Soto and others. For many of the students, the program opened the door to new ways of thinking. “The program is certainly going to change the way I look upon different issues that are discussed in my classes back home,” said Nepalese student
Koshish Acharya (AIPE 13). “The experience of living in Hong Kong and getting to know fellow participants from all over Asia, North America and South America was simply amazing. I had an opportunity to learn a lot about my fellow participants and the situation on liberty in their countries.” Returning for his eighth consecutive year, Andrew Morriss, the Ambassador and Mrs. Leon and Mabel Weil Professor of Economics for TFAS, taught the AIPE course on Political Economy. Also returning for his second summer with AIPE was professor William Ruger of Texas State University. Ruger taught this summer’s AIPE course on American Studies and Political Philosophy. Outside of the classroom, AIPE students put their lessons into action by participating in the Hong Kong Night Market activity. The annual event demonstrates first-hand how free-markets allow competition to determine prices. Students also worked on group projects related to their in-class debates and discussions on international trade
and business. As part of their projects, students were asked to meet with the owners of several businesses and report back on their findings. To complete their studies, AIPE students attended special guest lectures by prominent business leaders and academics. Included in this summer’s prestigious lineup of speakers was William J. Hybl, a member of the TFAS Board of Trustees and CEO of the El Pomar Foundation. Hybl spoke to the students on the importance of international education exchange. Although AIPE 2013 has come to a close, graduates like Srijan Bandyopadhyay (AIPE 13) of India will continue to make an impact. Following the program, Bandyopadhyay said he is “ever more inspired to continue fighting for the spread of liberty and free markets in my country, and across the Asian continent.” TFAS International’s third program, the Institute for Leadership in the Americas (ILA) will take place in Santiago, Chile Jan. 4-18, 2014.
VISIT AND OBSERVE OUR 2014 INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS IN CHILE, PRAGUE AND HONG KONG! Attend classes, meet our students and professors and take in the fascinating historic and tourist attractions in either Chile, Prague or Hong Kong. 2014 TFAS International Program Dates: • Santiago, Chile: Jan. 4 - 18, 2014 • Hong Kong: July 4 - 26, 2014 • Prague, Czech Republic: July 12 - Aug. 4, 2014 Please contact Jane Mack at jmack@TFAS.org for more information or questions.
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Meet the New Vice Chairman of the TFAS Board of Trustees
In September, the TFAS Board of Trustees elected longtime trustee William J. Hybl as vice chairman-international. In this newly created position, Hybl will have primary board oversight responsibility for international programs and international student participation. Since 1993 more than 3,300 students have participated in TFAS International programs in Europe, Asia and South America. Hybl currently serves as chairman and chief executive officer of El Pomar Foundation in Colorado Springs, Colo. He is vice chairman of the Board of Broadmoor Hotel, Inc. and chairman of the Air Force Academy Foundation.
Hybl gives a guest lecture to students partipating in this summer’s Asia Institute for Political Economy (AIPE) in Hong Kong.
He served twice as president of the United States Olympic Committee, leading team delegations at the Olympic Games in Albertville, France (1992), Barcelona, Spain (1992), Nagano, Japan (1998) and Sydney, Australia (2000). He has served as chairman of the U.S. Commission on Public Diplomacy and as U.S. representative to the 56th General Assembly of the United Nations. He and his wife Kathleen have two sons, including TFAS alumnus Kyle Hybl (ICPES 91, AIPES 93), and six grandchildren. Mike Thompson, chairman of the Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy, will continue to serve as TFAS vice chairman.
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Fred Barnes Hosts Live Conference Call with TFAS Supporters Executive editor of The Weekly Standard, Fred Barnes, hosted a live conference call with TFAS supporters and alumni on Oct. 1. During the live conference call, Barnes took callers’ questions and discussed a wide-range of topics including the government shutdown and Obamacare. Barnes is a member of the TFAS Board of Trustees and a frequent guest speaker to students participating in TFAS programs. This summer, Barnes addressed TFAS supporters and students attending the Institute on Political Journalism Awards ceremony at the National Press in Club in Washington, D.C. To hear a recording of the Telephone Town Hall with Barnes visit www.TFAS.org/BarnesTH.
Leaving a Legacy:
How John Engalitcheff’s Transformational Gift Continues to Impact TFAS Students Today
In the days leading up to the Russian Revolution, no one could have imagined the coming change – change that would turn a monarchy into the world’s largest communist state, and a Russian prince into an American patriot. John Engalitcheff’s story begins with a great escape. When the Bolsheviks seized power in Moscow, providence allowed John’s family – the family of Prince Ivan Engalitcheff – to escape. On the eve of the Bolshevik Revolution, a peasant visited their estate, delivering a warning of the monarchy’s imminent overthrow. Thankfully, this allowed the Prince and his family to flee. Within hours, Bolshevik police arrived to arrest them, only to find the estate empty. The Engalitcheffs had just escaped a death sentence. After fighting for some time in the White Army, and even spending time in a German prison camp, Engalitcheff found his parents in Czechoslovakia and finished high school. He and his family then immigrated to the United States, settling in Baltimore sometime between 1924 and 1925. Having renounced his title in 1925, Engalitcheff reportedly fenced the last of his family’s jewels to enroll in Johns Hopkins University. He graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering in 1930. Though his new nation was in the grip of the Great Depression, Engalitcheff’s hard work landed him a job at a refrigeration firm. Within a few years, he decided to create his own business, founding the Balti-
more Air Coil Company (BAC). BAC would come to be highly successful, growing into an international firm. In 1948, John married Virginia Porter. For decades, John and Virginia Engalitcheff shared their prosperity with others, donating extensively to several charities and nonprofits over the years. The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) was one such organization. On Nov. 15, 1984, John attended a White House reception for forty key players promoting “Peace Through Strength” at the American Security Council Foundation. As President Ronald Reagan was recognizing his contribution, John collapsed – he died three days later. Though he may be gone, his influence lives on through his contributions. Upon her death, Virginia Engalitcheff followed her husband’s wishes, leaving a sizeable donation to TFAS. The remarkable donation was shaped into the Engalitcheff Endowment – an endowment used to continue the financial stability that John and Virginia had provided over the years. In 1993, the Board of Trustees at TFAS unanimously agreed to rename TFAS’s oldest program, the Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems, in the Engalitcheffs’ honor. The Engalitcheff Endowment was also used to start the American Institute on Political and Economic Systems in Prague, the first of several international programs to be developed by TFAS.
Though he did not live to see the fall of Communism – the end of the ideology that had forced him to flee his childhood home – John Engalitcheff’s legacy works to ensure that freedom stands strong against any tyranny that might rise up in its place. John Engalitcheff knew better than anyone that ideas matter, which is why he chose to strengthen the right ones.
TFAS has selected Geordie French, a longtime TFAS supporter and member of the Board of Regents, to be the first chairman of the TFAS Legacy Society. Like the Engalitcheffs, French understands what is at stake when it comes to preserving the great legacy we have inherited from those who came before us. You too can make a difference by joining the TFAS Legacy Society. A legacy gift ensures our ability to change lives and educate young leaders lasts far into the future. If you are interested in making an estate gift or learning about other planned giving options, visit www.TFAS.org/Legacy or contact Ed Turner at eturner@TFAS.org.
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