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U of U students offer intimate glimpse into 2009 Presidential Inauguration

Jan. 16, 2009 – For those of us seeking a vicarious peek into the 2009 Presidential Inauguration, look no further than right here. Here you will find the inaugural impressions of two University of Utah students fortunate to attend the historic event.
 
Caitlin McDonald is a senior at the U who will graduate this spring with a bachelor’s degree in honors history and Asian studies. She is studying Mandarin Chinese and writing her thesis on widow suicide in China and India. McDonald was invited to attend the presidential inauguration through her membership in the Golden Key International Honor Society and will be participating in a four-day conference with other university students from around the world. She has supported President-elect Obama from the very beginning and is excited to witness history on January 20.

Cody Rogers is a Junior majoring in political science and minoring in ethnic studies and campaign management. He currently works in the office of Senator Bob Bennett as a staff assistant and received tickets to the inauguration through his office. Cody spent a semester interning in Senator Bennett's Washington, D.C. office and is involved with the Government Relations Board, Hinckley Journal of Politics Board, Public Interest Advocacy and Pi Sigma Alpha. He also provides tutoring assistance to immigrants to help them pass their citizenship tests.
 
Julie Engar recently graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor’s degree in international studies and history. She is currently serving an internship in Washington, D.C. with the Republican Governors Association. Having obtained her ticket to attend the inauguration through Senator Orrin Hatch’s office, she is excited to attend the inauguration and experience such an historic and monumental moment.