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rc1Meet the Class of 2012: 30 students from 23 different countries

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rc3aWorking Papers: On economic development topics

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Calendar for 2011-2012

The calendar and this schedule will be revised as the semester progresses so please check back here frequently.

Detailed Monthly Calendar

Download monthly calendar in PDF format. Includes class schedules and CDE seminars. Right-click (control-click on a Mac) and save it to your desktop.

Academic Year Begins

Arrival, August 12, 2011:
CDE house opens for the fellows of the Class of 2012
Required Academic Orientation Begins: Monday, August 15

First Semester 2011

Sept. 6, Opening meeting
Sept. 8, Classes begin
Sept. 10, Convocation
Nov. 23, Thanksgiving Recess begins (no classes)
Nov. 24 – 27, No classes, no meals served at CDE
Nov. 28, Classes resume
Dec. 9, Fall classes end
Dec. 14 – 19, Final Exams
Dec. 19, Last Final Exam
Dec. 20, Winter Break Begins
Dec. 20 – Jan. 2, No classes, no meals served at CDE or at the College

Winter Study 2012

Jan. 3, Winter Study Classes Begin – No Late Arrivals
Jan. 26, Winter Study Classes End
Jan. 27 – Jan. 31, Winter Recess, required field trip to New York City
(Jan. 27th – Jan. 31st)

Second Semester 2012

Feb. 1, Second Semester Begins
Mar. 16, Spring Break Begins after classes
Mar. 18 – 22, Washington, DC required field trip
per diem provided for field trip meals, no meals at CDE
Mar. 23 – Apr. 1, No meals served at CDE or the College
Apr. 2, Spring Classes Resume
May 11, Spring Classes End
May 16 – 21, Final Exams
May 22 – 24, Paper Presentations

Graduation and Departure

June 1, CDE Class Night
June 3, Graduation, followed by luncheon at the CDE
June 3, Departures begin after 3 p.m.
June 4, All students must vacate the CDE by 3 p.m.

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