Students pause for a photo during the 2008 institute.

The second annual Webster University Institute for Human Rights will be held June 8-18, 2009, on the Webster Groves campus.

Professor Andrea Miller, interim director of the Center for the Study of Human Rights, will lead high school participants through a variety of human-rights activities, including discussions with human-rights speakers, field trips, and hands-on projects.

Current high school students are invited to join in the 2009 insitute. For more information, contact Prof. Miller at 314-246-8698 or email andreamiller31@webster.edu.

2009 participants will have the option of staying in Webster University dorms. More information available upon request.

What do you need to compete the application process?

  1. Fill out the form below
  2. Mail a copy of your current transcript
  3. Mail one recommendation letter from your current teacher

After we receive all three documents from you, you will be notified on your application status from us within a week.

The Human Rights Institute costs $75, which covers supplies and a boxed lunch each day. Payment details will be mailed with acceptance letters.


Summer Institute Application Form

 Personal Information
Full Name
Date of Birth (mm/dd/yy)
Phone (000-000-0000)
Email
Street Address
City
State         
 Current School
High School Name
Street Address
City
State         Zip
 Why are you interested in human rights?
(maximum 150 words)
     


Mailing address for Summer Institute documents
Andrea Miller. Ph.D.
Director, Center for the Study of Human Rights
Pearson House
Webster University
470 E. Lockwood Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63119