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Places to Visit During Your Spring Break Go to Museums National Portrait Gallery Meet America’s most remarkable citizens face­-to­-face at Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery. Stroll through the historic building, which was originally the U.S. Patent Office, and see paintings, photos, sculptures and more of famous Americans who have helped shape our nation. From the stunning exhibit of our Presidents, to photos of celebrities, scientists, entertainers, sports figures and more, the National Portrait Gallery offers a unique experience to guests of every age.More Info: https://www.trolleytours.com/washington-dc/national-portrait-gallery Smithsonian Air and Space Museum One can only imagine the exhilaration that Neil Armstrong felt as he [...]

Who: All VESL students Date & Time: Wednesday and Thursday, March 30th & 31st, 30 min before class ends Location: Your own home! How: Please join us in enjoying the cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin and learning about American history while exploring memorials nearby. Each year, the National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates spring in Washington, D.C., the gift of the cherry blossom trees, and the enduring friendship between the people of the United States and Japan. It is the perfect time to enjoy the beautiful gift of 3,000 cherry blossom trees that the city of Tokyo gave to our nation's capital [...]

The blooming of the cherry trees around the Tidal Basin in Washington, D. C. has come to symbolize the natural beauty of our nation’s capital city. The famous trees, a gifted from Japan in 1912, signal Washington’s rite of spring with an explosion of life and color that surrounds the Tidal Basin in a sea of pale pink and white blossoms. Thousands of city residents and visitors from across the nation and around the world come here to witness the spectacle, hoping that the trees will be at the peak of bloom for the Cherry Blossom Festival. On average, DC's cherry [...]

  Welcome to Columbia College! Join us for VESL New Student Orientation (2022 Spring II A) Date: March 24, 2022 Time: 10:00AM-11:00AM Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3790270325  ↑ Scan it! ↑

What is St. Patrick's Day? The holiday is celebrated every year on March 17th, honoring the Irish patron saint, St. Patrick. The celebrations are largely Irish culture themed and typically consist of wearing green, parades, and drinking. . He was born around 460, and by the 600s, he was already known as the Patron Saint of Ireland. According to popular legend, St Patrick rid Ireland of snakes. As Irish immigrants spread out over the United States, other cities developed their own traditions. One of these is Chicago’s annual dyeing of the Chicago River green. The practice started in 1962, when city [...]

  7 Things To Do in D.C. During Presidents' Day 1. Presidents' Day Parade Take this opportunity to see the Presidents Day Parade. Every year, Old Town Alexandria hosts a parade to honor our first President. It is the oldest and largest parade dedicated to George Washington. 2. Take a Sightseeing Lunch Tour on a Cruise Ship Here you can sign up for a cruise lunch tour and eat to your heart's content with a buffet. You will also see amazing sights of Alexandria and the Woodrow Wilson Bridge as you cruise along the Potomac. Tickets: $80. 3. Mount Vernon to [...]

Free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests Testing is an important tool to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Public health experts and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that Americans use at-home tests if they begin to have symptoms, at least five days after coming in close contact with someone who has COVID-19, or are gathering indoors with a group of people who are at risk of severe disease or unvaccinated. To help ensure Americans have tests on hand if a need arises, the Biden Administration is purchasing one billion at-home, rapid COVID-19 tests to give to Americans for free. A [...]