U.S. Congressman Peter J. Visclosky announced today that Lowell resident Ashley Mason completed a summer internship at his Merrillville district office. Ashley is entering her senior year at Purdue University Calumet.
Mason majors in journalism with a minor in political science. She is a graduate of Lowell Senior High School, class of 2010. She intends to seek a graduate degree in political science following graduation at Purdue University Calumet.
“I appreciate Ashley’s work in my Merrillville office this summer,” Congressman Visclosky said. “Her dedication to public service is commendable and I hope that her experience in our office will serve her well in graduate school.”
Congressman Visclosky offers internships in his district and Washington, D.C. offices throughout the year. Intern applicants must be enrolled in high school or college, be eligible to receive school or service organization credit, and are encouraged to have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Visit http://visclosky.house.gov/serving-you/internships.