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SCHOOL OF MEDIA & PUBLIC AFFAIRS
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
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SMPA WEEKLY RUNDOWN
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| SMPA SENIOR SELECTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS NEWS21 REPORTING FELLOWSHIP
Lillianna Byington will join journalism students from 19 universities across the U.S., Canada and Ireland for a major national investigation into hate crimes.
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| PLANET FORWARD ANNOUNCES STORYFEST WINNERS The 2018 Planet Forward Storyfest winners were announced Friday at the Planet Forward Summit. Winners, including SMPA's Ashley Gallagher, will go on a storytelling expedition this summer exploring Alaska's coastal wilderness.
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| REGISTER FOR SMPA SUMMER COURSES GW summer courses are the perfect opportunity to fulfill requirements or enroll in high-demand courses from home or while enjoying summer in D.C.
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| ARE YOU #SMPAPROUD?
SMPA SOCIAL MEDIA SURVEY What do you want to see on SMPA social media? Take our quick student-developed survey for the chance to win #SMPAproud swag and improve the SMPA community!
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| BOOK LAUNCH! MEDIATING ISLAM BY PROFESSOR STEELE Join Professor Janet Steele for the launch of her new book, Mediating Islam, which examines the reporting practices of Muslim professionals at five news organizations in Malaysia and Indonesia.
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| FORMER DNI SAYS PRESIDENT TRUMP SHOWS 'AGGRESSIVE INDIFFERENCE' TO RUSSIAN THREAT
Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper addressed a packed Jack Morton Auditorium calling for the regulation of social media and warning against President Trump's "aggressive Indifference" to the Russian threat.
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| LUNCH AND CONVERSATION WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY Ahead of World Press Freedom Day join the Broadcasting Board of Governors, The George Washington University School of Media & Public Affairs and the Committee to Protect Journalists for a conversation on challenges and new trends in international media freedom, access to information, and journalist safety.
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| UPCOMING DATES AND DEADLINES
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| APRIL 9 AMERICAN NEWS WOMEN'S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP The oldest active national press club for women in the media invites rising juniors and seniors preparing for careers in journalism or communication to apply for scholarships.
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| ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND Active members of the Muslim community may be eligible to apply for a scholarship ranging from $1,000 – $10,000.
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| APRIL 10 SPOTIFY PODCAST BOOTCAMP FOR WOMEN OF COLOR The free summer program at Spotify's New York City offices includes five days of workshops, panels and activities around podcasting led by radio and podcast veterans.
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| APRIL 12 APPLY FOR THE STUDENT ASSOCIATION CABINET
The 2018 – 2019 Student Association leadership team is looking for students with a strong background in storytelling, writing and media production to serve on the Public Affairs team. The successful candidate will amplify student advocacy, showcase GW community stories and help connect students across the campus.
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| APRIL 15 APPLY FOR A SUMMER 2018 KACIF GRANT
Knowledge in Action Career Internship Fund (KACIF) grants are available to GW students who are participating in unpaid internships that will advance their career.
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| APRIL 29 APPLY TO BE THE NEXT US YOUTH OBSERVER TO THE UNITED NATIONS
Created to elevate youth voices in the global policy dialogue, the U.S. Youth Observer to the UN is selected to engage young people in the U.S. in the work of the United Nations and international issues.
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| The Institute for Documentary Filmmaking 2017 student production “ Life in Strides” took first place at the Manhattan International Film Festival. The documentary short has screened at seven festivals across the country, taking home awards in California, Texas, Maryland and New York.
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| FREE THE PRESS POSTCARD CAMPAIGN
CPJ's annual Free The Press campaign raises awareness of journalists imprisoned worldwide. Show your support by sending physical or digital postcards to the 2018 #FreeThePress journalists so they know they are not forgotten and the world is watching. Postcards will be available later this week in the MPA 4th-floor lobby.
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| THE DOOMSDAY MACHINE: CONFESSIONS OF A NUCLEAR WAR PLANNER
Daniel Ellsberg, famous for the release of the Pentagon Papers, will discuss his latest book, The Doomsday Machine, an eyewitness exposé of the dangers of America's top-secret nuclear policy.
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| PACS AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE IN THE DIGITAL AGE Join the Graduate School of Political Management for an event that explores the impact of the growing number of political action committees.
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| MEDIA WORKSHOP & LECTURE Curious about the ins-and-outs of acting, production, and writing? Producer, actor and content developer Maggie Contreras will deliver a lecture on professional practices and a workshop on auditioning for the film industry at GW this week. The Wernick-Richman Lecture Lecture Series on Professional Practices
April 11 | 6 – 8 p.m. | Hammer Auditorium | 500 17th St. NW | REGISTER »
Office Hours with Maggie Contreras
Come get your questions answered and receive practical career advice!
April 12 | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Building XX | 814 20th St. NW 2nd Floor
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| THINKING OF LAW SCHOOL? FREE LSAT SEMINAR FROM GW PHI ALPHA DELTA Solve actual LSAT questions, learn new test strategies, go over the structure of law school applications and more!
April 11 | 7 p.m. | District House B116 | LEARN MORE »
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| SPORT-RELATED BRAIN TRAUMA HEAD ON FILM SCREENING & DISCUSSION
Join the GW School of Public Health for a screening of “Football’s Hidden Secret: Requiem for a Running Back” and a post-film discussion with the director.
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| POVICH CENTER SPORTS JOURNALISM WORKSHOP The Shirley Povich Center at University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism will bring together aspiring sports reporters for a workshop with journalists from ESPN, The Washington Post and more. The workshop is free and breakfast and lunch will be provided. To register, email katerp@umd.edu with your school and grade level.
April 14 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | University of Maryland | LEARN MORE »
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| THE KALB REPORT: PUTIN'S TRUMP CARD New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker, Brookings Institution President Gen. John Allen, NPR “All Things Considered” host Mary Louise Kelly and American Enterprise Institute Scholar Leon Aron will discuss Russia, Putin and his possible trump card.
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| WOMEN, SPORTS AND MEDIA: COVERAGE, CAREERS, CONSEQUENCES
The Shirley Povich Center at the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism and espnW have partnered to host a one-day conference on the challenges facing women journalists covering sports and women athletes being covered.
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