SMPA WEEKLY RUNDOWN

May 10, 2020

SMPA VIRTUAL COMMENCEMENT CELEBRATION

The School of Media & Public Affairs (SMPA) invites all Class of 2020 graduates, with their families and friends, to celebrate their commencement via a special video that will go live and emailed out to students on Saturday, May 16 at 10 a.m. ETD.

For a full list of the virtual commencement schedule, the GW Commencement website has the most up-to-date information.

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INTERNSHIPS & JOBS

SMPA is committed to helping you in your search for jobs and internships. We are working each week to make sure you have the most up-to-date information, resources, and support you need to succeed.

SUMMER INTERNSHIP

Did you know that you have the option to take a zero-credit internship course over the summer? This option is made available through the Center for Career Services. It helps students who want to intern for a company that requires them to be registered for internship credit - but it costs just $35 to register. This makes it possible for students who don't need the internship to count toward their SMPA major to take advantage of the opportunity without having to register for 3 academic credits during the summer.

If you require a letter verifying course enrollment for your internship, you can request it through the application form. For further questions about this course or other internship credit options, you can discuss it with your academic adviser. You can also reach out to the CCAS advising office though the main email: ccasug@gwu.edu.

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PLANET FORWARD INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Planet Forward is looking for a student reporter and video production intern starting this summer!

The student reporter will find and report on interesting innovations, characters, and events from GW and other Planet Forward contributing universities, as well as the environmental, science, and journalism communities. The student reporter also may assist with research and writing for various Planet Forward productions and events, and the production of the editorial side of our website. All work will be posted on PlanetForward.org.

The video production intern will be involved in producing original video content for PlanetForward.org. This is essentially a field reporter position requiring knowledge and an awareness of on-campus and nearby events.

Applications are due Friday, May 15!

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INTERNSHIP AT FABRIC TO FINISH, INC.

Fabric to Finish Inc. is an NYC based consulting firm specializing in global fabric and product development. We work with young emerging designers and small to midsized retailers to help them design, develop, source, and produce their seasonal collections. They are currently looking for a social media summer intern.

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BRAVER ANGELS INTERNSHIPS

Braver Angels is a national citizens’ movement to bring liberals and conservatives together at the grassroots level. Through workshops, debates, and campus engagement, Braver Angels help Americans understand each other beyond stereotypes, form community alliances and reduce the vitriol that poisons our civic culture. They currently have multiple internships available.

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WELCOMING AMERICA

Welcoming America leads a movement of inclusive communities becoming more prosperous by making everyone feels like they belong. They are currently looking for a virtual communications intern.

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STUDENT SUPPORT & RESOURCES

THE GW CARES STUDENT ASSISTANCE FUND

GW and SMPA are committed to being there for students during this time of uncertainty and disruption to daily life. SMPA undergraduate and graduate students who may be facing financial hardships, please use The GW Cares Student Assistance Fund as a resource.

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JUNIORS: PLAN EARLY IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SPECIAL HONORS IN POLITICAL COMMUNICATION!

To declare for special honors in PCM, students must have at least an overall 3.7 GPA at GW and in courses for the major. They may declare for Special Honors at the beginning of their senior year. Students take SMPA 4199 Senior Seminar in the first semester of the senior year and SMPA 4198 Special Honors Research Seminar in the second semester. To achieve Special Honors, the student must maintain the required GPA and present a successful oral defense of a research paper prepared for the Honors Research Seminar before a committee that includes the seminar instructor and two other faculty members nominated by the student in consultation with the seminar instructor.

GW COLONIAL HEALTH CENTER

It is imperative to remember that your physical and mental health is important. Remember to take walks, exercise, start a new project, connect with friends and family on Facetime or Zoom.

GW Colonial Health Center is available should you need it at 202-994-8951 or by email at students@gwu.edu

Along with the Colonial Health Center, SMPA is here if you need anything. Please feel free to contact Jen Halpin at jhalpin@email.gwu.edu.

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VOTER REGISTRATION

Many students will need to register for the first time this year or will need to re-register because they have moved since they last registered - promoting online voter registration via email makes it easy for students to register to vote. In light of the ongoing crises and the shift to online learning, Studentvote.org is placing added emphasis on online voter registration to ensure that all students can have their voices heard in this primary season and November beyond it.

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THE WALTER ROBERTS ENDOWMENT AND IPDGC

The Walter Roberts Endowment (WRE) and the Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication (IPDGC) have created a $15,000 grant to support opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students at the George Washington University – to undertake internships in public diplomacy programs during summer 2020. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Applications and inquiries can be sent to ipdgc@gwu.edu

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MEDIA FILE IS LOOKING FOR WRITERS

MediaFile, an independent student-run publication tracking media news, is looking for staff reporters!

To apply, fill out the corresponding forms below. Please reach out to MediaFile's Editor-in-Chief, Celine Castronuovo, at castronuovo@mediafiledc.com if you have any questions.

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SMPA IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Peter Loge spoke to ABC6 Washington about reopening the economy during the pandemic.

Project On Ethics In Political Communication in conjunction with UT - Austin did its' first case study written by SMPA junior Conor Kilgore.

Ethan Porter was quoted in Ari Melber on Fact-Checking a Feckless President for the Rolling Stones.

Cheryl W. Thompson spoke to NPR in their series "The Coronavirus Crisis" in the episode Loopholes In Small Business Relief Program Allow Thriving Companies To Cash In.

GW'S RESPONSE TO COVID-19

The health and safety of the GW community is a top priority for the University. The School of Media and Public Affairs encourages all students, parents, faculty, and staff to please read and follow the updates coming out of the George Washington University.

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