SMPA WEEKLY RUNDOWN

March 24, 2019

THIS WEDNESDAY. NEW LOCATION AND SPEAKER!

MASSIVE NEW RESEARCH UNVEILED AND SALT LAKE TRIBUNE OWNER PAUL HUNTSMAN JOINS PANEL

SMPA is teaming up with the White House Correspondents' Association and Pew Research Center to lead the way on exploring the importance of a free press and what Americans want from their news.

If you're an aspiring journalist or public servant, this is a can't-miss event!

Be among the first to see findings from a massive new Pew Research Center survey on connecting with communities and individuals across America in a time of crisis for politics, journalism and civil discourse.

The Salt Lake Tribune Owner and Publisher Paul Huntsman is the latest addition to speakers including White House Correspondents' Association President Olivier Knox, top officials at the Commission on Presidential Debates and Amy Mitchell, director of journalism research at Pew Research Center.

The conversation will now take place at the National Churchill Library & Center in Gelman Library Room 101.

March 27 | 6 p.m. | Gelman Library Rm 101

TAKE A PICTURE. WIN A PLACE ON THE WALLS OF SMPA!

'PICTURE THIS' SMPA STUDENT PHOTO COMPETITION

Click the shutter and burst onto the walls of SMPA!

Show off your creativity and storytelling skills in SMPA's inaugural “Picture This” competition as you put the SMPA student experience into focus.

Whether you have well-composed shots of campus and across D.C. or you capture student storytelling at work, we want to show off your experiences as an SMPA student.

Capture the dynamism and diversity of the SMPA experience for the chance to receive a $100 Amazon gift card and to have your photo adorn the walls of SMPA!

Photos are due April 7 for judging by SMPA Director Frank Sesno.

APPLY TO THE SMPA CAN INTERNSHIP FUND

We know everyone could use more money to support a summer internship!

The SMPA CAN Internship Fund supports rising seniors and returning graduate students pursuing unpaid or low-paid summer internship opportunities.

Applications are due March 31 (that's in one week) and you do not need to have a confirmed offer for an internship to apply.

APRIL 4 – 5
2019 PLANET FORWARD SUMMIT

The Planet Forward Summit is a two-day national conference on sustainability storytelling hosted by SMPA Director Frank Sesno.

The event brings together students, scientists, communicators, innovators and policymakers for inspiring stories of our planet and to learn techniques for effective communication and compelling storytelling.

TRAILBLAZING JOURNALIST RETURNS TO GW

Former SMPA Fellow and Prime Movers Director Dorothy Butler Gilliam sat down with SMPA Director Frank Sesno for a discussion on her experience as the first African American female reporter ever hired by The Washington Post.

Look for her story in the upcoming edition of GW Today!

MARCH 26

APPLY FOR THE AMERICAN NEWS WOMEN'S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

The American News Women's Club offers $3,000 scholarships to rising sophomores, juniors or seniors based on demonstrated merit, financial need, professional commitment and seriousness of purpose.

MARCH 31

APPLY TO THE SMPA CAN INTERNSHIP FUND

The SMPA CAN Internship Fund supports rising seniors and graduate students pursuing unpaid and low-paid summer internship opportunities with stipends that range from $1,000 to $3,000

Students do not need to have a confirmed offer on an internship to apply.

APRIL 15

APPLY FOR THE WALTER ROBERTS GRANT

The Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication (IPDGC) is offering a grant of up to $5,000 to a promising student for a project in public diplomacy.

LEARN MORE »

APRIL 18

APPLY FOR THE BETTY ENDICOTT SCHOLARSHIP

The Betty Endicott Scholarship is available to sophomores, juniors or seniors with a declared major in communication or journalism and a minimum 3.0 GPA.

APPLY NOW »

Emma Briant was interviewed in a ZDF (Germany) documentary on Cambridge Analytica and Brexit. 

Ethan Porter was cited extensively in “The backfire effect: Does it exist? And does it matter for factcheckers?” published by Full Fact (UK).

Silvio Waisbord published the article “Between Data Capitalism and Data Citizenship," co-authored with María Soledad Segura, in Television & New Media.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Sophie Ota, B.A. ‘18, is working on mobilization at the 2020 presidential campaign Warren for President. Previously, Ota was a digital writer on the successful senate campaign Elizabeth Warren for Massachusetts. While at GW, Ota was actively involved with WRGW and held a number of internships.

GW WELLNESS WEEK

Departments across campus are holding a Wellness Week focused on health and wellness resources for students. Activities include free workout classes, self-care events, outdoor adventures and much more. 

The week features a Wellness Expo at the Lerner Health and Wellness Center on March 25 from 7 – 9:30 p.m. with free food, massages, wellness talks, and tabling by local food vendors and GW departments.

FROM GUTENBERG TO GOOGLE: THE HISTORY OF OUR FUTURE

The National Archives Foundation invites the SMPA community to attend an event featuring former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler who will discuss his new book, “From Gutenberg to Google,” and how technology is creating an information revolution.

A CONVERSATION WITH COKIE ROBERTS ON DEMOCRACY, POLITICS & THE PRESS

Acclaimed journalist Cokie Roberts, wife of SMPA Professor Steven Roberts, will join moderator Marvin Kalb at the National Press Club to open the 25th anniversary season of the “The Kalb Report.”

GIRLS ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUMMIT 2019

Girls Who Start is hosting a women’s entrepreneurship summit at Halcyon House. The event will feature fireside chats, workshops, giveaways, photo ops and lunch.

The keynote speaker is Elle MacPherson, Australian model, actress, businesswoman, and TV personality. The event will also have several female entrepreneurs, including venture capitalists and beauty brand founders, speaking on a panel.

TEDXFOGGYBOTTOM RETURNS FOR EIGHTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Join the TEDxFoggyBottom 2019 Conference, “REACTION,” exploring the different dimensions of how we react to the events and occurrences in our daily lives.

Tickets are $16 for GW students and must be ordered in advance.

April 13 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Lisner Auditorium | GET TICKETS NOW »

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