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Event volunteers needed, join the commencement speaker competition + more
Event volunteers needed, join the commencement speaker competition + more
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SCHOOL OF MEDIA & PUBLIC AFFAIRS
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

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SMPA WEEKLY RUNDOWN
A RED-CARPET INTERNSHIP AT THE KENNEDY CENTER
"Whether I was escorting media outlets at Millennium Stage performances or holding Julie Andrews' purse as she walked the red carpet at the Kennedy Center Honors, my days at the office were always exciting, to say the least.
– Samantha Treiman, BA '20
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SPECIAL PANEL FOR BLACK HERITAGE CELEBRATION
The School of Media and Public Affairs and the GW chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists present a distinguished panel to discuss the unique challenges faced by black women who cover the Trump White House. This event is part of the GW Black Heritage Celebration event series.
The panel includes:
  • Yamiche Alcindor, PBS NewsHour correspondent
  • Nia-Malika Henderson, CNN senior political reporter
  • April Ryan, American Urban Radio Networks Washington bureau chief and SMPA Terker Fellow
  • Darlene Superville, AP White House reporter
  • Moderated by Cheryl W. Thompson, Washington Post contributing investigative reporter and SMPA Associate Professor
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LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR SAYS ALASKA IS "GROUND ZERO" FOR CLIMATE CHANGE
At a Planet Foward event, Alaska Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott said the state already has started to move communities because of climate change.
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SMPA HIGHLIGHTS
DON'T MISS THE BIG EVENT!
BECOME AN SMPA EVENT VOLUNTEER
Student volunteers assist with registration, mic running and other responsibilities that help make our biggest events of the semester possible — and they are always guaranteed a spot in the auditorium. Email smpaevents@gwu.edu to sign up as a volunteer!
Barrett Pitner
Daily Beast columnist and freelance journalist Barrett Pitner
SMPA-EXCLUSIVE FREELANCE JOURNALISM WORKSHOP
Daily Beast columnist and freelance journalist Barrett Pitner will help you develop the tools you need for a successful career as a freelance journalist during an SMPA-exclusive workshop. Only three spots are left for this hands-on event.
Friday, Feb. 9 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
RSVP to smpaevents@gwu.edu
TELL YOUR FRIENDS!
SMPA TRANSFER APPLICATION IS OPEN
Internal transfer applications are due Thursday, Feb. 23 | LEARN MORE »
WIN A TRIP TO ALASKA WITH PLANET FORWARD 
Planet Forward is partnering with Lindblad Expeditions for the fourth annual Storyfest competition. Six winners will travel to Alaska this summer to explore the incredible ecosystems between Sitka and Juneau while learning from scientists and storytellers. 
Apply by March 2 | LEARN MORE »
UPCOMING DATES AND DEADLINES 
FEBRUARY 21
COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER COMPETITION
SMPA students who are graduating this semester are encouraged to audition for a chance to address the GW community at Commencement on the National Mall.
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FEBRUARY 28
SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT TO GW RESEARCH DAYS
Students have the opportunity to showcase their work and compete for prize money at GW Research Days.
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Dante Chinni was featured by the GW Hatchet in “SMPA professor receives grant to study political ‘bubbles’ dividing U.S.”
Ethan Porter joined the "You Are Not So Smart" podcast for the episode “The Backfire Effect - Part Four” and his research was mentioned in The Washington Post article “What happened to the State of the Union address? Originally, it helped the president and Congress deliberate.”
Steven Roberts spoke to WTOP-FM about President Trump’s State of the Union address.
Frank Sesno was quoted by The Associated Press in the article “Pundits fight the urge to stay away from 'presidential.'”
Janet Steele addressed the Santa Fe Council on International Relations on Feb. 1, with a lecture on "The Journalisms of Islam: Contending views in Muslim Southeast Asia."
Cheryl W. Thompson spoke on Jan. 25 at the International Visitor Leadership Program about what it's like to be an investigative reporter, and how newspapers and media outlets work to combat the spread of misinformation.
Nikki Usher spoke to Norddeutscher Rundfunk (Germany) for the article“'Project Veritas’ - new US ‘journalism’?”
AROUND CAMPUS
SLAVES, STUDENTS AND THE 1847 EXPULSION RIOT
Phillip Troutman will present new research on the history of slavery at Columbian College, the Baptist college that became GW. Troutman focuses on an 1847 case in which a young man enslaved by the college steward attempted to sue for his freedom with the help of a student who was expelled for his actions.
Monday, Feb. 5 | Noon | The George Washington University Museum | 701 21st Street NW | LEARN MORE »
GET REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE WITH GW-TV
Interested in being a broadcast journalist or producer? Join GW-TV, the student-run television station, to create a reel that you can use to advance your future career in broadcast news.
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MEDIAFILE IS HIRING
MediaFile, D.C.’s singular source for media news and criticism, is currently hiring International, Tech, Business and Opinions writers. If you're interested in writing about the media world, or news about the news, apply today!
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JOIN WRGW NEWS
WRGW News is looking for new reporters, anchors and photographers to join their team. Broadcasts are every weeknight at 6. Search for their shows on Apple Podcasts!
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WRITE FOR THE ODYSSEY
The Odyssey is an online platform for college students and millennials to write about any topic while receiving editorial guidance.
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APPLY FOR A SPRING 2018 KACIF TRAVEL GRANT 
Knowledge in Action Career Internship Fund (KACIF) Travel Grants are available to GW students who are participating in unpaid internships that will advance their career.
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