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SMPA WEEKLY RUNDOWN
BLACK WOMEN ON COVERING THE WHITE HOUSE
April Ryan, Darlene Superville, Nia-Malika Henderson and Yamiche Alcindor spoke to a packed house at GW about being a black woman reporting on the White House. The conversation was moderated by SMPA Professor Cheryl W. Thompson.
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SMPA PARTNERS WITH TOP POLISH NEWS ORGANIZATION TO STRENGTHEN JOURNALISM
The groundbreaking partnership gives SMPA complete access to the leading Polish news company, TVN, to research and strengthen journalism standards and principles.
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SMPA HIGHLIGHTS
WHAT IT TAKES TO MEET THE PRESS
Behind the cameras, television news is just like any other news story. Journalists are striving to find the truth and hold our leaders accountable — with just a bit more makeup on set.
– Melissa Holzberg, BA ′18
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SMPA TRANSFER APPLICATION IS OPEN
Internal transfer applications are due Thursday, Feb. 23 | LEARN MORE »
ENTER THE STORYFEST COMPETITION
Planet Forward is partnering with Lindblad Expeditions for their annual Storyfest competition. Submit your story illuminating environmental issues and solutions for the chance to win a trip to Alaska this summer with scientists and storytellers.
Apply by March 2 | LEARN MORE »
UPCOMING DATES AND DEADLINES 
FEBRUARY 14
THE LOOMING TOWER SCREENING AND CAST PANEL
BuzzFeed News is partnering with Hulu's new show “The Looming Tower” for a sneak peek screening and panel event at GW. The show traces the rising threat of Al-Qaeda and rivalry between the FBI and CIA in the lead-up to 9/11.
Doors open at 10:30 a.m. | Jack Morton Auditorium | REGISTER NOW »
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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PUBLISH YOUR RESEARCH
The GW Undergraduate Review is seeking submissions for their inaugural publication.
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MARCH 1
PUBLIC DIPLOMACY IN AN ERA OF TRUTH DECAY
The Annual Walter Roberts Lecture will feature Amb. Bruce Wharton presenting his lecture "Public Diplomacy in an Era of Truth Decay - Constructive Responses."
4 – 6 p.m. | ESIA City View Room | REGISTER NOW »
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Steven Livingston gave a lecture on “Disinformation Campaigns in Response to Documentation of War Crimes and Human Rights Abuse” at Harvard on Monday, Feb. 5 and joined the Elliott School of International Affairs panel on “Happiness is the Wrong Metric” on Thursday, Feb. 8.
Jason Osder presented his film “Let the Fire Burn” and participated in a Q&A at Sun Cinema in D.C. on Thursday, Feb. 8.
Ethan Porter was quoted in the Vox article “A new working paper might explain why teleprompter Trump comes off as 'presidential'” and mentioned in The Hankyoreh (Korea) article “Fake News and Fact Check.”
Frank Sesno hosted CNN's “Reliable Sources” earlier today, was interviewed on HLN's “Across America with Carol Costello” on Friday, Feb. 9, and participated in a fake news evidence session hosted by the UK House of Commons on Thursday, Feb. 8.
Janet Steele moderated a panel of international exchange organization directors hosted by the Global Ties Foundation at the Hart Senate Office Building on Wednesday, Feb. 7.
Cheryl W. Thompson moderated the panel “Black Women Covering the Trump White House” as part of GW's Black Heritage Celebration.
Silvio Waisbord authored “El nuevo conservadurismo cultural” in The New York Times en Español and gave the Jay Blumler lecture at Leeds University on populism, post-truth and the crisis of public communication.
AROUND CAMPUS
LIFE WITH A NUCLEAR NORTH KOREA
The New York Times will host a panel of journalists and national security experts to discuss the risks, threats and policy options for a nuclear-capable North Korea.
Tickets are free for students with promo code EDU.
Monday, Feb. 26 | 6:30 p.m. | The Newseum |  LEARN MORE »
2018 READY TO RUN: CAMPAIGN TRAINING FOR WOMEN
GW's Graduate School of Political Management is hosting a one-day bipartisan women's political leadership training program to prepare women for the 2018 elections, either as a candidate or as a campaign staffer/volunteer.
Students receive 50% off registration with code GWAFF.
Saturday, March 3 | 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. | REGISTER »
VOICE WORK FOR SEAS PROMOTIONAL VIDEO
The School of Engineering and Applied Science is seeking a talented student to voice their promotional video. Email malbach@email.gwu.edu to learn more.
RUN FOR OFFICE 
The GW Joint Elections Commission (JEC) is seeking dedicated and qualified candidates for positions in the Student Association, Class Council and Program Board. Attend a Candidate Info Session to learn more about how to run.
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GET REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE WITH GW-TV
Interested in being a broadcast journalist or producer? Join GW-TV, the student-run television station, 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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