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INSTITUTE FOR DATA, DEMOCRACY, AND POLITICS HOSTS PANEL ON DIGITAL DISCOURSE
Technology experts hosted by The George Washington University’s Institute for Data, Democracy and Politics (IDDP) said at a panel Sunday that digital behavior has transformative real-world effects requiring careful interdisciplinary study.
The panel, “Political Discourse,” investigated where online disinformation comes from and how it impacts digital media and enters the national dialogue. It was one of the first events hosted by the IDDP, which was founded this summer by a grant from the Knight Foundation.
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SPREAD THE WORD!
SMPA TRANSFER APPLICATION DUE
Know someone interested in transferring into SMPA? The Spring 2020 admission deadline is Friday, October 4 at 11:59 p.m.
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BREAKING NEWS
SMPA PRODUCTION FUN
The SMPA Production Team is redesigning the Friday Fun Workshops. In the meantime, we want to keep the positive learning energy by engaging you with “Break-Out” sessions for continual learning of the Panasonic CX 350 4K camera and Adobe Premiere editing.
What does this mean? Schedule an informal one-on-one (or a group of three individuals) session with one of the SMPA Production Team members during business hours Tuesday, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. and Thursday, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. For the Panasonic CX 350 4K video camera, contact Doug Zimmerman at dzimmerman@gwu.edu. For any Adobe Premiere editing questions, contact Tomi Ogunjulugbe at tomi@gwu.edu.
Also, we have a student edit lab assistant, Jennifer, scheduled to help you with Premiere editing. Her editing lab hours are posted on the doors of SMPA 510 and 525a. We are very excited about continuing to assist you achieve success in your future academic assignments, internships, careers, and pure knowledge!
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SEPTEMBER 29
FINAL CALL: APPLY FOR GW ALTERNATIVE BREAKS
The student-led program features 11 trips that provide students the opportunity to become active citizen leaders. Each trip has its own unique service area and students learn about the community they are working with through pre-trip education meetings.
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OCTOBER 14
BEA SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES
BEA is awarding over $50,000 in scholarships & $25,000 in cash prizes for undergraduate and graduate students.
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APPLY NOW
MEDIAFLIE IS STILL ACCEPTING 2019-2020 STAFF APPLICATIONS
MediaFile is an independent, student-run publication tracking media news and exploring Washington-based reporting up close. MediaFile is in its fourth year and they're looking for staff reporters, multimedia producers, and more!
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OCTOBER 15
PARIS FOR SPRING BREAK
Applications for the class must be submitted by October 15 through CCAS.
Please email questions to Professor Huebner at huebner@gwu.edu or see him in SMPA 511 during his office hours on Tuesdays from 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. You can also schedule an appointment for another time.
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OCTOBER 15
APPLY FOR THE MANHEIM-STERLING UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PRIZE
The Manheim-Sterling Undergraduate Research Prize is designed to support and encourage outstanding mentored undergraduate research and creative work. SMPA awards two prizes each academic year, one for each major. The 2018-19 Manheim-Sterling Prize Recipients were Grant Sobetski and Jack Nassetta. The application deadline is Tuesday, October 15 at 11:59 p.m.
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Deepa Shivaram, BA ‘17, was named part of the NBC 2020 embed class. While at GW, Shivaram was part of the GW Hatchet, Colonial Cabinet, and TEDxFoggyBottom.
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D.C. MONDAYS AT THE MUSEUM
Join former Washington Post columnist Bob Levey for a talk about his time at the paper during an earlier Golden Age, and how that relates, or doesn’t, to his new novel, Larry Felder, Candidate.
September 30 | 12 p.m. | GW Museum and The Textile Museum
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NEWS WRITING AND REPORTING GUEST LECTURES
Myron Belkind would like to invite you to two guest lectures in his News Writing and Reporting Class in SMPA B01:
October 1, 3:45 – 5 pm: Dr. Sweta Chakraborty, a risk and behavioral scientist who speaks regularly on climate change, food, and water insecurity and scarcity, social strife, over-population, and pandemics.
October 8, 3:45 – 5 pm: Matt Schudel, who has been an obituary writer for The Washington Post since 2004, will give a master class on writing obituaries.
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DEFENSE WRITERS GROUP BREAKFAST
October 2 | 8:00 – 9:00 a.m | The Fairmont Hotel | RSVP »
October 3 | 8:00 – 9:00 a.m | The Fairmont Hotel | RSVP »
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MEET THE PRESS FILM FESTIVAL
The third-annual Meet the Press Film Festival in collaboration with the American Film Institute kicks off on Oct. 6 and will include more than 20 documentary short films from five countries.
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POLITICS AND PROSE & GW PRESENT HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON AND CHELSEA CLINTON: THE BOOK OF GUTSY WOMEN
At this Presidential Distinguished event Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton will take the stage to celebrate the women who have inspired them throughout their lives.
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