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SMPA WEEKLY RUNDOWN
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 12 spots are available for this hands-on event. Don't forget to sign up to be the first to learn about future workshops and lunch discussions. 
Friday, Feb. 9 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
RSVP to smpaevents@gwu.edu 
TRUMP'S FIRST YEAR: A FOUR-PART SERIES
A new series from American Communities Project Director Dante Chinni analyzes 2017 Gallup poll data to understand how different kinds of communities across the country reacted to the president's first year in office.
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'WHOSE STREETS' SCREENING AND DISCUSSION
The GW chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists hosted a panel discussion with journalists and a screening of the documentary “Whose Streets?” about the unrest in Ferguson, Missouri, following the police killing of Michael Brown in August 2014.
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SMPA HIGHLIGHTS
TWO NEW EXCLUSIVE EVENT SERIES!
FIRST WEDNESDAY LUNCHES AND EXCLUSIVE WORKSHOPS
We're launching a new lunch and workshop event series for SMPA students only! Sign up to be the first to learn about opportunities to nosh with leaders in media and politics the first Wednesday of each month and attend workshops with leading professionals.
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SMPA TRANSFER APPLICATION IS OPEN
SMPA will host an information session for current GW students interested in transferring into an SMPA major on Feb. 1, ahead of the Feb. 23 application deadline.
Thursday, Feb. 1 | 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | MPA 406A | LEARN MORE »
WIN A TRIP TO ALASKA WITH PLANET FORWARD 
Planet Forward is excited to partner with Lindblad Expeditions for their 4th annual Storyfest competition. Six winners will travel to Alaska next summer to explore the incredible ecosystems between Sitka and Juneau while learning from scientists, naturalists and storytellers. 
Apply by March 2 | LEARN MORE »
UPCOMING DATES AND DEADLINES 
JANUARY 15 – 31
GW KING WEEK
Each January, King Week celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 
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JANUARY 22 – 29
APPLY TO JOIN THE HATCHET
GW's award-winning student newspaper will accept applications for new staff members this week. Many Hatchet staff members start off with little experience, and a variety of positions are available.
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JANUARY 26
SPRING INTERNSHIP CREDIT APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Students may apply to receive academic credit for spring 2018 internships. 
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JANUARY 28
LAST DAY TO ADD A COURSE ON GWEB
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Imani M. Cheers spoke to CTV News Channel (Canada) about President Trump’s comments about immigration and moderated a panel discussion with Washington Post reporter Wesley Lowery and Shapiro Fellow Jeffrey Blount.
David Karpf was quoted by Quartz in "Why Are There No Good Movies About Climate Change?" and Wired in “Don’t Blame Social Media for Celebrity Politicians. Blame Everyone.” 
Kerric Harvey had her paper “Some One Else's Selfie: Ethnographic Theatre Opportunities Using Every Social Media Technology” accepted to the Royal Anthropological Institute and British Museum’s Art, Materiality and Representation conference.
Steven Livingston had his research on the CNN Effect mentioned in the The Washington Post article “The Fox News Effect.”
Jason Rezaian will return to The Washington Post newsroom to join the WorldViews team as a staff writer. 
Frank Sesno was named a top 10 journalism educator by Crain's NewsPro.
Silvio Waisbord authored “The elective affinity between post-truth communication and populist politics” in the journal Communication Research and Practice and spoke to Univision about the "fake news awards." 
AROUND CAMPUS
SECRET STATE OF NORTH KOREA: EXPLORING LIFE UNDER KIM JONG-UN
Join the GW Institute for Korean Studies for a dinner reception, film screening and Q&A with North Korean defector students.
 Wednesday, Jan. 24 | 6 – 9 p.m | ESIA 113 | REGISTER »
WORK IN PROGRESS: WOMEN IN MEDIA
Sixth & I will host a panel discussion moderated by SMPA National Council member and alumna Heather Moran with CNN reporter and SMPA National Council member and alumna Hadas Gold, Washington Post columnist Alexandra Petri and NPR Morning Edition producer Ashley Westerman about their experiences as women working in the media in Washington, D.C. A networking reception will follow the panel.
 Tuesday, Jan. 30 | 7 p.m | Sixth & I | REGISTER »
THE M WORD: MUSLIM AMERICANS ON THE STATE OF NEWS MEDIA
Journalist Wajahat Ali will moderate a conversation with fellow journalists about the role of Muslim-American writers in the news media, bias against Muslims in reporting, and the rise of fake news.  
 Thursday, Feb. 8 | 7 p.m | Sixth & I | REGISTER »
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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GSPM SEEKS VOLUNTEER VIDEOGRAPHERS
The Graduate School of Political Management seeks student videographers for an on-campus event from Feb. 28 – March 31. Students must provide their own equipment.
If interested, email your resume and links to past work to John Brandt at 
johnbrandt@email.gwu.edu.
NORTHERN SHORT COURSE PHOTOJOURNALISM CONFERENCE
SMPA students are invited to attend the Northern Short Course photojournalism event with talks, workshops and portfolio reviews from March 1 – 3 in Fairfax, Virginia. The volunteer application closes Jan. 22 or students can attend at a discounted rate.
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APPLY TO JOIN THE RIVAL 
The Rival GW is looking for new writers, videographers, business developers and social media strategists to join their team.
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