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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.
Use promo code “STUDENT” for complimentary tickets to the festival on Monday, October 7th.
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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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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 8, 3:45 – 5 p.m: 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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GUARANTEED ADMISSION TO SMPA EVENTS!
BECOME A SMPA EVENT VOLUNTEER
SMPA students who volunteer to assist with event set-up and check-in are guaranteed admission to the SMPA event they volunteer at. If you're interested in being added to the volunteer email list, email Marisa Mansueto at mjmansueto@gwu.edu.
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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
The next information session will be on Tuesday October 8 at 6:00 or 7:00 p.m. in SMPA 511. You do not have to attend an info. session to apply. The deadline is coming soon so make sure you complete your application and submit it by October 15.
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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DECEMBER 1
BELIZE FOR SPRING BREAK
Passionate about environmental journalism? Interested in studying abroad in Belize for spring break? Join Dr. Imani M. Cheers for her trip and learn about digital storytelling, ocean conservation, coastal erosion, service learning and Garifuna/Mayan culture.
This opportunity is for all students regardless of major, school or skill level. Applications are due December 1, 2019.
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Cheryl W. Thompson shared advice on how to master tough interviews at the 2019 Global Investigative Journalism Conference. Thompson was also featured in an episode on the Investigation Discovery channel called the “ Coffee Shop Killer.”
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SCIENCE UNSCRIPTED: ORIGINS OF THE INTERNET
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first message sent via the internet in October 1969, the National Science & Technology Medals Foundation (NSTMF) will host this free event at GW.
October 17 | 5:30 – 7:00 p.m | Jack Morton Auditorium | LEARN MORE »
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UNLEASH IMAGINATION 2019: CLARKE AWARDS & DINNER
Join the Arthur C. Clarke Foundation for the UI 2019 Clarke Awards and Intergenerational Forum. The event includes in-person interviews with author/producer George R.R Martin and C-SPAN Founder Brian Lamb. There will also be a discussion on Reimagining Climate Change and the Future of Earthlings, and Remarks on the Future of Humanity.
Students will receive discounted tickets at a rate of $20 for anyone age 21 and under..
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5TH ANNUAL DIVERSITY SUMMIT: BE BOLD: LEARNING, UNLEARNING, RELEARNING
The Diversity Summit is a two-day conference experience focused on diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice hosted by the Office for Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement at the George Washington University.
Be bold and challenge yourself to submit a session proposal for this year’s Diversity Summit by Wednesday, October 9th. Sign up today to receive marketing materials to help promote this opportunity to your network of friends and colleagues about being bold this November. Come celebrate diversity, work towards inclusion, and reach for equity and justice in action through sessions, speakers, and interactive learning spaces.
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THE RIVAL GWU
The Rival GW is looking for new staff, particularly SMPA freshman. This student-run news source strives to create content that makes you question the norm, question authority and, perhaps most importantly, question yourself.
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