SMPA Re-electing Donald Trump?, Friday Workshops and more..............
SMPA Re-electing Donald Trump?, Friday Workshops and more..............

SMPA WEEKLY RUNDOWN

November 3, 2019
SMPA Weekly Rundown Archive
 HOW A DIVIDED AMERICA WILL VOTE IN 2020

Join us this Tuesday, November 5th as we sit down with political thought leaders and discuss the road ahead to the 2020 election!
Our country is torn by controversy over immigration, impeachment, foreign policy, the courts, debt, and deficits.
Will Trump and the GOP prevail? Can Democrats create another blue wave? How will the media cover the most divisive election in modern history?
Speakers: 
Moderated by Frank Sesno, Director, SMPA
Dana Bash, chief political correspondent, CNN
Chuck Todd, host of “Meet The Press” on NBC, “MTP Daily” on MSNBC; political director, NBC News
Karen Finney, Terker Distinguished Fellow, former campaign advisor to Stacey Abrams and Hillary Clinton
Steve Scully, Terker Distinguished Fellow, senior executive producer, political editor and primary host, C-SPAN
Kevin Madden, CNN political commentator, former spokesman for Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential campaign
Kim Gross, associate professor of media and public affairs, vice dean for programs and operations, GW Columbian College of Arts and Sciences 
Steven Roberts, SMPA professor of Media and Public Affairs; columnist, TV and radio analyst, best-selling author
An SMPA event in association with GW College Democrats & GW College Republicans
November 5 | 7 p.m. | Jack Morton Auditorium
#2020ElectionGW
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SMPA HIGHLIGHTS
YOU ARE INVITED TO REDESIGN FUN FRIDAY WORKSHOPS! 
We at SMPA are looking for students to join the redesigning of the Fun Friday workshops committee for spring 2020. The Fun Friday Workshops committee had its inauguration in the fall of 2019 with successful initiatives, so we are excited to invite student members who can continue bringing great ideas to SMPA’s production team!
We will meet once before December 2019 to discuss the best days & times for the workshops, topics, and titles to be facilitated by the SMPA production team. If you accept our invitation to join the Fun Friday Workshop conversation, we welcome you and please email Linda Lashendock at lindalashendock@gwu.edu.
We look forward to your participation in planning SMPA’s spring 2020 Fun Friday Workshops!

DATES AND DEADLINES
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ISLAND PRESS PUBLISHING FELLOWSHIP
Are you looking for an opportunity to explore the world of publishing? Island Press has an immediate opportunity for a year-long, paid Publishing Fellowship. Applications should be submitted ASAP.
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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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DECEMBER 2
COMMUNICATING CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE 21ST CENTURY: CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES 
Planet Forward and The George Washington University Debate & Literary Society invite GW undergraduate students to submit papers or speech outlines on the theme of "Communicating Climate Change in the 21st Century: Challenges & Opportunities.” Up to 10 winners will receive $100 scholarships to attend a speech workshop in January 2020, at which they will receive coaching and support while converting their outlines or papers into short speeches. The deadline is Monday, December 2 at 5 pm. 
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
David Karpf was quoted in the Quartz article “Trump is using impeachment to collect new supporters with Facebook ads."
Ethan Porter was quoted by The Associated Press in the article “Twitter bans political ads ahead of 2020 election."
Frank Sesno was quoted by the New York Daily News in the article “Donald Trump basically asked to be booed at the World Series."
Cheryl W. Thompson led three masterclasses at the African Investigative Journalism Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Silvio Waisbord was featured in an interview on digital politics and election campaigns with La Nacion (Argentina).
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Amina Akhtar, B.A '16, launched an Aspen Institute podcast that features interviews with Madeleine Albright, health innovators, and more. To follow along, check out her blogs on the past episodes that have come out!

AROUND CAMPUS
CAN BIG BIRD FIGHT TERRORISM? A BOOK LAUNCH WITH DR. NAOMI MOLAND
Join Dr. Moland as she discusses her new book, “Can Big Bird Fight Terrorism?” which takes an in-depth look at the Nigerian version, Sesame Square, which began airing in 2011. This book offers rare insights into the complexities inherent in soft power attempts to teach the ideals of diversity and tolerance in countries suffering from internal conflicts.
November 5 | 5:30 – 8:00 p.m | 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW | REGISTER »
CAREERS ON CAPITOL HILL
Hear from a panel of Capitol Hill staffers about how they successfully climbed the Hill, and get the inside scoop on their day-to-day jobs and suggestions on what you should do to build a career on the Hill.
November 6 | 5:30 p.m – 7:00 p.m | Gelman Library 101 | LEARN MORE »
DAUGHTER OF NEPAL: FILM SCREENING AND DISCUSSION
Join the Department of Anthropology as they host a screening and short discussion with the creator of the short film “Daughter of Nepal,” a film by Surbhi Dewan.
November 6 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m | 2110 G St NW Room 202 | LEARN MORE »
WORK-LIFE BALANCE IN A 24/7 ORGANIZATION: U.S FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICERS SHARE EXPERIENCES
Join the conversation as Foreign Service Officers share their experiences in maintaining a balance with work and life as they represent the United States in different parts of the world. Whether solo, with a partner or a family unit with the pet goldfish, making the career choice to join diplomatic service means embracing the challenges and benefits that come with the job.
November 7 | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m | Elliott School 505 | LEARN MORE »
DEFENSE WRITERS GROUP BREAKFAST: THE HON. LISA E. GORDON-HAGERTY
The Defense Writers Group Breakfast, where journalists pose questions to a senior military officer or national security official, present the Hon. Lisa E. Gordon-Hagerty, Under Secretary of Energy for Nuclear Security and NNSA Administrator.
November 7 | 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Crain Center, Duques Hall | REGISTER »
14TH ANNUAL SHIRLEY POVICH SYMPOSIUM
Join the Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism and the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism for the 14th annual Shirley Povich Symposium, which will focus on sports investigative journalism and Big Stories that Changed the Game. Panelists include Marisa Kwiatkowski, who helped expose USA Gymnastics and Larry Nassar.
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
November 12 | 7 p.m. | Riggs Alumni Center, Orem Hall (UMD) |  LEARN MORE »
I’M ON MY WAY: THE CIVIL RIGHTS ERA AS CULTURAL HISTORY
Join Matthew Frye Jacobson, William Robertson Coe Professor of American Studies and History at Yale University, for a talk that analyzes the political work that culture did in the long Civil Rights era through the middle decades of the twentieth century.
November 20 | 11 a.m. | Elliott School 212 | REGISTER »
SUBMIT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
The GW Undergraduate Review, GW’s research journal publication, is searching for students who want to publish their undergraduate research work of paper overviews. The deadline for submissions is January 31, 2020.
Email gwur@gwu.edu or visit their website for more information.
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