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Paris spring break info session + events, networking and scholarships info!
Paris spring break info session + events, networking and scholarships info!
Oct. 15, 2018
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SCHOOL OF MEDIA & PUBLIC AFFAIRS
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

YOUR TOP NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
SMPA WEEKLY RUNDOWN
STUDY ABROAD IN PARIS OVER SPRING BREAK!
GLOBALIZATION AND THE MEDIA INFO SESSION
Globalization and the Media gives an insider's view of the dynamic and growing field of global media through a lecture course at GW and spring break trip to Paris.
In Paris, the course takes students inside the homes and offices of some of the global media industry's most influential figures.
Oct. 15 | 7 p.m. | New Room: MPA 525 | LEARN MORE »
THE FUTURE OF FREE SPEECH ON CAMPUS
Should all voices be heard on college campuses? Where does free speech draw the line? GW Law and SMPA will co-host a discussion on the importance and limits of campus expression.
Oct. 23 | 4 – 6:30 p.m. | Jack Morton Auditorium | REGISTER NOW »
SMPA HIGHLIGHTS
AN SMPA Q&A!
SENIOR MAKES THE FRONT PAGE
Senior Justine Coleman earned a front-page byline in The Washington Post with Professor Debbie Cenziper. We asked her about the investigative reporting process at the Post and what she is up to now.  
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Matt Schudel poses in front of The Washington Post logo
Photo Credit: Meg Maclean
"A LIVELY, LASTING ART"
MASTER CLASS IN WRITING OBITUARIES
SMPA students are invited to learn the art behind shaping the story of a life from Washington Post obituary writer Matt Schudel.
Oct. 16 | 3:45 – 5 p.m. | SMPA B01 | RSVP to mbelkind@gwu.edu
Senator Jack F. Reed
HOW WASHINGTON WORKS!
DEFENSE WRITERS GROUP BREAKFAST WITH SENATOR JACK REED
SMPA's Project for Media and National Security invites students to sign up for limited-availability seating at on-the-record breakfasts with national security decision-makers.
The next breakfast is Wednesday with the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Sen. Jack F. Reed.
Oct. 17 | 8 – 9 a.m. | Fairmont Hotel |  RSVP to preethyjana@gwu.edu
UPCOMING DATES AND DEADLINES 
OCT. 15
CHIPS QUINN SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The program offers training, mentoring and paid internships to college upperclassmen and graduate students who aspire to careers in the news and information business.
APPLY NOW »
GW PRESIDENTIAL FELLOWSHIP
GW's PAF program offers high-achieving seniors the opportunity for professional development while pursuing a master's degree at GW.
APPLY NOW »
NOV. 2
SMPA MANHEIM-STERLING UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PRIZE
SMPA will award two undergraduate students a maximum of $1,500 to pursue a mentored research or creative project.
APPLY NOW »
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Emma Briant authored the article “Our governments share responsibility for the Cambridge Analytica crisis… and here’s how they should fix it” in Open Democracy.
Imani M. Cheers was interviewed by CTV News (Canada) about Kanye West’s comments at the White House.
Dante Chinni was quoted in the WRC-Washington article “Jaffe Report: Comstock Fighting Political Riptide as Blue Wave Heads West.”
David Karpf was quoted in the Los Angeles Times article “As even long-shot Democrats harvest huge numbers of campaign contributions, Republicans brace for an onslaught.”
Scott Nover, B.A. '17, M.A. '18, authored “Jamal Khashoggi’s Friends in Washington Are in Shock” in The Atlantic.
Frank Sesno was quoted in The Washington Post article “The Kavanaugh confirmation fight is not a media story.”
Cheryl W. Thompson taped a segment at The Washington Post for the Canadian and U.K. television series “Murder Wall,” moderated the opening discussion of the 2018 Double Exposure Investigative Film Festival and presented on the “ABCs of a hard-hitting investigation” at the Journalism and Women Symposium.
Nikki Usher was named an OsloMet Digital Journalism Fellow.
AROUND CAMPUS
SUBSCRIBE TO THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
Students can purchase a subscription to the Wall Street Journal for only $4/month.
SUBSCRIBE »
GW STUDY ABROAD FOFAC INFO SESSION
The Office for Study Abroad will host 12 information sessions for students interested in learning about GW's Focus on Fall Abroad Community.
Oct. 1 – 30 | Marvin Center 5th Floor | LEARN MORE »
2018 FOLEY FREEDOM RUN
Honor James Foley, the American journalist beheaded in 2014 by ISIS, at the 2018 Foley Freedom Run 5K fun run and walk. Registration is $35 and includes a t-shirt.
Oct. 20 | 10 a.m. | Rock Creek Park | REGISTER NOW »
HATCHET FALL CONFERENCE
The Hatchet's annual Fall Conference features panels and networking with journalists from media outlets including CNN, The Washington Post, Axios and more! The keynote will also feature Politico Editor in Chief John Harris.
Register using promo code HATCHETSALE for 50% off tickets.
Oct. 20 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Marvin Center Grand Ballroom | REGISTER NOW »
CORCORAN COSTUME BALL
Corcoran will host a costume ball featuring a DJ, live musical performances and a dessert bar. The event is free for all GW students. Admission by costume only.  
Oct. 20 | 8 – 11 p.m. | Flagg Building | LEARN MORE »
THE DAVID RUBENSTEIN SHOW WITH MICHAEL MILKEN
The Milken Institute School of Public Health will host an interview with legendary financier and philanthropist Mike Milken. 
Oct. 21 | 10 – 11:30 a.m. | Jack Morton Auditorium | REGISTER NOW »
PRINCETON IN ASIA INFO SESSION
Princeton in Asia offers paid year-long fellowships for graduating seniors and recent graduates in 22 Asian countries and regions in a variety of fields. 
Oct. 22 | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Marvin 506 | LEARN MORE »
GSPM DUAL-DEGREE INFO SESSION
GW's Graduate School of Political Management is hosting an informational dinner for undergraduate students interested in participating in the combined degree master's program. Hear from students who participated in the program while enjoying free pizza.
Oct. 24 | 6 – 8 p.m. | Monroe Hall | REGISTER NOW »
NATIONAL PRESS CLUB COMMUNICATORS SUMMIT
Speakers will cover the new technologies that PR professionals and journalists need to know about for storytelling and audience engagement. Tickets are $25 for students.
Oct. 31 | 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. | The National Press Club | REGISTER NOW »
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