+ funding opportunities, new events and a recap of "The Press Fights Back."
+ funding opportunities, new events and a recap of
Oct. 1, 2018
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SCHOOL OF MEDIA & PUBLIC AFFAIRS
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

YOUR TOP NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
SMPA WEEKLY RUNDOWN
EVENT RECAP
'THE PRESS FIGHTS BACK' WITH CHUCK TODD
The “Meet the Press” host and GW alum talked about the Supreme Court nominee, the U.S. deputy attorney general and campaigns to discredit mainstream media.
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SMPA HIGHLIGHTS
WHAT'S YOUR BIG IDEA?
APPLY FOR A MANHEIM-STERLING UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PRIZE
Pursue your big idea and creative passion! The Manheim-Sterling Undergraduate Research Prize awards up to $1,500 for mentored research and creative activity. 
Applications are due Nov. 2. and require a letter of support from an SMPA faculty member.
START YOUR APPLICATION »
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ANNOUNCING STORYFEST 2019 TO THE GALÁPAGOS!
Planet Forward is thrilled to launch the fifth annual Storyfest competition recognizing compelling, student-told stories that illuminate environmental issues and solutions. 
The 2019 grand prize trip is a 10-day storytelling voyage through the Galápagos Islands aboard the National Geographic Endeavour II with ecotourism pioneers Lindblad Expeditions.
Applications are due March 3, 2019.
LEARN MORE »
Thomas B. Modly
HOW WASHINGTON WORKS!
UPCOMING DEFENSE WRITERS GROUP BREAKFAST WITH MR. THOMAS B. MODLY
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 on Thursday with Undersecretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modly.
Oct. 4 | 8 – 9 a.m. | Crain Center, Duques Hall | RSVP to preethyjana@gwu.edu
THE FUTURE OF FREE SPEECH ON CAMPUS
Free speech and open inquiry on campus have been critical components of social change throughout American history. 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 »
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GUARANTEED ADMISSION TO SMPA EVENTS!
BECOME AN SMPA EVENT VOLUNTEER
SMPA students who volunteer to assist with event set up and check in are guaranteed admission to the SMPA events they volunteer at.
If you're interested in volunteering, email Marisa Mansueto at mjmansueto@gwu.edu.
UPCOMING DATES AND DEADLINES 
OCT. 5
SMPA INTERNAL TRANSFER APPLICATIONS ARE DUE
Tell your friends! The transfer application closes Friday for CCAS sophomores to apply to either SMPA major for the spring 2019 semester.
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OCT. 15
APPLY FOR THE CHIPS QUINN SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The Chips Quinn Scholars Program provides training, mentoring and paid internships to college upperclassmen and graduate students who aspire to careers in the news and information business.
APPLY NOW »
OCT. 15
APPLY FOR THE GW PRESIDENTIAL FELLOWSHIP
The Presidential Fellowship offers high-achieving seniors the opportunity for professional development and a master's degree at GW.
APPLY NOW »
OCT. 15 & NOV. 14
INFORMATION SESSION: GLOBALIZATION AND THE MEDIA PARIS SEMINAR
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.
The trip takes students inside the homes and offices of some of the global media industry's most influential figures.
APPLY NOW »
NOV. 2
APPLY FOR THE MANHEIM-STERLING UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PRIZE
SMPA will award two undergraduate students with a maximum of $1,500 to pursue a mentored research or creative project.
LEARN MORE »
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Steven Livingston was quoted by The New Yorker in “How Russia Helped Swing the Election for Trump” and by The Hill in “The Memo: NYT becomes news story on Kavanaugh, Rosenstein.”
Ethan Porter was quoted by Roll Call in “Twitter Battles Over Kavanaugh Nomination Roar.”
Frank Sesno was quoted in the Politico article “Conservatives claim media, Dems ignoring allegations against Ellison” and spoke to “Across America with Carol Costello” on HLN about the Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation. 
Cheryl W. Thompson was interviewed by Our House Media about the 1997 Starbucks murders in D.C.
AROUND CAMPUS
US SURGEON GENERAL TALK ON OPIOID EPIDEMIC
As part of the Health Policy Leadership Lecture Series, the GW School of Nursing will host the U.S. surgeon general, Vice Admiral Jerome M. Adams, for a talk on the opioid epidemic. 
Oct. 1 | 3 – 4 p.m. | Betts Theatre | REGISTER NOW »
THE KALB REPORT
Legendary journalist Ted Koppel and media critics Brian Stelter of CNN, David Folkenflik of NPR / WBUR and Emily Rooney of WGBH Television in Boston join moderator Marvin Kalb for a conversation on the roles and responsibilities of the press in covering the Trump White House.
Oct. 1 | 8 – 9:30 p.m. | The National Press Club | REGISTER NOW »
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 »
SPIKED: A CONVERSATION WITH ROB ROGERS & OTHER EDITORIAL CARTOONISTS
Veteran political cartoonist Rob Rogers and colleagues will discuss censorship, freedom of the press, journalistic integrity and the consequences of nationalism.
Oct. 3 | Flagg Building | REGISTER NOW »
US POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT: THE VIEW FROM ASIA 
The Sigur Center for Asian Studies and Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication will host a panel of D.C.-based journalists who report for Asia-based news outlets to discuss how Asia views U.S. politics and government.
Oct. 4 | 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. | 1957 E St. NW | REGISTER NOW »
VOLUNTEER FOR DX FILM FESTIVAL 2018
Double Exposure is seeking volunteers for an investigative film festival that includes screenings and a vibrant symposium for journalists and visual storytellers.
Volunteers will receive free film screening tickets for themselves and a guest. 
Contact christina@dxfest.com for more information.
Oct. 10 – 14 | Washington, D.C. | LEARN MORE »
VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR WITH NPR AND PBS
The virtual fair offers a convenient way for students to make connections, learn about public media and secure interviews for future openings.
Oct. 17 | REGISTER NOW »
CNN SPECIAL PRESENTATION: VOCES DE LA INMIGRACIÓN
You're invited to CNN's invite-only video presentation and panel on President Trump's Zero Tolerance Policy and its effect on the Latino community.
Oct. 17 | 7 – 9 p.m. | Jack Morton Auditorium | REGISTER NOW »
CORCORAN COSTUME BALL
Corcoran will host a costume ball featuring a DJ, live musical performances, theatrical intervention, readings 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 »
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