+ a Bob Woodward ticket give away, upcoming deadlines and networking events
+ a Bob Woodward ticket give away, upcoming deadlines and networking events
Sept. 24, 2018
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SCHOOL OF MEDIA & PUBLIC AFFAIRS
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

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SMPA WEEKLY RUNDOWN
HAPPENING TONIGHT!
'THE PRESS FIGHTS BACK' WITH CHUCK TODD
Join GW's School of Media and Public Affairs for a conversation on the future of our press — and our democracy.
The former GW student will discuss Trump, politics, the media and the midterms during this one-on-one conversation with SMPA Director Frank Sesno.
The event is nearly at capacity and a live stream of the event will be available on the GW Facebook page. 
EVENT DETAILS »
SMPA HIGHLIGHTS
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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.
FREE TICKETS FOR EVENT WITH BOB WOODWARD 
Later this afternoon, GW Events will release a limited number of free tickets for GW students to see Bob Woodward at Lisner Auditorium on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 7 pm.
Follow GW Events on Facebook for more information on how you can win a free ticket to this sold out event.
Sept. 27 | 7 p.m. | Lisner Auditorium | LEARN MORE »
UPCOMING DATES AND DEADLINES 
OCT. 5
SMPA INTERNAL TRANSFER APPLICATIONS ARE DUE
Tell your friends! The transfer application portal is now open 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 juniors, seniors, recent graduates and graduate students who aspire to careers in the news and information business.
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OCT. 15
APPLY FOR THE GW PRESIDENTIAL FELLOWSHIP
The George Washington University Presidential Fellowship offers high-achieving seniors the opportunity for professional development and a master's degree at GW.
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OCT. 15 & NOV. 14
INFORMATION SESSION: GLOBALIZATION AND THE MEDIA PARIS SEMINAR
Globalization and the Media gives students an insider's view of the dynamic and growing field of global media with a lecture course at GW and spring break trip to Paris.
The spring break trip takes students inside the homes and workplaces of some of the global media industry's most influential figures.
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
David Karpf authored the Wire article "25 years of WIRED Predictions: Why the Future Never Arrives."
Jack Nassetta, B.A. '20, was interviewed by Sky News about his research on Russian disinformation efforts regarding Syria.
Jason Osder is instructing the Lynda.com course “Premiere Pro Guru: Outputs and Media Encoder” on the hidden creative art of outputting video.
Janet Steele was interviewed by Voice of America about journalism, nationalism and Reuters journalists who were found guilty of breaking a law on state secrets in Myanmar.
Cheryl W. Thompson spoke on the New England First Amendment Institute panel “Common Pitfalls in Accessing Documents Through FOI Requests and How to Respond” in Boston and moderated a panel at the Swedish Embassy on “Journalism in the Trump Era.”
AROUND CAMPUS
POLITICO: FROM COLLEGE TO CAREER
Politico invites college students to attend an evening of career exploration and networking. Meet Politico employees across business lines including members of the sales, technology and newsroom teams. 
Panelists will discuss how they navigated their careers as minority journalists, salespeople, creatives and leaders and what advice they have for those starting out in their career.
Sept. 25 | 6 – 8 p.m. | 1100 Wilson Boulevard | Arlington, VA | RSVP »
GW CREDIT UNION INITIATIVE EVENT AND COMMUNICATION ANALYST POSITIONS
The nonprofit GW Credit Union Initiative is chartering a student-run credit union to help students bank cheaply, build credit and learn how to manage their finances.
GWCUI seeks students for communication analyst positions and will host an introductory event with free food later this semester.
Sept. 25 | 6 – 8 p.m. | District House B114 | LEARN MORE »
A NATIONAL CONVERSATION ON CIVILITY
Join moderator Scott Simon, award-winning host of NPR's “Weekend Edition” for a thought-provoking conversation on the importance of civility.
After the main event, continue the conversation and meet the panelists at a reception with drinks and light appetizers. Discounted student tickets are available for $14.
Sept. 26 | 7 – 10 p.m. | Jack Morton Auditorium | LEARN MORE »
VOLUNTEER AT THE WEST WING WEEKEND
The West Wing Weekend, a convention for fans of the TV show “The West Wing,” will take place from Sept. 28 – 30 in Bethesda, Maryland and seeks student volunteers.
The convention includes a weekend full of academic programming, special guests, performances and service projects that connect to “The West Wing.”
Sept. 28 – 30 | Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center | SIGN UP »
U.S. SURGEON GENERAL TALK ON OPIOID EPIDEMIC
As part of the Health Policy Leadership Lecture Series, the George Washington 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 | RSVP »
THE KALB REPORT
Legendary journalist Ted Koppel and media correspondents 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 a White House that consistently attempts to undermine its legitimacy.
Oct. 1 | 8 – 9:30 p.m. | The National Press Club | 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. The screening and panel will be in English with Spanish captions.
Oct. 17 | 7 – 9 p.m. | Jack Morton Auditorium | REGISTER NOW »
GW BENEFITS AT EQUINOX SPORTS CLUB
GW students are eligible for no initiation fee, a special rate, 25 percent off the first spa purchase and a free fitness assessment at Equinox. Any current members will automatically be added to the discount.
Contact connie.bermudez@equinox.com to sign up or for more info.
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