FREE cycling class @ Equinox, Director's Council & Spring Break classes....
FREE cycling class @ Equinox, Director's Council & Spring Break classes....
Nov. 26, 2018
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SMPA WEEKLY RUNDOWN
SMPA DIRECTOR'S COUNCIL
SMPA Director Frank Sesno wants to hear from you!
The Director's Council will bring together students for ongoing conversations on ways to continuously improve academic and extracurricular life at SMPA.
All SMPA students are invited to attend the kickoff meeting on Thursday. Light food and refreshments will be served!
Nov. 30 | 4:30 p.m. | MPA 307 | REGISTER NOW »
SMPA HIGHLIGHTS
WORK OFF YOUR TURKEY!
FREE CLASS & A SPECIAL DEAL FROM OUR FRIENDS AT EQUINOX SPORTS CLUB
Don't miss a FREE and GW-exclusive "Cycle Beats" class at Equinox Sports Club this Wednesday featuring a highly sought after instructor!
After you cycle away your Turkey dinner with the SMPA community, stick around for a FREE happy hour (21+). 
Open to all GW students, staff and faculty — invite your friends!
PLUS don't miss a Cyber Monday special with $200 in gift cards for joining Equinox today!
Nov. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | Equinox Sports Club, 1170, 22nd St NW | SIGN UP NOW »
APPLICATIONS DUE SATURDAY!
SPEND SPRING BREAK IN PARIS
Want to spend spring break in Paris visiting the homes and offices of the media industry's most influential figures? SMPA's Globalization and the Media course gives a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to literally go inside the growing field of global media. 
Professor Huebner will host office hours for interested students to learn more on Tuesdays 3:30 – 6 p.m. and Thursdays 11 a.m. – 3 p.m in MPA 511.
Apply by Dec. 1 | APPLY NOW »
APPLY NOW!
HONE YOUR DIGITAL STORYTELLING SKILLS IN BELIZE
Are you passionate about environmental journalism and eager to improve your digital storytelling skills while traveling, studying and reporting abroad?
Dr. Imani M. Cheers will take a select group of students to Belize over spring break to study and report on climate change and conservation.
Apply by Dec. 15 | LEARN MORE »
TOWN HALL WITH CONGRESSMAN STEVE SCALISE
The SiriusXM POTUS Channel invites you to attend a conversation with Rep. Steve Scalise on his upcoming book, “Back in the Game: One Gunman, Countless Heroes, and the Fight for My Life.”
Tuesday, Nov. 27 | 1 p.m. | 1500 Eckington Pl. NE 
RSVP to Patrick.Ferrise@SiriusXM.com
UPCOMING DATES AND DEADLINES 
DEC. 4
GW FACULTY AWARD NOMINATIONS
Each year the university honors professors who have done extraordinary work with awards recognizing exceptional teaching, research and service. 
Submit a short nomination form to recognize your outstanding professors!
SUBMIT NOMINATION »
GW FACULTY RESEARCHER & SCHOLAR AWARD NOMINATIONS
GW's Office of the Vice President for Research seeks nominations for their annual faculty researcher and scholar awards.
A new Research Mentorship Award will recognize a faculty member who made a significant impact developing student research and scholarship skills.
SUBMIT NOMINATION »
DEC. 28
APPLY FOR THE 2019 FASPE JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIP 
FASPE is a fully funded fellowship program addressing current ethical issues facing journalists by examining the role of journalists in covering and enabling Nazi policies.  
The program takes place in Germany and Poland with sessions held at sites of Nazi actions for fellows to benefit from an immersive, contextual experience. 
APPLY NOW »
MARCH 3
PLANET FORWARD STORYFEST COMPETITION 
Planet Forward's annual competition recognizes compelling, student-told stories that illuminate environmental issues and solutions. The grand prize trip is a 10-day storytelling voyage through the Galápagos Islands.
LEARN MORE »
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Emma Briant was mentioned in The Guardian article “Who is the real Nigel Farage... and why won't he answer my questions?,” the Quartz article “Read the emails linking Steve Bannon to Brexit,” and in the Financial Times article “Arron Banks looked at US fundraising for Leave.EU, emails show.” Briant also joined the “Make it Plain” podcast to discuss Bannon's potential involvement in the Brexit campaign.
David Karpf spoke to NPR's “Morning Edition” for the segment “Democrats Built A Small-Donor Money Machine. Now, Republicans Want Their Own.”
Nina Seavey signed on as a senior expert at The Identity Post where she will contribute articles and op-eds and join their podcast.
Frank Sesno was quoted by The Washington Post in “Sean Hannity, Chris Wallace and why Trump wants to control follow-up questions” and “The White House correspondents’ dinner breaks decades-old tradition by not featuring a comedian.” Sesno also spoke to The Daily Beast for “Will News Networks Stop Broadcasting Trump's Words Live? Not Likely” and Cleveland Jewish News for “Watchdog groups decry 'innate bias' of media towards Israel during latest Gaza flare-up.”
Cheryl W. Thompson joined the “Apparition Podcast” to discuss her reporting on the unsolved murders of six young black girls in D.C. nearly 50 years ago.
AROUND CAMPUS
LOCAL JOURNALISM, CORPORATE VALUES AND THREATS TO DEMOCRACY
Enjoy a free lunch conversation with experts on the future of local journalism.
Nov.  29 | 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. | Busboys & Poets | RSVP NOW »
PODIUS DEBATES RESOLVED: AMERICA NEEDS MORE IMMIGRANTS
Join The Nation and The American Conservative for a spirited, yet civil, debate over one of the most contentious issues driving our politics!
Nov.  29 | 6:45 – 9:45 p.m. | Jack Morton Auditorium| RSVP NOW »
BREAKTHROUGHS IN HEALTH, POLICY & SOCIETY
Join the GW School of Nursing for a talk with the president of the National Academy of Medicine, Dr. Victor J. Dzau.
Dec. 10 | 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Marvin Betts Theatre | RSVP NOW »
MIDNIGHT BREAKFAST: CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Faculty, staff and student volunteers are needed for GW's annual Midnight Breakfast. The event gives students a break from finals to enjoy food and games with friends.
If interested, please sign up to volunteer by December 6.
Dec. 10 | 10:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. | Smith Center | SIGN UP »
APPLY FOR THE 2019 GW NEW VENTURE COMPETITION
Ready to chase your dream? Start your application for the 2019 GW New Venture Competition!
The competition gives students, faculty and alumni a real-world learning opportunity in entrepreneurship with support from the GW Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
Apply by Feb. 6 | LEARN MORE »
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