SMPA WEEKLY RUNDOWN

Jan. 27, 2019

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!

SMPA DIRECTOR'S COUNCIL

Join SMPA Director Frank Sesno for the second SMPA Director's Council meeting of the school year. All SMPA majors are welcome to attend!

Jan. 31 | 4 p.m. | MPA 406A

Veteran White House correspondent and former SMPA Terker Distinguished Fellow April Ryan returns to campus on Feb. 5 for an inside look at reporting from the front lines of the Trump White House.

How are reporters adjusting to the new normal of chaos and confusion in the Trump administration? Don't miss her SMPA book talk, moderated by Professor Cheryl W. Thompson.

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FIRST WEDNESDAY LUNCH WITH OLIVIER KNOX

Join SMPA for an exclusive lunchtime conversation with Terker Distinguished Fellow Olivier Knox. Knox is the president of the White House Correspondents' Association and the chief Washington correspondent for Sirius XM.

Ask questions and learn about his experience covering U.S. politics and foreign policy for more than two decades including six presidential campaigns.

Feb. 6 | Noon – 2 p.m. | MPA 406A | RSVP »

TELL YOUR FRIENDS!

INTERNAL TRANSFER INFO SESSION

Have a friend who would be a great fit for SMPA? Invite them to attend a transfer information session to ask questions and learn more about all things SMPA.

Feb. 7 | 4 – 5 p.m. | MPA 512 | LEARN MORE »

JMC SPECIAL HONORS APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE

To apply for Journalism and Mass Communication honors, graduating seniors must have a minimum 3.7 GPA and a portfolio of published work. A short letter to faculty should outline applicable achievements and career goals.

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REGISTER FOR THE 2019 PLANET FORWARD SUMMIT

The 2019 Planet Forward Summit is a two-day national conference on sustainability storytelling.

A diverse group of students, scientists, communicators, innovators, private sector leaders and policymakers will share inspiring stories of our planet and learn techniques for effective communication and compelling storytelling.

April 4 –5 p.m. | Jack Morton Auditorium | REGISTER NOW »

JAN. 28

GW UNDERGRADUATE REVIEW SUBMISSIONS

The student-run GW Undergraduate Review is the premier publication of research from undergraduate students at the university. Submissions for the spring edition are due Monday!

JAN. 31

SMPA DIRECTOR'S COUNCIL MEETING

Join SMPA Director Frank Sesno for the second SMPA Director's Council meeting of the school year. All SMPA majors are welcome to attend!

The council will meet at 4 p.m. in SMPA conference room 406A.

FEB. 1

APPLY TO RECEIVE ACADEMIC CREDIT FOR YOUR SPRING INTERNSHIP

SMPA juniors and seniors can apply to earn three credits for their internships.

FEB. 4

APPLICATIONS FOR SMPA PRIZES AND SCHOLARSHIPS OPEN

Each year, SMPA offers prizes, scholarships and other special opportunities to enhance students' abilities to pursue their academic goals and be recognized for their achievements. Last year, over $150,000 was awarded to students.

Applications will be due on March 1.

FEB. 6

APPLY FOR THE GW NEW VENTURE COMPETITION

Ready to chase your dream? Join the 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.

FEB. 8

APPLY FOR THE 2019 INDONESIA SUMMER STUDIES PROGRAM

Explore the language and culture of Indonesia through a ten-week language and cultural studies fellowship held in Yogyakarta and Jakarta, Indonesia.

FEB. 15

APPLY FOR A PROPUBLICA CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP

ProPublica will sponsor need-based scholarships for students to attend an eligible journalism conference in 2019. Students from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

FEB. 28

SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT TO GW RESEARCH DAYS

Students are invited to showcase their work and compete for prize money at the 24th annual GW Research Days. The event features poster presentations and keynote speakers that highlight the breadth of research and discovery being done at GW.

FEB. 28

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT TRAINING IN PRAGUE

Want to experience the life of a foreign correspondent? Register for a two-week TOL Education course in Prague, Czech Republic, this July where you will learn tips of the trade directly from working correspondents and pursue your story.

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.

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Emma Briant was mentioned in the Open Democracy article “The ruling class that drove Brexit.”

Dante Chinni co-authored the NBC article “Shutdown Effects: Economic hardship far from D.C.”

The GW Politics Poll was mentioned in the Voice of America article “Early Surge of Democratic Contenders for 2020.”

Matthew Hindman was quoted in the Time article “The Viral Lincoln Memorial Confrontation Shows We're Ill-Equipped to Deal With Online Disinformation” and the Washington Post article “How anonymous tweets helped ignite a national controversy over MAGA hat teens.”

Jack Nassetta, B.A. '20, co-authored the HuffPost article “The Twitter Account Suspended Over MAGA Teen Video Doesn’t Look Like A Russian Troll.”

Ethan Porter was interviewed by Al Jazeera for the segment “Viral standoff between a Native Elder and teenager” and cited in the New York Times article “Why Do People Fall for Fake News?”

Frank Sesno was mentioned in The Washington Post article “10 things to do in the D.C. area this week.”

Steven Roberts authored the Bethesda Magazine article “Bethesda Interview: Elisabeth Bumiller.”

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Jen Fox, B.A. '18, began a new job as communications director for Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-6). Previously, Fox worked on the press team for Rep. Adam Schiff (CA-28).

Lande Watson, B.A. '18, joined the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom as the assistant director of research. Previously, Watson worked for NARAL Pro-Choice California as a field organizer. While at GW, Watson was president of the College Democrats chapter and held a variety of government and communications internships.

THE GW HATCHET IS HIRING!

The Hatchet is the only independent student newspaper at GW and the second oldest newspaper in D.C. just behind The Washington Post. The Hatchet is hiring across all sections: news, culture, sports, opinions, photo, video, design, web and business.  

Do you have questions you want to ask the editors in person? Feel free to stop by an open house at 609 21st Street NW on January 26 from 2 – 5 p.m. or stop by the Hatchet's table at the student organization fair in the Marvin Center.

Jan. 27 – Feb. 2 | APPLY NOW »

SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY: STUDENT LISTENING SESSION

Join Sustainable GW for a deep dive into the state of sustainability at GW and a student-focused workshop on how we can further meet and improve our green goals together. Frank Sesno will moderate the panel.

Feb. 1 | 1 – 2:30 p.m. | Marvin Center 309  | RSVP »

HELP START A NEW STUDENT ORG!

LEADING WOMEN OF TOMORROW

Leading Women of Tomorrow is looking for passionate students to lead a new campus chapter at GW! Chapter presidents, vice presidents, treasurers and secretaries work with local community leaders and national political and policy professionals.

To apply, email your resume to leadingwomenoftomorrow@gmail.com and indicate your preferred position and whether or not you would be willing to accept a different position.

CAREERS IN PUBLIC DIPLOMACY AND GLOBAL COMMUNICATION

Join the Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication for a panel about careers and opportunities in public diplomacy and global communication.

Feb. 7 | 4 p.m. | Elliott 505 | LEARN MORE »

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