SMPA WEEKLY RUNDOWN

April 21, 2019

CELEBRATION NIGHT IS HERE!

FOOD, AWARDS, TRIVIA AND GOOD COMPANY

Don't miss the second annual SMPA Celebration Night featuring our “world famous” SMPA mac and cheese bar, trivia, special guests and announcing over $120,000 in SMPA student awards, scholarships and prizes this Thursday, April 25, at 6 p.m.

We'll also announce the SMPA “Picture This” Photo Contest winners and the 2019 Staub Faculty Excellence Award recipient during this all-things-SMPA celebration.

SMPA JUNIOR WINS TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP

André Gonzales, B.A. ‘20, received the prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship. Recipients of the nationally competitive scholarship receive a $30,000 award toward their graduate studies helping prepare them for careers in public service leadership.

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CONSERVATISM IN THE AGE OF TRUMP

SMPA hosted an energetic and intense discussion on the impact of President Donald Trump on conservative media and conservatism.

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SMPA STUDENT FILM SHOWCASE

Join the SMPA Documentary Production class, taught by Professor Imani M. Cheers, for the premiere of their documentary videos on Friday, April 26, in MPA 306.

April 26 | 6 – 9 p.m | MPA 306 | LEARN MORE »

APRIL 8 – MAY 15

CCAS GRADUATION CAP DESIGN CONTEST

Looking forward to graduation? Each year, many new graduates show their excitement, gratitude and creativity by decorating their caps.

This year, CCAS wants you to snap a picture of your cap and post it on Instagram or Twitter with #CCASOnward for a chance to win a $25 gift card and GW swag.

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MAY 1

APPLY FOR THE YOUTH AMBASSADORS SUMMER PROGRAM

Join the Loeb Institute for Religious Freedom at the George Washington University for the International Religious Freedom Youth Ambassadors Program.

Participants will study the history and philosophy of religious freedom, meet with policymakers and activists from around the world, and attend sessions of the International Religious Freedom Ministerial sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.

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MAY 5

APPLY FOR A JOURNALISM BOOTCAMP IN PRAGUE

The Bakala Foundation will host an intensive 10-day summer course to give aspiring journalists real-world training with lectures and exercises under the supervision of journalists from leading international news organizations.

All selected students will receive a full scholarship to participate in the program which will run from August 3 – 13 in Prague, Czech Republic.

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MAY 21

NLGJA: THE ASSOCIATION FOR LGBTQ JOURNALISTS STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

The NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists offers several mentorship programs and scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 for LGBTQ students majoring in journalism or mass communication.

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The 2018 Institute for Documentary Filmmaking production "Boys in the Boat" won the Audience Choice Award and Judges Choice Award for Best Local Film at the Soul 4 Reel Film Festival in Hyattsville, Maryland.

Dante Chinni was quoted in the Newsweek article “Who really cares about Mueller report? New poll finds one-third of voters don’t even know who William Barr is.”

Matthew Hindman had his book, “The Internet Trap” reviewed in the New America Weekly article “Tough Medicine for Local Journalism.”

Steven Livingston was re-appointed as a senior fellow at the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy at Harvard. He also led a discussion about AI and its implications for rights and humanity with Harvard Carr Center director Mathias Risse.

Frank Sesno joined “Smerconish” on CNN and WCBS NewsRadio 880 AM (New York) to discuss how the media should cover the Mueller report and was quoted by The Washington Post in “Media must ‘fight their own DNA’ to properly cover the redacted Mueller report.”

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Deepa Shivaram, B.A. ‘16, was named a Gwen Ifill fellow. Shivaram is currently an associate producer for NBC’s “Meet the Press” where she focuses on national politics and elections. While at GW, Shivaram was a videographer for The Hatchet.

MONDAYS AT THE MUSEUM: SACRED SPACES IN THE STORY OF D.C’S NEIGHBORHOODS

D.C.'s religious congregations have historically been at the forefront of the most important causes of the day, including the Civil Rights Movement and care for the poor. 

In this talk, Elizabeth Laird, executive director of the Sacred Spaces Conservancy, will share the history and social impact of D.C.'s sacred spaces in the city's neighborhoods.

THE JOURNALISMS OF ISLAM: CONTENDING VIEWS IN MUSLIM SOUTHEAST ASIA

Join Professor Janet Steele for a conversation about her new book hosted by the Southeast Asia Program and Southeast Asian League of Students.

A light lunch will be provided. Space is limited, please RSVP to saisseals@gmail.com.

RESTORING TRUST IN THE MEDIA: QUESTIONS THAT MATTER

Join the Knight Foundation and Gallup for a conversation on public trust, perceptions of misinformation and Americans' evolving opinions of the media.

Featured panelists included Yamiche Alcindor, Sam Gill, Ramesh Ponnuru and Jonathan Rothwell. 

2019 GOLDZIHER AWARD CEREMONY

Attend the Goldziher 2019 Awards Ceremony to honor the winners of the prize for journalistic excellence in covering Muslim Americans.

May 2 | 6 p.m | National Press Club | RSVP NOW »

SPRING SPJ DC HAPPY HOUR 

The end of the semester is getting closer! Join the Society of Professional Journalists D.C. Pro Chapter and journalism students from Georgetown University and the University of Maryland for a spring mixer as a toast to the end of classes.

There is no charge to attend. You must register in advance so that the National Press Club will admit you for the event. 

THE 2019 BBC REITH LECTURES: JONATHAN SUMPTION 

Until recently, Jonathan Sumption served as a justice on the UK Supreme Court. In his lecture, “Rights and the Ideal Constitution,” Jonathan compares the U.S. and UK constitutional models and asks whether we should determine rights through politics or in the courts.

The lecture includes a Q&A session and will be recorded for broadcast on BBC Radio.

POLITICS AND PROSE & GW PRESENT: JARED DIAMOND

Join Politics and Prose & GW as Jared Diamond discusses his newest book, “Upheaval,” which looks at trauma and considers the reasons why some nations recover and others collapse.

A limited number of free student tickets are available.

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