Student media orgs seek new members and special events with top journalists
Student media orgs seek new members and special events with top journalists
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SCHOOL OF MEDIA & PUBLIC AFFAIRS
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

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SMPA WEEKLY RUNDOWN
SPECIAL PANEL FOR BLACK HERITAGE CELEBRATION 
The School of Media and Public Affairs and the GW chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists present a distinguished panel to discuss the unique challenges faced by black women who cover the Trump White House. This event is part of the GW Black Heritage Celebration event series.
The panel includes:
  • Yamiche Alcindor, PBS NewsHour correspondent
  • Nia-Malika Henderson, CNN senior political reporter
  • April Ryan, American Urban Radio Networks Washington bureau chief and SMPA Terker Fellow
  • Darlene Superville, AP White House reporter
  • Moderated by Cheryl W. Thompson, Washington Post contributing investigative reporter and SMPA Associate Professor
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SMPA ALUMNUS NAMED EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF CBS EVENING NEWS
CBS News President David Rhodes named Mosheh Oinounou, BA '04, the next executive producer of the "CBS Evening News with Jeff Glor."
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SMPA HIGHLIGHTS
April Ryan
White House correspondent April Ryan
FIRST WEDNESDAY LUNCH WITH APRIL RYAN
We have 5 spots left for a First Wednesday Lunch with White House correspondent and SMPA Terker Fellow April Ryan. Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis and a waitlist will be available.
Wednesday, Feb. 7 | Noon
RSVP to smpaevents@gwu.edu
Barrett Pitner
Daily Beast columnist and freelance journalist Barrett Pitner
SMPA-EXCLUSIVE FREELANCE JOURNALISM WORKSHOP
Daily Beast columnist and freelance journalist Barrett Pitner will help you develop the tools you need for a successful career as a freelance journalist during an SMPA-exclusive workshop. Only 5 spots are left for this hands-on event. Don't forget to sign up to be the first to learn about future workshops and lunch discussions. 
Friday, Feb. 9 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
RSVP to smpaevents@gwu.edu 
TELL YOUR FRIENDS!
SMPA TRANSFER APPLICATION IS OPEN
SMPA will host an information session for current GW students interested in transferring into an SMPA major on Feb. 1, ahead of the Feb. 23 application deadline.
Thursday, Feb. 1 | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | MPA 406A | LEARN MORE »
WIN A TRIP TO ALASKA WITH PLANET FORWARD 
Planet Forward is excited to partner with Lindblad Expeditions for their fourth annual Storyfest competition. Six winners will travel to Alaska next summer to explore the incredible ecosystems between Sitka and Juneau while learning from scientists, naturalists and storytellers. 
Apply by March 2 | LEARN MORE »
UPCOMING DATES AND DEADLINES 
JANUARY 28
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO ADD A COURSE ON GWEB
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JANUARY 28
APPLY TO THE WASHINGTON MEDIA SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The Washington Media Scholars Program offers 12 students the opportunity to compete for $16,000 during an all-expenses-paid program in Washington, D.C.
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JANUARY 29
GW HATCHET APPLICATIONS ARE DUE
Applications to join GW's award-winning student newspaper close tomorrow. Many Hatchet staff members start off with little experience, and a variety of positions are available.
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JANUARY 31 AT NOON
APPLY TO THE GW NEW VENTURE COMPETITION
Have a brilliant idea for a startup but need funding? The GW New Venture Competition offers $300,000 in prizes for entrepreneurial students, faculty and alumni.
APPLY NOW »
FEBRUARY 1
APPLY TO "THE WORLD IN 2030" REPORTING FELLOWSHIP
The United Nations Foundation and the International Center for Journalists will host a special reporting program February 23 – 25 to help journalism students learn about and report on the UN’s agenda. 
APPLY NOW »
FEBRUARY 28
SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT TO GW RESEARCH DAYS
GW Research Days gives students the opportunity to showcase their work and compete for prize money.
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Dante Chinni authored the NBC News article "Long before 2018 votes, retirements make GOP map tougher."
Frank Sesno spoke to “Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson” about President Trump’s relationship with the media and was quoted by Politico in “Media outlets struggle to assign blame for shutdown."
AROUND CAMPUS
GET REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE WITH GW-TV
Interested in being a broadcast journalist or producer? Join GW-TV, a student-run television station, to create a reel that you can use to advance your future career in broadcast news.
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MEDIAFILE IS HIRING
MediaFile is an independent, student-run media news and criticism website. They're looking for staff reporters, multimedia producers and more!
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JOIN WRGW NEWS
WRGW News is looking for new reporters, anchors and photographers to join their team. Broadcasts are every weeknight at 6. Search for their shows on Apple Podcasts!
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WRITE FOR THE ODYSSEY
The Odyssey is an online platform for college students and millennials to write about any topic while receiving editorial guidance.
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WORK IN PROGRESS: WOMEN IN MEDIA
Sixth & I will host a panel discussion moderated by SMPA National Council member and alumna Heather Moran with CNN reporter and SMPA National Council member and alumna Hadas Gold, Washington Post columnist Alexandra Petri and NPR Morning Edition producer Ashley Westerman about their experiences as women working in the media in Washington, D.C. A networking reception will follow the panel.
 Tuesday, Jan. 30 | 7 p.m | Sixth & I | REGISTER »
JEWISH LITERATURE LIVE: POET OWEN LEWIS
Psychiatrist, professor and award-winning poet Owen Lewis will visit campus to give a lecture on the intersection of Judaism, poetry and psychiatry.
 Tuesday, Jan. 30 | 7 p.m | Marvin Center Amphitheater | RSVP »
THE M WORD: MUSLIM AMERICANS ON THE STATE OF NEWS MEDIA
Journalist Wajahat Ali will moderate a conversation with fellow journalists about the role of Muslim-American writers in the news media, bias against Muslims in reporting, and the rise of fake news.  
 Thursday, Feb. 8 | 7 p.m | Sixth & I | REGISTER »
APPLY FOR A SPRING 2018 KACIF TRAVEL GRANT 
Knowledge in Action Career Internship Fund (KACIF) Travel Grants are available to GW students who are participating in unpaid internships that will advance their career.
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