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SMPA AWARDS CELEBRATION!
Dear SMPA Students,
We know that these are unprecedented times and we so wish that we could be celebrating all of your remarkable achievements together.
Even though we can't gather in person, we will be sending award recipients an email with a special announcement tomorrow, April 27th at 12 pm ET!
We are #SMPAProud and we can't wait to celebrate all of the excellence you have achieved!
Stay Tuned!
Frank Sesno
Director, SMPA
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Are you working on any side projects at the moment? Have you had any articles or stories published recently? You all are doing amazing things and we want to hear about it!
Email Sarah Crisci at Criscis@gwu.edu and we will feature you in the Rundown and on our social media!
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SMPA is committed to helping you in your search for jobs and internships. We are working each week to make sure you have the most up-to-date information, resources, and support you need to succeed.
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SUMMER INTERNSHIP
Did you know that you have the option to take a zero-credit internship course over the summer? This option is made available through the Center for Career Services. It helps students who want to intern for a company that requires them to be registered for internship credit - but it costs just $35 to register. This makes it possible for students who don't need the internship to count toward their SMPA major to take advantage of the opportunity without having to register for 3 academic credits during the summer.
If you require a letter verifying course enrollment for your internship, you can request it through the application form. For further questions about this course or other internship credit options, you can discuss it with your academic adviser. You can also reach out to the CCAS advising office though the main email: ccasug@gwu.edu.
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PLANET FORWARD INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Planet Forward is looking for a student reporter and video production intern starting this summer!
The student reporter will find and report on interesting innovations, characters, and events from GW and other Planet Forward contributing universities, as well as the environmental, science, and journalism communities. The student reporter also may assist with research and writing for various Planet Forward productions and events, and the production of the editorial side of our website. All work will be posted on PlanetForward.org.
The video production intern will be involved in producing original video content for PlanetForward.org. This is essentially a field reporter position requiring knowledge and an awareness of on-campus and nearby events.
Applications are due May 15!
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INTERNSHIP WITH ATLANTIC JOURNALIST
SMPA alumna, bestselling author, and Atlantic journalist Amanda Ripley is hiring a part-time, paid research assistant intern. She is looking for someone to help with her latest book—about how people find their way out of intractable conflict. The job will include a mix of fact-checking, copy editing, research, and marketing tasks.
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JOBS WITH THE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
The Communications Network is a collegial, peer-driven community of foundation and nonprofit communications professionals who share ideas, evidence, and lessons about how smart communications improve lives. They currently have communications positions open in DC.
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ALUMNI VIRTUAL NETWORKING HOUR: INDUSTRY NETWORKS
On Wednesday, May 6 (4:30-5:30 pm ET) connect with fellow GW and SMPA alumni all over the world to share your experiences, exchange career tips, and build your professional network! It’s free, it’s only an hour, and it’s fun!
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STUDENT- ALUMNI GWEBINAR: "UNLOCK YOUR CAREER SUCCESS: KNOWING THE UNWRITTEN RULES CHANGES EVERYTHING"
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THE GW CARES STUDENT ASSISTANCE FUND
GW and SMPA are committed to being there for students during this time of uncertainty and disruption to daily life. SMPA undergraduate and graduate students who may be facing financial hardships, please use The GW Cares Student Assistance Fund as a resource.
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SUMMER CLASSES!
There is still time to register for summer classes and there are two classes that still have openings. Register today!
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JUNIORS: PLAN EARLY IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SPECIAL HONORS IN POLITICAL COMMUNICATION!
To declare for special honors in PCM, students must have at least an overall 3.7 GPA at GW and in courses for the major. They may declare for Special Honors at the beginning of their senior year. Students take SMPA 4199 Senior Seminar in the first semester of the senior year and SMPA 4198 Special Honors Research Seminar in the second semester. To achieve Special Honors, the student must maintain the required GPA and present a successful oral defense of a research paper prepared for the Honors Research Seminar before a committee that includes the seminar instructor and two other faculty members nominated by the student in consultation with the seminar instructor.
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GW COLONIAL HEALTH CENTER
It is imperative to remember that your physical and mental health is important. Remember to take walks, exercise, start a new project, connect with friends and family on Facetime or Zoom.
GW Colonial Health Center is available should you need it at 202-994-8951 or by email at students@gwu.edu
Along with the Colonial Health Center, SMPA is here if you need anything. Please feel free to contact Jen Halpin at jhalpin@email.gwu.edu.
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MEDIA FILE IS LOOKING FOR WRITERS & A BUSINESS DIRECTOR!
MediaFile, an independent student-run publication tracking media news, is looking for staff reporters, multimedia producers, and more! Now in its fourth year, MediaFile is also looking for a business director, who will oversee current fundraising efforts and will be responsible for developing a business plan for the year that includes advertising and marketing strategies, as well as working creatively to think of new ways to bring in resources that will help expand MediaFile's reporting and multimedia projects.
To apply, fill out the corresponding forms below. Please reach out to MediaFile's Editor-in-Chief, Celine Castronuovo, at castronuovo@mediafiledc.com if you have any questions.
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EMMY AWARD-WINNING FILM Paralyzing Fear: The Story of Polio in America RECEIVED 10,000 VIEWS!
Back in March, Documentary Center Director Nina Seavey made her Emmy-Award winning film A Paralyzing Fear: The Story of Polio in America available to stream for free online. The idea behind the re-release was to provide some additional content for everyone stuck at home during this period of social-distancing and to also share the story of an amazing social and scientific success that can inspire us today. In just a month, the film has received over 10,000 views while inspiring hundreds of Facebook comments from people sharing their own experiences from that time.
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Frank Sesno did an interview with Greta Van Susteren and VOA talking about the impact of the COVID pandemic on journalists and the truth on the Coronavirus Crisis and Press Freedom.
Cheryl W. Thompson guest taught (virtually) a Freshman seminar journalism class at Princeton University on Wednesday.
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GW'S RESPONSE TO COVID-19
The health and safety of the GW community is a top priority for the University. The School of Media and Public Affairs encourages all students, parents, faculty, and staff to please read and follow the updates coming out of the George Washington University.
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