SMPA Kickoff Event, First-Year Orientation, & More!
SMPA Kickoff Event, First-Year Orientation, & More!

SMPA SUMMER RUNDOWN

August 9, 2020
SMPA Weekly Rundown Archive
Please join us for our annual SMPA Kickoff Event on Thursday, September 3, at 6 pm via Zoom. This is an annual gathering that brings us together to say hello, launch the year, and pass along vital information about SMPA-exclusive scholarships and prizes, University updates, internships and job opportunities, and upcoming events. Students will hear from some of our fabulous faculty members and alumni who are leaders in media and politics. 
Please make every effort to join us on Thursday, September 3. This will be a great evening celebrating our strong community of students, faculty, and staff. 
SMPA FIRST-YEAR ORIENTATION 
To ensure a successful start, we invite SMPA first-year students to attend our SMPA First-Year Orientation on Friday, August 14, from 6 – 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Students will enjoy virtually mixing and mingling with new classmates and meet some of the SMPA student ambassadors. Students will also hear from Director Waisbord about some of the amazing opportunities here and have the chance to ask questions about the SMPA experience.
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INTERNSHIPS & JOBS
INTERNSHIP WITH THE TEXAS DEMOCRATIC PARTY 
The Texas Democratic Party is seeking political interns to work remotely for the Texas Democratic Party’s statewide headquarters located in Austin. You will learn about modern political campaigns and play a role in the coordinated campaign effort to elect Democrats up and down the ballot across the entire state of Texas. Interns will be asked to research campaign districts, help create campaign plans, contribute to the communications strategy, and help plan and execute candidate training. Interns will receive a small stipend and must be eligible to receive college credit.
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INTERNSHIPS AT THE WILSON CENTER
The Wilson Center's Science and Technology Innovation Program (STIP) is seeking internship applications for the Fall 2020 semester. Internships with STIP are designed to provide the opportunity for practical experience in science and technology in an environment that successfully combines scholarship with public policy. Interns will gain valuable experience in various projects including publication research and preparation, academic research, and administrative assignments in support of both STIP and Wilson Center activities.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY AT FINRA
FINRA is looking to hire a senior analyst, digital strategy, corporate communications. The specialist is responsible for developing and writing content across FINRA’s internal and external channels. The specialist will report to the manager, digital strategy, and will manage the digital team’s editorial calendar and maintain FINRA’s voice across channels.
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SMPA ANNOUNCEMENTS
FALL 2020 RESOURCES AND LINKS
As we navigate this unprecedented time together, we want to make sure that students have all of the information needed. Below are links to resources and updates from GW and CCAS. All links are also posted on the homepage of the SMPA website. Our lines of communication are always open and we encourage students to reach out if needed. 
Director Waisbord’s Note 
 
EXCITING FALL 2020 CLASSES 
Space is still available in a few courses for this fall. Register today!

Strategic Practicum (SMPA 6220)
Professor Peter Loge | CRN: 52315
Students will design a strategy for an information and influence campaign. Research on issues and actors, identification of critical decision-making points and key constituencies, development of communication strategies more likely to achieve stated objectives of a campaign.
Strategic Practicum (SMPA 3358)
Professor Peter Loge | CRN: 52316
Students will work in small groups, research and develop full-scale plans for hypothetical, reality-based, strategic communication campaigns that test and apply theoretical advances in the field.
Science Communication (SMPA 3195)
Professor Lisa Palmer | CRN: 58206
This course teaches the writing, speaking, and visual presentation skills that help scientists communicate their work to the public, to the media, to fellow scientists, to NGOs, and to funding agencies. These skills translate naturally into writing for journals, for grants, and for conference presentations. The class is primarily intended for students in environmental studies, sustainability, and the natural sciences. 
Media, Technology and Culture (SMPA 3476)
Professor Kerric Harvey | CRN: 55836
Students will learn concepts, principles, and socio-political implications of new and changing media and related technologies. The course will focus on the intersection of new technologies and the anthropology of everyday life, in particular self-governance, policy development, cultural rupture and cohesion, the tension between national security and individual privacy rights, and First Amendment issues.
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SPOTLIGHT
CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUMMER RUNDOWN 
SMPA students: we want to hear about all of the exciting projects that you are working on. From media hits and appearances to articles and essay publications, we want to know about it. If you are interested in being featured in the Rundown, please email smpacomm@gwu.edu for more information.
SMPA JUNIOR WRITES A GUIDE TO DEBUNKING THE POLITICAL COMMUNICATION MAJOR 
Professor Steven Livingston and SMPA junior Nia Lartey were also quoted in this piece.
"As one of the more unique majors, political communication is offered at less than 20 schools across the country. It allows students of the practice to combine interests in both politics and journalism as they learn information sharing theory, practical communication skills, how media and politics influence one another, and so much more. This guide is packed with common internships/classes, alumni reviews, and career opportunities!" Zoya Ansari, SMPA Class of '21 

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Imani Cheers spoke to CGTN America about how Drive-in Theaters are Thriving During a Pandemic.
Peter Loge recorded was on ABC WISN talking about how Presidental candidate Joe Biden will not be traveling to Milwaukee. He was also quoted in a Star Tribune article Minnesota Lawmaker Scours TickTok for Young Voters. 
Ethan Porter and Rebekah Tromble were both quoted in a Politifact article Why false claims about Nancy Pelosi being drunk keep going viral — even though she doesn’t drink.
Silvio Waisbord published the article Why Paulo Freire is a threat for right-wing populism: Lessons for communication of hope International COmmunications Gazzette 
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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