SMPA Mourns the Loss of Cokie Roberts, Paris Course, & Friday Fun Workshop
SMPA Mourns the Loss of Cokie Roberts, Paris Course, & Friday Fun Workshop

SMPA WEEKLY RUNDOWN

September 22, 2019
Steven and Cokie Roberts
Photo Credit: Jared Soares for The New York Times
SMPA Mourns the Loss of Cokie Roberts, Wife of Professor Steven Roberts
Faculty, staff and students at the School of Media and Public Affairs are mourning the loss of Professor Steven Roberts' beloved wife of 53 years, Cokie Roberts.
Cokie impacted and touched many lives. An overwhelming number of SMPA faculty, alumni, and students have reflected on their memories of Cokie and her marriage that inspired so many.
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SMPA HIGHLIGHTS
View of Paris
SEPTEMBER 23
PARIS FOR SPRING BREAK INFORMATION SESSION
Professor Lee Huebner is holding an information session for his course, “Globalization and the Media" (SMPA 3195) and the Spring Break Paris Seminar.
The information session will be held in SMPA 511 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 23. If you cannot attend please email questions and suggestions to Professor Huebner at huebner@gwu.edu or see him in his office, room 511 of SMPA during his office hours on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 6:00 pm. You can also schedule an appointment at another convenient time for you. 
Applications for the class must be submitted by October 15 through the Columbian College of Arts & Sciences. Successful applicants will be enrolled into the course. 
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SEPTEMBER 27
SMPA INAUGURAL FRIDAY FUN WORKSHOPS 
The workshops are free for undergraduates and graduate students and provide opportunities to learn and practice fundamental camera and Adobe Creative Cloud techniques outside of courses. The next session, on Basic Adobe Premiere Workflows, will be on September 27 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. in SMPA 510.
To sign up for a workshop email Linda Lashendock at lindalashendock@gwu.edu
SPREAD THE WORD!
SMPA TRANSFER APPLICATION NOW OPEN
Know someone interested in transferring into SMPA? GW sophomores in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences (CCAS) are eligible to apply.
The Spring 2020 admission deadline is Friday, October 4 at 11:59 pm.
If you have any questions, contact SMPA student services specialist Marisa Mansueto at mjmansueto@gwu.edu.
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DATES AND DEADLINES
SEPTEMBER 28
JOIN GW iGEM
GW iGEM is a undergraduate-led program aimed towards the revolution of genetic engineering to solve tomorrow's problems and compete in the International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition. They are seeking students to join thier marketing and communications team. Email gwigem@gwu.edu with any questions. 
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SEPTEMBER 29
APPLY FOR GW ALTERNATIVE BREAKS
The student-led program features 11 trips that provide students the opportunity to become active citizen leaders while building lasting connections with people from various communities. Each trip has its own unique service area and pre-trip education meetings allow students to become informed about the community and issue area they will be working with.
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OCTOBER 14
BEA SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES
BEA is awarding over $50,000 in scholarships & $25,000 in cash prizes for undergraduate and graduate students. 
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OCTOBER 15
APPLY FOR THE MANHEIM-STERLING UNDERGRADUATE RESERACH PRIZE
The Manheim-Sterling Undergraduate Research Prize is designed to support and encourage outstanding mentored undergraduate research and creative work. SMPA awards two prizes each academic year, one for a Political Communication major and one for a Journalism and Mass Communication major. The 2018-19 Manheim-Sterling Prize Recipients were Grant Sobetski and Jack Nassetta. The application deadline is Tuesday, October 15 at 11:59 pm. 
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Dante Chinni co-authored the article “Slow Growth Hasn’t Hurt Trump in Key Midwest Counties” for The Wall Street Journal.
The 2019 Institute for Documentary Filmmaking students won an Award of Merit in the Best Shorts Competition for their film, “ALL THE RAGE.”

AROUND CAMPUS
MARCH ON WASHINGTON FILM FESTIVAL
The March on Washington Film Festival will be hosting several events and movie screenings and discussions all around the DC area, with many events on the GW campus in the Jack Morton Auditorium!
Tickets to many screenings are $5, and SMPA’s Dr. Imani M. Cheers will be moderating a few events!
September 22 – 29 | D.C. Area | LEARN MORE »
GW COLLEGE REPUBLICANS PRESENT: REP. DAN CRENSHAW
Congressman Dan Crenshaw is a former United States Navy SEAL officer and has been serving as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 2nd congressional district since 2019.
September 24 | 7 p.m. | Betts Theatre | RSVP »
IPDGC BOOK EVENT: YOUR COUNTRY, OUR WAR: THE PRESS AND DIPLOMACY IN AFGHANISTAN 
Join the GW Institute for Public Diplomacy & Global Communication for a discussion with Dr. Katherine A. Brown on her book, Your Country, Our War: The Press and Diplomacy in Afghanistan.
September 25 | 12 p.m – 1:30 p.m | Elliott School, Room 602 | RSVP »
POLITICS AND PROSE & GW PRESENT HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON AND CHELSEA CLINTON: THE BOOK OF GUTSY WOMEN
At this Presidential Distinguished event Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton will take the stage to celebrate the women who have inspired them throughout their lives. 
The results of the ticket lottery will be communicated to all registrants by Wednesday, September 25th at 5:00 pm. Tickets are also available to purchase.
October 4th | 6 p.m. | Lisner Auditorium | LEARN MORE »
SCIENCE UNSCRIPTED: ORIGINS OF THE INTERNET
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first message sent via the internet in October 1969, the National Science & Technology Medals Foundation (NSTMF) will host this free event at GW.
October 17 | 5:30 p.m. | Jack Morton Auditorium | RSVP »
OFFICE HOURS WITH PRESIDENT THOMAS LEBLANC
The Office of the President is pleased to announce dates for Office Hours:
Thursday, October 31, 2019 from 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Interested students are invited to sign up for a fifteen-minute appointment. This is an exciting opportunity to meet with the President and discuss university matters. Students must sign up in person with their GWorld Card with the Division of Student Affairs on the Fifth Floor of the Marvin Center, 800 21st Street, NW.
For more information, please email students@gwu.edu
THE RIVAL GWU
The Rival GW is looking for new staff, particularly SMPA freshman. This student-run publication is GW's source for commentary, opinion, and satire. 
To join, please email Managing Editor Anika Raju at anikaraju@gwu.edu
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