Events with distinguished alumni, CBS News president, Stormy Daniels lawyer
Events with distinguished alumni, CBS News president, Stormy Daniels lawyer
APRIL 15, 2018
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SMPA WEEKLY RUNDOWN
CELEBRATE ALL THINGS SMPA!
The first annual SMPA Celebration Night will feature special guests, premier catering and announce the winners of over $120,000 in SMPA awards, scholarships and prizes.
Come mix and mingle with classmates, SMPA faculty, members of the National Council (SMPA's advisory body) and special guests.
The evening will feature appearances by:
  • SMPA alumnus Stephen Krupin, a former senior speechwriter for President Obama and chief speechwriter for Secretary of State John Kerry
  • SMPA Terker Fellow Jason Rezaian, a Washington Post Global Opinions writer and former Tehran correspondent
April 24 | 6:30 – 9 p.m. | Jack Morton Auditorium | RSVP »
HEAR FROM CBS NEWS PRESIDENT DAVID RHODES
Join SMPA for a conversation on the future of news featuring CBS News President David Rhodes.
SMPA Director Frank Sesno will moderate the conversation including a panel with alumni Reena Ninan, a CBS News correspondent and CBSN anchor, and Mosheh Oinounou, the executive producer of CBS Evening News. 
April 19 | 7 – 9 p.m. | Marvin Center Amphitheater | RSVP »
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STORMY DANIELS ATTORNEY MICHAEL AVENATTI JOINS GW CONVERSATION
Join the GW Law School and SMPA for a conversation with GW Law Professor Jonathan Turley and Stormy Daniels attorney Michael Avenatti, JD '00, moderated by GW Law Dean Blake Morant.
April 18 | 3 – 5 p.m. | Jack Morton Auditorium | REGISTER NOW »
SMPA HIGHLIGHTS
YES, IT'S ALREADY HERE!
SMPA FALL COURSE REGISTRATION
It's that time again! Undergraduate course registration begins tomorrow. Use your transcript to find your total course credits and find the day you register.
  • April 16 — 90 or more credits earned
  • April 17 — 70 or more credits earned
  • April 19 — 50 or more credits earned
  • April 20 — 30 or more credits earned
VIEW FALL SMPA COURSES »
CAN'T WAIT UNTIL FALL FOR YOUR NEXT SMPA COURSE?
Summer courses are the perfect opportunity to fulfill requirements or enroll in high-demand courses from home or while enjoying summer in D.C.
This year, the CCAS Dean’s Summer Scholarship program will provide funding for summer courses with priority for students taking G-PAC or major requirements.
VIEW SUMMER SMPA COURSES »
CONTENTIOUS NARRATIVES: DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AND THE ATTACK ON DEMOCRATIC NORMS 
SMPA, in partnership with the Elliott School of International Affairs, Harvard Carr Center for Human Rights Policy and the World Bank, hosted Contentious Narratives, a conference about the role of disinformation campaigns in world affairs, from April 2 – 3.
The conference brought together dozens of scholars and analysts of disinformation from around the world, coming from as far as Australia and Kenya. Panelists examined the potential effects of artificial intelligence in the production of disinformation content, a topic that conference organizer and SMPA professor Steven Livingston and panelist Scott Edwards of Amnesty International wrote about in a Washington Post article on April 3. Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper gave the keynote address to conclude the first day of the conference. A special issue of the Journal of International Affairs will be published in conjunction with the conference.
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SMPA SOCIAL MEDIA SURVEY
What do you want to see on SMPA social media? Take our quick student-developed survey for the chance to win #SMPAproud swag and improve the SMPA community!
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UPCOMING DATES AND DEADLINES 
APRIL 15
LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR A SUMMER 2018 KACIF GRANT
Knowledge in Action Career Internship Fund (KACIF) grants are available to GW students who are participating in unpaid internships that will advance their career.
APPLY NOW »
APRIL 16 – 20
COURSE REGISTRATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Undergraduate course registration begins tomorrow. Review degree requirements for JMC majors and PCM majors on the SMPA website ahead of registration.
SMPA FALL COURSES »
APRIL 17
NLGJA STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
Aspiring journalists are encouraged to apply for scholarships and professional development opportunities offered by NLGJA, the premier network of LGBTQ media professionals. 
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APRIL 29
APPLY TO BE THE NEXT US YOUTH OBSERVER TO THE UNITED NATIONS
Created to elevate youth voices in the global policy dialogue, the U.S. Youth Observer to the UN is selected to engage young people in the U.S. in the work of the United Nations and international issues. 
APPLY NOW »
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
David Ensor was interviewed by CGTN America for the segment “The Heat: Are Americans engaged in international affairs?”
Anahi Hurtado, BA '19, was interviewed by Channel Four Television (United Kingdom) for the segment "How Facebook users are reacting to data scandal.”
Steven Livingston chaired the International Studies Association Conference panel "Power and Counter Power: State Responses to Digitally Enabled Non-State Actors," and organized the conference "Contentious Narratives: Digital Technology and the Attack on Democratic Norms.”
Ethan Porter was mentioned in the Vox article “9 essential lessons from psychology to understand the Trump era” and the UChicago News article “Study shows power of imagery in improving perceptions of president
Steven Roberts hosted “The American Promise: Immigration in Montgomery County” for Montgomery Community Media.
Frank Sesno was mentioned in the Poynter article “13 J-school deans and chairs issue letter of concern to Sinclair.”
Nikki Usher's research was mentioned in the Slate article “Did a Lack of Local News Cause Trump’s Election? It’s Hard to Say.” She also participated in a University of Maryland colloquia on clickbait in news and spoke on the following panels at the International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Italy: Why gender and colonialism matter in journalism startups, Social theory and the news, Career paths for news nerds. Or lack of them.
AROUND CAMPUS
FREE THE PRESS POSTCARD CAMPAIGN
CPJ's annual Free The Press campaign raises awareness of journalists imprisoned worldwide. Show your support by sending physical or digital postcards to the 2018 #FreeThePress journalists so they know they are not forgotten and the world is watching. Postcards are available in the MPA 4th-floor lobby.
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THIS AFTERNOON!
COMPLIMENTARY MOVIE SCREENING AND RECEPTION
Attend a screening of the award-winning documentary "Little Stones." The film unites the narratives of four women around the world using art to empower their communities. Emmy Award-winning director Sophia Kruz will join a conversation with two local female filmmakers after the screening and a wine and cheese reception will follow.
April 15 | 3 – 5:30 p.m. | National Museum of Women in the Arts | RSVP »
THE KALB REPORT: PUTIN'S TRUMP CARD
New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker, Brookings Institution President Gen. John Allen, NPR “All Things Considered” host Mary Louise Kelly and American Enterprise Institute Scholar Leon Aron will discuss Russia, Putin and his possible trump card.
April 16 | 8 – 9:30 p.m. | 529 14th St. NW | REGISTER NOW »
DATA AND DEMOCRACY: RESPONDING TO THE CAMBRIDGE ANALYTICA FACEBOOK DATA SCANDAL
Panelists Sam Lester and SMPA Professor David Karpf will discuss the social and political ramifications of the Cambridge Analytica / Facebook data scandal, recent attempts to regulate social media data collection and social policy options for regulating data and privacy.
April 19 | 4 – 5 p.m. | Gelman Library Room NCLC | LEARN MORE »
EMANCIPATION DAY LECTURE: THE ABSENCE OF HOPE
GW American Studies invites you to a lecture on the underground elements in Get Out, Jordan Peele's 2017 film. Was the blockbuster hit a global statement on tendencies to reduce the history of racial slavery to a peculiarity of U.S. history?
April 19 | 6 p.m. | Gelman Library 702 | LEARN MORE »
WORLD PRESS FREEDOM EVENT
Join The Washington Post for a discussion on freedom of the press around the world with Reporters Without Borders. Speakers include:
  • Margaux Ewen, North America executive director, Reporters Without Borders
  • Jason Rezaian, SMPA Terker Fellow and Washington Post Global Opinions writer
  • Alisa Sopova, freelance journalist from Ukraine; visiting scholar, Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, Harvard University
April 25 | 9 a.m. | 1301 K St. NW | REGISTER NOW »
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