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Media for Democracy

The George Washington University's Institute for Data, Democracy & Politics (IDDP), School of Media & Public Affairs (SMPA) and the Election Coverage and Democracy Network invite you to join us in person or online for 

The Postmemory Generation in South Korea

What has happened to the post memory generation in South Korea? The country is notorious for conflicting views toward the Korean and Cold War among different generations throughout a range of political and cultural spectrums. This talk provides a rare opportunity to look at the oblivious postwar South Korean society, generation gaps in the Korean War, and ongoing ideological conflicts in South Korea.

Information Session: Public Administration (MPA), Public Policy (MPP), Environmental Resource Policy (MA)

Join the GW Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration for information sessions on our various master's programs. Learn about our Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Policy or Master of Arts in Environmental Resource Policy. Discussions on career opportunities, funding, course offerings, program structure will be included.

Soh Jaipil Lecture Series with Gi-Wook Shin

From resentment towards economic retaliation over THAAD deployment to culture wars over hanbok and kimchi, South Korean public sentiment towards China has drastically deteriorated over the past few years, becoming even worse than sentiment toward Japan.

WoWTalks, October 5th 2022

The WoW TALK (What’s Our Work) Series brings together colleagues and students from disciplines associated with GW's Science and Engineering Hall—and related fields—to present new research and share ideas. These short talks (15 minutes each) are designed to introduce members of the GW community to current and exciting research projects, to initiate discussion, collaborate, share expertise, and to promote research performed in the SEH

The U.S. and China in Space: Power, Politics, and Policy

Teaching Day

Curious about teaching innovations and support happening at GW? All GW faculty are welcome at the 11th annual Teaching Day on October 6. This is an exciting day of faculty speakers, workshops, and open houses in Gelman Library, including a forward-looking keynote on Cultivating "Problem Seekers": Integrating Research and Teaching by VP for Research Pam Norris.

Is the War on Message? Political Communication in Russia Before and After February

How can we understand the success with which Putin's regime has managed the war against Ukraine at home? That is, what paved the way for the Kremlin to use the war to re-secure a contingent social consensus around Putin? In this talk, Maria Sidorkina sets aside the strong-arm tactics the regime used to dismantle the opposition's political and media institutions, to consider the structure of the public sphere before February 2022.

Is the War on Message? Political Communication in Russia Before and After February

How can we understand the success with which Putin's regime has managed the war against Ukraine at home? That is, what paved the way for the Kremlin to use the war to re-secure a contingent social consensus around Putin? In this talk, Maria Sidorkina sets aside the strong-arm tactics the regime used to dismantle the opposition's political and media institutions, to consider the structure of the public sphere before February 2022.

"Transitional Tremors" in Yemen

Join us for our first simulation of the academic year as we delve into the future of the Yemeni Civil War. In this simulation, we will explore the political, ethical, and legal ramifications of the world's worst humanitarian crisis.

Information Session: Public Policy and Administration (PhD)

Join the GW Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration for an information sessions on our PhD in Public Policy and Administration. Discussions on career opportunities, funding, course offerings, program structure will be included.

America’s Great-Power Opportunity: A Conversation with Ali Wyne

Join us Wednesday, October 12th, 12:00 - 1:00 pm EST, for a conversation with leading geopolitics expert Ali Wyne on his new book, America’s Great-Power Opportunity: Revitalizing U.S. Foreign Policy to Meet the Strategic Challenges of Strategic Competition (Polity, 2022). What is the nature of this new era of “great-power competition”?

The Kremlin's Echo Chambers: Why Russians Trust Propaganda and Reject Independent Media

After Russia invaded Ukraine, the Kremlin’s propaganda has become especially aggressive and outrageous. Yet, most Russians, as before, seem to be satisfied with state-run media, and only a few of them have noticed the Kremlin’s crackdown on the remaining independent journalists.

Washington DC Law School Fair

The Washington DC Law School Fair will be held in person on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 from 5 - 8 p.m. Meet many law school representatives from across the nation. Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage in workshops that will aid with the law school admission process. The fair is free to attend. Registration is now open. 

The Only Latina in the Room

Latina and Hispanic women continue to succeed and shine in the professional environment, yet they are still underrepresented in the national and international security space. According to Fabiana Sofia Perera, Latina and Hispanic women represent less than 1% of the National Security leadership.

AHS 2022 Tech Conference

How is tech shaping international affairs? Join us as we explore topics such as the future of war, nuclear strategy, green energy, and technology and authoritarianism at the 2022 AHS Tech Conference! Engage top speakers from CSIS, CSBA, Freedom House, CEPA, and more as we explore how technology is forever shaping international affairs.

CCAS 2022 Graduate Virtual Open House

The Columbian College of Arts and Sciences (CCAS) invites you to attend our Graduate Virtual Open House! The event is the perfect opportunity to learn more about graduate study at GW and the 90+ graduate degree and certificate programs within CCAS.

Information Session: Public Administration (MPA), Public Policy (MPP), Environmental Resource Policy (MA)

Join the GW Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration for information sessions on our various master's programs. Learn about our Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Policy or Master of Arts in Environmental Resource Policy. Discussions on career opportunities, funding, course offerings, program structure will be included.

Biology Weekly Seminar Series

How much can we learn from phylogenetic data about the dynamics of lineage diversification?

(VIRTUAL) Pitch George Round 1

The annual Pitch George competition is one of GW's premier entrepreneurial initiatives organized by the GW Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence (CFEE). This "elevator pitch" competition takes place each fall semester and allows young entrepreneurs from any GW school to present their business ideas, get valuable feedback on the viability of their business concepts, and win startup capital.

Elliott School Graduate Admissions VIRTUAL Open House 2022

The Elliott School Virtual Open House will feature a current student panel covering a range of topics including: Graduate Career Development, Study Abroad, Professional Skills Courses, Capstone, Fellowships, and Life as an Elliott School student.   

Information Session: Public Policy and Administration (PhD)

Join the GW Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration for an information sessions on our PhD in Public Policy and Administration. Discussions on career opportunities, funding, course offerings, program structure will be included.

Elliott School Graduate Admissions Open House 2022

The Elliott School Graduate Admissions Open House will begin with opening remarks and feature a current student panel covering a range of topics including: Graduate Career Development, Study Abroad, Professional Skills Courses, Capstone, Fellowships, and Life as an Elliott School student. 

(VIRTUAL) Pitch George Round 2

The annual Pitch George competition is one of GW's premier entrepreneurial initiatives organized by the GW Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence (CFEE). This "elevator pitch" competition takes place each fall semester and allows young entrepreneurs from any GW school to present their business ideas, get valuable feedback on the viability of their business concepts, and win startup capital.

Information Session: Chemistry (MS, PhD)

Join representatives from the GW Department of Chemistry online for a discussion about how the our Master of Science and doctoral programs in chemistry can take your career to the next level. Learn about the admission requirements, courses required and career outcomes.