Events

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The School of Media and Public Affairs hosts dozens of events each year on topics related to media, communication and journalism with some of the most renowned academics and practitioners in the world.

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SMPA 2018 Graduation Breakfast Reception

Saturday, May 19, 2018 - 9:00am to 11:00am

Graduating SMPA undergraduate majors are invited to attend a graduation breakfast reception with their families prior to the Columbian College Celebration ceremony.

SMPA 2018 M.A. Graduation Brunch Reception

Friday, May 18, 2018 - 10:30am to 1:00pm

A brunch reception for graduates of the M.A. in Media and Strategic Communication program following the Columbian College of Arts & Sciences Celebration Ceremony.

World Press Freedom Day 2018

Wednesday, April 25, 2018 - 11:45am to 2:00pm

The First Annual SMPA Celebration Night

Tuesday, April 24, 2018 - 6:30pm to 9:00pm

Featuring special guests, premier catering and announcing the winners of over $150,000 in SMPA awards, scholarships and prizes, this is a celebration of all things SMPA.

Keeping Our Eye on the Future of News

Thursday, April 19, 2018 - 7:15pm to 9:00pm

In the age of Twitter, how does the news compete? In the age of Trump, can the news be saved? CBS News President David Rhodes discusses the future of news.

A Conversation with Professor Jonathan Turley and Michael Avenatti

Wednesday, April 18, 2018 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm

A conversation with GW Law Professor Jonathan Turley and Stormy Daniels attorney Michael Avenatti, JD '00, moderated by GW Law Dean and Robert Kramer Research Professor of Law Blake Morant.

The Business of Film and Entertainment

Saturday, April 7, 2018 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

A free interactive workshop with award-winning producer and studio executive Sig Libowitz that explores the inner workings of filmmaking, budgeting, distribution, copyright and more.

Digital Technology and the Attack on Democratic Norms

Monday, April 2, 2018 - 7:10pm to 8:30pm

Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper will address the issue of digital attacks and disinformation campaigns by foreign actors on democratic institutions.

Contentious Narratives

Monday, April 2, 2018 - 8:00am to Tuesday, April 3, 2018 - 12:15pm

The conference focuses on the effects of disinformation on peacebuilding and on efforts to document human rights abuse and war crimes.

Public Diplomacy in an Era of Truth Decay: Constructive Responses

Thursday, March 1, 2018 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Ambassador Bruce Wharton presents his lecture "Public Diplomacy in an Era of Truth Decay: Constructive Responses."

What Would Du Bois Do?

Friday, February 23, 2018 - 10:00am to 1:00pm

Professor Imani M. Cheers hosts an exhibition and activism workshop for students and campus leaders facilitated by educator and activist Brittany Packnett.

Presidents Day

Monday, February 19, 2018 - 12:00am to 11:59pm

The university will be closed in observance of Presidents Day on Monday, February 19, 2018.

Black Women Covering the Trump White House

Thursday, February 8, 2018 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

The School of Media and Public Affairs and the GW chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists present an evening with distinguished black women who cover the White House.

'Whose Streets?' Film Screening and Discussion

Thursday, January 18, 2018 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Told by the activists and leaders who live and breathe this movement for justice, Whose Streets? is an unflinching look at the Fer

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