Events

11-29: Being LGBT at the White House: A Panel Discussion

How is the White House engaging the LGBT Community?

GW's Graduate School of Political Management and Allied in Pride Graduate Students will host Gautam Raghavan, Associate Director of Public Engagement and LGBT Liaison at The White House Office of Public Engagement, and Kei Koizumi, Assistant Director for Federal Research and Development at The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy for a panel discussion on their roles and The White House's involvement and efforts to engage the LGBT community. Dr.Terri Harris Reed, GW's Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion, will moderate the discussion.

 

 

Gautam Raghavan is Associate Director in the Office of Public Engagement for The White House. In this role, he functions as the White House's liaison to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. Prior to joining The White House, Raghavan served as Deputy White House Liaison for the Department of Defense, where he served as Outreach Lead for DoD's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Working Group.

Raghavan received his B.A. in Science, Technology, and Society from Stanford University and is completing a master's degree in Political Management from GW's Graduate School of Political Management.

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Kei Koizumi is Assistant Director for Federal Research and Development for the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). He is known as a leading authority on federal science and technology funding and budget issues and is a frequent speaker to public groups and to the press.

Before joining OSTP, Koizumi served as the Director of the R&D Budget and Policy Program at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

Koizumi received his M.A. from the Center for International Science, Technology, and Public Policy program at The George Washington University, and received his B.A. in Political Science and Economics from Boston University.

 

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As GW's first Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion, Dr. Terri Harris Reed has responsibility for advancing an institutional vision to enhance and sustain GW’s excellence by creating an inclusive community that is broadly reflective of the diversity of society and enables all students, staff and faculty to employ their collective talents in service to the institution’s academic mission. In collaboration with colleagues, she works to reduce institutional and cultural barriers that impede progress in this regard by creating, revising or implementing relevant policies, procedures, and programs. In addition, she plays a leadership role in fostering a climate that values the benefits of diversity, facilitates understanding across group boundaries, and contributes to GW’s efforts to make the Washington, D.C. area a healthier, more prosperous, diverse and inclusive community.

 

Time and Registration Information

Tuesday, November 29, 2010

7:00pm - 8:30pm
(doors open at 6:30pm)

The George Washington University
The Jack Morton Auditorium
805 21st Street, NW, First Floor
Washington, DC

Tickets are required for this event at no cost to attendees.

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11.19-11.20: Governing and Communicating: Techniques to Achieve Public Support

EVENT: GW's Graduate School of Political Management will host the 9th Seminar of Political Communication and Marketing, "Governing and Communicating: Techniques to Achieve Public Support." Immediately upon entering office, governments must win a virtual "election" every day in order to gain support from citizens. In today's world, governing effectively includes having the ability to communicate effectively. This event will host leading specialists who will share tools and techniques to help improve this ongoing communication process. A list of speakers is below.

 

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 19 - 20, 2011;

Nov. 19: Registration begins at 8 a.m.; Event ends at 4 p.m.

Nov. 20, 2011: Registration begins at 9 a.m.; Event ends at 2:30 p.m.

 

WHERE: The George Washington University

The Elliott School of International Affairs

1957 E Street NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, D.C.

 

 

WHO: David Almacy is the former director of Internet and digital communications at the White House, specializing in government communication.

Lee Brenner is an expert in strategic communications, specializing in the use of social networks and new technologies to reach complex electorates.

John Feehery is the chairman of Quinn Gillespie Communications and director of legislative affairs. For more than 20 years, Mr. Feehery has advised Republican members of Congress.

Jim Manley is the adviser and spokesman of the Senate majority leader. He develops communication strategies for Democratic Senators in the areas of health, education and labor.

Daniel McGoarty is the former special assistant to the resident of the United States and led team of White House speech writers.

Robert Traynham is a consultant who worked on the Bush re-election campaign. He is currently handling communications for the Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum.

 

RSVP: Media should RSVP to Jill Sankey at 202-994-6466 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

10-06: Legislative Affairs Webinar

GW's Graduate School of Political hosts an informational webinar on the Legislative Affairs master's degree program. The program director, a current student and an enrollment advisor will be available to answer questions. Additionally, there will be a special presentation on Political Polarization.

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09-29: Veteran's Campaign and GSPM Host Donald Rumsfeld

The Navy Veteran and Former Congressman Will Discuss His Transition from the Military to Public Office Reserve Officers Association

EVENT:

As part of the George Washington University Veterans Campaign Distinguished Speakers Series, Secretary Donald Rumsfeld will speak about his journey from the U.S. Navy to Congress, discussing how his time in the military influenced his decision to continue serving as an elected official. This event is co-hosted by the Reserve Officers Association and GW’s Graduate School of Political Management.

WHEN:

Thursday, Sept. 29; 6 – 8 p.m.

WHERE:

Minutemen Memorial Building, 5th Floor
1 Constitution Ave., NE, Washington, D.C.

RSVP:

Members of the public should RSVP at www.veteranscampaign.org. Media interested in attending should contact Courtney Bowe at 202-994-5631 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

BACKGROUND:

Veterans Campaign is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization housed at the George Washington University that trains veterans to run for public office. Founded in 2009 by a group of student veterans, the organization encourages more veterans to continue their legacy of public service as elected officials by demystifying the process of campaigning for public office.

“The Distinguished Speaker Series gives veterans the chance to meet and interact with distinguished individuals who have successfully transitioned from the military to elected office,” said Seth McCormick Lynn, the executive director of Veterans Campaign. “It will also present a terrific opportunity for networking and camaraderie.”

The Reserve Officers Association is the professional association for all uniformed services of the United States. Chartered by Congress and in existence since 1922, ROA advises and educates the Congress, the President and the American people on issues of national security, with unique expertise on Reserve issues. ROA advocates for adequate funding of equipment and training requirements, recruiting and retention incentives, and employment rights for all members of the Reserve.

The George Washington University has a long commitment to serving veterans and is one of the leading participants in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Veterans who qualify at GW receive about a 71 percent discount on full-time graduate tuition and a free undergraduate education. In 2010-2011, GW has budgeted up to $2.8 million for the program, which will be matched by the Veterans Administration. This year, more than 260 GW student veterans are participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program.

GW’s Graduate School of Political Management, the pioneer school in the nonpartisan study of political management and applied politics, offers graduate programs in political management, legislative affairs, strategic public relations and PAC management, as well as international programs in Latin America and Europe. The school seeks to educate its students and professionals in the tools, principles and values of participatory democracy; preparing them for careers as ethical and effective advocates and leaders at the international, national and local levels.

For more information about GW’s Graduate School of Political Management, visit: www.gspm.gwu.edu.

To learn more about Veterans Campaign, visit:www.veteranscampaign.org.

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