Events

04/24/10 Veterans Campaign Training Workshop

Service doesn’t have to end with a DD-214. Have you ever thought of running for office? Countless veterans have continued to proudly serve their nation as elected officials at all levels of government. But how do you run a campaign?

The George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management, in partnership with Veterans Campaign, will hold a free campaign training workshop for veterans on Saturday, April 24, 2010 in Washington, DC.

Learn key campaign skills from the best political operatives in a non-partisan, non-ideological environment. You will receive candid advice from current elected officials and have the opportunity to network with other politically-minded veterans.

Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Registration will begin at 7:00 p.m. and a reception will follow at 6:00 p.m.)

Location: The George Washington University
The Jack Morton Auditorium
805 21st Street, NW, 1st Floor
Washington, DC 20052

Directions: Blue or Orange Line to Foggy Bottom/GWU

Admission: To apply, please visit www.veteranscampaign.org

03/16/10 Crafting a Political Resume

On Tuesday, March 16 from 6pm until 8:30pm, the GSPM will be holding one-on-one sessions for current students and alumni on how to build your resume and give you tips to help land that perfect "political" job.

These 10 minute sessions are perfect for students and alumni that want to make sure their resume is making the most impact and who want to make sure they are doing all they can to get and stay employed in a political career and during a tough job market.

The sessions can be free flowing, but some ideas of what to discuss include:

• Building your political resume to make sure it gets noticed
• The Art of the Cover letter and Writing Samples
• Interview Tips
• Networking Advice - how to build and use your network

The individual sessions will be held by GSPM professor and alum, Carrie Giddins. Giddins runs her own communications consulting firm and has been involved in politics for over 15 years. This semester she is teaching a unit of Communications Elements.

Please fill out the linked form below to provide some information and pick your time to meet with Giddins, as these are one-on-one sessions. Do not forget to bring a few copies of your resume and any cover letters you may want to review. And please be on time, as these are only ten minute sessions to enable us to get in as many students as possible.

Register Online

03/03/10 Comprehensive Immigration Reform

In partnership with the University of Navarra in Spain, The Graduate School of Political Management will host a panel on the current state of comprehensive immigration reform.

• Can the Obama Administration and the Democratic Party currently promote legislation in furtherance of Comprehensive Immigration Reform?
• What organizations are willing to support reform in this area? Which will be opposed?
• How will Hispanic voters view this emerging debate between conservatives and progressives?
• What is the position of leading think tanks on this matter?
• What are the strategies, challenges, and risks for Democrats and the Republicans?

Moderators:

• Steven Billet, GW's Graduate School of Political Management
• Marie Price, GW's Elliott School of International Affairs

Panelists:

• Andrea Nill, Center for American Progress
• Dan Griswold, The Cato Institute
• Jena McNeill, The Heritage Foundation
• Michele Waslin, Immigration Policy Center

Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon

Location: The Cloyd Heck Marvin Center
800 21st Street, NW, Room 405
Washington, DC 20052

Directions: Blue or Orange Line to Foggy Bottom/GWU

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02/28/10 GSPM Hosts University of Navarra

The Graduate School of Political Management at The George Washington University is please to announce its continuing partnership with the University of Navarra in Spain. For the sixth year, GSPM will host twenty-two graduate students enrolled in Navarra's Master in Political and Corporate Communication.

During the month of march, students will participate in academic and institutional activities. The goal of the program is to provide participants with a theoretical and practical political management framework that complements their previous academic studies in political and corporate communication, and supports them in their analysis and development of projects in the areas of advocacy and issues management.

As part of the program, students will:

• Hear lectures from GSPM faculty in areas including: campaign management, advocacy, political strategy, lobbying, strategic communications, and new media;
• Participate in case study sessions with leading consulting firms such as Greenberg Research, Podesta Group, Fleishman-Hillard, Dewey Square Group, Blue State Digital, and Goddard Claussen;
• Visit relevant American and international institutions such as the World Bank, the Sunlight Foundation, the US Congress, the National Council of La Raza, NDN, and the US Chamber of Commerce;

GSPM looks forward to hosting this year's group and sharing with them an incredible and challenging learning experience. Students in the school's nine programs are encouraged to connect with this wonderful group both inside and outside of the classroom.

Date: Sunday, February 28 - Wednesday, March 31, 2010

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