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MGT 6290 1.5 credit Leadership Courses for Fall 2016

Still looking for ways to fulfill your elective requirement for Fall 2016? You may want to explore the following MGT 6290 Leadership Courses, each is offered as a 1.5 credit class:
Contemporary Leadership Perspectives and Practices I
MGT 6290-10, CRN 17210
F 8:30-5:30 pm in DUQUES 255
Sept 23 and Sept 30
Contemporary Leadership Perspectives and Practices II
MGT 6290-11, CRN 14518
F 8:30-5:30 pm in DUQUES 255
Nov 4 and Nov 11
Students needing 1.5 credit can take Contemporary Leadership Perspectives and Practices I. Students looking for 3 credits can take both classes. Part I is a pre-requesite to part II. For more information, see the course description, Contemporary Leadership Perspectives and Practices announcement, 3-16. Students may register via Gweb.

MSPM: In the Know, February 16, 2016

Top 3 for 16 Feb

•‘Student Leader Spotlight’ Twitter Competition
Please consider participating in the ‘Student Leader Spotlight’ Twitter competition. It is a wonderful opportunity to think about your own leadership goals and possibly win a gift card, as well as recognition for you, your program, and GWSB. AACSB, the accrediting body for business schools, is launching a Twitter competition designed to highlight how students are getting involved and dreaming big. 100 winners will be selected and have a chance to win a $100 gift card! Tweet your response to the following question:
“Your AACSB-accredited institution is preparing you for the world. What kind of leader will you be? How will you make your mark?”
Use #AACSBleads in your response to be entered to win. Complete contest rules available online.
#GWSB @gwbusiness #GWSBProud

•The Columbian Women of GW Scholarship, Applications Due 14 Mar
The Columbian Women of GW scholarship application period is now open. Each year, Columbian Women awards $90,000 in scholarships to women attending GW. Scholarships are provided to students of all GW schools. Apply by 14 Mar. See www.columbianwomen.org for eligibility criteria and more information. Contact columbianwomen@gmail.com with questions.

•Student Responsibilities: Continuous Enrollment
Students are responsible for knowing and following policies and procedures, which may be found in the University Bulletin, GWSB Bulletin section, and the MSPM Student Handbook. Per these sources, students are required to maintain continuous enrollment once they enter a degree program. A student is considered to be continuously enrolled when registered for courses through GW or when registered for an approved leave of absence. Enrollment required in fall and spring semesters, summer semester enrollment is not required. Failure to take such action requires students to make a formal application for reinstatement.

Call for Applications: 2015 Veterans Take Point Initiative, Aug 16 Deadline

The Atlantic Council is seeking applications for the Take Point Initiative, a fellowship program open to veterans of the United States Armed Forces who are 35 years old and younger and who currently work in, or would like to transition to, careers in international policy. The program includes opportunities to network with potential employers and funders, deepen their substantive policy expertise, and build nonprofit and thought leadership skills over the course of an intensive ten-day fellowship program in Washington, DC planned for October 13 – 23, 2015. Additionally, the Council will award over $60,000 in grant funds to Take Point fellows to support their work. In turn, fellows will commit to using their training to help provide a voice for other young veterans in the foreign policy discourse, including injured veterans.

Application deadline is August 16, 2015. Learn more at http://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/millennium-leadership-program/veterans-take-point-initiative/apply-now-veterans-take-point-initiative

Young AFCEA Bethesda Women in Technology Leadership, March 26, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Join Young AFCEA Bethesda and the George Washington University for a morning panel and networking session with leading women in management and technology. This unique event will provide young professionals in the first decade of their career with an opportunity to learn from a group of accomplished women leaders. The panel discussion share lessons learned among women in the Federal technology industry, and will provide actionable guidance and practical advice to attendees to plan their own careers. Special pricing available for GW students.

Keynote Speaker:

  • Casey Coleman, Client Executive Vice President, AT&T Government Solutions

Panelists:

  • Angela Altimont – Director, Northrop Grumman
  • Daphne Zweifel – Executive Vice President, Inserso
  • Jolene Merkel – Deputy Director, Federal Aviation Administration
  • Susie Sylvester – Chief Executive Officer, Dev Technology Group
  • Vicki Schmanske – Vice President, Lockheed Martin
  • Cristina Mossi – Chief Executive Officer, Devis
  • Mika Cross – Director of Work/Life Programs and Flex Work Strategy, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
  • Camille Tuutti – Executive Editor, NextGov
  • Heidi Myers – Branch Director, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/young-afcea-bethesda-women-in-technology-leadership-tickets-16001573136

 

MSPM: In the Know, March 10, 2015

Top 3 for 10 Mar

•Young AFCEA Bethesda Women in Technology Leadership, 26 Mar
Young AFCEA Bethesda and GW are pleased to host a panel discussion and networking session focused on women in management and technology. The event is intended for young professionals in the first decade of their careers. The panel features high-level female executives from government and industry. GW students may register at a reduced rate. Learn more about the 26 Mar event online.

• Capital City Fellows and District Leadership Internship Program
The DC Department of Human Resources is hosting an information session on their Capital City Fellows Program, a mayoral initiative designed to attract recent graduates of master’s degree programs in public administration, urban planning and related fields for an 18-month fellowship in municipal management. The session is scheduled for Monday, 16 Mar, 2-5 p.m. Learn more and register online to attend.

DC’s government is also proud to announce the District Leadership Program (DLP). The DLP is an internship program designed to provide tomorrow’s leaders with knowledge, tools, and experiences in government operations. Internship requires 24 hours of work each week and is open to students eligible to work in the U.S.

•How to Register on GWeb
If you ever forget how to register for classes or need to confirm your schedule for a given semester, the Office of the Registrar website provides detailed instructions on how to accomplish these tasks. They also have an online tutorial to guide you through the registration process.

Once you register for the Summer 2015 (now open) or Fall 2015 (opens 23 Mar) semesters, confirm your schedule in GWeb by following these steps:

1. Select ‘Student Records & Registration Menu,’ then ‘Registration Menu.’

2. Select ‘Student Schedule by Day & Time’ to view your schedule for any given week. Select ‘Student Detail Schedule’ to view your schedule for a given term. Select the term of interest and ‘Submit.’ Full details for your registered courses will be listed. This is a great way to confirm that you registered for the correct sections, whether they be distance/online or on campus.

Each student is provided these tools to better manage themselves and their schedules. I recommend you each learn to use the tools and take full advantage of them.

Student Association Senate Applications Due Oct 23, 2013

Colonials,

Are you looking to get involved with student advocacy? The Student Association Senate currently has open Senate seats for graduate students in the following schools: the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business, the School of Medicine and Health Services, and the Graduate School of Education and Human Development. There are also two non-voting Senate seats open to all first-year graduate students.

If interested, please fill out the attached application and return it to the Student Association office, Marvin Center 427 by October 23. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to SA Senate Leadership Committee Chair Daniel Egel-Weiss at danielew@gwu.edu. Thank you for your interest.

Julia Susuni and Kostas Skordalos

President and Executive Vice President
Student Association
800 21st Street, NW, Suite 427
The George Washington University
Washington, D.C. 20052
Website: sa.gwu.edu
Twitter: @GWStudAssoc