Title IX Office and Bias Reporting

In seeking to foster a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all learners, the UHP works closely with its campus partners in the Title IX Office, the Office for Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement, and the Office of Students Rights & Responsibilities. These offices at GW have the authority to investigate and adjudicate student conduct complaints and the expertise and resources to provide appropriate support to those students who have been impacted by misconduct. Any student who has experienced or witnessed misconduct involving another GW student is encouraged to submit an incident report to the Title IX Office, a bias incident report, and/or a student conduct concern. Students can also reach out to any UHP faculty or staff member for support. Note that all UHP faculty and staff are “designated reporters” who are required to promptly report allegations of sexual harassment, sexual assault or stalking to the Title IX Office but that such a report does not obligate a student to speak with the Title IX Office or initiate a formal complaint.

Voices from Exile: Final Report of the Colombian Truth Commission

The Latin American and Hemispheric Studies Program Presents: Voices from Exile: Final Report of the Colombian Truth Commission.  Taking place on Tuesday, October 4th from 12-2pm for their first event of the year!  Light lunch and beverages will be provided! Please RSVP by Friday, September 30th. Students will hear from:

Carlos Berenstein, the Comissioner of the Colombian Truth Commission and Colombian survivors of exile.

Elvira Maria Restrepo, George Washington University – University Honors Program, Elliot School of International Affairs

Cristina Espinel, Head Colombian Human Rights Comittee

Diana Fula and Humberto Garces, Survivors of Exiles

Civic Synergy

Civic Synergy, a student-led organization focused on political depolarization, is looking for participants ages 18-30 to join in discussions about some of the most critical issues facing America today. From early October to mid-November of 2022, participants will engage in six sessions focused on a topic of their selection (education, energy security, and strengthening our republic) that include brief, informative, and inspiring talks. Those talks are then followed by facilitated cross-partisan discussions aimed at generating solutions. Through the program, participants will not only discuss pragmatic policy proposals that they can present to members of think tanks, Congress, and other organizations but will build the toolkit to have productive conversations with those across the aisle.

The Fall 2022 program cohorts will meet at the following times:

Education: Tuesdays: Oct 4, 11, 18, 25; Nov 1, 8 @ 7 PM – 8:30 PM ET

Energy security: Wednesdays: Oct 5, 12, 19, 26; Nov 2, 9 @ 7 PM – 8:30 PM ET

Strengthening our republic: Thursdays: Oct 6, 13, 20, 27; Nov 3, 10 @ 7 PM – 8:30 PM ET

Interested students can apply here!

If you are interested in becoming a campus ambassador for the program, please fill out this interest form!

Additional information about Civic Synergy can be found on their website and Instagram page. The deadline for applicants will be September 25th @ 11:59 PM ET.

Kalos Academy Opportunity!

Hey UHPers! Read below for the opportunity to become a  mentor with Kalos Academy with past UHPer, Bri Mirabile!

“Hi everyone! My name is Bri Mirabile and I have an opportunity for anyone interested in volunteering to mentor first generation, low-income college students. I’m a past UHPer and current President of Kalos Academy, a small but fast-growing non-profit started by a former GW professor. We’re growing so fast that we need mentors to help our students navigate college life and would love to have more Honors students on board! If anyone is interested in applying, you can do so at this link before the end of the day September 25th or email info@kalosacademy.org for more information.” 

Food for Thought with Professor Kung!

Join us next Friday, September 23rd, from 11:45-12:45PM in the townhouse Club Room with Professor Kung to discuss the James Webb Space Telescope over a catered lunch!  RSVP here!

The James Webb Space Telescope

“Despite decades of delays and major cost overruns, the James Webb Space Telescope was launched on December 25, 2021, all folded up snug in its launch vehicle. Despite many possible points of failure (and an unfortunate encounter with a micrometeoroid!), the telescope reached its orbital “parking place,” opened, and began taking its first awe-inspiring science images, which were released to the public just this past July. In this “Food for Thought” talk, I will tell the story of the ups and downs of Webb and describe how Webb – like Hubble before it – is going to revolutionize our understanding of the universe!” -Professor Kung

Internship Opportunities with Bates White

Bates White is recruiting for full-time and internship positions!  They are hosting an information session at 6:00 pm on September 8 in Duques Hall, Room 150.

During the event, you can learn what economic consulting is and how it differs from other types of consulting. You’ll hear directly from current employees about the day-to-day life of a Consultant, discover what’s unique about their firm culture, and learn tips for applying

  1. Info Session:
    1. Thursday, September 8th, 6-7pm at Duques Hall (School of Business), Room 150
  2. Case Interview Workshops:
    1. Options available on September 15, September 22, and October 6
    2. Register via our website: https://www.bateswhite.com/careers-campuseventsandwebinars.html

Bates White is an economic consulting firm located in Washington, DC. They use data to solve problems for attorneys and government agencies in areas such as antitrust, life sciences, and finance. Their Consultants work collaboratively to conduct research, analyze large data sets, and leverage statistical tools to tackle complex economic problems.

 

“Why Bates White?

  • Our Summer Consultant Program was ranked a top consulting internship program by Vault! Click here to see what makes our program such a great experience.
  • We invest in you! From day one, our Consultants and Summer Consultants receive an assigned mentor, take part in intensive technical training sessions, and have access to continual learning through internal brown-bag lunches and external resources such as DataCamp. See here for more on the Consultant experience.
  • We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. At Bates White, everyone matters. We recognize the value in diversity and celebrate what makes each of us unique.
  • We love our collegial and collaborative culture! Check out this video to see what makes Bates White such a fun place to work.”

Apply today! Interviews are extended on a rolling basis, so it’s to your advantage to apply early

Apply to train as a GW Writing Center consultant!

Are you the person to whom friends say, “Hey, could you help me with this paper?” Are you looking for an on-campus job next year? If so, consider applying to be an undergraduate writing consultant!

The positions are paid ($16.60/hour), and students usually work 6-8 hours per week. Writing consultants come from a diverse array of backgrounds and disciplines–so we’d love to see students apply! Writing Center work is meaningful, intellectually demanding, and helps you continue to grow as a writer. Sophomores and juniors are especially encouraged to apply.

Application materials are due October 17th.  Interviews will take place in late October / early November.  If you are accepted, you would then take the consultant training course UW 2111W, “Pedagogy and Practice for Writing Consultants” in the spring; the course counts as a WID.

Please contact Professor Hayes hayesc@gwu.edu if you have any questions

Fall Semester Internship with Oceanites!

We want to share a student internship opportunity for the fall semester with Oceanites! Oceanites is a non-profit based in Washington, DC with the central mission of assisting science-based conservation recommendations in Antarctica and increasing the awareness of climate change worldwide. Ron Naveen, the founder of Oceanities, will be teaching a course at GW next semester, and he is looking for an intern for this semester to help with several projects.