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Professor Cornfield is offering a student position to help with his research on how party debates frame national issues. The research would help provide context for transcripts of the 24 presidential debates held in 2015-2016 and the 14 in 2019-2020, as well as examining secondary sources to promote robust research.

This position would be of incredible value to students of political communication or a similar discipline, providing an opportunity to gain experience in qualitative research and writing, as well as data compilation.

The research assistantship entails an average weekly commitment of 7-9 hours with the option of earn 3 credit hours (must complete an Honors Contract). To apply, email your resume/cover letter to corn@gwu.edu

Did you know GW has a student-run food pantry to support members of the GW community with food, kitchen appliances, hygiene products, and even interview attire? You can request access to the store via this app, and there are no background checks or requirements to become a shopper– the store just asks that shoppers be mindful of others when shopping and understand that the Store is prioritized for individuals experiencing food insecurity.

The Store has two locations, District House B Level in Foggy Bottom (canned goods as well as produce, dairy, and vegan food items) and West Hall B202 on the Vern (canned goods, pasta, dry goods). Both locations are open 7am-11pm, seven days a week.  The Foggy Bottom location is closed during stocking times on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 11am to 1pm, however students will be notified after food delivery and stocking has been completed.

Spread the word and remember to be respectful of others when using The Store. If you’d like to help out, you can fill out this interest form to volunteer with The Store, or set up a donation of non-perishable food, school supplies, interview attire, and personal hygiene products by emailing gwstore@gmail.com

Welcome to campus, UHP sophomores! We are so excited to get to know you more in person this year, and we’ll be kicking it off with a dinner just for you on August 26, 2021 at 5PM ET. The dinner will be located in the Grand Ballroom in the University Student Center on Foggy Bottom– if you plan on attending, please RSVP below by August 9, 2021.

Our dear seniors of the class of 2021– we are so sad to see you go, but so excited to see where you go. And we would like to celebrate you before you do. Please join us on May 15, 5PM EST. Wear something formal (regalia if you have it!) and bring your family and friends as well as a drink for toasting (if you’d like to).

Professor Kung will introduce the evening with some encouragement to the class, and then the UHP faculty and staff will join and discuss how delightful it’s been to share the past four years with you all. After that, we will present a slideshow, give you all an opportunity to toast each other, and then give you the opportunity to visit with faculty, staff, and fellow students in breakout rooms.

Join The Celebration

A quick note: Professor Mark Ralkowski has another graduation event to attend immediately following our main ceremony, and will be unable to be present as we shift to the breakout room time. But he still wants to congratulate you personally! If you’d like to join his breakout room, he will be hosting one later at 8PM ET. Join him here.

Greetings, UHP community. I am writing to share some personal news. Over the summer, I will be leaving my role at GWU and the University Honors Program. I’ve accepted a teaching job at a high school in Maryland, where I will be teaching Literature/Humanities. While I’m excited for the new chapter, I am sad to leave this wonderful, intellectually-omnivorous community of learners. 

My last day at GW will be Friday, June 4, so I will still be around in the short term. We’ll have more info about filling my position soon, but for now, I cannot emphasize enough: you are in amazing hands with Brianna, who – as you all know – is completely fabulous and has been a joy to co-advise you all with. And I know the rest of the wonderful UHP staff – Eydie, Josh, Dr. Kung, and the faculty – will continue to take excellent care of you. I’ll still be hanging out on Linkedin and hope we can all connect there (please add me if you haven’t!) 

Students, it has been a joy to watch you grow and become such amazing people. I have been consistently inspired, from day one. This may sound mushy, but I mean it: I want you to never doubt your greatness. If ever you’re feeling down – or perhaps anxious about what’s to come – know that you are enough and beyond. The thoughtfulness, care, dedication, and hard work that I’ve seen from the UHP cohort is nothing short of inspiring. I sleep more soundly knowing the world will soon be in your hands. 

Just promise me that you’ll remember to take care of yourselves. Drink lots of water. Get 7-8 hours of sleep. Eat your veggies. Turn off your phone from time to time. Enjoy your hobbies. Go outside. Adopt some plants. Remember to have fun (seriously – even science agrees with me on that.) And in the words of the estimable poet Mary Oliver, “Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable.”

I hope to ‘see’ many of you at the graduation celebration on May 15 (and hopefully before!)  

Always omnivorous, 

Ben