Subject: What's Happening at GU Politics
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Date: Fri, 6 May 2016 18:20:22 +0000

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What's Happening at GU Politics

A Note from Mo

Dear Friends, 

When I came back to the Hilltop last summer to build and launch GU Politics, I had hoped that we would build something special. Today, almost one year later, I'm floored by what we've been able to accomplish. I had no idea that we'd pull off a major policy address by a leading presidential candidate, or a millennial town hall with the Speaker of the House. I had no idea we'd pull together two classes of Fellows that include a former Mayor, former Governor, former head of state, top journalists, and political operatives from both parties. I had no idea we'd bring four former 2016 Presidential candidates to campus to share their reflections on running. I especially didn't know just how much the students here would impress me on a daily basis. They challenge us, push us, and educate us as much as we do them. All that in under a year. I may be biased, but I'd call that a good start. At the end of the day, I think students are fully embracing our unofficial motto: Public Service is a Good Thing. Politics Can Be Too. Thank you for joining us on this journey that has been our first year. We can't wait to see what next year brings!

Hoya Saxa! 

Mo Elleithee

Executive Director

Student Advisory Board Update

First of all, we'd like to acknowledge the service of our inaugural Student Advisory Board (SAB). The 12 members of the 2016-2017 SAB accomplished so much this year, and we wil be forever grateful to them for their enthusiasm, creativity, and hard work. Some of the highlights of their time together included: 

- Launching GU Votes, a civic engagement initiative

- Creating and running their own programming, including the Iowa Mockus, Trivia Nights at The Tombs, and the "House of Cards" watch party

- Taking us behind the scenes of the Iowa caucuses with #HoyasInIA

While we are so sad to see them go, we are pleased to introduce the members of the 2016-2017 Student Advisory Board. They will be joined in the Fall by two new incoming students. Learn more about them here (https://t.e2ma.net/click/yo7di/2bsghl/qeqnnc)! 

- Max Magid, COL '19

- CC Borzilleri, COL '19

- Santana Jackson, COL '17

- RC Paez, COL '17

- Jessica Andino, COL '18

- Drew Rodriguez, COL '19

- Omar Torres, COL '18

- Gaby Barrera, SFS '19

- Naomi Lim, MPP '17 (returning)

- Rachel Hirsch, MPP '17 (returning)

Summer Student Engagement Opportunities

Join GU Politics at this summer's conventions! The Convention Ambassadors Program offers Georgetown students the once in a lifetime opportunity to go to the Democratic and Republican conventions for a behind-the-scenes look at the party nomination process. While in Cleveland and Philadelphia, Convention Ambassadors will volunteer with host committess, media outlets, and other organizations; attend meetings with high profile political figures; take part in events; and meet students from other Institutes of Politics (IOPs). We're pleased to be able to cover the cost of housing and transportation for all Ambassadors, while Ambassadors will be responsible for covering the cost of most meals. This opportunity is only open to students who will still be enrolled at Georgetown in the fall. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. this Sunday, May 8th. Find out more information and apply here (https://t.e2ma.net/click/yo7di/2bsghl/66qnnc)!

Spend Pre-Orientation with us in Battleground Virginia! Are you interested in being a leader for GU Politics' Pre-Orientation program: Campaign Bootcamp: Battleground Virginia? Leaders will work closely with GU Politics staff over the course of the summer to plan the program, manage its operations, and coordinate events. Students serving as leaders will be expected to stay in close touch with staff over the summer, but are not requried to be on campus until August 22nd at 9:00 a.m. To be elligible to serve as a Pre-Orientation leader, you must be an undergraduate student who'll be enrolled for the 2016-2017 school year. Students interested in serving as leaders can apply here (https://t.e2ma.net/click/yo7di/2bsghl/mzrnnc). Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 20th. Decisions will be made no later than Friday, May 27th. 

Introducing the GU Politics Alumni Association

While this season is a time for many goodbyes, we're stoked to share with you that graduation doesn't have to mean the end of your involvement with GU Politics! Graduating Student Advisory Board member Kayla Auletto (MPP '16), is spearheading the newly formed GU Politics Alumni Association. This program is still in the early stages, and we'll be in touch later this summer about next steps towards creating an official Executive Board, but in the mean time we have three asks for those of you who are alumni or will soon be alumni. 

1. Please fill out this survey (https://t.e2ma.net/click/yo7di/2bsghl/2rsnnc) with your most up-to-date contact information so we can stay in touch with exciting updates and events!

2. Join this (https://t.e2ma.net/click/yo7di/2bsghl/iktnnc) LinkedIn group and begin using it for networking, sharing open job postings, or organizing casual meet-ups.

3.) Make sure you are a member of our GU Politics Alumni Facebook group. If you aren't a member, please email Kayla Auletto at [email-masked] or send her a Facebook message to be added. 

This will be our last regularly scheduled email as we end the school year and move into the summer! We know you're all terribly dissapointed, but don't worry - we'll continue to keep you up to date on our activities this summer through more sporadic emails. The weekly emails will resume in the fall as we get back to regularly scheduled programming! 

McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University

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