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GWSERVES KICK-OFF

The #GWServes Kick-Off event will take place onThursday, September 20th from 2:00pm-6:00pm inKogan Plaza! Come out and learn more about thisexciting platform that you can use to connect withservice opportunities and events, interact with peersand courses, log your service hours, and much more!To get started, click here.

BE PART OF AN ACTIVE DEMOCRACY

GET INVOLVED WITH GW

VOTES

Have you registered to vote yet? GW Votes, a non-partisan coalition of students, faculty, and staff iscommitted to ensuring that at least 30% of GWstudents vote in the upcoming election. Voting can bemade easy through TurboVote - make sure toregister. Get to know issues, become active in ourcommunity, and exercise your right to vote!Democracy isn't something we have, it's somethingwe do. Several events will be coming up later thissemester, so be on the lookout! To learn more,click here.

BECOME A STUDENT MENTOR

MENTOR SCHOOL WITHOUT

WALLS SENIORS

Each year, School Without Walls (SWW) seniors workon a yearlong project that involves a research paper,an innovative product or event, and a publicpresentation. This year, SWW is partnering with GWto provide undergraduate student mentors for theparticipating high school seniors. The first twomentoring sessions will occur this Thursday, 9/13,and Thursday, 9/20, between 3:45pm and5:00pm. During these sessions, GW volunteers willprovide feedback on SWW seniors' paper proposals,helping to identify and resolve grammatical, stylistic,and rhetorical errors. To sign up for the first twosessions, you can register on GWServes here.

GW ALTERNATIVE BREAKS TRIP APPLICATIONS

APPLY TO WINTER AND

SPRING BREAK TRIPS TODAY!

Applications are now open for Alternative Winterand Spring Break trips! Apply today to serve, learn,and discover. Find the Winter Break trip applicationhere and the Spring Break trip application here. Thisis also your last chance to apply to the Fall Break tripto Baltimore. The application can be found here!

Are you a GW faculty or staff member interested inbecoming a trip Learning Partner? Learn more andapply here. If you have any questions about theprogram, reach out here.

VOLUNTEER WITH LIVING CLASSROOMS PARKHOUSE

AFTERSCHOOL SOCCER

COACH NEEDED

Do you love soccer and helping out with thecommunity? Living Classrooms is looking for avolunteer soccer coach to help with their afterschoolsoccer program! The soccer team meets twice aweek on Fridays from 3:00-6:00pm with the other daybeing flexible. This is an opportunity to give studentsa great experience by teaching them about athleticsand the power of teamwork! For more information,reach out to Erin Myers here.

VOLUNTEER AT THE 2018 ATLANTIC FESTIVAL

LOGISTICS VOLUNTEERS

NEEDED

The Atlantic Festival, put on by The Atlantic inpartnership with the Aspen Institute, is looking for 15volunteers for their event from October 2nd to 4th inthe Penn Quarter neighborhood. Volunteers will bechecking guests in, assisting with merchandise andgift bag distribution, handling microphones duringsessions, and running overall logistics. Volunteers willbe able to attend sessions and be supplied t-shirts.To apply, contact Teresa Bacal here. The applicationdeadline is September 14th.

VOLUNTEER LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR POSITION

IMPROVE THE LIVES OF

IMMIGRANTS THROUGH

EDUCATION 

Washington English Center, a non-profit Englishlanguage school that provides ESOL and workforcereadiness classes to adult immigrants in the DC area,is looking for volunteer language instructors. Theirschool is located in Dupont/Kalorama and trainingwould be on September 15th. Volunteers co-teachESL classes and new volunteers are paired withexperienced co-teachers. They have a minimum agerequirement of 20 years old. If you have anyquestions, reach out to Elizabeth Madjlesi here andapply here.

VOLUNTEER WITH YMCA DC

YMCA DC YOUTH &

GOVERNMENT IS LOOKING

FOR VOLUNTEERS

YMCA DC Youth & Government program allows localhigh school students the opportunity to create anddebate policy acting as a mock-DC city council.Volunteers are needed to help with studentdelegation meetings, conference logistics, and on-going special projects. Meetings take place at varioushigh schools through DC at various times.Conferences happen in November and March. Formore information, contact Dana Rodriguez here orcheck out their website here.

CALLING ALL CHANGEMAKERS

INTERN AT THE OBAMA FOUNDATION

The Obama Foundation is looking for interns for their Spring 2019 internshipprogram. They are looking for candidates who are diverse, passionate,mission-oriented, organized, and strong writers and researchers. To learn moreand apply, click here. Applications are due by September 12th at 5:00pm CT.

FULL- OR PART-TIME CAPITOL HILL INTERNSHIP

OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN DAVID SCOTT

LOOKING FOR LEGISLATIVE INTERN

Congressman David Scott (GA-13) is seeking a Legislative Intern for the fallsemester in his D.C. office. Responsibilities include assisting with legislativeresearch, drafting replies to constituents and memos, and much more. Internswill have the opportunity to attend committee hearings, policy briefings, and sitin on Congressional meetings. Send resume and cover letter to BreannaSwims here with the subject line "Fall Legislative Intern."

PART-TIME INTERNSHIP WITH STIPEND

UNLOCKING POTENTIAL FOUNDATION

LOOKING FOR INTERNS

Unlocking Potential Foundation, chaired by Carly Fiorina, is recruiting internsfor the 2018-2019 academic year. Interns should be energetic team memberswho are passionate about strengthening communities, working with leaders,and communicating their vision of strengthening the problem-solving andleadership capacity of community-based organizations. For more information,contact Aubrie Field here or learn more here.

2019 FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN!

APPLY FOR RODDENBERRY FELLOWSHIP

The Roddenberry Fellowship is a 12-month program for 20 activists,changemakers, and organizers across the U.S. who are tackling one of thefollowing issues: Civil Rights, Environmental Protection, LGBTQIA & Women'sRights, and Immigration & Refugee Rights. Fellows receive a $50,000 awardand individualized support for their project or initiative. Find out more andapply here. If you have any questions, reach out here.

HONEY W. NASHMAN CENTER FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND PUBLIC SERVICE

THIS WEEK'S RECAP

Hi Friend!

FRESHMAN DAY OF SERVICE AND CONVOCATION was this past Saturday! We loved servingwith the entire Class of 2022, student leaders, faculty, and staff who came out and served allacross the DMV alongside our new and recurring community partners. Special shout out andbelated HAPPY BIRTHDAY to President Thomas LeBlanc who celebrated his birthday with theGW and DC community through service with all of us. Our Freshman Day of Service is a day of joy and connection which is one step in transforming usfrom strangers to neighbors, and maybe, friends. That is the idea behind the 9/11 NATIONALDAY OF SERVICE AND REMEMBRANCE and our Freshman Day of Service and Convocation isGW's commemoration. Please visit our 9/11 Day toolkit to learn more about serving together tobuild stronger communities and get to know people whose culture or background is different fromyours. And to help all students to learn more about community engagement opportunities, tomorrow isthe COMMUNITY SERVICE FAIR! Join us in the Marvin Center Grand Ballroom from 1:30pm-4:30pm. You can learn from more than 30 community organizations and find a cause,organization, or project that you are passionate about and can get involved with. Organizationshave opportunities to serve directly, as a tutor or mentor, and they may have indirect serviceopportunities, like community research, grant writing, or web design. And it is never too early to plan to Ace the Midterms by registering to vote and voting, so SIGN-UP FOR TURBOVOTE! #GWVotes will get you all the information you need to make sure yourvoice is heard and your vote is cast!

Hope you have a fulfilling week!

—The Nashman Center Team

NOTEWORTHY

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

JOB & GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

SEMESTER- OR YEAR-LONG SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

TAKE PART IN SMARTDC OR JUMPSTART 

Interested in the Nashman Center's long-term service programs? Considervolunteering with SMARTDC or Jumpstart! To learn more about theseopportunities, reach out via email: SMARTDC / Jumpstart

UPCOMING GRANT DEADLINE

APPLY FOR PUBLIC SERVICE GRANT

Public service grants make it possible for GW students to harness theirpassions for changing the world through innovative student-led projects.Grants range from $500-$2500 per individual or group project, per deadline.The first deadline is October 5th, 2018. Learn more and apply here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

9/11 REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY 7:00pm on Tuesday, September 11th, 2018 in KoganPlaza (Rain Site: Marvin Center, Marc C. Abrahms Great Hall)

Join members of the George Washington University community in honoring the memory of the nineGW alumni who died in the September 11th tragedy, as well as all of those who lost their lives as aresult of the attacks that day.

COMMUNITY SERVICE FAIR 1:30pm-4:30pm on Wednesday, September 12th, 2018 in theMarvin Center Grand Ballroom

Get a chance to speak to representatives from over 30 community organizations and learn how toget involved in service at GW and in DC! If you have any questions, reach out via email.

POLITICS AND PROSE & GW: JOSE ANDRÉS 7pm on Friday, September 14th, 2018 inLisner Auditorium

Chef Jose Andrés, in his book We Fed An Island, describes his experience in Puerto Rico afterHurricane Maria and details the community of activists feeding the island to this day. A portion of theproceeds from book sales will be donated to the Chef Relief Network of World Central Kitchen forefforts in Puerto Rico and beyond. Student discount tickets ($10) can be purchased in person at theLisner ticket office using a valid GW ID between 10am-6pm, Monday through Friday. Learn moreabout the event and the Politics and Prose series here.

GWSERVES KICK-OFF 2:00pm-6:00pm on Thursday, September 20th, 2018 in KoganPlaza

Join us and learn more about GWServes, an exciting new platform that you can use to connect withservice opportunities and events, interact with peers and courses, log your service hours, and muchmore! Talk to our team and get in-person assistance, get your headshot taken, and enjoy somegreat food!

INTERESTED IN OTHER GW EVENTS?

Stay updated on all of the events happening on- and off-campus by checking out the UniversityCalendar!

NEWS & REPORTS

THE TENUOUS RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIALINNOVATION

Rob Reich, a Marc and Laura Andreessen faculty co-director of Stanford PACS, joined by KellyBorn, a program manager at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation’s Madison Initiative, andArisha Hatch, a managing director of campaigns at Color of Change, explore the topics includingelection integrity in the United States, online organizing around discriminatory policing, and thespread of hate speech and false information on social media platforms. Check out the article andinterview recording here.

NAACP #TURNOUT2018 VOTING CAMPAIGN

The NAACP, along with their 1 million plus members, advocates and activists throughout the UnitedStates, are frontline advocates committed to raising awareness for political, educational, social andeconomic equality for communities of color in the electoral and legislative process. Learn moreabout their campaign here.

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