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The Future of Transportation is More Choices, Say Panelists at Alumni Gala

A panel of representatives from six transportation companies took the stage on May 30 as part of the Alumni Awards and Recognition Gala at George Mason University’s School of Public Policy.

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How to Teach so Students Learn

The teaching support on tap for university faculty can serve as a bonus curriculum for the PhD student who is savvy enough to take advantage of it.

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School Of Public Policy Goes Global

Please join us this Thursday the 11th of April between 5:00pm – 6:45pm at the Arlington Campus Founders Hall Room 120 for the following event: George Mason University and School of Public Policy Student Association Presents “School Of Public Policy Goes Global” Professional Speaker Series Sonia Ketkar Assistant Professor; Co-Director of Center for Emerging Market [...]

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Jonathan Hayes Presentations

Jonathan Hayes, U.S. Department of State: “Trafficking in Persons Report: Moldova and the Caucasus.” Wednesday, April 10 7:20pm – 10:00pm Arlington Campus, Founders Hall, Room 121 Mr. Hayes will talk about the process and challenges of working on the report. Hosted by Cesar Alonso-Iriarte, EU Fellow, School of Public Policy calonsoi@gmu.edu

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Fulbright and Beyond: International and Overseas Fellowships for Graduate Students

Wednesday, March 13 This workshop will provide an overview of international and overseas fellowship opportunities for graduate students, and a tutorial on how to search for opportunities in your field/region of interest. The presentation will be divided into three parts: Part I (6:00 pm – 6:45 pm) will focus on well-known, nationally competitive opportunities for [...]

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The Washington Area Economy: Transitioning From Federal Dependency to a Global Business Base

Whether sequestration happens or not, the Washington region faces a sea change as federal spending is on a downward trend. At a recent Vision Series Lecture, Mason Policy Prof. Stephen Fuller presented an overview of the key conditions shaping the regional economy and key development challenges that the region faces.

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A Politically Viable Proposal to Fund Transportation

Virginia Secretary of Transportation Sean Connaughton joined an expert panel at George Mason’s Arlington campus to discuss Governor Bob McDonnell’s Transportation Funding Proposal.

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Coffee and Conversation with the Dean

You are invited to attend Coffee and Conversation with the Dean. This is a special opportunity to hear Dean Rhodes talk about his research and the question: “Who are ‘We’? And What Difference Does the Answer Make for How a Nation Behaves?” Space is limited to 20 students. Please RSVP via email to Meredith Asbury [...]

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Mason Policy Hosts Peace Operations Workshop

The School of Public Policy recently hosted the 2013 Unified “Peace and Stability Operations Training and Education” and the “Integration and Exercise” Workshop at Founders Hall.

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Master Presentation Skills with These Tips

After policy recommendations are formed, analysts often are called on to present and defend their recommendations. But it takes more than detailed research to win over an audience at a policy breifing.

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