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This page is managed by the Office of Graduate Student Services in the Elliott School of International Affairs.

The page aims to keep Elliott School graduate students in the know regarding academic advising, career development, and international education

09/01/2026

Hey Revs! Are you dreaming about an internship on the Hill? Join Dr. Sonya Merrill in this three-part series to help you prepare to work at the Capitol. After completing all three sessions, you will receive a Certificate of Completion.

Please note: Registration for all three sessions is mandatory. If you are not registered for all three sessions, you will be removed from the list. The event is open to U.S. citizens only.

Registration is required for each session:

Session One: Raise Your Professional Visibility
Session Two: The Public Service Commitment
Session Three: Professionalism in the Congressional Workspace

Register today; spots are limited!
https://gwu.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1988035

08/31/2026

Hey Revs! 👋 Check out what’s on deck for the week of August 31 with GSS.

🤖 Employer Workshop & Info Session: AI & Diplomacy
Join ADST and Fran Leskovar for a two-part series exploring how AI-powered tools are used in diplomatic training for U.S. Foreign Service Officers.
Date: September 1
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. & 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

🌐 Info Session: NATO - Defense Policy & Planning W/ Olivia Salembier
Meet Elliott alumna Olivia Salembier (MA-SPS '22) and learn about her work as a Defence Policy Officer within NATO's international staff.
Date: September 3
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

🛡️ Career Panel - Combating Trafficking, Illicit Trade, & Terror Financing
Hear from professionals currently engaged in fighting transnational crime across domestic and international borders.
Date: September 3
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Please register for all events on Handshake! We look forward to seeing you there. Raise High! 💛💙

08/24/2026

⚛️ NNSA Graduate Fellowship Program Info Session
August 24 | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Come learn about the National Graduate Fellowship
Program (NGFP), an opportunity for students to
prepare for a career in national security. Meet Aubrey
Means as she discusses the benefits of the fellowship,
such as specialized training, leadership development,
and networking.

☕ Career Cafe with Jocelyn Buckley, DC Mayor's
Office
August 25 | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Jocelyn Buckley BA-IA '20, serves as Digital Director in
the Executive Office of District of Columbia Mayor
Muriel Bowser. In this Career Cafe, you will learn the
growing importance of subnational diplomacy and what
it is like to manage communications for a high-profile
leader.

🤝 Site Visit: INSA Annual Conference
August 28 | 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Network with Jeneva! Do you have a security
clearance? Come to explore the Intelligence and
National Security Alliance Annual Conference's “Career
Conversations”, a job fair with recruiters from across
the federal landscape. No Show Policy not in effect.

Register on Handshake! We look forward to seeing you
there!

08/14/2026

Hey Revs! We are so excited to kick off the year with our Annual Welcome Reception!

August 20 | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Register by August 18th by 12:00 p.m.
City View Room, 7th floor of the Elliott School of International Affairs
Dress Code: Business Casual
Registration: via Eventbrite (link sent to your GW email)

Light hors d'oeuvres will be served!
Current and incoming graduate students, alumni, staff, and faculty are invited to attend. We can't wait to see you there!

If you have any questions, please contact our office!

08/11/2026

Hey Revs! Join us for the final session of the Navigator Career Exploration Series, "Perfecting Applications", on August 12th! Register on Handshake.

08/04/2026

Hey Revs! Ready for a ball game? GSS is partnering with the Nats for our last 2026 Summer in the City event. Register on Handshake to join our reserved GW ticket block, use the promo link for discounted ticket pricing, and sign up to claim your exclusive GW x Nats co-branded swag!

Don't miss out on closing out the summer with fellow Revs at Nationals Park!

07/28/2026

Hey Revs! Join us for the third session of the Navigator Series, “Targeting Organizations of Interests”, on July 29th! Register on Handshake.

07/23/2026

Hey Revs! Ever wanted to know what it is like to be in the Foreign Service? We will be taking a limited number of students to the DACOR-Bacon house, a historic meeting place of past and present foreign affairs professionals. This is your opportunity to ask questions and learn from experienced State Department officials about their experiences working domestically and abroad.

Register on Handshake!

07/22/2026

Hey Revs! Are you interested in learning about how the GEOINT sector is using data automation to improve global governance? Join us at USGIF's "It's About Automation, Not AI" event on Tuesday, July 28th.

Register on Handshake!

07/15/2026

Hey Revs! Interested in learning more about how AI is being integrated into GEOINT (geospatial intelligence) and All-Source intelligence operations? Join GSS at the US Geospatial Intelligence Foundation on July 22nd from 8:30 am - 1:00 pm for a discussion on AI and national security.

Register on Handshake!

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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