News & Events
Events Calendar
The Elliott School hosts more than 300 events annually on a wide range of topics of interest to international affairs practitioners. Keep up to date on the latest events and news from the Elliott School by subscribing to our newsletters.
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The Elliott Annual State of the School Address- Connecting Theory to Practice
Thursday night Dean Reuben Brigety II spoke with faculty, students, and staff about the successes of the past year and the future initiatives of the Elliott School
Public Exhibitions Feature International Storylines and Destinations
The Elliott School has made use of its available community spaces to showcase a series of exhibitions which are all free and open to the public. Enjoy this schedule we've made to help you to know what will be happening around the building in the coming weeks.
Alumna Turns Her Passion for Service into Global Development Career
Natalie Fiszer, ESIA BA ’14, was recently selected for the USAID Donald M. Payne International Development Fellowship, which offers financial support for graduate school as well as an opportunity for employment with the USAID Foreign Service upon completion of her studies.
Planning Events
The Elliott School hosts prominent political leaders, international experts, and scholars who discuss pressing issues of the day. If you are affiliated with the Elliott School and approved to schedule events, please first read through the Public Affairs Event Training Guide and then utilize the following resources to ensure that your event runs as smoothly as possible:
Book a Room
Please email these addresses to reserve our spaces:
- Lindner Family Commons (Room 602) - [email protected]
- Conference Room 505 - [email protected]
For classroom reservations, please contact Academic Scheduling.
For City View or State Room, please contact the Marvin Center Events & Venues.
Planning for Your Event
Add Your Event
Submit your event to our online event calendar. Public events submitted by Thursday to our calendar also are featured in our weekly newsletter that's distributed on Sundays/Mondays.
Reserve Equipment
Gooseneck mics, sign holders and a livestream kit are available for reservation by approved Public Affairs trainees through this online form. The form must be submitted at least two business days in advance of the requested rental date.
Request Photography
For high-level photography requests, submit a photography request for a GW photographer here.
For mid or lower-level photography requests, please submit a request here. Both services are free of charge.
Marketing Your Event
Invitations to events or any other email marketing that is targeted to the public must follow the style guide created and implemented by GW's Division of External Relations.
During Your Event
If you run into technical difficulties in an academic classroom, the Lindner Family Commons, or the Conference Room 505, please contact Academic Technologies at 202-994-0485. Please submit the Public Affairs complaint form if you find Lindner Family Commons or Room 505 not in the default set-up as indicated in the Public Affairs training guide.
