Schar PhD Student Association (SPSA)

Fall 2018 PhD Research Workshops

Do you need to get feedback on your research paper and practice your presentation skills? Consider volunteering for the PhD Research Workshops!

The PhD Research Workshops, in the format of “mini conferences,” offer students the opportunity to present their ongoing research and receive constructive feedback from faculty and other students.

Please sign up for any one of the three workshops HERE.

For further information: Contact Abu Bakkar Siddique (asiddi@gmu.edu).

Fall 2018 Workshops Schedule:
– Tuesday, 9/18, 2-4pm
– Wednesday, 10/24, 2-4pm
– Thursday, 11/15, 2-4pm

All events will be held at Founders Hall (Arlington Campus) Room 602.

Welcome Back Social Hour

O’Sullivans

3207 Washington Boulevard, Arlington VA, 22201

Friday August 24, 2018

3:30pm- 5:00pm

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APPS is celebrating the beginning of the new semester! Join us for refreshments with APPS members and Schar school colleagues to celebrate the beginning of the fall semester. All Schar School PhD students, all programs are invited to attend.

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End of Semester Social Gathering

O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub

3201 Wilson Boulevard

Arlington VA 22201

May 3rd, 2018

3:30pm-5:30pm

Refreshments will be provided.

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APPS is adding a little cheer to the end of the semester! Take a break from your exams and papers to join us for refreshments with APPS members and Schar School colleagues to celebrate the end of the spring semester. APPS is for all Schar School PhD students, all stages, all programs.

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The Association for Public Policy Ph.D. Students (APPS) is a student run initiative established in 2013 with the purpose of providing professional and intellectual support for doctoral students at George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government.

Spring 2018 PhD Research Workshops

Do you need to get feedback on your research paper and practice your presentation skills? Consider volunteering for the PhD Research Workshops!

The PhD Research Workshops, in the format of “mini conferences,” offer students the opportunity to present their ongoing research and receive constructive feedback from faculty and other students.

Contact info: Kurt Birson (kbirson@gmu.edu) or Wendy Chen (dchen16@gmu.edu)

Spring Workshops Schedule:
– Tuesday, 2/20, 2-4pm
– Wednesday, 3/21, 2-4pm
– Thursday,4/19, 2-4pm

All events will be held at Founders Hall (Arlington Campus) Room 602.

Spring Tea with Faculty

APPS Invites You to Attend

Spring Tea With Faculty

Tuesday February 27th, 2018

3:30-5:30pm

Founders Hall 6th Floor Lobby

Schar School of Policy and Government faculty and PhD students are invited to enjoy pastries and a warm beverage while mingling with other members of the Schar community. This is a perfect way to transition from afternoon to evening, and to welcome spring. Feel free to stay the whole time or just drop by as your schedule allows.

We look forward to seeing you there!

RSVP to Layla Hashemi LHASHEM2@GMU.EDU by Sunday February 25th

Check out our website http://apps.gmu.edu and like us on Facebook to stay up-to-date on the latest news and events.

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The Association for Public Policy Ph.D. Students (APPS) is a student run initiative established in 2013 with the purpose of providing professional and academic support for doctoral students at George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government. APPS represents all Schar School PhD students.

Welcome Back Social Hour

ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC POLICY PHD STUDENTS

Invites You to Attend

Welcome Back Social Hour

Wednesday, January 24th 2018

1:00-3:00 PM

Founders Hall 602,

Arlington Campus

Refreshments will be provided.

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APPS is celebrating the beginning of the new semester! Join us for refreshments with APPS members and Schar school colleagues to celebrate the beginning of the spring semester. All Schar School PhD students, all programs are invited to attend.

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Check out our website http://apps.gmu.edu and like us on Facebook to stay up-to-date on the latest news and events.

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The Association for Public Policy Ph.D. Students (APPS) is a student run initiative established in 2013 with the purpose of providing professional and intellectual support for doctoral students at George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government.

End of Semester Holiday Party

Wednesday December 13th, 2017

3:30pm-6:00pm

Founders Hall 602

Refreshments will be provided

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APPS is adding a little cheer to the end of the year! Take a break from your exams and papers to join us for refreshments with APPS members and Schar school colleagues to celebrate the end of the fall semester.

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RSVP TO LAYLA M HASHEMI AT LHASHEM2@GMU.EDU  BY DECEMBER 9th

Qualifying Exam Prep Session

October 18, 2017

3.00 pm-4.15 pm

Founders Hall, Room 602

If you are interested in hearing more about the Schar School qualifying exam, join APPS as we hear from the students who have completed the exam in the past. Speakers will be sharing some of their tips and tricks on preparing, staying organized, and finishing successfully.

Conversation with Faculty Series- Prof. Jack A. Goldstone

September 25, 2017

12noon-1pm

Founders Hall, Room 602

In order to stimulate conversation and increase attention in our school to current political and economic events from around the world and the United States, APPSkicks off an informal gathering with the Schar School faculty over lunchtime. We are honored to have Prof. Jack Goldstone as our first speaker.

So please bring your lunch and join the conversation.  Topics will be determined two days prior to the event in order to focus on relevant issues of the day.

Guest: Prof. Jack Goldstone, Twitter handle: @jgoldsto

Topic: TBD

Monday, September 25th

Noon-1pm, Founders Hall, Room 602

Welcome Back Social Hour

August 25 @ 3:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Welcome Back Social Hour on Friday, August 25, 2017 in Clarendon near the Arlington campus, right after PhD orientation. All Schar PhD students are welcome! Please RSVP to agill16@masonlive.gmu.edu.

http://apps.gmu.edu/event/welcome-back-social-hour/