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SUMMARY:Spring 2025 Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of great conversations\, delicious catered food\, and an opportunity to connect with colleagues across disciplines!  \nDate and time: Friday\, May 2nd\, from 5-8 pm\nLocation: Mason Plaza\nRSVP: here (We need a headcount by Friday\, April 18th at 3 pm) \nThis annual gathering is the perfect chance to mingle with the Schar community\, catch up with old friends\, and get to know more about each other’s research and interests in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re looking to exchange ideas\, build new connections\, or simply take a break from your busy schedule\, we’d love to see you there! \nPlease save the date and get ready for an enjoyable evening with the Schar PhD community. RSVP here (We need a headcount by Friday\, April 18th at 3 pm).
URL:https://spsa.schar.gmu.edu/event-calendar/spring-2025-social/
LOCATION:Mason Plaza
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DTSTAMP:20260404T183657
CREATED:20250124T173634Z
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UID:830-1746111600-1746118800@spsa.schar.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Spring 2025 SPSA Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Get to know Data\, TBD
URL:https://spsa.schar.gmu.edu/event-calendar/spring-2025-spsa-roundtable-4/
LOCATION:VMH 602\, 3351 Fairfax Dr\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T183657
CREATED:20250124T173605Z
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UID:829-1743692400-1743699600@spsa.schar.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Spring 2025 SPSA Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Get to know Data\, TBD
URL:https://spsa.schar.gmu.edu/event-calendar/spring-2025-spsa-roundtable-3/
LOCATION:VMH 602\, 3351 Fairfax Dr\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T150000
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CREATED:20250120T200034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T170956Z
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SUMMARY:SPSA Workshop IRB
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Brett Restrick\, IRB Compliance Specialist from Office of Research Integrity and Assurance\, GMU. \nTime: 3-4 pm on Thursday\, March 20\, 2025 \nIn-person: VMH 602 \nZoom link: https://gmu.zoom.us/j/94764354966?pwd=D7AxFy4CnbABxZkwQneAcbvNOgSQny.1
URL:https://spsa.schar.gmu.edu/event-calendar/spsa-workshop-irb/
LOCATION:VMH 602\, 3351 Fairfax Dr\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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CREATED:20250124T173530Z
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UID:828-1741273200-1741280400@spsa.schar.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Spring 2025 SPSA Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Get to know Data\, TBD
URL:https://spsa.schar.gmu.edu/event-calendar/spring-2025-spsa-roundtable-2/
LOCATION:VMH 602\, 3351 Fairfax Dr\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T150000
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CREATED:20250124T173758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T173758Z
UID:831-1739458800-1739466000@spsa.schar.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:SPSA Workshop LaTex + Overleaf
DESCRIPTION:Bring your laptop! \nInstructor: Jared Wold & Sungbin Park
URL:https://spsa.schar.gmu.edu/event-calendar/spsa-workshop-latex-overleaf/
LOCATION:VMH 602\, 3351 Fairfax Dr\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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CREATED:20250124T173412Z
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UID:827-1738854000-1738857600@spsa.schar.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Spring 2025 SPSA Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Get to know Data\nSungbin Park (poster presentation practice)
URL:https://spsa.schar.gmu.edu/event-calendar/spring-2025-spsa-roundtable/
LOCATION:VMH 602\, 3351 Fairfax Dr\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T183657
CREATED:20240828T205802Z
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UID:795-1733410800-1733414400@spsa.schar.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Fall 2024 SPSA Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:3:00 – 3:30 \n3:30 – 4:00 \n  \nZoom link:
URL:https://spsa.schar.gmu.edu/event-calendar/fall-2024-spsa-roundtable-3/
LOCATION:Van Metre Hall 602\, 3351 Fairfax Dr\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T183657
CREATED:20241108T004254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T005253Z
UID:821-1731672000-1731690000@spsa.schar.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:CMEPR Student Research Day
DESCRIPTION:Time: 12:15 – 4:15 pm || Location: VMH 602 (https://cmepr.gmu.edu/) \n12:15 Lunch* (for those who register in advance\, by the deadline of November 12) \n Registration link: https://forms.gle/6B1ghjGsj22EZKRYA \n1:00 Valeska Araujo: Childcare costs\, investments\, and savings of young families \n1:30 Eric Childress: Import Competition and Firm Product Switching \n2:00 Andrew Emmons: Does Unemployment Insurance Benefit Generosity affect Mental Health? Evidence from the COVID-19 Pandemic’s UI Supplement \n2:30 Break \n2:45 Hyeseon Na: Does Participation in Global Value Chains Increase Employment? Colombian Evidence \n3:15 Sungbin Park: Decision to Leave: Do Licensure Compacts Matter? \n3:45 Jared Wold: Stressed About Stress Tests \nAll are welcome!
URL:https://spsa.schar.gmu.edu/event-calendar/cmepr-student-research-day/
LOCATION:Van Metre Hall 602\, 3351 Fairfax Dr\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T183657
CREATED:20240828T205730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T205730Z
UID:794-1730991600-1730995200@spsa.schar.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Fall 2024 SPSA Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:3:00 – 3:30 \n3:30 – 4:00 \n  \nZoom link:
URL:https://spsa.schar.gmu.edu/event-calendar/fall-2024-spsa-roundtable-2/
LOCATION:Van Metre Hall 602\, 3351 Fairfax Dr\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T183657
CREATED:20240826T233523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T233523Z
UID:787-1729836000-1729890000@spsa.schar.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Fall 2024 Social
DESCRIPTION:draft
URL:https://spsa.schar.gmu.edu/event-calendar/fall-2024-social/
LOCATION:O’Sullivans Irish Pub\, 3207 Washington Blvd\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T183657
CREATED:20240828T212819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T213151Z
UID:799-1728572400-1728576000@spsa.schar.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Fall 2024 SPSA Workshop - R + RMarkdown
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Mike Gigante \nPre-survey: add link here \n*Bringing laptop is recommended.
URL:https://spsa.schar.gmu.edu/event-calendar/fall-2024-spsa-workshop-rrmarkdown/
LOCATION:Van Metre Hall 602\, 3351 Fairfax Dr\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T183657
CREATED:20240828T205646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T205837Z
UID:792-1727967600-1727971200@spsa.schar.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Fall 2024 SPSA Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:3:00 – 3:30 \n3:30 – 4:00 \n  \nZoom link:
URL:https://spsa.schar.gmu.edu/event-calendar/fall-2024-spsa-roundtable/
LOCATION:Van Metre Hall 602\, 3351 Fairfax Dr\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T183657
CREATED:20240905T160628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T200643Z
UID:815-1726153200-1726156800@spsa.schar.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Fall 2024 SPSA Demo Workshop - Zotero
DESCRIPTION:RSVP: https://forms.gle/XuRV4Rae6ekzYPyv5
URL:https://spsa.schar.gmu.edu/event-calendar/fall-2024-spsa-workshop-zotero/
LOCATION:VMH 602\, 3351 Fairfax Dr\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T183658
CREATED:20240904T175831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T175831Z
UID:808-1725883200-1725888600@spsa.schar.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Schar School Doctoral Programs Research and Professional Development Workshop
DESCRIPTION:RSVP link: https://forms.office.com/r/USgmb0Dq18
URL:https://spsa.schar.gmu.edu/event-calendar/schar-school-doctoral-programs-research-and-professional-development-workshop/
LOCATION:Student Union Building I\, 3A\, Meeting Room\, 4469 Aquia Creek Ln\, Fairfax\, 22030\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T183658
CREATED:20240904T180459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T180543Z
UID:812-1725627600-1725642000@spsa.schar.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Faculty Research Day - CMEPR
DESCRIPTION:For details\, visit: https://cmepr.gmu.edu/ \nTime: 1-5 pm || Location: VMH 602 \n1:00 Catherine Maclean: Social Insurance Spillovers:  Evidence From Paid Sick Leave Mandates and Workers’ Compensation \n1:30 Thomas Stratmann: Economic Effects of Institution Building: Tribal Courts in “Indian Country” \n2:00 Break \n2:15 Priyanka Anand: The Impact of losing child SSI benefits on long-term health and education outcomes \n2:45 Michael A Clemens: Partial Legalization and Parallel Markets: The Effect of Lawful Crossing on Unlawful Crossing at the US Southwest Border \n3:15 Maurice Kugler: Impact of US robots on the earnings of Colombian workers \n3:45 Break \n4:00 Lucas Nunez: The Veteran Advantage: The Impact of Previous Military Service on Electoral Performance \n4:30 John S Earle: Death Without Benefits? Unemployment Insurance in the Time of Covid
URL:https://spsa.schar.gmu.edu/event-calendar/faculty-research-day-center-for-micro-economic-policy-research-cmepr/
LOCATION:VMH 602\, 3351 Fairfax Dr\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T183658
CREATED:20240826T231415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T205550Z
UID:781-1725548400-1725552000@spsa.schar.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Fall 2024 SPSA Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:3:00 – 3:30 \n3:30 – 4:00 \n  \nZoom link:
URL:https://spsa.schar.gmu.edu/event-calendar/roundtable/
LOCATION:Van Metre Hall 602\, 3351 Fairfax Dr\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Roundtable
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190417T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190417T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T183658
CREATED:20181224T031147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T232558Z
UID:641-1555509600-1555516800@spsa.schar.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Third PhD Research Workshops- Spring 2019
DESCRIPTION:Dear PhD students\, \nPlease mark your calendars for the three PhD Research Workshops of the Spring 2019 semester: \nTuesday\, February 19th\, 2:00-4:00pm \nMonday\, March 18th\, 2:00-4:00pm \nWednesday\, April 17th\, 2:00-4:00pm \nAll workshops are held in Founders Hall Room 322.  Snacks are provided. \nPresentation slots are available for all three dates.  Schar School students from all of our PhD programs are encouraged to present their research\, including working papers and ongoing projects. Faculty members are invited to give feedback on your presentations. \nThese workshops take the format of “mini conferences” in which students present their ongoing research. Presenters receive constructive feedback from the faculty members and engage fellow students in a discussion of potential research topics. \nInterested students may sign up through HERE.
URL:https://spsa.schar.gmu.edu/event-calendar/third-phd-research-workshops/
LOCATION:Founders Hall\, Room 322
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190403T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190403T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T183658
CREATED:20190323T220521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T232603Z
UID:683-1554294600-1554298200@spsa.schar.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Turning the Dissertation into a Manuscript and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Discussion with Schar School Professors Dr. Colin Dueck and Dr. Michael Hunzeker. They’ll share their experiences on turning a dissertation into a manuscript and a manuscript into a book. Come hungry\, food will be provided.
URL:https://spsa.schar.gmu.edu/event-calendar/turning-the-dissertation-into-a-manuscript-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Founders Hall- Room 602
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190402T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190402T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T183658
CREATED:20190323T220201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T232608Z
UID:679-1554215400-1554220800@spsa.schar.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:APPS General Elections and End of the Semester Social Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Come join us as we celebrate the end of the semester. This will also be the day when we elect the next APPS leadership so those interested in serving on the board for the 2019-2020 term are strongly encouraged to come. Especially the 1st and 2nd year PhD students; we need you! There will be lots of food; just bring yourselves.
URL:https://spsa.schar.gmu.edu/event-calendar/apps-general-elections-and-end-of-the-semester-social-gathering/
LOCATION:Founders Hall- Room 602
CATEGORIES:Social
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190318T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T183658
CREATED:20181224T031000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T232612Z
UID:639-1552917600-1552924800@spsa.schar.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Second PhD Research Workshop- Spring 2019
DESCRIPTION:Dear PhD students\, \nPlease mark your calendars for the three PhD Research Workshops of the Spring 2019 semester: \nTuesday\, February 19th\, 2:00-4:00pm \nMonday\, March 18th\, 2:00-4:00pm \nWednesday\, April 17th\, 2:00-4:00pm \nAll workshops are held in Founders Hall (exact room to be announced closer to the date).  Snacks are provided. \nPresentation slots are available for all three dates.  Schar School students from all of our PhD programs are encouraged to present their research\, including working papers and ongoing projects. Faculty members are invited to give feedback on your presentations. \nThese workshops take the format of “mini conferences” in which students present their ongoing research. Presenters receive constructive feedback from the faculty members and engage fellow students in a discussion of potential research topics. \nInterested students may sign up through HERE.
URL:https://spsa.schar.gmu.edu/event-calendar/second-phd-research-workshop-spring-2019/
LOCATION:Founders Hall\, 6th Floor Lobby
CATEGORIES:Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190307T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190307T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T183658
CREATED:20190208T042216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T232617Z
UID:666-1551960000-1551963600@spsa.schar.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Conversations with Faculty Series- Prof. Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera
DESCRIPTION: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\, APPS holds an informal gathering with the Schar School faculty over lunchtime. For our next event\, we are honored to have Professor Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera from the Schar School talk about “Spectacle” of Border Security and U.S. Immigration policy. Join the conversation; pizza will be provided.
URL:https://spsa.schar.gmu.edu/event-calendar/conversations-with-faculty-series-prof-guadalupe-correa-cabrera/
LOCATION:Founders Hall- Room 602
CATEGORIES:Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190227T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190227T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T183658
CREATED:20190227T131336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T232622Z
UID:671-1551272400-1551279600@spsa.schar.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:APPS Next Steps Workshop: Navigating the Dissertation and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:1:00pm-3:00pm\nFounders Hall 602 (Arlington) \nPizza will be served! \n  \nThis roundtable provides an opportunity for public policy doctoral students within the Schar School of Policy and Government to discuss the next steps in the doctoral program. It targets all cohorts enrolled in the PhD program or those interested in professional development and career advice after graduation. Advanced students who have passed through the qualifying exam\, field studies\, and proposal stages will provide guidance on best practices and lessons learned during the dissertation stage. \nPlease contact Layla Hashemi at  lhashem2@masonlive.gmu.edu with any questions. \n— \nThe Association for Public Policy PhD 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.  http://apps.gmu.edu/
URL:https://spsa.schar.gmu.edu/event-calendar/apps-next-steps-workshop-navigating-the-dissertation-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Founders Hall- Room 602
CATEGORIES:Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T183658
CREATED:20181224T030722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T232627Z
UID:635-1550757600-1550764800@spsa.schar.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:First PhD Research Workshop- Spring 2019
DESCRIPTION:Dear PhD students\, \nPlease mark your calendars for the three PhD Research Workshops of the Spring 2019 semester: \nTuesday\, February 21st\, 2:00-4:00pm \nMonday\, March 18th\, 2:00-4:00pm \nWednesday\, April 17th\, 2:00-4:00pm \nAll workshops are held in Founders Hall Room 322.  Snacks are provided. \nPresentation slots are available for all three dates.  Schar School students from all of our PhD programs are encouraged to present their research\, including working papers and ongoing projects. Faculty members are invited to give feedback on your presentations. \nThese workshops take the format of “mini conferences” in which students present their ongoing research. Presenters receive constructive feedback from the faculty members and engage fellow students in a discussion of potential research topics. \nInterested students may sign up through HERE.
URL:https://spsa.schar.gmu.edu/event-calendar/first-phd-research-workshop-spring-2019/
LOCATION:Founders Hall 322 & Engineering Building Room 1605
CATEGORIES:Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181206T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181206T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T183658
CREATED:20181224T044159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T232631Z
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SUMMARY:End of Semester Social Gathering
DESCRIPTION:End of Semester Social Gathering\nThe Association of Public Policy PhD Students \ninvites you to attend \nEnd of Semester Social Gathering \nThursday\, December 6th\, 2018 \n3:30-5:30 PM \nFounders Hall\, 6th Floor Lounge   \n Refreshments will be provided. \n*** \nAPPS 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 fall  semester. APPS is for all Schar School PhD students\, all stages\, all programs. \n*** \nCheck out our website http://apps.gmu.edu and like us on Facebook to stay up-to-date on the latest news and events.
URL:https://spsa.schar.gmu.edu/event-calendar/end-of-semester-social-gathering-2/
LOCATION:Founders Hall Room 602
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T183658
CREATED:20181224T044353Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation with Faculty Series- Prof. Jim Olds
DESCRIPTION: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\, APPS holds an informal gathering with the Schar School faculty over lunchtime. We are honored to have Professor Jim Olds from the Schar School discussing comparative approaches to food security. \nPlease bring your lunch and join the conversation.
URL:https://spsa.schar.gmu.edu/event-calendar/conversation-with-faculty-series-prof-jim-olds/
LOCATION:Founders Hall Room 602
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181119T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181119T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T183658
CREATED:20181224T043733Z
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SUMMARY:Qualifying Exam Info Session
DESCRIPTION:APPS Public Policy Qualifying Exam Info Session\nNovember 19\, 2018\, Monday\n3:00pm- 4:30pm\nFounders Hall\, Room 602 \n\nIf you are interested in hearing more about the Schar School public policy PhD 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. \nFor more information\, contact Neslihan Kaptanoglu: nkaptano@masonlive.gmu.edu
URL:https://spsa.schar.gmu.edu/event-calendar/qualifying-exam-info-session/
LOCATION:Founders Hall Room 602
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T183658
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SUMMARY:Fall 2018 Third (and last) PhD Research Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease sign up for any one of the three workshops HERE. \nFor further information: Contact Abu Bakkar Siddique (asiddi@gmu.edu). \nFall 2018 Workshops Schedule:\n– Tuesday\, 9/18\, 2-4pm\n– Wednesday\, 10/24\, 2-4pm\n– Thursday\, 11/15\, 2-4pm \nAll events will be held at Founders Hall (Arlington Campus) Room 602.
URL:https://spsa.schar.gmu.edu/event-calendar/fall-2018-third-and-last-phd-research-workshop/
LOCATION:Founders Hall 602\, 3351 Fairfax Dr\, Arlington\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181112T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181112T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T183658
CREATED:20181019T180245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T232646Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Fields and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:This roundtable provides an opportunity for public policy doctoral students within the Schar School of Policy and Government to discuss the next steps in the doctoral program. It targets first and second year cohorts of the public policy PhD program. Advanced students who have passed through the qualifying exam\, field studies\, and proposal stages will provide guidance on best practices and lessons learned. \n\n 
URL:https://spsa.schar.gmu.edu/event-calendar/navigating-the-fields-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Founders Hall- Room 602
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T183658
CREATED:20180719T203712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T232700Z
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SUMMARY:Fall 2018 Second PhD Research Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease sign up for any one of the three workshops HERE. \nFor further information: Contact Abu Bakkar Siddique (asiddi@gmu.edu). \nFall 2018 Workshops Schedule:\n– Tuesday\, 9/18\, 2-4pm\n– Wednesday\, 10/24\, 2-4pm\n– Thursday\, 11/15\, 2-4pm \nAll events will be held at Founders Hall (Arlington Campus) Room 602.
URL:https://spsa.schar.gmu.edu/event-calendar/fall-2018-second-phd-research-workshop/
LOCATION:Founders Hall 602\, 3351 Fairfax Dr\, Arlington\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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