Upcoming Events
(please also see the semester's symposium schedule)

February 1, 2012
This semester we are introducing the Research in Governmental Studies symposium event. The RIGS is a forum where two recent graduates will showcase their outstanding thesis work. The event will be held on February 1st from 8:05-9pm in LL-7. Hope to see you there!

This semester’s honorees are: Dustin Todd, “All Politics is Local?” (MA in Government) and Jaime Lander, “The Impact of Sociological Norms on an Individual’s Decision to Join a Terrorist Organization” (MA in Global Security Studies). Dr. Abbas and Dr. Bachner will comment on each thesis and moderate the discussion following the presentations.

February 6, 2012
Are you interested in improving your graduate studies experience? Would you like to advocate the faculty on behalf of the student body? If so, we invite you to join the JHU Center for Governmental Studies Student Advisory Committee. The committee will have its first meeting on Thursday, February 2nd at 6pm (Room 600-A).

February 13, 2012
Registration opens for the Normandy/London study abroad trip.

February 21, 2012
Open house for MA in Public Management, MA in Government, MA in Global Security Studies, Certificate in Non-Profit Management
1717 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Room 230, 6:30pm

March 7, 2012
Career Networking Event
Meet alumni working in iintelligence, security, consulting, government agencies, political communications, public relations and on Capitol Hill.
8-9pm, 1717 Mass. Ave, Room LL-7

March 20, 20120
Open house for MA in Public Management, MA in Government, MA in Global Security Studies, Certificate in Non-Profit Management
1717 Massachusetts Ave, NW, 6:30pm 

March 15, 2012
Brown Bag Research Presentation
Janet Lewis, Ph.D. candidate at Harvard University, will present her paper titled "Ending Conflict Early: The Initial Stages of Rebellion in Uganda."  The presentation and discussion will be held in room 600B at 1717 Massachusetts Ave. from 12-1pm.

March 27, 2012
Brown Bag Career Workshop
Lucy Shapiro, Governmental Studies Career Counselor, will discuss some of the most effective job search, career exploration, and networking methods.
1717 Mass. Ave, Room TBA, 12-1pm

April 17, 2012
Open house for MA in Public Management, MA in Government, MA in Global Security Studies, Certificate in Non-Profit Management
1717 Massachusetts Ave, NW, 6:30pm

April 18, 2012
Brown Bag Career Workshop
Lucy Shapiro, Governmental Studies Career Counselor, will discuss some of the most effective job search, career exploration, and networking methods.
1717 Mass. Ave, Room TBA, 12-1pm