MSA at McCourt

Today, Takuya Amagai (MPP '22) is taking over the McCourt School Instagram to share more about his campaign to be @MSAatMcCourt's next Director of Diversity and International Programs. Tune in and join tonight's town hall to hear more from all of the candidates!

Today Declan Murphy (MPP '22), candidate for @MSAatMcCourt Secretary, is taking over the McCourt School Instagram to share more about his platform. Tune in all week to hear more from your candidates!

Many thanks to those who could join us! For those who couldn't, a recording of the 2021 State of McCourt will be made available shortly! Keep an eye on you GU email!

On the school's transition to Downtown Washington: McCourt's new campus in the Downtown area will be a main campus of its own, with all the services and accomodations of the Hilltop, with better access to transportation and the wonderful locations DC has to offer!!

A: McCourt is currently working on this - your best advocate is Nirmala Fernandez, who has been pushing for this for several years. Leslie has also been in touch with the Provost's Office and the Office of Global services and will update the student body as more info is available

Q: Harvard's MPAID program has achieved stem certification. what steps is McCourt doing to achieve the same certification for the MPP and MIDP programs?

A: In McCourt faculty has tried to be receptive to student interests which has resulted in courses like those focus on migration policy. The faculty requires a certain number of students to be interested in a course for it to be offered. Climate Surveys or Admin outreach helps!

Q: Students are interested in electives with international development focuses, whereas the majority of the McCourt electives are focused on domestic policy. Howell McCourt build more courses in the space and how will they update the curriculum based on student interests?

And the 2021 State of McCourt begins! Stay tuned for the answers to some of your pressing questions, directly from Dean Maria Cancian and the McCourt team! We hope to see you there!

Hey McCourt! Just a friendly reminder about the upcoming Townhall with the Deans this Thursday, August 13th! This is an excellent opportunity to share your concerns with the administration, so let your voices be heard!

Are you in support of having Georgetown University increase the tuition reduction for graduate students this fall to 10%? Add your name to the Georgetown Graduate Student Government's Petition: linktr.ee/GeorgetownGrad…

BREAKING: The Trump administration will rescind its order blocking foreign students from living in the U.S. while taking classes online. A federal judge in Massachusetts just announced that the government and plaintiffs reached a resolution, @JuliaEAinsley reports.

As a diverse organization serving the McCourt community - one comprised of members from a multitude of ethnic, religious and racial backgrounds - MSA remains committed to fostering a more inclusive environment. facebook.com/12540272417145… #JuneteenthDay #BlackLivesMatter

Looking for a study break this evening? Join MSA for a Virtual Movie Night at 8PM! RSVP to join the Party! forms.gle/2rSYKfhg1MU2Qs…

Want to learn more about the Sky Happiness Retreat? Tune in today for an Information Session at 5PM (EST) with MSA Director of Service Jagir Pipalia. Info Session RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… Apply by May 5th: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Questions or concerns re: how McCourt is handling the COVID-19 crisis? Join a townhall with the Deans today or tomorrow! RSVP via Google Link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Ready to burn off some steam with some friendly competition? Join MSA tonight at 5:30 for a virtual game night to start Easter Break off right! RSVP on FB!

Not sure what to do for the start of Easter break tomorrow? Join MSA for some laughs, virtual games, and time to connect with your fellow McCourters!

Tonight @ 5:30PM: Fall Course Preview Event for current students! Send your questions to secretary@gppsa.org & RSVP on FB! We look forward to seeing you there!