NatSec Consultant’s Toolkit — SSP Skills Workshop
Part of Georgetown’s SSP Skills Workshop Series, this session delivers practical tools and templates for national-security consulting. Attendees work through threat assessment frameworks, risk communication, and toolkit-building exercises designed to sharpen real-world advisory skills.
Callas at La Scala: Opera Costumes Exhibit
Six iconic opera costumes worn by Maria Callas from La Scala are on display at the Brady Art Gallery, with sketches by Nicola Benois and Piero Tosi and photos of Callas. The show, a collaboration of the Italian Cultural Institute of Washington and the Embassy of Greece, brings fashion-history to the GWU Flagg Building in DC.
GW SAHC Keynote: Karan Brar on Heritage and Identity
GW SAHC presents keynote speaker Karan Brar at the Jack Morton Auditorium, discussing cultural duality, representation, and breaking stereotypes. The talk weaves heritage with future identities, reflecting the theme 'Unraveling the past. Weaving what’s next.'
Opening Ceremony
Kick off the National Cherry Blossom Festival with an Opening Ceremony at DAR Constitution Hall. The program features performances celebrating U.S.-Japan friendship and the arrival of spring in Washington, DC.
Listening Guide to Incarceration
Georgetown University hosts a timely lecture, Listening Guide to Incarceration, examining how mass incarceration shapes policy, communities, and civil rights. The talk offers a rigorous, campus-based discussion with scholarly insights into reform, justice, and accountability.
The Crucible (Opera)
Washington National Opera presents The Crucible at Lisner Auditorium. Conducted by WNO Music Director Robert Spano and directed by Francesca Zambello, this staging of Robert Ward’s Pulitzer-winning opera brings Miller’s Salem tale to life with themes of fear, accusation, and the cost of truth.
Feeding America Safely: A Practical Path Forward on Pesticides
An expert-led policy discussion at The Heritage Foundation on how to ensure feeding America safely through smarter pesticide regulation. Learn about practical pathways, regulatory challenges, and scientific considerations shaping U.S. agricultural safety.
International Trade Seminar with Tishara Garg
Georgetown hosts an International Trade Seminar with Tishara Garg from Princeton University. The talk examines current global trade dynamics, policy implications, and empirical insights in a concise, scholarly setting.
Doctoral Project Defense: Kevin Melo
Georgetown University hosts the doctoral project defense of Kevin Melo. The candidate presents the dissertation and defends it before faculty, followed by a Q&A session in a formal academic setting on campus.
Dissertation Defense: Grace Hahm
Grace Hahm's dissertation defense at Georgetown University is a formal academic milestone where her doctoral work is presented to and evaluated by the committee. Held March 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM UTC at the Georgetown campus, the session invites professors, peers, and students to witness the culmination of years of research.
Beyond Walls Film Festival
Screenings from the Beyond Walls Film Festival at Gelman Library highlight short films exploring policing, the prison-industrial complex, and abolition, followed by a discussion on media depictions and the potential futures of abolitionist practice.
Alben Barkley Endowed Lecture: Public Opinion about Public Finance
The GWU CCAS Department of Political Science presents the 2026 Alben Barkley Endowed Lecture with John Sides, examining how public opinion shapes public finance policy, at Monroe Hall on March 23, 2026 at 2 PM.
GW Center for Law & Technology Speaker Series: Prof. Anita L. Allen, the University of Pennsylvania
GW's Center for Law & Technology hosts Prof. Anita L. Allen (UPenn) for a lecture on Privacy or Publicity: Dilemmas of Respect for the Dead. A thoughtful blend of law, philosophy, and bioethics addressing dignity, rights, and data in the modern era.
Distinguished Scientist Seminar Series: David Waxman
Georgetown University hosts the Distinguished Scientist Seminar Series featuring David Waxman, PhD. This formal lecture presents cutting-edge research in the sciences and invites audience questions.
Translating Literary Giants
Scholars explore how translating renowned literary works shapes meaning across languages and cultures. This Georgetown discussion delves into translation strategies, challenges of conveying style, and the cultural impact of bringing literary giants into new languages.
Her Shark Story: Film Screening & Panel
Screening of Her Shark Story as part of the DC Environmental Film Festival at Georgetown University, followed by a panel discussion with filmmakers and marine-conservation experts. The event blends cinematic storytelling with expert dialogue in a university setting, highlighting environmental issues and ocean health.
How to Pray?: A Lenten Talk Series with Fr. James
Join Father James for a Lenten series on how to pray at the Newman Chapel inside the GWU Newman Center. These 8–9 pm sessions invite seekers to explore practical approaches to prayer and deepen spiritual practice in an open, welcoming setting.
Intelligence Studies Consortium Spring 2026 Symposium
Georgetown University hosts the Intelligence Studies Consortium Spring 2026 Symposium, examining the intelligence profession's evolving role amid future challenges and opportunities. The event gathers scholars, policymakers, and practitioners for keynote talks and panels on threat assessment, ethics, and governance in intelligence work.
Colombia’s Next President: What Comes After the Vote?
Georgetown University hosts a post-election policy discussion on Colombia's presidential vote, analyzing likely policy shifts, regional dynamics, and the path forward after the election. An informed, campus-centered talk featuring scholars and policy experts.
Blackboard: Using Rubrics
Learn to create rubrics in Blackboard, attach them to graded activities, and use an interactive rubric to streamline grading. Part of GW's Tech-Boosted Teaching series, this hands-on session helps instructors strengthen assessment for in-person, hybrid, and online classes.
Fireside Chat: Public Service Across Sectors
Join visiting Richey Fellow Angelo Mathay for a lunchtime fireside chat exploring how immigration law, policy, philanthropy, and federal employment law intersect across sectors. Held in the Burns Moot Courtroom at GW Law, this informal yet insightful talk will feature perspectives from an EEOC Administrative Judge and include boxed lunches.
Conversations on Food Justice: SNAP Restrictions & Politics of Eating
Policy-focused discussion on SNAP restrictions, food justice, and who gets to choose what’s on the table. Hosted by Food & Society at the Aspen Institute and GW's Global Food Institute, the talk examines how limits shape dignity, access, and the politics of eating. Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 1:00 PM, GW.
Art in Your Hands: Artists’ Books
Join a hands-on exploration of artists’ books at Georgetown University’s Booth Family Center for Special Collections. Discover rare, artist-made volumes, bindings, and the history of book arts in a university library setting.
The Status of U.S. Democracy
The Institute for Data, Democracy & Politics (IDDP) launches its Food for Thought series with Jennifer Victor, examining the status of U.S. democracy. An interdisciplinary lunchtime lecture at GWU's Media and Public Affairs Building that invites dialogue across disciplines.
1–24 of 43 events