Georgetown University: Graduate Liberal Studies Degree Programs

It's almost time to watch our very own MALS Graduate Norah O’Donnell (C’95, G’03) address Georgetown's School of Continuing Studies as the 2024 Graduation Speaker.

Head over to the official Georgetown University page to watch it live!

Georgetown Announces Graduation Speakers for the Class of 2024 - Georgetown University Georgetown has invited 12 speakers to address members of the Class of 2024 at this year’s commencement ceremonies.

So, you’ve had an idea that you’ve tested and could be scaled… How can you convince top management to adopt and support it? What if there are opposing views within the top management team? How to navigate the different agendas and perspectives from other leaders before you can even pitch to the final decision maker?

In this hour together we will identify an idea that you’ve already tested and now need to sell to a senior leader (it could even be your own promotion within the organization); then we’ll follow a series of short exercises to map the influence landscape at your organization and create an alliance-building plan.You’ll end up with a replicable method that you can add to your innovation toolkit at work and in life.

Join us on April 5 at 12PM EST - RSVP below!

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Calling all aspiring entrepreneurs and advocates for social justice! Join us for this month’s Jack Talk featuring Najee Ellerbe, a 2016 graduate of the Sports Industry Management program and the Founder and President of Everybody’s Juice.

Recently named to the 2021 Forbes Next 1000 Entrepreneurs list, Najee founded his company in 2019 to address the need for an affordable juice delivery service in the D.C. area, particularly in food desert areas that don’t have enough access to nutritious and affordable sustenance.

Najee also has his own podcast called Do Something Good Today, which focuses on how anyone and everyone can utilize their gifts to bring good to the world. Join us for what is sure to be an inspiring and uplifting conversation and take advantage of this unique networking opportunity with your fellow SCS Hoyas. Tuesday, April 12 at 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. ET via Zoom.

Jack Talk: Najee Ellerbe Calling all aspiring entrepreneurs and advocates for social justice! Join us for this month’s Jack Talk featuring Najee Ellerbe, a 2016 graduate of the Sports Industry Management program and the Founder and President of Everybody’s Juice. Recently named to the 2021 Forbes Next 1000 Entrepreneurs...

Whether it’s the ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic or the call for greater racial equity in the United States, the White House press corps has been at the frontlines of covering the White House and president of the United States during times of tremendous societal change.

Join the conversation with some of the top Black reporters covering the White House as they address a broad range of questions about their role in holding the presidency accountable to the American people and the world.

Panelists include Georgetown Alumna Yamiche Alcindor, Anchor & Moderator of “Washington Week” on PBS, Eugene Daniels of POLITICO, and Toluse Olorunnipa of The Washington Post. The program will be co-moderated by Dean Kelly Otter and Richard Fowler, a Journalism student at Georgetown’s School of Continuing Studies, and a contributor for Forbes and Fox News.

Wednesday, February 16 at 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. ET via Zoom. Please RSVP via this form.

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Teaching MLK’s “I Have a Dream” Speech in 2022 - The first Mission in Motion post of 2022 invites the SCS community to participate in the University’s annual “Teach the Speech” initiative, which this year focuses on Dr. King’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. “As the United States continues to experience social, cultural, and political polarization around persisting racial injustices in all facets of society, MLK’s iconic 1963 speech presents a valuable opportunity to renew the discussion in 2022 and recommit to tangible actions at Georgetown.”

https://scsvalues.georgetown.domains/reflections-on-covid-19/teaching-mlks-i-have-a-dream-speech-in-2022/

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Teaching MLK’s “I Have a Dream” Speech in 2022 – Mission in motion Posted on January 7, 2022January 7, 2022 by Jamie KralovecTeaching MLK’s “I Have a Dream” Speech in 2022 An annual activity of the University’s MLK Initiative: “Let Freedom Ring!” is to take one of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s signature speeches and use it as a curricular launching pad...

What’s Your Holiday Tradition?

It’s almost hard to believe, but the holidays are upon us! The time between Thanksgiving and the end of year always feels like a mad dash, but we want to take a moment to celebrate the diverse foods, customs, and traditions that make this time meaningful and special to you and your loved ones. To that end, the SCS Dean's Office team is curious to know:

What’s a must-have dish at your family table?

What’s a decoration you always put up around the home?

Do you dress up your pet for the holidays? (Photos are mandatory for this question.)

What’s an organization you try to support and/or volunteer at during the holidays?

We invite you to share your responses to the above and more in this brief Google form. Photos are a bonus! We may contact you to feature them on SCS’s social media accounts to celebrate our community during the holidays. Thank you in advance for participating!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkpmxbTjrry3bApFf74f1ZIatg9AJ0pnu91FW6dWZvk01RrA/viewform

Friendly reminder that today is the last day to withdraw from courses.

Today we observe Veterans Day—a time to honor our veterans and members of the U.S. Armed Forces. We at SCS are proud to have among the highest numbers of military-connected students, faculty, and staff at Georgetown. We are deeply grateful for those who protect and defend our nation both at home and abroad.

Join us this Thursday, November 11th, at 12pm to honor and observe Veterans Day with a very special Jack Talk. Vince Loran, a graduate of the Dog Tag Bakery Fellowship Program and of the Institute for Transformational Leadership (ITL), served in the United States Air Force for more than 21 years and retired with the rank of (E-7) Master Sergeant.

Since retiring, Vince has founded his own company, Ignite RPM, which offers business leaders and managers growth mindset strategies for improving results and reducing stress. He also co-hosts a podcast called “The Leadership Void,” in which the two invite members of the military and first responder community to speak about leadership skills, address problem areas, and share information about organizations in the community. Grab your lunch and listen to Vince’s and insights from his personal and professional journey.

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Jack Talk: Vince Loran (Virtual Event) Join us to honor and observe Veterans Day with a very special Jack Talk. Jack Talks are informal events where an SCS grad returns to discuss their inspiring professional and/or personal journeys. Vince Loran, a graduate of the Dog Tag Bakery Fellowship Program and of the Institute for Transformation...

Join us for this month’s virtual trivia game! Tuesday, November 9th from 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. ET. The theme of this trivia session will be "Where in the Galaxy". It's time to learn more about space, the solar system, and the stars that surround us all!

SCS Virtual Trivia: Where in the Galaxy Thank you for your interest in SCS Virtual Trivia! The theme of this trivia session will be "Where in the Galaxy". It's time to learn more about space, the solar system, and the stars that surround us all! Date: Tuesday, November 9 Time: 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM ET The Zoom link will be distributed the da...

Tomorrow we'll be hosting SCS Bookshelf: Design Thinking with Karen Hold.

What are leaders in your industry currently reading? What are the “must-haves” on their bookshelf? Join us virtually tomorrow on October 19 at 5:00-6:00 p.m. ET for a unique book talk (cliff notes provided) featuring author and Georgetown McDonough alumna Karen Hold, founder of an innovation consulting firm - Experience Labs. Karen will join Wendy Zajack, Faculty Director of the Design Management Communications program, where they will discuss some of the book's central themes and provide you with some tangible advice that will transform your design thinking skills. Come ready with loads of questions and join the discussion and the fun.

The Book:
Experiencing Design – The Innovator's Journey -- draws on decades of researching and teaching design thinking. Karen with co-authors, Jeanne Liedtka and Jessica Eldridge, have created a ‘how to’ guide for each stage of the design thinking journey. Ultimately, innovators need to be someone new to create something new. This book shows you how to make this actually happen step by step. Upon your RSVP you will be sent an excerpt via email.

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Take a break and join us today for a lunch-hour virtual trivia session! The theme will be "'80s Music". Make sure you review your throwback Spotify playlists to get ready for this game from 12:30pm-1:00pm ET

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