Fall 2022
Issue 44
CPS Leads - A Quarterly Digest
Getting to Know Dr. Liesl Riddle: New CPS Dean
Liesl Riddle in the park
Congratulations to Dr. Liesl Riddle on her new role as dean of the College of Professional Studies (CPS), effective August 1, 2022.

Now that she is leading the College we wanted to give our readers a chance to get to know her a little better.
Reinvigorating Democracy: Constitutional Origins & Evolution
Arterton and Penn
In celebration of Constitution Day, the Graduate School of Political Management (GSPM) organized “Reinvigorating Democracy,” an event consisting of scholar and practitioner panels on the constitutional origins and modern evolutions of U.S. democracy. 
Two New Graduate Certificates Join Suite of Publishing Programs
bookshelves, abstract
The Master of Professional Studies in Publishing program has expanded its offerings to provide two new graduate certificates.
Welcoming Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Tobias Greiff
Congratulations to Dr. Tobias (Tobi) Greiff, the new CPS Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. His first day in the office will be October 24, 2022.
Leadership Development Programs Celebrate Graduates and Alumni Success Stories
CEPL team at USDA
GW’s Center for Excellence in Public Leadership (CEPL) has designed and conducted leadership development programs for over 148 leaders in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Since the partnership began in 2010, a significant number of these graduates have been promoted into more senior positions.
Tierney Pitzer
Program Director Tierney Pitzer Selected to Participate in the
GW Academic Leadership Academy
Congratulations to Ms. Tierney Pitzer for being selected to participate in the third cohort of the GW Academic Leadership Academy (GWALA).

Ms. Pitzer, the program director for the Information Technology bachelor's degree completion program, will participate in the year-long leadership program. 

New Advisory Board Forms for Cybersecurity Strategy Program
Earth and satellite
The newly formed Cybersecurity Strategy and Information Management Program (CSIM) Advisory Board met for the first time in August 2022. The Board identified opportunities for future growth and discussed current and emerging cybersecurity challenges, gaps in the cybersecurity workforce and the rapid expansion of disruptive technologies.

The CSIM Advisory Board members are senior-level professionals who have extensive leadership experience with cybersecurity, technology management and national security.
Distinguished D.C. Government Employees Recognized at Cafritz Awards Gala
The GW Center for Excellence in Public Leadership (CEPL) hosted the 19th and 20th Annual Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Awards Gala this summer at the University Student Center to honor outstanding D.C. government leaders and innovative teams.

Sustainable Urban Planning Student Organization Hosts Park[ing] Day
The GW Sustainable Urban Planning Student Organization (SUPSO) hosted the 2022 Annual Park[ing] Day on September 16. Park[ing] Day is an annual movement to transform parking temporarily into a place for people. 

SUPSO Parking Day playing games
Upcoming Events
Valerie Biden event Oct. 21
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