GW DISCOURSE:THE POLITICAL SCIENCE QUARTERLY EXPANDS MANAGEMENT EXPERTISE WITH NEW APPOINTMENTS FOR THE 2007-2008 ACADEMIC YEAR
For Immediate Release
Contact: Christopher K. Wimbush, President
Greg Rosen, Editor-in-Chief
gwd@gwu.edu
GW DISCOURSE: THE POLITICAL SCIENCE QUARTERLY EXPANDS MANAGEMENT EXPERTISE WITH NEW APPOINTMENTS FOR THE 2007-2008 ACADEMIC YEAR
Lawrence Wimbush and Nicholas D'Addario Named To Board of Directors
Greg Rosen Named Editor-in-Chief
Robert Platt Named Editor-in-Chief Emeritus & Member of the Board of Directors
Washington, DC – July 4 th , 2007 — GW Discourse , The George Washington University's leading publication for current political commentary and analysis, announced today its new leadership and management team for the 2007-2008 Academic Year. Co-Founder and President Christopher Wimbush will retain his current position in the upcoming year while Robert Platt will step down from his post as Editor-in-Chief to embark on a six month study abroad session in the United Kingdom. Platt will be replaced by International Affairs Editor, Greg Rosen.
"It is an honor to work with a group of individuals who are all so passionate about politics and international affairs," Rosen commented. "I look forward to assuming the role of Editor-in-Chief, guiding the magazine's direction and ensuring the highest level of content articles for our readers."
While abroad, Platt will help continue the mission of GW Discourse as Editor-in-Chief Emeritus , sitting on both the GW Discourse Board of Directors and Editorial Board. David Springer, a senior in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences studying Public Policy and International Affairs, will serve as International Affairs Editor, and Tim Little, a junior studying Political Science and Philosophy, will round out the GW Discourse Editorial Board as Managing Editor, responsible for special features, online content, and staff recruitment.
In addition, a number of appointments have been made within the Office of the President. Ethan Elser, a sophomore in the School of Business studying Finance, will join GW Discourse as Executive Vice President for Finance, and Ian Potent, former Vice President for Technology, will serve in the newly created position of Vice President for Support Services. Elser will manage the budgeting, fundraising, advertising sales, and strategic planning functions of GW Discourse and Potent will be responsible for the publication's infrastructure as well as logistical support for GW Discourse events.
Along with the new appointments to the editorial board, GW Discourse also announced the appointment of the publication's first two members of the GW Discourse Board of Directors, Nicholas D'Addario and Lawrence "Keith" Wimbush.
"I am delighted to have such a talented team assembled to serve as the editorial and business leadership of GW Discourse," said Christopher Wimbush the publication's President and Co-founder. "With the strong foundation we have put forth today, I am positive that we are on strong footing for a bright future."
Lawrence Wimbush brings years of management expertise to GW Discourse, holding various posts including Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Diageo North America and Senior Client Partner and Group Co-Practice Leader at Korn/Ferry International. Now retired, Wimbush, a Harvard Law alum, will draw on experience gained from both his professional posts and his time on the governing board of Brunswick School as he helps to chart the course for the future of GW Discourse.
Nicholas D'Addario, a senior at The George Washington University, also adds a wealth of organizational management experience to the Board of Directors. D'Addario long list of leadership posts include George Washington University Student Association Senator, Senate Rules Committee member, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Philanthropy Chair and Executive Board member, Senior Class Council Representative, and member of the Student Association’s Socially Responsible Initiatives Commission.
Lawrence Wimbush and Nicholas D’Addario will be joined on the Board by Robert Platt, Editor-in-Chief Greg Rosen, and President Christopher Wimbush.
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Christopher K. Wimbush, President
Robert Platt, Editor-In-Chief
gwd@gwu.edu
DISCOURSE PUBLICATIONS ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF GW DISCOURSE, THE POLITICAL SCIENCE QUARTERLY
Washington, DC – May 29th, 2007 — DISCOURSE PUBLICATIONS announced today the launch of GW Discourse, The Political Science Quarterly. The publication was inspired by the need to form a venue where student perspectives on the pressing domestic and international issues of the day could be presented. With this goal in mind, the magazine will focus mainly on American Politics, International Relations, and Political Theory and Philosophy.
Operating on a quarterly publication schedule, the first issue will be available in print on June 21, 2007 and will be showcased to George Washington University students, parents, faculty, and administrators during the summer at all 5 sessions of the University’s award-winning Colonial Inauguration program.
Although the first print issue will be exclusively available to members of the University community in Washington, D.C., the magazine’s content will be available to all interested readers because Discourse Publications will be simultaneously launching the official website at www.gwdiscourse.com. In addition to content from print issues, the website will feature exclusive articles not found in the magazine, reader discussion boards, and a number of blogs allowing readers to engage in conversation with the writers, editors, and other readers.
GW Discourse, The Political Science Quarterly is run by a powerhouse of over 25 extremely talented students from a diverse cross-section of majors and areas of concentration, including International Affairs, Middle East Studies, Latin American Studies, Conflict & Security, Political Science, Journalism, History, Economics, Philosophy, Mass Communications, Chinese Language and Literature, Business, and many others.
In addition, staff members are key opinion leaders on campus, holding positions in a number of important organizations including the International Affairs Society, the College Republicans, the College Democrats, GW STAND the award-winning Independent news source, the GW Hatchet, The Daily Colonial, The George Washington University Student Association, and Influence PR : GW’s Premier Student Public Relations Group. The perspectives put forth by writers for GW Discourse are a combination of academic scholarship and real-world, political experience. Many have held internship positions with the Department of Defense, the American Enterprise Institute, the United States Secret Service, the Department of State, GW's National Security Archives, Department of Justice, Senator John McCain's Presidential Campaign, the Department of State, and a number of congressional and senatorial offices.
While appeal for GW Discourse is certain to be present among Political Science, International Affairs, History and Philosophy majors, the magazine will be tailored in a way that speaks to everyone in the GW community, from the Capitol Hill intern to new students fresh on the political scene.
“Our mantra is The Expression of Truths because we understand that there many sides to an issue and many perspectives that can be applied when a particular issue is being discussed,” commented Christopher Wimbush, Co-Founder and President of GW Discourse, The Political Science Quarterly. “I think that this understanding will be accepted by our readers and that our content will truly resonate among them, establishing the discourse we set out to create.”
Article topics in the first issue of GW Discourse include:
Deconstructing the “isms” of Politics
Realism and American Foreign Policy during the Cold War
Busybodyism: The Current Big-Government Mentality
Projections on the legacy of George W. Bush
The New Role of the Vice President
For more information, contact Christopher K. Wimbush at gwd@gwu.edu or visit www.gwdiscourse.com.
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