Some people take a while to figure out what they want to be when they grow up. Not Shanyn Ronis, ESIA BA ’09. Within a few short years after graduating, she founded The Education Global Access Program (E-Gap), a global nonprofit that trains teachers in conflict zones and areas of extreme poverty. To…
Elliott School Alumna Reveals the Narrative of American Muslims
An unexpected turn led Hena Khan (M.A.’97) from her career as international development consultant to successful children’s author. Khan says she recognized the work she enjoyed the most had a strong writing component, but never dreamed of becoming a published author. “I always gravitated towards the communications projects — annual reports, briefings. I liked the…
GW Alumnus Endows Stained-glass University Crest
The University Club of Denver is known throughout Colorado for its collection of stained-glass university crest windows. Thanks to William Mutch, GWSB MPA ’96, GW’s insignia is now part of the tradition. A member of the club since 1999, Mutch says that as more university crests were added over the years, he realized the…
Sacramento establishes an alumni network
Jason Dumont, SMPA BA ’07, Sacramento Chair shares his experience of starting an alumni chapter How long have you been volunteering with GW? Since spring 2016. What made you decide to get involved and build up the Sacramento Alumni Network? After moving from D.C. to Northern California in 2010, I attended several alumni events in…
Colonial Love Q & A: Douglas & Eva
Thanks to Douglas Feitosa Tome, GWSB MS ’16, and Eva Jie Zhao for sharing their story! Where did you meet on campus? We met in Philip Amsterdam Hall. What were your first impressions of each other? I thought Eva was very outgoing and friendly. She felt I was kind of nerdy but still interesting—maybe because of…
Colonial Love Q & A: Charles & Anita
Thanks to Anita Singh, CCAS BA ’09, and Charles Cain, ESIA BA ’09, for sharing their story! Where did you meet on campus? Charles and I met on the first day of our freshmen year in Monroe Hall in Spanish class. Charles even remembered that our professor’s name was Professor Castillo-Lao! What were your first impressions…
Colonial Love Q & A: Donald & Judith
Thanks to Donald Lokerson, SEAS, Bachelor of Electrical Engineering ’62, MS ’68, and Judith Lokerson for sharing their story! Where did you meet on campus? First day of our freshman year in September 1957, in Dr. Naeser’s chemistry class. A bit bashful, Donald got Doris (his sister) to invite me to the annual Engineer’s Picnic in Rock…
Colonial Love Q & A: Kris & Martina
Thanks to Kris Harms, SEAS BA ’03, and Martina Angiulo Harms, SPHHS BS ’03, SMHS MSHS ’06, for sharing their story! Where did you meet on campus? Kris and Martina met their Freshman year, both living on the 2nd floor of Thurston Hall. What were your first impressions of each other? Kris remembers Martina studying on her bed when…
Colonial Love Q & A: Kristoffer & Camry
Thanks to Kristoffer Hellesmark, ESIA MA ’16, and Camry Haskins, ESIA MA ’16, for sharing their story! Where did you meet on campus? City View Room. What were your first impressions of each other? Kristoffer – I thought she looked badass with her short haircut; Camry – I was struck by how piercing his eyes were.…
Colonial Love Q & A: Rodolfo & Julia
Thanks to Rodolfo De La Cruz, ESIA MA ’14, and Julia De La Cruz, ESIA MA ’15, for sharing their story! Where did you meet on campus? We met outside the Elliott School building after an econ refresher course, just before the semester started. We slowly got to know each other after that. What were your first…