The GW Alumni Association (GWAA) has issued a final call for nominations for distinguished alumni to serve on the GW Board of Trustees. The application period will close on Oct. 9, 2013 at 11:59 pm PDT. The Board of Trustees has both Alumni Trustees and Recent Alumni Trustees—alumni serving in these roles have all of […]
Alumni Weekend 2013 was the most successful yet, with thousands of attendees returning to Foggy Bottom from Sept. 26 – 29 to reconnect and reminisce during 60+ events. Check out some of #GWAW13’s highlights, and stay tuned for more recaps and photos from events like the 15 Year Reunion, 25 and 30 Year Reunion, Sons of Pitch […]
During what one attendee called “the best night of the year,” a packed crowd was treated to a spectacular show from award-winning artist Cyndi Lauper during Alumni Weekend’s All Alumni Concert on Sept. 27. GW’s Charles E. Smith Center hosted alumni of all ages at the sold-out Kickoff Party, where guests enjoyed food, drinks and […]
On Thursday, Sept. 26, GW’s Alumni Weekend 2013 officially kicked off with the 77th Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards ceremony. Established in 1937 by the George Washington Alumni Association (GWAA), the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards are presented annually to alumni who have obtained notable success in their chosen profession, thereby bringing honor to themselves and their […]
Two GW schools are collaborating to offer new scholarship opportunity through the National Science Foundation (NSF), to support GW’s efforts around cybersecurity. GW is working to develop a new breed of cybersecurity leaders through the GW HOLISTiC Executive Cyber Corps© program. The program seeks to train cybersecurity leaders who are equipped with knowledge of technical […]
Due to heavy demand, the Office of Alumni Relations is expanding the Alumni Weekend Kickoff Party space to accommodate an additional 150 guests. The first 150 holders of “Concert Only” badges reporting to the registration center in the Marvin Center Great Hall will be given a courtesy upgrade to “Kickoff Party and Concert.” Registration opens […]
Alumni Weekend is just days away and we’re gearing up for this year’s class reunions! Find out what this class of 2008 alumna has been up to, and why she’s excited to come back to campus for her 5-year reunion: For the past two years Amy Nane, CCAS BA ’08, has worked as a contract […]
Calling all Colonials: online registration for Alumni Weekend closed on Sept. 17, but you can still register in person at the Marvin Center once the weekend begins! From Sept. 26 – 29, GW’s campus will be jam-packed with Colonials during Alumni Weekend 2013. With 60+ events, including a Cyndi Lauper concert, you don’t want to […]
The GW community was deeply saddened to learn that an alumnus and former GW parent were among those who died at Navy Yard as a result of the shooting on Sept. 16. GW Today reported on the loss of these two community members: Alumnus Gerald “Jer” Read, M.A. ’90, and Vishnu “Kisan” B. Pandit, parent […]
In a recent article, TIME Magazine profiled professors around the US whose courses are so popular that they often have “hundreds or even thousands of students competing for a seat in their class.” The list of “teaching stars” includes GW’s Faye Moskowitz, CCAS BA ’70, MA ’79 and her course, “Jewish Literature Live.” TIME writes: The […]
