During Alumni Weekend 2013, we caught up with some of the 2000+ Colonials who returned to Foggy Bottom to relive their GW experience through four days of events, celebrations and fun. We asked alumni to share their favorite GW moments—and from run-ins with politicians to meeting a spouse to the best place to eat, their […]
2013 was a big year for the GW community—from entertainment to politics to business to community service, alumni around the world made a difference, and we were lucky enough to catch up with many of them. Check out which stories were most popular last year: Double Alumna Conquers Crossfit Christy Phillips Adkins, SPHHS BS ’07, […]
In the last five years, Elliot Bell-Krasner, CCAS BA ’08, has been all over the country. Life after graduation has taken Bell-Krasner from Southern New Mexico, where he worked on the first Obama presidential campaign, to a second stint in Washington, DC to get a master’s degree in public policy from American University, to Palm […]
Every year, GW’s Alumni Weekend comes together thanks to a network of alumni reunion volunteers. These volunteers work closely with the Office of Alumni Relations all year to help plan for and design their class reunion celebrations Some volunteers are in DC, while others are spread out across the US — no matter their location, […]
As part of Alumni Weekend 2013, the GW Latino Alumni Association (GWLAA) hosted the late-night “Latino Alumni Soiree” at Mio Restaurant in downtown DC. The GWLAA works with the Office of Alumni Relations to create and grow alumni connections to GW; interact with current Latino students as mentors and role models; identify and nominate Latino […]
On Sept. 28, as part of Alumni Weekend 2013, the GW Black Alumni Association (GWBAA) honored three black alumni and three current students at the annual GWBAA IMPACT Awards ceremony. Given out since 2006, the IMPACT Award is the highest form of recognition bestowed upon distinguished black alumni by the GWBAA Executive Committee. Each year, […]
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 […]
The Office of Alumni Relations is thrilled to introduce the inaugural version of the GW Alumni mobile app for iPhone, iPad and Android devices! This app provides access to events, news, and connect our lifelong, worldwide community of alumni with each other. Highlights include: Events Stay in the know about what events are coming up, […]
