Have you seen the latest issue of GW Magazine? Don’t miss our story about Rudy Rodas, GWSB BBA ’08, who shared his journey as a reunion volunteer for Alumni Weekend 2013. “I met so many new people and learned about these other alumni communities,” Rodas explains. “Not only did I come back to revisit GW, […]
Tag: GWAW13
Video: Favorite GW Memories!
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 […]
Top Five Stories of 2013
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, […]
Volunteer: “It’s a way of giving back to the university that gave me so much.”
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 […]
Words of Wisdom from Alumni Reunion Volunteers
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, […]
Reconnecting at the 2013 Latino Alumni Soiree
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 […]
Alumni Weekend 2013 in Photos
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 […]
Cyndi Lauper Wows Crowd at All Alumni Concert
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 […]
150 Spaces Added to Alumni Weekend 2013 Kickoff Party
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 […]
Walk-in Registrations Welcome at Alumni Weekend!
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 […]