When David Bruce Smith, CCAS BA ‘79, was six years old, his grandfather told him that it was vital to read books about important people. “When I asked why, he replied, ‘Because if you read about important people – like Mark Twain, Golda Meir, George Washington – when you grow up, you will have a […]
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GW Alumni Recreate WWII-Style Jackets for a Mainstream Audience
Tucked away in a small building in midtown Manhattan is the retail showroom for Cockpit USA, a fashion brand that specializes in WWII-style jackets, gear, and accessories. Founded by GW alumni Jeff, LAW JD ’70, and Jacky Clyman, CCAS BS ’69, the brand is finding new traction in the digital age. Stepping into the […]
CCAS/LAW Alumnus Named Resident Partner of NYC Law Office
Greg Blue, CCAS BA ’90, LAW JD ’95, has been announced as the resident partner in charge of Dilworth Paxson’s recently opened New York City office. Dilworth Paxson conducts a broad and diverse regional law practice that represents a wide array of clients from non-profits to Fortune 500 companies. Blue will serve in the litigation […]
Jodi Rich, CCAS BA ’97
Jodi Rich, CCAS BA ’97, has been named a 2013 Ohio Super Lawyers’ Rising Star, a designation given to the legal industry’s best lawyers under the age of 40, as nominated by their peers. Rich works at Ulmer & Berne LLP and is one of the firm’s 26 attorneys who receive the Rising Star recognition […]
Tim Krepp, CCAS BA ’97
Tim Krepp, CCAS BA ’97, has published the book Capitol Hill Haunts, which explores the most historic and hair-raising haunted tales of the Hill. Krepp lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife and two daughters. He leads tours in D.C. and enjoys delving into tales of ghostly lore. To read more or to purchase a copy […]
Alexander Radecki, CCAS BA ’11
Alexander Radecki, CCAS BA ’11, serves as Legislative Affairs Associate for an online community committed to the discovery and discussion of topics which are of concern to consumers and healthcare professionals relating to the pharmaceutical industry.
Marc Albert, CCAS BA ’70, LAW JD ’73
Marc Albert, CCAS BA ’70, LAW JD ’73, is very active in the theater and arts arenas. This month, he was a judge for the 2012 Miss North Dakota Pageant. Albert, who is a member of Columbian College’s National Council for Arts and Sciences and the Worlds Affairs Council of Washington D.C, has also helped produce three […]
John Ragosta, CCAS MA ’04
John Ragosta, CCAS MA ’04, accepted a position at Hamilton College in Clinton, N.Y., as visiting assistant professor. Ragosta writes that he’s “looking forward to teaching this year while my second book — Religious Freedom: Jefferson’s Legacy, America’s Creed — is being published by the University of Virginia Press early in 2013.”
Wesley Reisser, ESIA BA ’04, CCAS MA ’07
Wesley Reisser, ESIA BA ’04, CCAS MA ’07, published his first book, The Black Book: Woodrow Wilson’s Secret Plan for Peace (Lexington Books, 2012), about the maps and plans used by the American delegation to the 1919 Paris Peace Conference and the lasting legacy of American involvement in World War I. Reisser is an assistant […]
Historic Walking Tour Celebrates GW’s 100 Years in Foggy Bottom
“Campus has changed so much since I was last here,” is a phrase uttered, and sometimes lamented, by those who haven’t visited campus in years. This sentiment accurately depicts how quickly change can come to the built environment of Foggy Bottom, with new dorms and mixed-use developments seemingly constructed in a matter of months. In […]