Reunion volunteer Katrina Ablen, ESIA BA ’10, caught up with classmate Marissa Moran, SMPA/CCAS BA ’10, to ask about what she’s been up to since graduation in anticipation of the Class of 2010’s 5-year reunion during Alumni Weekend. What do you enjoy most about your work and how did you get here? After moving to…
15 Reasons Not to Miss GW Alumni Weekend 2015!
Alumni Weekend 2015 is only two weeks away! There are countless reasons to return to Foggy Bottom from Sept. 24-27, but we’ve narrowed it down to our 15 favorite: 1. Janelle Monáe. Award-winning songwriter, performer, and producer. CoverGirl. Avant-garde funkstress. Just try not to dance when Billboard magazine’s 2013 Rising Star of the Year Janelle…
#GWAW14 — A Whole Lot of Fun!
Thousands of Colonials returned to campus from Sept. 18 – 21 for GW Alumni Weekend 2014. The weather was beautiful, and alumni and their families enjoyed over 60 events on campus and around DC. Check out pictures from the weekend over at our Flickr account, and see our #GWAW14 social media wrap-up below! Extra credit: Do you know who won…
13 Reasons to Come Back for GW Alumni Weekend 2014!
13 Reasons Not to Miss GW Alumni Weekend 2014! Alumni Weekend 2014 is only one week away! There are countless reasons to return to Foggy Bottom from Sept. 18-21, but we’ve narrowed it down to our 13 favorite: #1: Make Your Dreams Come True with Daryl Hall and John Oates! That’s right—this year’s #concert features none other than the #1 selling…
Class of ’09 Reunion Update: Jaren Longmire
Reunion volunteer Melissa Stites, MISPH BS ’09, caught up with classmate Jaren Michael Longmire, CCAS BA ’09, to ask about what he’s been up to since graduation, and his plans to attend his 5 year reunion at Alumni Weekend 2014! What have you been up to since graduation? I’ve spent the last five years in Baltimore,…
Kristen Freeland, Reunion Volunteer
This year during Alumni Weekend, the Class of 2009 is celebrating their five year reunion. We thought we’d ask Kristen Freeland, CCAS BA ’09 a few questions about her experience both as a reunion volunteer and a GW alumna. Kristen was in the Columbian College Interior Design Program, and currently works as the Design Manager…
Giving Back and Gaining Perspective: A Volunteer’s Story
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,…
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,…
Alumnus: How Greek Life Changed My Life
During Alumni Weekend 2013, GW hosted a popular Greek Life Alumni Reunion for all alumni who were part of a fraternity or sorority as GW students. This community can strongly influence the GW student experience—so we recently caught up with a double alumnus to find out exactly how influential Greek Life can be: Mike Grabow,…
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…