The awards will be presented at a ceremony that helps kick off Colonials Weekend in October. Nine George Washington University alumni will be honored this year for their significant career accomplishments and service to the university at the 2018 Alumni Awards, which takes place during Colonials Weekend in October. The 2018 award recipients are: Alumni Achievement Award Nelson […]
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A K St Bus Ride Leads to a Second Chance at Education
Surlina Aaron, MVC BA ’97, had no choice but to commit her life to the pursuit of knowledge – education is in her blood. Her great grandmother started a school for her community in the early 1900s, and it was Surlina’s mother’s dying wish that Surlina attend college. So at age 47, Surlina decided to […]
A Taste of El Salvador at Taste of GW
If you attended Taste of GW at Colonials Weekend 2017, you had the pleasure of meeting Laura Cruz, ESIA BA ’92. From a booth to the left of the entrance she served farm-to-table coffee and honey from her family farm in El Salvador. The coffee is good. Really good. If you were lucky, you got […]
Colonials Weekend 2017 Highlights
GW hosted Colonials Weekend October 19-22, 2017, bringing thousands of alumni, families, students, and friends to campus. On Thursday night, eight alumni received the Alumni Achievement Award, the highest honor bestowed upon a graduate by the university and the George Washington Alumni Association. The weekend continued with a kickoff party; Colonial Madness in celebration of […]
Hear from the Eight Recipients of the Alumni Achievement Award
Annual event recognizes the accomplishments of some of the university’s most distinguished alumni. The university honored the accomplishments of eight of its alumni at the 81st annual Alumni Achievement Awards on Thursday, kicking off this year’s unified Colonials Weekend for alumni, students, family and friends. George Washington University President Thomas LeBlanc said in opening remarks that although he has […]
Colonials Weekend 2017: Thousands of Colonials Expected on Campus
Families and alumni are welcome to participate in the 80-plus events and experiences on campus and in the D.C. area. The George Washington University will host a unified Colonials Weekend Oct. 19-22, welcoming alumni, families, students and friends to campus for academic experiences, information sessions, student performances, class reunions and fun. Advance registration is closed, […]
GW to Recognize Career Achievements of Eight Alumni
The 2017 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award recipients include Dana Bash, B.A. ’93, CNN chief political correspondent. The Oct. 19 award ceremony helps kick off Colonials Weekend. Eight George Washington University alumni will be honored this year with the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award, the highest form of recognition given annually by the university and the George […]
Two Boston Volunteers Share Highlights from Alumni Weekend
Alumni Weekend 2016 boasted over sixty events, including class reunion celebrations, dean’s receptions, and student organization events. Two Boston Regional Alumni Network Committee volunteers, Dean Coclin (SEAS BA ’84) and Ari Massefski (CCAS BA ’15), share some of their highlights from #GWAW16. “Alumni Weekend 2016 was a blast for both of us! From celebrating the […]
Highlights from Alumni Weekend 2016
During Alumni Weekend 2016, the GW community gathered together through 60 events to reunite with old friends and meet new ones. From Taste of GW to the political discourse, alumni relived the moments and reconnected with the people that made their time at the university so memorable. Thanks to all who participated! Enjoy the video […]
Colonials Come Back to Campus
Graduates returned to GW for Alumni Weekend, remembering their time in college and making new memories on campus. Dorothy Robinson, B.A. ’01, attended some Alumni Weekend events with old friends she has stayed in touch with long after graduation. College classes and homework have changed a lot in the 15 years since she graduated, she […]