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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Class of ’08 Spotlight: Amy Nane, Contract Background Investigator
Alumni Weekend is just days away and we’re gearing up for this year’s class reunions! Find out what this class of 2008 alumna has been up to, and why she’s excited to come back to campus for her 5-year reunion: For the past two years Amy Nane, CCAS BA ’08, has worked as a contract […]