Lego sculptures. The sounds of a majestic pipe organ ringing out “Baby Shark,” the children’s song that serves as the unofficial anthem for Washington Nationals baseball team. An op-ed entitled “Have We No Decency? A Response to President Trump.” These things may not be what you typically associate with the Washington National Cathedral. But thanks […]
Tag: ’97
Alumnus Named to Law360 “Rising Stars” List
Eric Pogue, CCAS BS ’97, was named to Law360’s 2014 Rising Stars, an annual compilation of lawyers under the age of 40 with notable accomplishments in their respective practice groups. Pogue, a partner at Hunton & Williams LLP, was among eight lawyers recognized for their work in energy law. Pogue represents clients in the development, […]
From Student to Faculty: Meet Dr. Elanah Uretsky
GSEHD alumna Karen Norris recently profiled Dr. Elanah Uretsky, a ’97 grad who now happens to call GW home for a different reason: she’s a member of the faculty. Read on to learn about Uretsky’s areas of expertise in public health and anthropology: Dr. Elanah Uretsky, ESIA MA ’97, earned a master’s in East Asian […]
Alumna Named President-Elect, State Bar of NM Board of Commissioners
Martha Chicoski, CCAS BA ’97, was recently elected 2014 President-Elect of the State Bar of New Mexico Board of Bar Commissioners. The 22-member governing board of the State Bar develops policies, procedures and regulations; monitors financial performance, programs and services; and serves as advocates for the State Bar. Bar Commissioners attend approximately six BBC meetings […]
Alumni Attend Veterans Memorial Park Dedication
On Nov. 11, to commemorate Veterans Day, many GW alumni were on the Foggy Bottom campus to attend a dedication ceremony for the renovated and relocated Veterans Memorial Park. Formerly located by the intersections of 22nd and G Streets NW, Veterans Memorial Park is now in front of the Gelman Library entrance at Kogan Plaza. […]
Alumnus to Speak at Sports Industry Conference
Benjamin Osborne, CCAS BA ’97, will be a featured speaker at the “Breaking into the Sports Industry” conference on Sept. 13. Osborne, editor-in-chief of SLAM Magazine, will be speaking alongside a group of other sports industry executives. The conference, hosted by Boston-based community service organization Shooting Touch, is the second annual conference of its kind. […]
Alumna Selected for Best Lawyers in America 2014
Jodi Rich, CCAS BA ’97, is among the 46 attorneys at Ulmer & Berne LLP selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2014. The firm’s attorneys are recognized in a total of 45 categories. First published in 1983, Best Lawyers is based on a peer-review survey in which more than 36,000 leading attorneys […]
In Memoriam: Michelle Suchan Baldwin, ESIA BA ’97
Michelle Suchan Baldwin, ESIA BA ’97, has passed away, at the age of 37, after a 6 year battle with cancer. Michelle moved to Washington, DC to attend GW, where she received her BA in 1997, majoring in international affairs. She went on to obtain her master’s degree from Georgetown University in 1999, majoring in […]
Brian Kamoie, LAW JD ’96, SPHHS MPH ’97,
Brian Kamoie, LAW JD ’96, SPHHS MPH ’97, was appointed by President Barack Obama to the position of Assistant Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency for Grant Programs within the Department of Homeland Security. Prior to this appointment Kamoie had been serving on the White House National Security Staff and before that he worked […]
SMHS Alumna Serves Navajo Nation
Dr. Sara Michaels, SMHS MD ‘97 & MHS ’98, the current Chief of Family Medicine at Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, New Mexico, was recently featured on the National Health Service Corps’ (NHSC) website for her commitment to providing primary care to the Navajo Nation community. Dr. Michaels’ feature is the first installment of […]