Meredith Becker, CCAS BA ’98, GWSPH MS ’01, has been promoted to executive director at Brightview Mt. Laurel, a Brightview community in Mt. Laurel, NJ. The community features assisted living apartment homes, as well as award-winning Alzheimer’s care, in a secure residential environment. Becker is the former associate executive director for Brightview Greentree, a Brightview […]
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Alumni Valentines 2014: Last Hurrah!
Throughout the month of February, we’ve introduced you to a dozen couples who all have GW love stories. Before March is officially upon us, read on for a last round of gdub love — including an update on one of the couples you’ve already met! Camille (Paredes) Glotzbecker, ’07 & John Glotzbecker, ’07 These ’07 […]
Valentines: Kirk & Lien Lea Merritt
Kirk Merritt ESIA BA ’98, and Lien Lea (Cox) Merritt, ESIA BA ’98, credit Thurston Hall for bringing them together; these lovebirds met on the 9th floor on the first day of move-in week. They were just friends for months—until a date during spring break at Mr. Henry’s Pub (remember, ’90s alumni?) changed everything. Kirk […]
“Our First Game in Many Years: What a Blast!”
On Wednesday, Feb. 5, a group of GW alumni took the chance to Raise High and support the Colonials by attending their first basketball game in years. It was good timing—not only was it a “Dollar Dog Night,” but the Colonials took down Duquesne with a 71-57 victory. “What a blast!” said Jeffrey Grieco, ESIA […]
Double Alumnus Publishes First Book
Chris Atkinson, CCAS BA ’98, GWSB MPA ’00, recently published his first book, Toward Resilient Communities: Examining the Impacts of Local Governments in Disasters (Routledge). The book examines how local government institutions affect pre-and post-disaster community and business resilience. Utilizing both survey methods and interviews, Atkinson analyzes the disasters that occurred in New Orleans, LA, […]
5 Questions: Alum Author Shares Afghanistan Experience
As we recently shared, Carlos Terrones, CCAS BA ’98, published the book, The Other Front in Afghanistan: Stories of Maiwand Building Governance & Development. Terrones, an international development practitioner, has worked on international development projects related to good governance and civil society in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America. We caught up […]
“My Kerry Washington Experience”
When Alexandria Taliaferro, CCAS ’16, signed up to help support GW’s 2013 Commencement ceremony, she knew she’d be getting glimpse at her future as a GW graduate. What she didn’t know is that she’d meet her idol. Taliaferro, who is working towards an acting career, is a big fan of Kerry Washington, CCAS BA ’98, […]
Alumnus Publishes Book About Afghanistan
Carlos Terrones, CCAS BA ’98, has recently published the book, The Other Front in Afghanistan: Stories of Maiwand Building Governance & Development. Terrones, an international development practitioner, has worked in international development projects related to good governance and civil society in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America. He worked in Afghanistan and […]
Class of ’98 Spotlight: Matthew Kwan, Surgeon
As Alumni Weekend approaches, we’re profiling members of this year’s reunion classes! Learn why this ’98 alum is finally going to work fifteen years after graduation–as told by his freshman year roommate: Fifteen years after graduating from GW, my former Thurston Hall roommate, Matthew Kwan, CCAS BS ’98, is finally going to work. However, he’s […]
GWSB Soccer Alumna Named Girls Soccer Coach of the Year
Vicky Brunt, GWSB BBA ’98 was recognized by The Washington Post as the All Met Girls Soccer Coach of the Year. Brunt, who played soccer at GW from 1993 – 1998, coaches the Patriots at Yorktown High School in Arlington, VA. According to the Post, Brunt helped the team win its third straight National District […]