Benjamin Goldfaden, GSEHD BS ‘37, GSEHD MA ‘40, passed away at 99 years of age on March 25th, 2013. Goldfaden played varsity basketball in his time at GW and, after graduation, went on to play in the league that would become the National Basketball Association. In his career as a professional basketball player, he played […]
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“The greatest game GW ever played”
As Homecoming approaches, we’re excited to share the following story from Frederick Hink, CCAS AA ’63, ESIA BA ‘64, LAW JD ’68. Hink attended the legendary 1995 GW vs. UMass men’s basketball game – read on to find out what happened that night! On a Friday night in February 1995, my brother-in-law, Richard (Dick) Nichols, […]
Homecoming 2013 – Feb. 9 & 10
GW Athletics invites alumni from around the world to Homecoming 2013 on February 9th and 10th! Festivities begin on Saturday, Feb. 9, when the GW community meets in Veteran’s Park (22nd St. and G Streets, NW) for a special pre-game tailgate before GW men’s basketball welcomes nationally ranked Butler. This will be the first-ever meeting […]
December and January Men’s Basketball Events
Planning to cheer on GW’s men’s basketball team at an upcoming game? Don’t miss these pre-game celebrations in DC and New Jersey! Sat., 12/8 – GW vs. Kansas State Home Tailgate 1:00-2:30pm Washington, DC Alumni House (1918 F Street NW) Guests will have the unique chance to hear an update on university athletics! This event is open to the entire GW […]
November GW Basketball Events
Basketball season is gearing up — cheer on the men’s and women’s teams at these upcoming events! GW Women’s Basketball Home Opener vs. UT-Arlington Nov. 9 at the Charles E. Smith Center, 7:00pm Ticket information is available here. GW Men’s Basketball Home Opener vs. Youngstown St. Nov. 10 at the Charles E. Smith Center, 4:00pm […]
Joe Wassel, CCAS BA ’85
Joe Wassel, CCAS BA ’85, and his wife Christine, of North Wales, Pa., are proud parents of five daughters. The eldest Shea Wassel is already following in her father’s footsteps on the college basketball hardwood. She is a 6-foot freshman forward at Gwynedd-Mercy College in Pa., and her team took a 20-7 record into its NCAA Division III […]
Basketball Tickets & Tailgates – At Home and on the Road
The GWAA has reserved a section of men’s basketball tickets at the Smith Center. Purchase tickets to any home game, and you’re guaranteed great seats (Section 204) surrounded by fellow GW alumni and Colonials fans! The GWAA is also hosting tailgates at home and across the country. For the following home games, stop by the Alumni House for pre-game drinks […]
Colonials Invasion 2011
Check out highlights from Colonials Invasion, held Oct. 14 at the Charles E. Smith Center, to kick off the 2011-12 GW men’s and women’s basketball seasons. The GW men – led by Preseason First-Team All-Conference guard Tony Taylor – open their season at home on Nov. 11 versus UMES. The GW women – who return […]