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Harper’s BAZAAR Publisher and Alumna Carol Smith Shares Industry Insights in NYC
Alumni in retail and fashion, journalism, and several other media-related industries gathered at the iconic Hearst Tower in New York City on November 28 for a conversation with Carol Smith, CCAS ...
Exhibition Displays SEAS Alumnus’ Unique Collection
In the winter of 2011, a dazzling collection of Central Asian ikat textiles donated by Murad M. Megalli, SEAS BS’80, SEAS MS ’83 was prominently exhibited at The Textile Museum, then still in...
Alumnus Celebrates GW-Corcoran Connection in Maine Exhibit
The day in 2014 that GW and the National Gallery of Art announced a partnership with the Corcoran is one that Steve Wyman, BA ’85, says he will always remember. “I immediately knew it was ...
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth Urges Graduates ‘to Get in the Arena’
Sen. Duckworth, Lt. Gen. Nadja Y. West and The Washington Post Executive Editor Martin Baron received honorary degrees as 6,000 students graduated from GW. U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) d...
Bay Area Alumni Reconnect at SF Event
Forgery Bar, one of the newest offerings on San Francisco’s famous Mission Street, opened its doors to George Washington University alumni, parents and GW leadership November 1 for an afternoon...
Students, Alumni Gather at 5th Annual Pelton Design Competition
On Wednesday, May 14, the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) hosted the 5th annual Pelton Senior Design Competition and Senior-Alumni BBQ. The event is made possible by an endowed f...
Alumni & Philanthropy Day: Students Say “Thanks!”
On April 8, hundreds of GW students stopped by Kogan Plaza for Alumni & Philanthropy Day, an annual celebration that recognizes philanthropy and lifelong involvement at GW. Co-sponsored by the Di...
Dedicated Alumni Honored at 2014 Service Awards
GW and the GW Alumni Association (GWAA) honored seven dedicated alumni at the 53rd annual Alumni Outstanding Service Awards on Thursday, Apr. 3, recognizing them for their volunteer efforts that ...
Alumna Mentors Students as GW Guest Artist
A group of GW’s student dancers will soon take to the stage for their Spring DanceWorks concert—and alumna Chriselle Tidrick, CCAS BA ’94, has a little something to do with it. Tidrick, fou...
Hundreds of Alumni Gather for “Big Data” Panel
On March 25, hundreds of GW alumni and friends of the university gathered in Northern Virginia for the 7th annual “Reception with President Knapp.” The event gives alumni a chance to reconnec...
American Studies Dept. Honors Emeritus Professors
On Wednesday, Feb. 19, GW’s Columbian College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of American Studies hosted a reception and lecture for alumni and faculty to honor two emeritus professors, Jame...
Alumni Raise High During A-10 Tournament in NYC
On Friday, Mar. 14, GW men’s basketball took to the Barclays Center court as part of the Atlantic 10 Championship — and thousands of alumni, parents and friends were there to support them. At...
Renowned Astrophysicist & Author to Speak at GW
Have you ever wondered: just what is a black hole? Dr. Mario Livio, who will visit GW’s campus on April 17, has the answer—and more! Dr. Livio will speak at the 2014 Frank Howard Distinguishe...
Men’s Hoops Headed to NYC for A-10 Tourney
GW men’s basketball will head to Brooklyn, NY this weekend as the No. 3 seed team in the Atlantic 10 Championship, a 12-game championship that features all 13 teams from one of the nation’s b...
How Great is That? Alumna Ina Garten Returns to Campus
Cooking show host and GW alumna, Ina Garten, GWSB ’76–host of the Food Network show “Barefoot Contessa”–recently returned to to campus for an interview with The Washington Post food edi...
ESIA Alumni Gather in NYC for Evening with Dean Brown
On Tuesday, January 28, more than 80 members of the alumni community gathered in the heart of New York City at the Westin Times Square Hotel for a special evening to hear from Elliott School of I...
GW President’s Medal Ceremony to Honor Alumnus
Swiss Consul Carl Lutz, CCAS ’24, launched the largest rescue operation of World War II and is credited with saving 62,000 Jews from Nazi death camps. Born in Walzenhausen, Switzerland, Lutz se...
Going to SXSW? Hang with GW Alumni!
The annual music, film, and interactive conference and festival South by Southwest (SXSW) takes place in Austin, TX from March 8 – 17…and if you’re going to be there, don’t miss the chanc...
NYC Alumni: Men’s Hoops & Pre-Game Reception on Dec. 28
Calling all NYC Colonials! Catch the GW men’s basketball team in your city this month — and join fellow fans at a pre-game reception before the team takes on Hofstra. A $25 purchase includes ...
Alumna Funds GW Philosophy Lecture Series
GW’s department of philosophy invites all alumni to the upcoming First Annual Sophia Lecture, featuring Dr. Gayle Salamon of Princeton University. Dr. Salamon’s lecture, “Phenomenological A...
10 Reasons to Support GW on #GivingTuesday
Did you know that Dec. 3 is #GivingTuesday, a campaign to create a national day of giving at the start of the annual holiday season? It’s the perfect time for Colonials around the world to co...
Alumni Remember JFK Through Lecture, Tour of Newseum
As we mark the 50th anniversary of the Kennedy assassination, we’re featuring an article from Karen Norris, GSEHD BA ’72, who attended “GW Culture Buffs at The Newseum” earlier this month...
650+ Alumni Gather in NYC for Evening with President Knapp
Oct. 29 was not just any other Tuesday evening for GW alumni in New York City. A record number of attendees joined GW President Steven Knapp at the Waldorf Astoria for the panel discussion, “A ...
Home Opener Tailgate Marks Start of GW Men’s Hoops 100th Season
The 100th season of GW’s men’s basketball begins this Friday night, Nov. 8, at 7pm when the Colonials open the 2013-14 campaign against the Radford Highlanders at the Charles E. Smith Center....
SEAS Hosts Reception at Society of Women Engineers Conference
On Friday, Oct. 25, GW’s School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) hosted a reception for alumnae and students during the annual Society of Women Engineers conference in Baltimore, MD. D...
GW Returns to Famed Head of the Charles Regatta This Weekend
The 49th annual Head of the Charles Regatta, a legendary rowing event, takes place this weekend (Oct. 19 -20) on the Charles River in Boston, MA—and GW rowing will be there! Founded in 1965,...
Reconnecting at the 2013 Latino Alumni Soiree
As part of Alumni Weekend 2013, the GW Latino Alumni Association (GWLAA) hosted the late-night “Latino Alumni Soiree” at Mio Restaurant in downtown DC. The GWLAA works with the Office of Alum...
SEAS Professor Named One of Nation’s ‘Most Innovative’ Educators
Our friends at GW Today recently reported that a professor from GW’s School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS), Ergun Simsek, will represent GW at the 2013 Frontiers of Engineering Educa...
GW Staff Member: Alumni in Kazakhstan are “Awesome”
GW’s Office of International Alumni Programs recently hosted two alumni dinners in Kazakhstan. Brittany Wright, a member of the International Programs & Admissions Office at GW’s School of En...
Men’s Hoops in NYC Four Times in 2013-14: Special Discount Available!
Colonials fans were out in full force to cheer on the GW men’s basketball team at the Atlantic 10 Championship in Brooklyn last March. This season, Colonials fans will have four chances to Ra...
Men’s Hoops to Play New Tourney in CA Next Month
GW is one of eight participants in the all new Wooden Legacy college basketball tournament. Next month, the men’s team will hit the courts in Orange County, CA for the preliminary rounds. The t...
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 #GW...
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 Conc...
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...
Walk-in Registrations Welcome at Alumni Weekend!
Calling all Colonials: online registration for Alumni Weekend closed on Sept. 17, but you can still register in person at the Marvin Center once the weekend begins! From Sept. 26 – 29, GW’s c...
Students, Alumni Kick Back at Fall Fest ’13
On Saturday, Aug. 31, exactly one week after move-in day, GW’s Program Board hosted its annual Fall Fest concert featuring artists DJ Earworm and Timeflies. The performance took place in the Un...
Veterans Event: “Presidential War Powers” Debate at Lisner
On Sept. 10, GW will host Senator Tim Kaine and former Governor Gerald Baliles of Virginia during a conversation and debate on the topic of Presidential War Powers. The event will take place at 6...
Supreme Court Justice to Speak at Lisner
Our friends at GW Today recently announced that U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia will speak at GW’s Lisner Auditorium on Sept. 16: In honor of Constitution Day, U.S. Supreme Court Just...
Meet the #GWAW13 Sunday Political Brunch Panelists
Panelists for the 2013 Alumni Weekend Sunday Political Brunch have been announced! A crowd favorite, this annual event features a town-hall style discussion on one of the hottest topics in politi...
Alumni Weekend Earlybird Discount Extended
Calling all Colonials: The Alumni Weekend Earlybird discount has been extended! Be sure to register by midnight on Wednesday, September 4 to take advantage of a $10 savings on your Blue & Buff Pa...
GW Commemorates Civil Rights Era at Lisner
As part of a year-long celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr., along with the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington and the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, all alumni ar...
Alumni Weekend Opens for Registration
The time has come — Alumni Weekend 2013 is now open for registration! With 60+ events across four days, including an all-alumni concert featuring Cyndi Lauper, you don’t want to miss this fun...
Basketball League Brings Athletes Back to GW
If you’re a Colonials fan, mark your calendars – former GW basketball players will take part in The-BALL, a league that features student-athlete alumni from regions all over the east coast. N...
Class of 2012 Celebrates First Year Reunion
On June 1, GW’s Class of 2012 commemorated its first full year since graduating from GW. Classmates gathered at the Georgetown waterfront to share memories and enjoy summer festivities: http://...
Student Org. Seeks Alumni Support to Help Build a Library
Are you a GW alumnus/a with a passion for promoting literacy in other countries? Do you love to dance? This fall, you can do both with GW’s Room to Read chapter! The chapter will be holding a...
Elliott School Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Twenty-five years ago — in 1988 — GW’s School of International Affairs was renamed in honor of the outgoing president of the university, Lloyd Elliott, and his wife Evelyn. In 2013, the Ell...
Attend a Global Security Panel at the Elliott School
The Sigur Center for Asian Studies at GW’s Elliott School of International Affairs invites all alumni to a panel discussion about global security and the AirSeaBattle Plan, entitled, “The Air...
This Summer, Take GW Out to the Ball Game!
As summer approaches, major league baseball stadiums throughout the US fill up with fans who are excited to enjoy a night outside with America’s favorite pastime. Among those fans are thousands...
Annual SEAS Competition & BBQ Brings Students and Alumni Together
On May 15, the GW School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) held its 4th annual Pelton Senior Design Competition and Senior-Alumni BBQ. A record 190 guests saw computer science major Miche...
2013 Women & Philanthropy Forum Highlights
On May 9th, the Office of Alumni Relations hosted the 5th annual Women & Philanthropy Forum in Washington, DC. The Forum explores the critically important role that women play in enhancing human...