GW's endowment breaks one billion
GW's endowment has broken the $1 billion mark, the University announced yesterday. In a statement distributed Wednesday afternoon, GW announced that as of Dec. 31, the endowment stood at about $1.019 billion.
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Elliot School to teach top ranking govt. officials with new contract
High-ranking Department of Defense military and civilian leaders will be walking among students, faculty and staff this semester as part of a new joint venture between GW and the U.S. Government.
How Green is GW?
Strategic management and public policy professor Mark Starik runs 100 percent of his home's electricity on wind energy, drives a hybrid vehicle and regularly purchases solar energy products.
Bush taps alum to be next Director of National Intelligence
A GW alum from the '80s is heading to Capitol Hill today to become the nation's top spy. The U.S. Senate will begin confirmation hearings Thursday on President George W. Bush's nominee for the next director of national intelligence, 1986 graduate Mike McConnell.
Groups unite to raise awareness about Darfur
Two Darfur activists spoke on campus this week urging students to get invovled in stopping the genocide occurring in Darfur . Activist Steven Krieger challenged an audience of about 50 students to take action Monday night to confront the crisis in Sudan.
Mount Vernon's Pelham may be renovated
Mount Vernon's Pelham Hall is the next residence hall slated for renovation, a project the University expects to start and finish in the next two to three years. Pelham Hall houses about 80 students in single rooms with communal bathrooms. The University has proposed that Pelham Hall II differ a great deal in design from the existing Pelham Hall.
Four students travel to Uganda to study country
Four students visited Uganda over winter break to bring American and Ugandan students together to learn more about the challenges facing the African country. This gathering, called the Global Youth Partnership for Africa's Youth Summit: The Role of Youth in Post-Conflict, brought 13 American college students to meet with Ugandan students and hear from leaders in the country.
SJT continues world tour
Where in the world is Stephen Joel Trachtenberg? It's another day and another journey for GW's out-going president. Trachtenberg has embarked on a world-wide tour, meeting with alums, highlighting changes to the University that have taken place over his tenure and raising some money along the way.
NASCAR, Nextel CEOs discuss marketing strategy
CEOs representing NASCAR and Sprint-Nextel discussed how to market the fastest growing sport in America for a Public Broadcasting Station series Tuesday. "Capturing the Checkered Flag" is the sixth installment in PBS series "CEO Exchange." The event, which attracted more than 200 people, took place in the Marvin Center's Betts Theater.
DOJ hosts stalker summit
Government statistics say at least one in 10 college-aged women have a stalker, which prompted GW and colleges nationwide to participate in the fourth annual National Stalking Awareness Month this month. University Police Chief Dolores Stafford attended a summit earlier this month hosted by the U.
SMPA Director to form student council
New School of Media and Public Affairs Director Lee Huebner is forming a Director's Advisory Council in an effort to hear more student feedback about the school. Huebner, who began his term as SMPA director in July 2006 after a nearly two-year search process for a director, said the council is still in the planning stages.
Greek-letter groups begin recruitment
The Interfraternity Council and the Panhellenic Association's Phi Sigma Sigma and Sigma Delta Tau sororities are sponsoring spring recruitment events for new members. The IFC began its spring recruitment Sunday with an event at the recently opened WOW Wingery, located on the fifth floor of the Marvin Center.
SA candidates ready for election
The growing field of candidates is preparing for the Student Association elections, with only 21 days remaining. The candidates for SA president include juniors David "Tito" Wilkinson, Casey Pond, SA Sen. Marc Abanto (U-At Large), Michael Ray Huerta and sophomore SA Sen.
Crime Log
Drug Law Violation 1/28 - 9:44 p.m. - Mitchell Hall - case closed University Police officers responded to a noise complaint in Mitchell Hall. As they were responding they detected a marijuana smell from another room. Officers contacted the community director, who conducted an administrative search.
Two on campus laundry services merge
Students who out-source their laundry loads have fewer options than they used to. Soapy Joe's merged with competitor student laundry service University Mom last semester and is beefing up its operations this semester. Matt Sternberg, co-owner of Soapy Joe's, now the only major student laundry delivery service, said, "students will benefit from the lack of competition.
Law professor, D.C. councilwoman, Cheh to take sabbatical
Law professor and recently elected D.C. City Councilwoman Mary Cheh announced she will take temporary leave from school in April, after previously insisting her teaching would not interfere with council business. During Cheh's run for the Ward 3 Council seat, the professor said that being a law professor at GW would in no way impede her work.
Campus Calendar
Thursday Black Heritage Celebration Kick-Off: 'It's a Different World' Put on your best 60s, 70s, 80s or 90s inspired gear for this fashion show. Internship and Part-time job fair See what employers are offering in internships, part-time and summer employment.
