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The GW College Republicans are the best CR chapter in the nation, according to the College Republican National Committee.
The GW CRs beat out CR chapters from colleges and universities around the nation when its parent organization named them the "best of the year." Maybe it's the location.
By paying the $5 dues to join the CRs, members are given information about special internship opportunities, including at the White House and on Capitol Hill.
In the past year, the group hosted Virginia Senator George Allen, Kansas Senator Sam Brownback, Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn, former Vice-Presidential nominee Jack Kemp, and conservative activist and author Ann Coulter for speaking engagements on campus.
The GW College Democrats invites political speakers and organizes social events for its members. Among other activities, the CDs campaign on behalf of democratic candidates and engage in community service.
Last year, the $5 dues payment gave members access to speeches by Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich, New Jersey Congressman Rush Holt and Capitol Steps member William Strauss. The group campaigned in Virginia for recently elected Governor Tim Kaine, rallied for minimum wage increase with North Carolina Senator and former vice presidential candidate John Edwards and Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy, and hosted a progressive organization panel on the future of the Supreme Court.
For freshmen, the CDs will host a "Freshman Welcome" Washington Nationals baseball game in the fall, a freshman debate and the opportunity to run for an officer position.
The Jewish Student Association, located at Hillel, provides programming for nearly 1,000 students at GW. Programs range from seminars on Israel to Jewish holiday celebrations. The organization also holds several social activities each semester including barbeques and brunches.
