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Knapp forms campus security task force

by Andrew Ramonas

University President Steven Knapp announced the formation of a task force to review campus security and safety at GW in light of the recent tragedy at Virginia Tech.

Comedian Stephen Colbert to perform at Lisner Auditorium Oct. 19

by Andrew Ramonas

Comedian Stephen Colbert, host of "The Colbert Report" on Comedy Central, will discuss his new book "I Am America (And So Can You!)".

AMC to close Dupont Circle Theater in January

by Sarah Biggart

One of the only movie theaters near campus will close its doors next year.

Middle East center to open

by Caroline Coppel
Hatchet Reporter

The Elliott School of International Affairs plans to open the Institute for Middle East Studies.

Media counsel for Google speaks to political institute

by Michael Moffet
Hatchet Reporter

Google's media counsel announced on campus the Internet giant's plans to become the largest broadband wireless provider in the nation.

Minister talks small states

by Andrew Elwell
Hatchet Reporter

The foreign minister of Liechtenstein spoke about multilateral organizations and the role of small states in global issues at the Elliott School Wednesday.

RAND thinktank criticizes Bush

by Lindsay Corcoran

James Dobbins discussed his most recent book, "The Beginner's Guide to Nation-Building," at a roundtable event last week.

Correction

GW Brief: GW graduates win Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award

by Nathan Grossman

Seven GW alumni were recognized as 2007 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award winners at Marvin Center last Friday.

GW Brief: Geography professors plan to visit Ghana with grant

by Nicole Gulotta
Hatchet Reporter

GW geography professors David Rain and Ryan Engstrom have been chosen as recipients of a $3 million grant.

GW institute brings spirituality to study of medicine

by Amanda Dick

GW's Institute of Spirituality and Health gave a $50,000 grant to the University at Buffalo.

University changes health insurance provider

by Hadley Malcolm

The University switched its student health insurance provider this summer amid concern the old plan was too costly and did not include enough benefits.

Starr’s days in the District

by Yesha Malik
Hatchet Reporter

GW alumnus Kenneth Starr is well known for his report that led to former President Bill Clinton's impeachment.

Trachtenberg: Don’t expel students

by Jennifer Easton

In the waning days of his leadership, former University President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg advised administrators against expelling students who were caught drinking at Colonial Inauguration this summer.

Campus Calendar

Snapshot: Jazzy Jones

Singer, songwriter and producer Quincy Jones chats with Russell Ramsey, chairman of the board of trustees, and President Steven Knapp prior to filming a special for PBS.

Marketing makes a move online

by Hadas Gold

Over the past 10 years, GW has changed its marketing with a push toward more cost-effective Internet communications.

Fabolous to headline Colonial Invasion

by Joanna Shapes

Fabolous, the New York rapper, will perform at Colonial Invasion Oct. 26, the Student Association's executive vice president confirmed Sunday evening.

Alumni Weekend attendance doubled

by Amandi Clarke
Hatchet Reporter

More than 1,000 people participated in the weekend's events, compared to between 500 and 600 people last year.

Tuition dollars fund expansion

by Michael Boyd

Last year, tuition represented 56 percent of the total operating budget, almost 20 percent higher than other schools.

Admissions selectivity on rise

by Caroline Stirn and Jennifer Easton
Hatchet Reporters

Neither GW's medical nor law school is considered a top 20 graduate school in the nation, but both are planning to become more selective.

Story Time: It’s a Big Big World

Snook, from the PBS children's show "It's a Big Big World" entertains kids at the National Book Festival on the National Mall Saturday.

Weekend wars: Protest on the Mall

Protesters flooded the National Mall Sunday in protest of the Iraq War and the Bush administration's policies.

Birds in Smith Center cancel blood drive

by Nathan Grossman and Andrew Nacin
Hatchet Editors

Web UpdateMonday, Oct. 1 7:12 p.m. The University canceled a Red Cross blood drive in Smith Center early Monday afternoon due to the presence of several birds in the arena.