CCAS, SEAS launch Institute for Nanotechnology
A recently launched Institute for Nanotechnology at GW will investigate a developing science that studies objects 1/100,000th the size of a strand of hair.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Smithsonian American history museum reopens after renovation
After two years and more than $85 million in renovations, prominent figures reopened the Smithsonian National Museum of American History to the public on Friday with more treasures from America's past.
Area student leaders meet to discuss campus issues
Student government leaders from GW, George Mason, American and Marymount gathered Saturday to brainstorm ways to address campus dining options and disparities in academic advising.
Students honor hate crime victims
On Thursday night about 25 students gathered in the cold in Kogan Plaza surrounded by candlelight as they took turns reading the names of transgender hate crime victims.
Business professors debate tenure rules
The School of Business failed to pass a proposal for the third time last month that would fundamentally change the way professors receive tenure and promotions.
Knapp meets with alumni on trip to Eastern Asia
University President Steven Knapp and his wife Diane returned from Asia last Monday where they spent more than a week meeting with alumni.
Staff Editorial: Happy turkey, sad turkey
The Hatchet's monthly wrap-up of what we're thankful and not so thankful for.
Lyndsey Wajert: Checking the state of the Pequod
GW's "Great White Whale" has resurfaced.
Dolores Stafford: UPD is committed to professionalism
We spend a significant amount of effort gathering feedback through various sources, and the results are overwhelmingly positive
Sex Column: Satisfying mind and body
There Matt goes again. He's closed the door, turned the fan on and flushed the condom down the toilet. It's his normal routine.
Slice of Life: GW professor Merve Kavakci: A modern-day Pilgrim
At first glance, professor Merve Kavakci doesn't appear to have much in common with the Pilgrims.
Universities compete in colorful Indian dance competition
The chants electrified students on Saturday night, not at a basketball game filled with buff and blue, but instead in a crowd of orange, purple and green sequins at Raas Chaos, an Indian dance competition.
University to release more inaugural ball tickets
The University has secured additional space for the GW Inaugural Ball at the Omni Shoreham Hotel on Jan. 20, a University spokeswoman said Friday.
News Analysis: SA falls short of shared vision
Seven months after Student Association President Vishal Aswani and Executive Vice President Kyle Boyer began their tenures as GW's top student leaders, they have accomplished very few of their goals.
More grads seek service corps jobs
Despite a failing economy and a dwindling number of job opportunities, senior Lindsay Toner sees an enticing opportunity for employment when she graduates in May.
Second-half nosedive seals first men’s basketball loss
AUBURN, Ala. - It all looked so good for the GW men's basketball team during the first half of its 83-71 loss at Auburn.
Getting their attention
GW dropout Joel Levinson has dressed up as a penguin to pose with the birds of Antarctica and belted out lyrics declaring his love for glue.
Loss is 14th straight against power conferences
The Colonials paid a visit to a team from one of college basketball's power conferences and left with a tally in the loss column for their troubles.
Volleyball falls in A-10 tourney
The dream of winning the Atlantic 10 tournament this year is over for the GW volleyball team.
Women’s basketball loses twice in three days
GW couldn't stay with either Western Kentucky or the University of Kentucky for 40 minutes this weekend, and fell to both.
Thanksgiving in the District
This Thanksgiving break, campus life will be slim to none.
University launches revamped Campus Advisories Web site
Campus Advisories has undergone a renovation to better assist students in emergency and non-emergency situations.
Protesters rally for Obama to improve AIDS policies
President-elect Barack Obama's campaign message of hope resonated with advocates of reformed AIDS policies who made their voices heard in front of the White House Thursday afternoon.
Students take field trip to Prague
Most field trips for GW classes require a Metro farecard, but passports were necessary for 13 students in an English course this fall.
Univ. to sell 1,200 extra inaugural ball tickets
Thursday, Nov. 27 The University will release 1,200 additional Inaugural Ball tickets this week to people on a wait list which has swelled to more than 1,500.
GW men’s basketball wears out short-handed UMBC, 70-64
Thursday, Nov. 27 The GW men's basketball game against UMBC wasn't decided by skill, size and ability as much as it was determined by one unavoidable human condition: fatigue.
Motion as a movement
Students and faculty used movement this weekend to make a point at DanceWorks, the Dance and Theatre Department's semi-annual showcase.
Women’s basketball can’t overcome Tennessee
Tuesday, December 2 - GW stayed close to the defending national champions for most of the game, but ended up with a 71-59 loss.
