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.
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Stories from the November 24, 2008, Print Edition
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.
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.
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.
