Pelham renovations nearly halfway done
Construction is almost half done for the University's newest construction project, Pelham Hall, and the residence hall is set to reopen in time for the 2010 school year.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Participation in summer reading program doubles
The number of essays submitted to Dean of Freshmen Fred Siegel's summer reading program more than doubled this year, Siegel said last week.
Jobs abound for statistics majors
Students around the country are facing a sluggish job market, but the field of statistics might be the saving grace for students willing to brave a math major.
New events highlight Welcome Week
The Student Activities Center has come up with a way to make the transition from beach bags to backpacks a bit easier.
Grad school grabs new leader
The University announced Kathy Newcomer will lead the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration in July. But don't be fooled by her name.
University spends $2 million on Web redesign
The University has spent more than $2 million on creating the new University Web presence so far.
Bookstore launches digital textbook program
A new eTextBooks program offered by the GW Bookstore lets students buy a digital version of a limited number of textbooks and save an average of 40 percent over the hard copies.
Most of freshman class attends Convocation
University President Steven Knapp urged freshmen to participate in public service and take advantage of GW's extensive alumni network and accomplished faculty.
Organizations launch political media
Less than a month after the Princeton Review ranked GW the most politically active school in the country, two student-led publications are looking to foster political debate on campus.
SA retreat focuses on basics, upcoming goals
Members of the Student Association's executive and legislative branches spent their annual retreat discussing their plans for the upcoming year and volunteering with the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation last week.
Staff Editorial: Confronting the challenge
If GW as a whole could come to conceptualize the image of an eco-friendly urban institution instead of denying the possibility of such a vision, progress would follow quickly.
Jordan Phillips: Drying your way to a cleaner world
From freshmen to graduate students, no one can escape the chore of laundry. However, as we come back to school, one thing everybody should consider is the environmental impact of cleaning our clothes.
Josh Akman: A collegiate identity crisis
In the months leading up to my freshman year at GW, I experienced something of an identity crisis.
Local breweries compete for bragging rights
Put down that Keystone Light. Don't touch that Miller. Or that Budweiser. It's time to shift focus to a higher caliber of beers. Local craft beers.
Cone E. Island’s 25 years
Cone E. Island, the go-to, "only at GW" ice cream parlor, celebrates 25 years on GW's campus this November.
Business professor writes mystery thriller
Rape. Murder. Lies. GW. Where can you find all four?
Volleyball sweeps D.C. Challenge
Before classes even started in Foggy Bottom, the GW women's volleyball team started its year off on the right foot.
Chernak sends letter to basketball fans
After two tumultuous seasons that saw GW's men's basketball team fall from postseason regular to Atlantic 10 cellar dweller, Senior Vice President for Student and Academic Support Services Robert Chernak has a message for the team's supporters: hang tight, we're working on it.
Women’s soccer wins on Eiritz free kick
An unusual goal by senior Misa Eiritz provided all the difference in a 1-0 win over Mount St. Mary's on Sunday.
Students participate in health care debate
As debate over President Obama's proposed health care plan exploded over the summer, GW students were joining the discussion, voicing their opinions on blogs and receiving a behind-the-scenes look at the issue through internships.
University improves green ranking
A top national environmental organization no longer considers GW as one of the least eco-friendly schools in the nation, according to the group's annual rankings, which were released last week.
GW welcomes students back to campus
With the help of 1,200 student and staff volunteers, including University President Steven Knapp and his wife, the University welcomed 7,400 students to GW residence halls on Saturday.
Financial aid applications, appeals increase
The University has received 11 percent more applications for financial aid compared to last year and the total percent of students receiving aid from GW has risen to 64 percent.
Ames to become academic building
The University has saved $10 million from construction costs at Pelham Hall and will use part of the money to transform Ames Hall into an academic building, administrators said last week.
