Obama campaign manager talks politics at Jack Morton
David Plouffe, campaign manager of Barack Obama's presidential run last year, discussed the difficulties their historic campaign faced and how he overcame them in the Marvin Center Monday night.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
University promotes safety at event in University Yard
More than a dozen safety organizations shared information about everyday safety risks at the Safety Expo in University Yard on Wednesday.
City makes cuts to Georgetown Circulator bus route
The D.C. Circulator, a local bus that costs just a dollar per ride, is cutting its Georgetown services short beginning in October.
Owed vendors receive payment
The University has paid back $800,000 to more than 200 GWorld vendors after missing ten days of payments at the beginning of September, University spokeswoman Michelle Sherrard said this week.
Festival will bring authors to Mall
Nicholas Sparks, Paula Deen, Judy Blume, John Grisham, and James Patterson are just a few of the more than 70 authors that will be on the National Mall this Saturday, Sept. 26, for the ninth annual National Book Festival.
Campaign manager speaks to CDs
David Plouffe, campaign manager of Barack Obama's presidential run, discussed the difficulties their historic campaign faced and how he overcame them in the Jack Morton Auditorium Monday night.
Vendor makes Metro stop his office
The Foggy Bottom Metro stop is a place most people pass through to get from one place to another. But for the past three years, it has been Willy Henderson's office.
Author praises ‘chick lit’ genre
Author Joanne Rendell joined students and faculty at Mount Vernon's Post Hall Monday night to discuss her newest novel and the genre of "chick lit."
SMHS ready for reevaluation, Dean says
Nearly one year after the School of Medicine and Health Sciences was placed on probation by its academic accrediting body, the school's dean said Wednesday he is ready for the board to reevaluate its status.
Law school adds new graduate degree
The GW Law School has added a new degree in national security and U.S. foreign relations law aimed at military and governmental employees.
University budgets relocation for UPD, Visitor’s Center
Two staples of the Foggy Bottom campus may receive new homes this year, according to the University's capital budget.
A ‘fresh’ debut
With each new year, ambitious freshmen vie to make a name for themselves in the GW arts community. Between body meetings, org fairs and auditions, student theatre groups also vie for the best of these kids.
Ghost Light shines at the Black Cat
Despite the small turnout at the Black Cat Sunday night, post-rock group Ghost Light's performance was as heartfelt as if the group was playing for a crowd of thousands.
Staff Editorial: Raising the bar for research
The University's first vice president for research has hit the ground running this year with his promise to connect various departments in unified research efforts.
Letter to the Editor
Let Greek-letter life grow; A student's responsibility not to expose peers to swine flu.
Andrew Pazdon: Support thy neighbor
If these community activists really care about the community, they should be happy that a new, honest business is coming to town.
Juliette Dallas-Feeney: Hofstra debacle highlights sexual assault issues at colleges
Last week, an 18-year-old Hofstra University student told police she had been gang-raped by five men in a residence hall bathroom.
Official plans new research centers
The University's first vice president for research says he hopes to raise the University's research profile by starting new research centers in the fields of autism, computational biology, science policy, energy, sustainability and neglected diseases.
Congress mulls loan changes
A bill that could make significant changes to student aid passed the U.S. House of Representatives last Thursday, setting the stage for debate in the Senate.
Men’s soccer falls to Virginia in OT
Redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Erik Haug minded the net after Brendan Lafferty was injured in the first half as GW took one of the nation's top teams to overtime.
At SMPA, Mondale talks politics
Former Vice President Walter Mondale discussed his long career and criticized the sharp partisanship of today politics at a sold-out Jack Morton auditorium Wednesday night.
Women’s soccer beats American
Junior Ashley Starks and sophomore Sierra Smidinger each scored early in the first half as GW improved to 3-3-2 overall with a 2-1 win over American.
Basketball team meets Attorney General Holder
The GW men's basketball team got a pep talk of sorts Monday afternoon from an unusual source: U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder.
Lafayette to close next year for upgrade
Lafayette Hall will be closed for more than a year starting this May while the University completes major renovations to the residence hall, a University administrator said this week.
