Gelman receives grant for digitization
The Gelman Library System was awarded a $400,000 grant to digitize its special collection of literature on the Middle East, a library administrator said last week.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Journalist tackles economic issues
Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post columnist Steven Pearlstein tried to get to the bottom of global economic issues in a lecture at the Elliott School on Friday.
Hard times change plans for alums
In the midst of one of the most dismal job markets the U.S. has seen in decades, several GW alumni have created their own success.
Sigma Chi dedicates townhouse
Though a pair of U.S. Senators failed to show up as expected, GW's chapter of the Sigma Chi fraternity formally dedicated its new townhouse on Saturday.
Spirit organization hosts Kogan barbecue
A new student organization is on the lookout for something that may have been forgotten at GW amidst internships and extracurricular activities: school spirit.
Student Association will vote on allocations Tuesday
Student organizations are slated to receive nearly $380,000 in initial allocation funds - up $30,000 from last year's distribution - according to the Student Association's allocations bill.
At alumni event, Knapp discusses future of University
University President Steven Knapp spoke with veteran radio host Dick Golden Saturday morning in an event billed as a "State of the University" address to alumni.
SEAS celebrates 125 years
Celebrating the school's 125th anniversary Thursday afternoon, the dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science said construction of the proposed Science and Engineering Complex is essential to the program's continued success.
Law school drop in ranking prompts admissions change
The GW Law School took significantly fewer evening students this year in an attempt to combat an eight-place drop in the U.S. News and World Report Rankings, a school dean told alumni on Friday.
College Democrats rally in front of White House
Clad in blue T-shirts and carrying handcrafted posters, about 100 students rallied in front of the White House South Lawn on Friday to show support for the public health care option.
GSPM student launches Web site
A student employee of the Graduate School of Political Management launched a Web site this month that aims to provide resources for aspiring politicos under 30 years old.
Food takes center stage at festival
University Yard traded in its usual crowd of twenty-something college kids for about 200 parents, children and business owners during Alumni Weekend's first annual Taste of GW and Family Carnival on Saturday.
Students, faculty walk to fight AIDS
Students and faculty members joined more than 6,700 people in the 23rd annual AIDS Walk Washington early Saturday morning.
Basketball team runs, mingles with fans
With more than a month remaining before this season's opening tip, GW men's basketball head coach Karl Hobbs wasted no time introducing his team to its fans with Thursday's Colonials Run.
Volleyball takes two on new court
The GW women's volleyball team was given the task of unveiling the new Smith Center court this weekend, hosting two games and playing before the fifth-largest home crowd in program history.
Women’s soccer draws, wins at home
Twice over the weekend, the GW women's soccer team fell behind 1-0 to their Atlantic 10 opponents, but in each game, the team held on and fought back.
Sports in Brief
Men's soccer wins again; Hogan takes fifth in 362-runner field; Water polo splits four
Popping the question
Largely going against the national pattern, some GW students are getting the rock before the diploma.
Stay dry – and fashionable
Sometimes the elements prevent us from being fashion trendy. Looking chic and keeping dry, what a concept!
Ranking the best pizza pies off campus
We're taking the challenge off campus and into the heart of the District as we continue to try to find the best pizza in D.C.
Staff Editorial: In need of more Knapp time
University President Steven Knapp held a "State of the University" speech for visiting alumni, but he has yet to provide the same understanding to current students, both symptomatic and demonstrative of a presidency that faces a perceived disconnect with the student body.
Alex Shoucair: Fight the flu hysteria
One has to wonder what kinds of things this school could accomplish or improve if the administration tackled all problems with the same fervor, effort and funding with which it has targeted the H1N1 virus.
Toby Lausin: Not feeling very Colonial
My friends and I sometimes sit around and ask each other if we really belong here - if we truly feel like Colonials. And the answer is always a resounding, unanimous "no."
Law school plans for new building
University administrators are discussing development plans for a new, $31 million law school building and garage on the Foggy Bottom campus, officials said last week.
Action returns to Smith Center
The Smith Center reopened its doors this weekend, hosting a pair of volleyball games and offering alumni a chance to tour the renovated facilities for the first time.
Dior Toney: The life of the party
Singing at the top of his lungs and handing out shots to whoever wants them, he is the life of the party. At McFadden's Bar and Grill, it's GW alumnus Dior Toney's job.
Student loan default rate doubles
The federal loan default rate for GW students doubled from 2006 to 2007, but remains far short of the national average, according to statistics from the Department of Education.
