Police identify assault suspect
Police have identified a suspect in the assault on a graduate student in Duques Hall last month as 42-year-old Mohammed N. Niazi of Staunton, Va.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Scheduling issues prompt space changes
The University was forced to add classroom space this fall, after space restrictions left the registrar in a scheduling pinch, University officials said.
Professors may switch to Gmail
Despite the student e-mail upgrade to Gmail more than a year ago, professors are still using the antiquated Colonial Mail e-mail system - though some said they've found ways to get around the problems the old system poses.
Marvin Center hours extended
Parts of the Marvin Center will be open until 2 a.m. daily for study space starting Monday, the Marvin Center Governing Board and Student Association announced last week.
Former president ranks No. 1 for compensation
Former University President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg was the top paid former officer of a private U.S. university for the 2007-08 academic year, according to a report from the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Legislators kick off speaker series
Two of Congress' most outspoken members discussed partisanship in Washington at a kickoff event for the Youth Leadership Speaker Series on Thursday.
Total crime in Foggy Bottom decreases
Despite several violent assaults near campus in the last few months, overall crime in Foggy Bottom has been lower in 2009 than it was in 2008.
Architects hired for Science and Engineering Complex
A Philadelphia-based architectural firm has been hired by the University to design the initial phases of the most expensive project in University history.
University projects significant fundraising increase, philanthropy publication reports
University administrators have projected that fundraising will increase by $30 million this year - a 44.5 percent increase from 2008 - according to a report published by the Chronicle of Higher Education this week.
City plans to bring streetcar service to the District
Streetcars may be returning to areas of the city now that the District Department of Transportation has completed its study of transit options for D.C.
University uses piggy banks to encourage giving
Although most students have outgrown their childhood piggy banks by the time they reach college, every room in Philip Amsterdam Hall now comes equipped with one, thanks to a new initiative from GW Housing Programs.
‘Political nerds’ earn spots at GW
Four students from across the nation were honored Wednesday night at the first Undergraduate Political Achievement Awards for their work in student, local and national politics.
Legislator shares breast cancer story
U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., shared a personal story of her battle with breast cancer at a panel and discussion organized by GW Hillel Wednesday night.
Out of GW and into the blogging world
Alumna Deb Perelman has turned her Web site into more than just her hobby.
Arabian nights and adventures in Gelman
Gelman Library's staff recently finished cataloging the Middle East Institute Rare Book Collection, which features more than 700 volumes of literature from western, eastern and central Asia.
Slice of Life: Demistifying the metrosexual
There are many things the city-savvy student body at GW is willing to try. But when it comes to metrosexuality, students seem less accepting.
Staff Editorial: Solving space problems
When it comes to classroom space, there are two factors we feel the University needs to address.
Brian Hawthorne: A Veterans Day challenge
With Veterans Day only a week away, it's important to remember what it means to be a veteran here at GW.
Juliette Dallas-Feeney: The unpaid revolution
A revolution is coming. And it will not be funded. At least for now. Who's going to revolt? Unpaid interns.
Evan Schwartz: Mary Jane’s getting older
Last week, the Obama administration pledged to stop cracking down on citizens using medical marijuana, as long as they were complying with state laws.
Rollings scores to keep Colonials’ hopes alive
On a rainy Halloween afternoon, the Colonials beat the Richmond Spiders 1-0, keeping alive their chances to qualify for the Atlantic 10 tournament.
Men’s water polo edged by Navy in finale
Despite its result, the GW men's water polo team's game against No. 12 Navy Saturday night was a special one for a group of four seniors playing in their final home game.
Women’s basketball opens doors to fans
The newly renovated Smith Center opened its doors to all fans, old and new, for a small preview of GW's 2009-10 women's basketball team Saturday morning.
Colonials take the court
Plenty of questions surround the men's basketball team. At Thursday evening's open practice, fans had their first chance to see the team in action.
Student business aims to bring bulk shopping to the masses
Junior Konrad Kopczynski has been buying snack food and other products for his GW residence hall room from Costco since he got to campus in 2007 - but just recently turned his bulk shopping habits into a business.
Interior Department approves construction of MLK memorial
More than a decade after then-President Bill Clinton authorized the construction of a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial in the District, the Department of the Interior has granted permission to start construction.
SPHHS students take first place in national tournament
Four School of Public Health and Health Services students placed first a competition earlier this month for their work in devising a cost-efficient health care system.
