No money spent on direct lobbying
For the seventh consecutive quarter, GW spent no money directly lobbying the federal government, according to reports from the Center for Responsive Politics.
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Stories from the November 9, 2009, Print Edition
Vandalism remains a problem in Ivory
Incidents of vandalism - including broken ceiling tiles and littering - have plagued Ivory Tower since it opened in August of 2004, and continued damages so far this semester have prompted a stern e-mail from a GW community director.
Gore calls for action on climate crisis
Former Vice President Al Gore delivered a grim forecast for the future of the environment Thursday night in Lisner Auditorium, and stressed that without broad public support for clean, renewable energy sources, the next generation will live in "a world of destruction and decline."
First and second ladies to speak at Veterans Day event
First lady Michelle Obama and second lady Jill Biden will appear at GW on Wednesday to launch a network of service opportunities designed to help U.S. troops around the globe.
Fort Hood gunman attended HSPI events
National news media put a spotlight on GW's Homeland Security Policy Institute this weekend after it was revealed that a man who killed 13 people in Texas had attended multiple events hosted by the institute.
Move to nix political research funds fails
A U.S. Senate amendment that would have put the University's political science program in jeopardy failed this week, much to the relief of some University officials.
Vote coming on new SA constitution
A task force of Student Association members has been seeking student input and suggestions on a draft of a new constitution, but only one student not affiliated with the SA attended a town hall meeting held Wednesday night.
Mayor of Jerusalem visits Elliott School
The mayor of Jerusalem hopes to revitalize his home city by increasing tourism to 10 million visitors per year, he said Friday morning at the Elliott School of International Affairs.
University saves nearly $1 million in energy costs
The University saved almost $1 million during the last fiscal year by cutting energy costs, University President Steven Knapp told faculty members last month.
Political pundit mentions professor and e-mails ensue
Professor Mark Feldstein received a slew of negative e-mails last week, a few months in to his sabbatical leave. Why, he wondered, was he - seemingly out of nowhere - receiving such vitriolic messages?
Television food stars flock to D.C.
Food lovers and industry specialists from across the country - including some Food Network favorites - gathered at the fourth annual Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show in the District this past weekend.
District enjoys decrease in murders
D.C., once known as the nation's murder capital, may need a new moniker, as the number of murders in the District have dropped precipitously this year.
Three locations start taking GWorld
Three more restaurants - have begun accepting GWorld, a University official confirmed last week.
Mount Vernon Campus plan moves closer to submission
A proposal to add academic space and increase the limit of students and professors on the Mount Vernon campus will be submitted to the D.C. Zoning Commission later this month, but a major community group expects the opportunity to review the plan before it is approved.
Alumnus credited for giant spider discovery
A GW graduate recently made a large discovery. Literally - a giant golden orb-weaving spider from Africa and Madagascar after several years of researching similar species.
Service sorority hosts inaugural St. Jude’s benefit walk
Epsilon Sigma Alpha, GW's community service sorority, hosted their first-ever fall charity walk Sunday as part of their philanthropy initiative at St. Jude's Hospital.
