GW shuts down after historic snowfall
After a weekend of snowball fights, deserted streets and blanketed monuments, the University finally has an official snow day.
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Stories from the February 8, 2010, Print Edition
All-female dorm to house males
One of the newly designated all-female housing options, 2109 F Street, has four permanent male D.C. residents living in the residence hall.
Religion at GW, through the eyes of the devout
Between internships, classes and friends, some GW students are balancing one more commitment - faith.
Visitors double for Eckles Library
Visitors to Eckles Library have more than doubled since 2004 and students interviewed said they are increasingly drawn to the Mount Vernon library because of the smaller crowds and community feel.
Medical school wins $15 million research grant
The School of Medicine and Health Sciences was awarded Wednesday a multi-million dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health to aid research in neglected diseases.
GW has most Peace Corps volunteers of mid-sized schools
For the second consecutive year and third time in four years, GW has more graduates in the Peace Corps than any other medium-sized university, the organization announced Thursday.
Building of green spaces continues
The University's effort to increase green space on campus is progressing with construction continuing on two major green spaces, the Square 54 green roof and the Square 80 green space.
GW to develop fundraising contract
Marvin Center officials are developing a contract to regulate on-campus student organization fundraisers that collaborate with food vendors such as Crepeaway, Pita Pit and Campus Fresh, representatives from the University said last week.
GW looks to launch 10 research centers
In a bid to become a top-tier research institution, the University is moving forward with its efforts in six separate areas of research and will add four more to its plate.
Adams Mill cited for more violations
An investigative report on the Adams Mill Bar and Grill charging the establishment with serving customers with more than one drink at a time and violating an order to change the ownership was referred to the Office of the Attorney General.
Neighborhood may get watch group
Foggy Bottom is moving closer to creating a Neighborhood Watch program now that a senior student and community leader has joined forces with the Second District's Citizens Advisory Council.
Professors make Jurassic discovery
Are they birds or dinosaurs? This question has puzzled scientists for almost two decades after the discovery of a bizarre, bird-like family of dinosaurs called Alvarezsauridea, first found in the 1990s.
As others fail, GW yearbook survives
While the University of Virginia joined a growing number of colleges who have published their last yearbook, GW's Cherry Tree yearbook staff began to expand production by reaching out to underclassmen for the first time this year.
Alumna recounts interning for Clinton White House
A GW alumna opened up last Wednesday about her book titled "Government Girl," which recounts her experiences being young and female while interning in the Clinton White House.
School image draws in class of 2014
GW had a record-breaking year in admissions, receiving 3 percent more applications than ever before despite having one of the nation's highest tuitions, and some students from the class of 2014 said the school's image, campus and academic offerings made it a viable choice despite an economic downturn.
Pulitzer Prize winner talks war
New York Times bestselling author and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas Ricks shared his experience of the military situation in Iraq along with his thoughts on America's future in Afghanistan at the Elliott School Thursday night.
For University, sustainability is a mindset, not a major
Even after the presidential task force on sustainability noted in its final report that "GW's greatest opportunity for impact lies in the classroom," the University has not created a sustainability major or minor.
Knapp cancels Thursday classes
The University has canceled classes for the fourth straight day, University President Steven Knapp said at a GW vs. Georgetown snowball fight this evening.
