Candidates make final push for votes
Voting for this year's student elections kicked off Wednesday, with candidates for office lining H Street and handing out palm cards, and some voters reporting issues with casting their ballots.
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Stories from the February 25, 2010, Print Edition
ROTC students petition for credits
GW students in the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps are lobbying the University to receive three credits for their ROTC classes, but the University is still determining if the coursework merits the credit increase.
Dean touts power of younger generations
Former Democratic National Committee chairman Howard Dean declared the college-age generation will be able to break the gridlock of partisanship in Washington at an event hosted by the College Democrats in the Marvin Center Wednesday night.
Long-serving economics professor dies
Former economics professor Robert Dunn died last Thursday evening of an apparent heart attack, chair of the department Robert Phillips said Tuesday.
Cheney treated at GW Hospital after heart attack
Former Vice President Dick Cheney was released Wednesday from GW Hospital after suffering a mild heart attack, according to a statement from Cheney's office.
Knapp visits Olympics, travels to build alumni network
University President Steven Knapp traveled to Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympics the weekend of Feb. 19, one of many trips Knapp has taken to try to build a GW network in cities around the world.
SMHS spends $1 million on upgrades
The School of Medicine and Health Sciences spent $1 million lifting the academic probation placed on it last year by its accrediting body, a medical school administrator said last week.
GW, area colleges plan ‘Haiti Day’
Senior administrators are reaching out to universities across the District and in Virginia to launch a "Haiti Day" to promote long-term aid in Haiti, after an earthquake devastated the country last month.
GW celebrates George Washington’s 278th birthday
In celebration of the University's namesake's 278th birthday, students gathered in the Marvin Center Continental Ballroom to enjoy makeshift s'mores and cherry cobbler, while a projection screen played video of a bonfire and a fife and drum corps set the mood.
Journalist given lifetime honors
When Dorothy Gilliam started out as a journalist, her colleagues would ignore her on the street, cabs wouldn't pick her up and restaurants would often refuse her service.
Workers protest wages at Square 54
"Hey, hey! Ho, ho! Low wages have got to go! Hey, hey! Ho, ho! Abuse has got to go!" These were the chants of two dozen people gathered across from the Square 54 construction site last Wednesday.
D.C. board rules for FoBoGro
Ending months of contentious debate, the District's Board of Zoning Adjustment upheld the certificate of occupancy for the new Foggy Bottom Grocery Tuesday.
Minn. congressman says GOP must bring new ideas to table
The Republican Party needs to bring a fresh perspective to issues like the economy and health care, Rep. Erik Paulsen told a group of College Republicans Tuesday night.
New law aims to protect college-aged credit card customers
New credit card rules went to effect Monday that include both protections and restrictions for college-aged Americans.
College of Professional Studies launches new programs
The College of Professional Studies will launch a bachelor's degree completion program in fall 2010 for working professionals and adult learners who aspire to work in biotechnology or information systems and technology.
Community remembers history behind George Washington sculpture
This past Monday may have been George Washington's 278th birthday, but it also marked the 150th anniversary of a different form of George - the dedication of the George Washington statue that stands in Washington Circle just north of GW Hospital.
Trustee encourages donations to SPHHS students
About a dozen second-year students in the School of Public Health and Health Services have left the program before completing their degree in recent years, citing financial reasons for their early departure. One member of University's Board of Trustees is trying to reverse that trend.
Community remembers history behind George Washington sculpture
This past Monday may have been George Washington's 287th birthday, but it also marked the 150th anniversary of a different form of George - the dedication of the George Washington statue that stands in Washington Circle just north of GW Hospital.
Court denies community appeal over Square 54
An appeal filed by a community group challenging Square 54 was denied this month, and another appeal on the methodology the University uses to count the number of students on campus is awaiting response from GW.
