Kappa Kappa Gamma house catches fire
A fire broke out on the third floor of the Kappa Kappa Gamma townhouse Saturday afternoon, with smoke and flames visible from the ground on 23rd Street, according to eyewitness reports.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Thurston to house honors, engineering students
GW's largest freshman residence hall, traditionally known for its boisterous residents, will house substance-free, honors and engineering students next year, a University official confirmed last week.
Men's basketball coach departs for DePaul
Brian Ellerbe, who has been an assistant coach for the GW men's basketball team since last July, will leave to take the same position at DePaul University in Chicago, the coach announced last Thursday.
Former first lady discusses new memoir
Former first lady Laura Bush discussed memories from her childhood, her courtship with former President George W. Bush and the causes she continues to fight for Thursday night in front of a packed Lisner Auditorium.
GW not ranked in Princeton Review's green guide
Despite an increased emphasis on sustainability and the creation of an Office of Sustainability last fall, GW was not listed in the Princeton Review's Guide to 286 Green Colleges released April 20.
University honors retiring professor
University administrators, faculty and students gathered in the Marvin Center Grand Ballroom last Monday to honor the 43 year-long career of retiring professor Honey Nashman, whose first name they said epitomizes her persona.
City approves Mount Vernon campus plan
Despite months of negotiations between community members and GW officials over the 2010 Mount Vernon Campus Plan, neighbors of the campus are still unsatisfied with the final agreements.
Times Square suspect 'inspired' by former GW graduate student
The Pakistani-American man suspected of attempting to bomb Times Square earlier this month recently told investigators he was inspired by a former GW graduate student who has been linked with several militant attacks.
Community, University celebrate FoBoGro grand opening
After more than three years of planning and preparation, the creators of the updated Foggy Bottom Grocery - known as FoBoGro - celebrated with a grand opening party Friday afternoon.
'Top Chef' judge heads to Foggy Bottom
Head judge on Bravo's "Top Chef" television series Tom Colicchio promoted the need for healthy, affordable food at the Foggy Bottom FRESHFARM Market Wednesday afternoon.
Camp Kesem event raises $5,000
The GW chapter of Camp Kesem raised $5,000 at its annual "Share the Magic" fundraiser April 30, inviting administrators and local residents to the Mount Vernon campus.
University grows Yellow Ribbon Program
GW will expand its commitment to the Yellow Ribbon Program, providing a 35 percent increase in tuition benefits for graduate student veterans through the Post-9/11 GI Bill, the University announced last month.
Lifton, Maxim outline SA goals
Starting with a strong presence at Colonial Inauguration, Student Association President Jason Lifton and Executive Vice President Rob Maxim said getting the SA's name out is a top priority for next year.
University selects eight new PAFs
Following a competitive application process and one of the largest pools of applications in the history of the program, the University selected eight new Presidential Administrative Fellows last month, a University official said.
Former GW student dresses up drab dorms
In cookie-cutter residence halls where rooms are small, storage is limited and potential for pizzazz is minimal, attempting to personalize living space can feel like a futile exercise, especially for students on a budget.
Softball snaps skid in senior day twin-bill
The GW softball team's double header Saturday against the Dayton Flyers was bittersweet for Colonial seniors Amanda Holst and Elisa Van Kirk in more ways than one.
Rowing team reaps benefits of hard work
GW's men's rowing team triumphed over the Quakers, winning its first race by a little more than two seconds.
Commencement security to increase
Graduates attending the University-wide Commencement ceremony will face heightened security measures this year, a University spokeswoman said Thursday.
Sports in Brief
The GW baseball team lost 7-6 to Temple Sunday, surrendering a pair of ninth inning runs to drop the final contest of the three-game weekend set.
Ticket sales lag for Grad Week events
Less than a quarter of tickets available for the annual Atlantic City trip have been sold, a University official said last week.
From Trachtenberg: A heartfelt goodbye
For nearly two decades, former University President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg welcomed students in the fall and bade farewell to seniors each spring.
Senior Stories: James Tague: An unconventional path
If James Tague isn't the oldest graduating senior this year, he thinks he's pretty close - he'll turn 27 in the middle of June.
Senior Stories: Scout Seide: A devoted director
"People say that everything you need to know, you learn in kindergarten," graduating senior Scout Seide said. "But everything I learned, I learned in student theater."
Senior Stories: Dan Sadlosky: A Republican role model
It's an opportunity GW Hill staffer wannabes dream about - turning a congressional internship into a full-time job after graduation.
Senior Stories: Peter Weiss: The political organizer
College Democrats President Peter Weiss was not on campus for one of his organization's biggest victories during his four years at GW. Instead, he spent Election Night 2008 in Columbus, Ohio as a field organizer for the Obama campaign.
Senior Stories: Lauren Weidmaier: A passionate educator
Lauren Weidmaier hasn't just been thinking about her own education these past four years - she has been focusing on others' too.
Senior Stories: Brian Hawthorne: The veterans advocate
Brian Hawthorne is far from your typical GW senior. One of about 400 veterans on campus, he served two tours in Iraq as an Army medic.
Senior Stories: Simon Hernandez: The media mogul
Simon Hernandez was drawn to GW for all the right reasons and over the last four years, he has made it his business to take advantage of D.C.
Senior Stories: Andi Israel: The go-getter
Graduating senior Andi Israel has always been ambitious.
Senior Stories: Stephanie Moser: The interesting intern
It's hard to believe that for School of Business student Stephanie Moser, taking advantage of D.C.'s professional opportunities was once a daunting task after a quiet freshman year living on the Mount Vernon campus.
Students, faculty and staff receive President Obama's Volunteer Service Award
More than 100 members of the GW community gathered on the Mount Vernon Campus quad to honor service award recipients at the Office of Community Service Celebration of Service.
University won't add new GWorld vendors for fall semester
The University will not add any GWorld vendors to the dining program this summer, a University official said last month.
Students seek career advice earlier in GW career, official says
Although the number of seniors seeking career advice did not dramatically rise this year, students are seeking career center advice earlier, a Career Center administrator said last week.
Sergeant looks to finish GW degree after 13 years
The average college student finishes an undergraduate education in four years. Charlie Porter will take 13 years. After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Porter completed his sophomore year, left school and joined the Army at age 22.
In Brief: Baseball falls late in Philly
The GW baseball team lost 7-6 to Temple Sunday, surrendering a pair of ninth inning runs to drop the final contest of the three-game weekend set.
Staff Editorial: Expanding the Office of Sustainability
Over the last two years, the University has increasingly emphasized its desire to be a sustainable college. GW was not recognized on a Princeton Review list, an absence that is an embarrassment for GW.
Justin Guiffre: Soda tax will help alleviate D.C. obesity, health crisis
In the time it takes me to write this column, I will have finished all 20 ounces of a delicious Dr Pepper.
Gabrielle Friedman: Taxing soda isn't the way to make people make better health choices
On the heels of the 5-cent bag tax, which goes toward cleaning up the Anacostia River, D.C. councilmember Mary M. Cheh proposed a new tax on soda products the last week of April.
Bernard Pollack: Use your time off to see the real Africa
GW taught me many things, but one of the most important lessons I learned was to look beyond the classroom.
Commencement Speakers
First lady Michelle Obama will be the keynote speaker for the University-wide Commencement ceremony and will receive an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree.
Your D.C. Dining Experience
Looking for a place to eat over Commencement weekend? The Hatchet's got your D.C. dining experience covered.
December graduates return for Commencement
For seniors who graduated in December, the transition from student to full-time member of the work force has already happened.
Sophomore dies after fall from window
Taylor Hubbard, a 20-year-old sophomore, died early Sunday after falling from a fifth floor Guthridge Hall window Saturday morning, University President Steven Knapp told the audience at the University-wide Commencement ceremony.
