Greek orgs. prepare to recruit
Fraternity leaders said they are optimistic about recruiting new members this week, despite a decrease in some groups' rush numbers this fall.
Campus News
Honors Program weighs changes
When junior Megan Greer was accepted to the University Honors Program two years ago, she adjusted to college life while taking what was then a requirement of three Honors classes per semester.
Teaching on the side
Most students can't take a swing at an administrator and be commended for it. But most students are not in Rodney Johnson's racquetball class. Johnson, GW's director of Freshman and Parent Services, teaches students in the basement of the Health and Wellness Center Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
GW sponsors voting project
As politicians and pundits gear up for the November general election, a GW-sponsored voting initiative is aiming to register 260,000 young voters in six states.
Student laundry service readies for expansion
Students who still ship their dirty clothes home for their mothers to wash can get a cure for their laundry room phobia.
Asian-American groups hold Winter Cotillion
Five Asian organizations on campus held its first annual Winter Cotillion Thursday to establish unity among Asian-American students. A cotillion is a traditional Filipino coming of age ceremony for a girl around the time of her 18th birthday. Similar to a "sweet sixteen" party, a cotillion is a way of ushering a girl into adulthood and presenting her as a young woman to the rest of the community.
Campus Calendar
Monday Fraternity spring rush kickoff event 6 to 9 p.m. Marvin Center Great Hall Members gallery spring art show Enjoy wine and cheese while mingling with the artists 4 to 8 p.m. University Club, 1918 F St. N.W. Tuesday Faces of Homelessness Learn about the homeless and what students can do to help them 8:30 to 10 p.
GW In Brief
The University announced its "Ask GW" initiative this week, a resource that will enable students to ask administrators and professors questions online.
