A former GW professor was arrested Tuesday and charged with embezzling at least $600,000 in federal funds from the University. Federal officials are accusing Nabih Bedewi, who headed GW's National Crash Analysis Center until June, of funneling hundreds of thousands of dollars into his private company.
More off-campus businesses might accept Colonial Cash now that the University has signed a multiyear contract with Blackboard that will provide the technological support needed to expand GWorld operations.
University Police officers cited 52 percent more students for drinking violations in 2003, according to recently released crime statistics.
Jon Stewart is coming to GW. The anchor of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" will bring his news-mocking monologues to Friday's edition of CNN's "Crossfire," which is filmed in GW's Jack Morton Auditorium. Heather Clapp-Date, a programming coordinator for GW, confirmed that Stewart would be appearing on the Friday show, which will be attended by a booked audience comprised of students, parents and alumni in town for Colonials Weekend.
by Bryn Lansdowne Campus News Editor Sophomore Stephanie Cook cannot go out with her boyfriend's parents when they come to town, and she has a hard time even walking through campus without getting looks from her peers. Cook, a black woman, is one of many college students dealing with the obstacles of an interracial relationship.
Colonials Weekend organizers anticipate this year's festivities will draw about 7,000 parents, siblings, friends and alumni to campus. If projections are correct, the 2004 Colonials Weekend will surpass previous year's attendance figures by several thousand.
Two men at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict argued Tuesday night in the Marvin Center over the state of negotiations between the factions, agreeing only that no resolution is near. Yossi Alpher and Ziad Abu Zayaad presented their views on peace in the Middle East to an audience of around 60 at an event sponsored by Hillel and the Student Alliance for Israel.
Student organizations will be getting $13,000 less in allocations this year, according to a final budget passed by the Student Association Senate Tuesday night. After a nearly month-long process that included an audit of all student organizations, an opportunity for groups to protest their funding and an eight-hour special Senate meeting last week, the body's Finance Committee made final changes to original proposals this week.
The student faces of the campaign
While GW's 10,000 undergraduates are only a small fraction of the 40 million youth voters eligible to cast a ballot this November, they know how to flex their political muscles. Below are the stories of some students who not only promote their political messages at GW but also work on a national level to make their candidates a winner in November.
Iraqi translator speaks about Army experiences
Iraqi translator Humala Aqrawee, who works for the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division, addressed two dozen students in the Marvin Center Wednesday night. At the event, organized by sophomore Stan Dai and senior Cassandra Waite, Aqrawee thanked U.S. soldiers for their support in Iraq.
Hispanic women tout professional success
Four successful Hispanic women spoke about female and cultural empowerment to a 25-person crowd in the Marvin Center Wednesday night as part of the third annual "Hispanic women of excellence" event. Wendy Pena, president of Lambda Pi Chi, which co-sponsored the event, said the panelists were meant to encourage Hispanic women to excel academically.
Thursday Miriam's Dialogue Students meet with soup kitchen attendees to discuss poetry and literature 8:15 to 9 a.m. Miriam's Kitchen Sponsored by Miriam's Kitchen Showing of "Anchorman" 7 and 10 p.m. Marvin Center Continental Ballroom Sponsored by Program Board Saturday Octoberfest Food, games, hay rides and pumpkin painting 2 to 5 p.
Sorority soccer tournament raises money for charity The Beta Theta Pi fraternity hosted its third annual Beta Cup, a sorority soccer tournament and fundraiser. The event raised about $14,000 for the Martha's Table charity, a local organization dedicated to helping underprivileged children and families.
Senate considers ban on office assitants The Senate will consider legislation Tuesday that would eliminate the Student Association's work-study office assistants and charge students a copy fee for printing test and syllabi files in the SA office. The bills, which were introduced Tuesday night, have been referred to the Senate's Rules Committee.
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