Former human sexuality part-time professor Michael Schaffer, who was accused by a former student of sexual harassment, is scheduled to meet with University officials next week, when he will push them to fully disclose the reasons why his contract was not renewed.
The University put an end last week to community facilitators' ability to access an active log of students' behavior that one CF called "big brotherish." The directory, run by the Community Living and Learning Center, is used to record all "meaningful interactions" with residents, said a CF, who requested anonymity.
When senior Christine Screnci went to pick up her package from the student parcel depot on F Street earlier this month, she couldn't believe her eyes. In her three years at GW, Screnci said she's never seen such long lines at the package center. Since the beginning of the fall semester, the package center at 2025 F St. has been clogged with lines of students waiting up to an hour to pick up their packages.
Due to a short supply of professors and a limited number of class sections in GW's romance, Slavic and German languages department, many students will be forced to wait until next semester to fulfill their language requirements and electives.
A united front of University officials and Student Association President Audai Shakour is working to support the construction of a state-of-the-art cancer research center on campus. Upon city approval, the University plans to redevelop Lot 39, just west of the GW Hospital at 2300 K St.
GW officials have confidence that Coast Guard Vice Adm. Thad Allen, the alumnus who has been named the head of the government's response and recovery efforts to Hurricane Katrina, will be able to effectively lead the relief efforts along the Gulf Coast. Allen relieves former Federal Emergency Management Agency Director Michael Brown, who resigned from his position Sept.
Tens of thousands of demonstrators swarmed the city over the weekend to speak out against both the war in Iraq and the biannual International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings. The anti-war protest, which took place on the Ellipse Saturday, was reportedly the largest demonstration in the nation's capital since the conflict in Iraq began, while the IMF/World Bank demonstration only brought out a handful of participants outside the buildings throughout the weekend.
Junior twins Stefanie and Katie Garry pay a total of $16,165 to cover both of their tuitions each year at GW because of a grant the University offers to families with more than one enrolled child. The GW Family Grant, established in 1988, awards half tuition to full-time undergraduate students who have siblings at GW.
GW spent $3 million on renovating residence halls and updating fire and life safety equipment over the summer, and it has allocated an additional $1.5 million for improving common areas in GW's oldest and largest dorms. The renovations come largely as a result of a Student Association initiative called the Residence Hall Renewal project, which helped the University prioritize the most pressing issues for dorms.
Students not utilizing Lisner
High prices and scheduling dilemmas have prevented GW's student theater organizations from using the University's most prominent and largest theater, leaving students questioning the role of Lisner.
Panel debates Iraq
While anti-war protesters were filtering out of downtown D.C. Saturday night, GW hosted a roundtable discussing both sides of the Iraq war. Eight panelists, including representatives from anti-war organizations, conservative groups and even a representative from the political action committee of fringe presidential candidate Lyndon LaRouche, sought to explain their views about the controversial subjects.
St. Mary's Court hosts brunch to fundraise for community
A GW community relations group hosted its annual fundraiser Sunday to benefit Foggy Bottom seniors and help improve the relationship between neighbors and the University. All of the proceeds from the fundraiser, which featured a brunch, silent auction and raffle, will aid activities and programs for residents of St. Mary's Court.
Up to 100,000 meet celebrity authors on Mall
As the sounds of anti-war activists rose in the background, more than 90 authors spoke to adults and children Saturday at the National Book Festival - just a few hundred yards away from protests. Organizers said nearly 100,000 people attended the festival and heard from well-known authors such as Thomas Friedman, David McCollough, John Irving and Tom Wolfe.
Monday Graduate and professional school fair A two-day fair to meet with representatives from more than 300 graduate and professional schools. Law schools will not be represented this day. 3 to 7:30 p.m. Smith Center Sponsored by the Career Center Staying Safe in D.
Hatchet editor up for national award Hatchet senior editor Will Dempster is one of six finalists for the Associated Collegiate Press' editorial of the year award. Dempster was nominated for an October 2004 column that questioned the manner in which the University handled an off-court incident involving members of the GW men's basketball team.
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