The University located four blocks away from the White House with amazing internship opportunities and professors from a host of top government agencies is now almost solely known for something else - its $50,000 price tag. Following the Board of Trustees approval of a fixed tuition of $39,210 per year for the class of 2011, numerous news sources reported that GW students would have to pay more than $50,000 with room and board included.
In response to the column "Transparency needs to make an appearance" (Feb. 5, p. 4), I'd like to take the opportunity to provide insight to the author and the GW community at large as to where the "unavailable" information noted in the piece can be accessed - some of it 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
As Valentine's Day approaches, tradition suggests images of gentlemen ordering flowers for a special someone and of ladies planning a romantic night on the town. This year, however, students on many college campuses are rethinking these traditional displays of affection in favor of "V-Day.
A call to serve I take great pleasure in highlighting the unique role GW students, staff, faculty and alumni can and do play in service to local, national and international communities. We are among the nation's leaders in transforming into action the spirit of service inspired by Dr.
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