Birds in Smith Center cancel blood drive
Web UpdateMonday, Oct. 1 7:12 p.m. The University canceled a Red Cross blood drive in Smith Center early Monday afternoon due to the presence of several birds in the arena.
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Alumni Weekend attendance doubled
More than 1,000 people participated in the weekend's events, compared to between 500 and 600 people last year.
Marketing makes a move online
Over the past 10 years, GW has changed its marketing with a push toward more cost-effective Internet communications.
Fabolous to headline Colonial Invasion
Fabolous, the New York rapper, will perform at Colonial Invasion Oct. 26, the Student Association's executive vice president confirmed Sunday evening.
Tuition dollars fund expansion
Last year, tuition represented 56 percent of the total operating budget, almost 20 percent higher than other schools.
Admissions selectivity on rise
Neither GW's medical nor law school is considered a top 20 graduate school in the nation, but both are planning to become more selective.
Comedian Stephen Colbert to perform at Lisner Auditorium Oct. 19
Comedian Stephen Colbert, host of "The Colbert Report" on Comedy Central, will discuss his new book "I Am America (And So Can You!)".
AMC to close Dupont Circle Theater in January
One of the only movie theaters near campus will close its doors next year.
Knapp forms campus security task force
University President Steven Knapp announced the formation of a task force to review campus security and safety at GW in light of the recent tragedy at Virginia Tech.
University changes health insurance provider
The University switched its student health insurance provider this summer amid concern the old plan was too costly and did not include enough benefits.
Starr's days in the District
GW alumnus Kenneth Starr is well known for his report that led to former President Bill Clinton's impeachment.
RAND thinktank criticizes Bush
James Dobbins discussed his most recent book, "The Beginner's Guide to Nation-Building," at a roundtable event last week.
Media counsel for Google speaks to political institute
Google's media counsel announced on campus the Internet giant's plans to become the largest broadband wireless provider in the nation.
Trachtenberg: Don't expel students
In the waning days of his leadership, former University President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg advised administrators against expelling students who were caught drinking at Colonial Inauguration this summer.
Middle East center to open
The Elliott School of International Affairs plans to open the Institute for Middle East Studies.
Minister talks small states
The foreign minister of Liechtenstein spoke about multilateral organizations and the role of small states in global issues at the Elliott School Wednesday.
GW institute brings spirituality to study of medicine
GW's Institute of Spirituality and Health gave a $50,000 grant to the University at Buffalo.
Weekend wars: Protest on the Mall
Protesters flooded the National Mall Sunday in protest of the Iraq War and the Bush administration's policies.
Snapshot: Jazzy Jones
Singer, songwriter and producer Quincy Jones chats with Russell Ramsey, chairman of the board of trustees, and President Steven Knapp prior to filming a special for PBS.
GW Brief: GW graduates win Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award
Seven GW alumni were recognized as 2007 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award winners at Marvin Center last Friday.
GW Brief: Geography professors plan to visit Ghana with grant
GW geography professors David Rain and Ryan Engstrom have been chosen as recipients of a $3 million grant.
