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GW prepares for first inauguration in 18 years

Event to promote University, not Knapp

Past presidential inaugurations at GW have seen their share of pomp and circumstance, but only University President Steven Knapp's half-million dollar celebration this week will involve two sheep.

SEAS dean resigns unexpectedly

The dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences publicly announced his plan to resign early this month, but the dean did not cite a reason for his decision and SEAS faculty are suspicious about his motives.

STREATS: Starring D.C.'s homeless

Actors try to change viewers' perspectives

Greg Wragg is the creator of STREATS TV, a television series about the District's homeless.

Debat cleared of suspicion by ABC

Senior fellow was dismissed from Homeland Security Policy Institute in Sept.

A former senior fellow at GW was cleared of any suspicion last week that he plagiarized or fabricated while working for ABC News.

Technology listens for gunshots

Shot spotter to be installed near campus

Law enforcement in northwest D.C. will soon implement a new technology designed to identify any gunshots in the area.

Professor doubts human trafficking

Professor of Sociology Ronald Weitzer doubts human trafficking is as serious a problem as many claim.

A night of African culture

About 200 people enjoyed a night filled with African dance, fashion and food in the Grand Ballroom of Marvin Center Friday for A Taste of Africa.

LLCs form college 'niches'

Paying for GW housing does not just mean paying for a room. It also means paying for some students to dine at nice restaurants and go on mini-vacations with friends in their Living and Learning Cohorts.

Sororities tackle 'idiots'

"By a round of applause, how many of you have an idiot in their chapter?" motivational speaker TJ Sullivan asked Saturday night.

Undersecretary of state condemns isolationism

Web Extra The third-ranking official in the State Department stressed the importance of engaging with the rest of the world and avoiding isolationism at the Elliott School Friday.

Local business owner shows appreciation for veterans

Froggy Bottom Pub owner Hien Bui is showing her gratitude toward Vietnam veterans at her Pennsylvania Avenue pub.

Veterans honor memorial's 25th anniversary

For former secretary of state and veteran of the Vietnam War Colin Powell, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial represents a place of healing.

Snapshot: Hungry Hippo

Students watch as facilities workers reassemble the HippoVideo kiosk in Ivory Tower's basement food court. The kiosk's original location was in the entrance of Gelman Library.

SPHHS celebrates 10th anniversary, hopes to aquire new facility

The School Of Public Health and Health Services is looking toward the future as it celebrates its 10th anniversary this month.

Police make major drug bust in Ivory Tower residence hall

Police confiscated a significant amount of marijuana from a room in Ivory Tower last week, according to police reports.

Campus Calendar

Correction

Greek Week was largest ever

Members of GW's Greek-letter community gathered last week for the largest Greek Week ever, raising money for Hurricane Katrina relief and competing against one another in a series of events along the way.