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Officials name senior vice president, chief of staff
By Fiona Riley, Assistant News Editor • March 26, 2024

Around Campus

CR leader faints, event re-scheduled
A debate between the College Republicans and the College Democrats over the death penalty on Tuesday ended shortly after it began when Justin DeRise, a speaker for the College Republicans, fainted during opening arguments.

The event, held in the Marvin Center Amphitheater, will be rescheduled sometime this month, organizers said.

DeRise regained consciousness quickly. Freshman Ted Kornobis, a speaker for the College Democrats, said that DeRise may have been affected by a lack of food and sleep over the past few days.

A separate debate over the death penalty is scheduled to take place on April 23 between the College Republicans and another student group on campus, Campaign to End the Death Penalty.

-Brad Honigman

Embassy dinner unites cultural groups
Students and dignitaries will gather Friday evening for the 71st annual Embassy dinner, “Colorful Expressions of the World.” The dinner will take place in the Marvin Center Continental Ballroom from 7:30 to 11 p.m.

Several cultural and ethnic groups will give speeches and performances throughout the night. Attendees can also enjoy a wide selection of food.

Tickets are available at Ticketmaster for $15. The International Services Office is sponsoring the event.

SMPA announces Broadcast Summer program
The School of Media and Public Affairs is introducing a new program dubbed “Broadcast Summer” for the upcoming summer term. The 10-week program includes a course taught by senior executive producer of CNN’s “Crossfire” Sam Feist.

The 12-credit program also includes three classes in television production, broadcast news writing and media and public affairs.

The program, open to all GW undergraduates, costs $6,000. Housing is not included in the price.

For more information or to register, stop by the SMPA front desk on the fourth floor of the Media and Public Affairs building.

Students raise money for Make-A-Wish Foundation
Mount Vernon will play host to a charity event for the Make-a-Wish foundation Friday night from 5:30 to 7:30. The music and dance extravaganza, sponsored by the Program Board, will take place at Hand Chapel.

King James Swing and Brick House Rhythm and Blues will provide live music. Free food and swing lessons and a raffle with a DVD player grand prize will accompany the live entertainment.

Tickets cost $8 and must be purchased prior to the event at Ticketmaster. All proceeds will go to charity.

Semi-formal attire is required.

Sikh students screen documentary
The Sikh Students’ Association will screen the documentary “Mistaken Identity,” which describes post-September 11 backlash on the Sikh-American community.

The screening is in celebration of Vaisakhi, the birth of the Sikh religion. The event will take place Thursday at 12:30 p.m. in the Marvin Center Grand Ballroom. Free food will be served.

Neighbors Project collects stuffed animals for kids
Students looking to lend a helping hand can donate stuffed animals for children living with HIV/AIDS until April 18. Students can drop the animals off in the Office of Community Service in Marvin Center 436.

All toys will benefit D.C. Pediatrics. The Neighbors Project is running the drive.

-Julie Gordon

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