Thursday

Policy and research forum

Listen to Kip Hawley, a former administrator for the Transportation Security Administration, share her perspective on homeland security.
GW Hospital, Weingold Conference Center – 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Distinguished designer lecture

Learn about cutting-edge interior design as Gisue Hariri of the New York-based firm Hariri & Hariri Architecture speaks about past projects and signs books.
Jack Morton Auditorium – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Friday

The anatomy of tough budgets

Hear from an expert on the political economy of Western Europe on how countries like Ireland, Greece and Spain can respond to large budget deficit and public debt problems.
1959 E St., Room 412 – Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Sunday

Capital Funk’s hip hop show

Check out the entertaining dance moves of GW’s top hip hop group in its fifth annual performance. Tickets are $15 and available at the Lisner Auditorium box office.
Lisner Auditorium – 6:30 p.m.