Graduate school admissions exams move online during COVID-19 pandemic
Several major graduate school admissions exams have shifted online during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a press release.
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April 2020 Crime Log
April 2020 Crime Log News By Ilena Peng and Jarrod Wardwell Apr 19, 2020 11:59 PM The Hatchet is tracking crimes that occur on campus each week. The map will be updated with crimes every week throughout the month. Click on a pin to learn details about each crime.
Tidal Basin roads, trails reopened Monday
Road closures around the National Mall meant to deter crowds have been lifted as peak cherry blossom season comes to an end.
CCAS doctoral students petition for financial support during pandemic
Doctoral students are petitioning for changes to funding packages as the COVID-19 pandemic increases workloads and reduces work opportunities.
Officials may forgo holds for students with outstanding balances: provost
Provost Brian Blake said he wants students with outstanding balances to be able to register for classes amid the pandemic.
Officials discourage use of Zoom, warning of vulnerabilities in platform
Officials warned the GW community to avoid using Zoom in light of a vulnerability that allows hackers to send malicious links in chats.
Private student loan servicers suspend payments amid pandemic
Most private student loan servicers are suspending payments for up to three months after Congress passed a bill granting relief to students with federal loans.
WMATA pushes Silver Line extension opening to 2021
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is now projecting that the Silver Line extension will open in April 2021, more than two years past the original December 2018 completion goal.
Student organizations to operate virtually for rest of semester
Student organization leaders will use platforms like Zoom and FaceTime to maintain relationships among members and hold executive board meetings.
JK Moving, Storage Squad to pack student belongings over video chat
GW is enlisting JK Moving and Storage Squad to use video chat to identify and pack students’ belongings, which will be stored until the next academic year.