D.C. pride celebrations postponed amid COVID-19 fears
Capital Pride activities and related events have been delayed as officials attempt to protect the public from COVID-19.
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Law school adopts mandatory Credit/No Credit policy amid pandemic
GW Law School interim Dean Chris Bracey sent an email to students Friday stating that all courses will graded on a Credit/No Credit basis this semester.
Student Bar Association talks moving law classes to pass/fail basis
The Student Bar Association discussed releasing the results of an SBA-administered student survey about moving law classes to a pass/fail basis.
Tenure-track faculty can extend tenure clock by one year: provost
Officials will announce guidelines next week for tenure-track faculty seeking to extend their probationary period by one year.
STEM majors now 20 percent of student body, in line with expectations: officials
Provost Brian Blake delivered a presentation Friday on the University’s core indicators, including diversity, salary equity and student demographics.
Officials talk hospital operator dividends, Class of 2024 at senate meeting
Officials are currently engaging in negotiations with GW Hospital’s operators about dividend payments to GW, faculty said.
Faculty optimistic about transition to online classes, they say
Faculty said they are collaborating together to ensure best practices for holding courses online are communicated throughout departments.
SBA cancels meeting citing concerns over COVID-19
The Student Bar Association meeting Tuesday has been canceled over concerns about the spread of COVID-19.
SEAS dean seeks to grow interdisciplinary offerings, boost diversity
Dean John Lach said he wants to create an identifiable brand for the School of Engineering and Applied Science by emphasizing GW’s non-STEM strengths.
Students on canceled short-term abroad trips to be reimbursed
Students whose short-term study abroad trips were canceled because of COVID-19 will be reimbursed for trip expenses, officials said in an email.