Rooftop solar panels decreased GW’s carbon footprint: officials
Officials said they have saved $50,000 and 450 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions since installing rooftop solar panels last May.
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Officials review design concepts in strategic facilities plan
Officials reviewed designs for a new student center and renovated library in Kogan Plaza, an ambulatory care center near Ross Hall and other new facilities.
Students report hot water shut-offs in two residence halls
Students have filed nearly 50 FixIt tickets for hot water shut-offs, cloudy streams of water and low sink and shower pressure this fall.
Crime log: Fired employee stalks, threatens staff member
A staff member reported receiving multiple threatening phone calls from a former GW employee in reference to his termination.
Geography department unable to access files due to 'possible data corruption'
Researchers in the department said the difficulties delayed federally funded research and limited graduate students’ ability to apply to degree programs.
GW’s decision to split stimulus funding in line with peers: experts
Experts said uncertainty over fall campus operations delayed universities’ decisions over how and when to allocate their third stimulus packages.
Task force recommends continued remote options post-pandemic
A University-wide task force recommended officials to continue offering remote options and maintaining a “culture of empathy” after the pandemic.
Officials finalizing agreement to provide vouchers for Vex delays
Students said their class and work schedules were inconvenienced by delayed Vex schedules due to driver shortages and vendor issues.
Recently hired faculty transition to campus with caution
At least 10 professors who the University hired last year said they’ve been apprehensive to transition to their first semester on campus.
Engineering professor developing model detecting ice on Mars
An engineering professor is programming a satellite that will orbit Mars to find water ice, a key resource for human settlement of Mars.