Former comparative law professor, judge dies at 89
Thomas “Tom” Buergenthal, a professor emeritus of comparative law and jurisprudence, former International Court of Justice judge and Holocaust survivor died last week.
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SA Senate plans to allow mobile GWorld access to Gelman Library
SA Vice President Demetrius Apostolis said he is working on adding GWorld to Apple Pay and Android Pay, which requires replacing current campus card readers.
GW joins prestigious academic association
GW will join 70 other institutions across North America, including Harvard, Carnegie Mellon and McGill universities with their membership.
GW to create Global Food Institute, research food system solutions
Officials announced Tuesday that GW and chef José Andrés are partnering to launch a new research institute that will improve “food system solution delivery.”
D.C. Council asks GW Hospital officials to allow union vote, stop alleged unfair labor practices
Eight D.C. Council members signed a letter last week calling on GW Hospital officials to allow a “fair and free” union election among nurses.
Revolutionaries to take over as next University moniker
Officials said Revolutionaries will become the University’s moniker beginning in the 2023-24 academic year, replacing the nearly century-old Colonials nickname.
Bowser selects interim police chief
Ashan M. Benedict as start his position as acting chief Wednesday.
Crime log: Unknown man allegedly attempts to punch student
GW Police Department officers made contact with a male student who reported an unknown man attempted to punch him at the 2100 Block of F Street Wednesday.
Students seek alternatives before Whole Foods stops accepting GWorld
A Whole Foods Market spokesperson said last week that May 31 is the last day the Foggy Bottom Whole Foods will accept GWorld payments.
Five new GW Law clinics to open next semester
GW Law’s Jacob Burns Community Legal Clinics will offer five new clinics in the fall semester, helping meet the large student demand for professional experience.