Faculty instructed not to ask students about vaccination status
Faculty will not be allowed to ask students or staff about their vaccination statuses or encourage them to wear a mask in their classrooms.
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University shuts down Confucius Institute
Officials closed the Chinese government-funded center last month after reviewing GW’s “strategic approach” toward Chinese language and culture studies.
Professor emeritus to establish chemistry professorship
Officials said Michael King, the former chair of the chemistry department, and his family will fund the professorship as a part of their gift to GW.
Guest policy rollback expands to off-campus students
Summer residents can now host off-campus students in their rooms if they have access to other buildings on campus.
WMATA to extend rail service to midnight this weekend
WMATA officials said the change will allow more flexibility to people who have to work late.
GW Hillel opens new facility on campus
A Kosher dining venue, two floors dedicated to Hillel activities and two floors that will be leased by GW were among the building’s final plans.
Officials rehiring events staff after layoffs last year
Officials are looking to hire events staff after many in the department were laid off last year to mitigate the financial impact of the pandemic.
Suspects attempt armed robbery near Academic Center
The suspects, one armed with a pistol, attempted to rob approximately $180 from a man who had just finished servicing an ATM in Rome Hall, according to MPD.
One percent of student population received vaccine exemption
Officials said unvaccinated people must continue to wear masks, undergo weekly COVID-19 testing and complete daily symptom checks to maintain campus access.
GWorld vendors granted $7.6 million in pandemic aid
Eleven GWorld vendors received federal grants from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and Tonic received the largest package with more than $2 million.