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December 2001

TOP STORIES

INTRODUCING THE GW ALUMNI E-WIRE
Alumni House and the GW Alumni Association are proud to introduce the "GW Alumni E-Wire," a new e-newsletter for GW alumni and friends.

GW ALUMNI AMONG THE VICTIMS OF SEPTEMBER 11 ATTACKS
Eight alumni were killed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 in New York and Washington, DC. The GW Alumni Association is planning a memorial garden to honor their memory.

CAMPUS NEWS

FED CHAIRMAN ALAN GREENSPAN VISITS GW TO SUPPORT GLOBALIZATION
Alan Greenspan, Chairman of the Federal Reserve System Board of Governors, gave the 3rd annual Hoffman Lecture on Monday, December 3. Greenspan's address advocated the continued spread of globalization.

(from GW Hatchet)

GW ADMISSIONS RATE MAY DECREASE
The number of GW undergraduate applicants have continued to rise, despite fears of terrorism in Washington.

(from GW Hatchet)

GW UNVEILS NEW BUILDINGS
In a presentation to the DC Board of Zoning Adjustments, GW unveiled plans for two new residence halls on its Foggy Bottom campus.

(from GW Hatchet)

More student/campus news is available from GW University Relations, the GW Hatchet and GWBlitz, GW's student newspapers.

ALUMNI NEWS

GW ALUMNUS ELECTED GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA
Mark R. Warner, a 1977 graduate of the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, was elected to the Virginia governorship in November. Warner will assume office on January 1, 2002.

GW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SELECTS NEW OFFICERS, BEGINS NEW YEAR
At its June meeting, the GW Alumni Association elected Stanley Grube (MBA '66) as its president for 2001-02, and Nicholas Lakas (BA '46) as president-elect.

For more alumni news, visit GW Magazine.

ALUMNI EVENTS & PROGRAMS

ALUMNI WEEKEND 2001 CANCELLED - PLANS BEGIN FOR AW 2002
Following the cancellation of Alumni Weekend 2001, discussions are already taking place for next year, when Alumni Weekend and Family Weekend will be merged to form one giant celebration for alumni, family, and friends.

REGISTRATION BEGINNING SOON FOR SPRING 2002 COURSE AUDIT PROGRAM
Registration for the Spring 2002 Alumni Course Audit Program will begin on Monday, January 7, 2002. Visit the Alumni House web site for program details and a list of available classes. All registrations must be received by January 25, 2002 to avoid a late fee.

Visit the latest calendar of upcoming alumni events on the Alumni House web site. The site also contains information about other alumni benefits & services.

REGIONAL ALUMNI CLUB NEWS

ALUMNI HOUSE TO CO-SPONSOR NETWORKING EVENTS IN NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA
GW will host "Career Networking Nights" in New York and Philadelphia in January to provide an opportunity for students to meet alumni while home for winter break.

REGIONAL ALUMNI CLUBS COMPLETE SUCCESSFUL FALL
GW's regional alumni clubs hosted several events this fall, including social occasions, tailgate parties to support the Colonials on the road, and more.

For a complete list of regional clubs and the latest regional alumni events, please visit the Alumni House web site.

GW SPORTS

COLONIAL MEN AND WOMEN SUCCESSFUL OVER OPPONENTS
The GW Men's basketball team is off to its best season start in five years, with a 7-3 record after beating Providence, 83-77, on Saturday.

(from GW Hatchet)

The Colonial women were also victorious, beating Rutgers 58-54 on Wednesday in an overtime thriller.

(from GWsports.com)

MIDNIGHT MADNESS FILLS SMITH CENTER
5,000 students, parents, alumni and fans packed the Smith Center to meet the 2001-02 Men's & Women's GW Basketball teams.

(from GW Hatchet)

For more sports news, including up-to-the minute scores and schedules, visit GWSports.com.

LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please visit the following web sites to learn more about what's happening at GW, or for information about alumni benefits and services, regional clubs, or your alumni association.

Alumni House GW Alumni Community Alumni Benefits Info GW Home Page GW Magazine

GW Press Releases GW Hatchet GWBlitz GW Athletics Office of Development

School-Based Alumni Associations:

• Columbian College of Arts & Sciences Alumni Association
• Elliott School Alumni Association
• Engineer Alumni Association
• Graduate School of Education & Human Development Alumni Association
• Law Alumni Association
• Mount Vernon Alumnae Association
• School of Business & Public Management Alumni Association
• School of Medicine & Health Sciences Alumni
• School of Public Health & Health Services Alumni