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January 2002

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CAMPUS CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
GW's Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon campuses have seen tremendous change in recent years, and many more changes are still to come. Learn more about GW's plans for new academic, residential and athletic facilities.

(from By George!)

GW/AOL PARTNERSHIP EXPLORES "HOME OF THE 21ST CENTURY"
Faculty and students from GW's School of Engineering & Applied Science are working with America Online to develop and test new technologies for the home in an innovative new "Home of the 21st Century" lab on GW's Virginia Campus.

(from By George!)

CAMPUS NEWS

GW APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR FOR CRISIS AND EMERGENCY PLANNING
John Petrie, former commander of the Norfolk Naval Station, has been appointed assistant vice president for public safety and emergency management. This new position, created in the wake of Sept. 11, makes GW a leader among universities in emergency preparedness.

(from By George!)

GW VIRGINIA CAMPUS CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY, NAMES NEW DEAN
GW's Loudoun County campus marked its first decade in 2001. The facility has seen dramatic growth in recent years spurred by partnerships with innovative local companies and government agencies.

(from By George!)

Former MIT administrator John S. Wilson was recently named as the new Executive Dean for the GW Virginia Campus.

(from By George!)

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

ALUMNI NEWS

NEW HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER NAMED IN HONOR OF LERNER FAMILY
GW has named its newly-opened Health & Wellness Center to recognize a recent $5 million gift from the Annette and Theodore Lerner family. Theodore Lerner, a Washington-area real estate developer, is a graduate of GW's Columbian College and Law School.

(from By George!)

(from GW news release)

GW AND THE PEACE CORPS: PARTNERS FOR HOPE
Many GW alumni have answered the call to public service, making GW one of the Peace Corps' most active university partners.

(from GW Magazine)

For more alumni news, visit GW Magazine.

ALUMNI EVENTS & PROGRAMS

GW CLUB OFFERS SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ALUMNI
The George Washington University Club, GW's on-campus dining club for faculty, students, staff and alumni, is offering preferred membership opportunities for alumni, including a free tour of the club and monthly alumni happy hours. Visit www.gwclub.com for more information, or contact Jim Massey, Membership Director, at 202-994-9580 or jim.massey@ourclub.com.

YOUNG ALUMNI SUPPORT GW TEAMS AT COLONIAL TAILGATERS
A GW Young Alumni tradition continues this year - "Colonial Tailgaters" at Alumni House prior to selected GW Men's and Women's basketball home games.

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 & STUDENTS GATHER FOR NYC, PHILADELPHIA NETWORKING NIGHTS
Alumni House and the GW Career Center sponsored Student-Alumni Networking Nights in New York and Philadelphia in January. Hundreds of students and alumni gathered to network and learn more about career services.

GW FANS JOIN COLONIALS FOR PEPPERDINE HOLIDAY CLASSIC
More than 300 GW alumni, parents and friends supported the GW Women's Basketball team in their appearance at the Pepperdine Holiday Classic in Malibu, California.

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

GW SPORTS

COLONIALS RECOVER FROM DAYTON LOSS TO HOLD OFF LA SALLE, 75-72
The GW Men's Basketball team redeemed its 83-59 loss to Dayton by edging out La Salle on Sunday. The Colonials will face Atlantic 10 rival Xavier on Thursday, January 17.

(from GW Hatchet)

COLONIAL WOMEN POUND XAVIER, 81-59
GW's Women's Basketball earned its 4th consecutive A-10 win on Sunday by downing Xavier. The Colonials will host Temple on Friday, January 18 at the Smith Center.

(from GW Hatchet)

SEVEN FORMER ATHLETES ELECTED TO GW ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
The Class of 2002 was added to the ranks of GW's Athletic Hall of Fame on January 8. The class includes the first women's soccer player to be elected.

(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 Office of Development GW Home Page GW Magazine

By George! GW Press Releases GW Hatchet GWBlitz GW Athletics

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