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February 2002

TOP STORIES

GW TO LOWER ADMISSIONS RATE
Applications to GW's undergraduate programs reached a new record this year, which could result in an admissions rate under 40%, making GW one of the most selective institutions in America.

(from GW Hatchet)

GW HOSPITAL FEATURED IN FEDERAL ANTI-TERRORISM FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT
U.S. HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson visited the GW Hospital to announce $1.1 billion in new federal funding for anti-terrorism programs. The event featured GW's decontamination facility, the first in D.C.

(from GW Hatchet)

CAMPUS NEWS

DC GIVES GREEN LIGHT FOR GW PROJECTS
The DC Zoning Commission recently approved three University building projects: including a new School of Business and Public Management building and "affinity housing" on 23rd Street.

(from By George!)

GW STUDENTS TO STUDY SECURITY, EVENT MANAGEMENT AT 2002 WINTER OLYMPICS
Thirty-two GW tourism and sports management students are in Salt Lake City for a behind the scenes look at the 2002 Olympic Winter Games.

(from GW News Release)

CONGRESSMAN MEEHAN LUNCHES WITH STUDENTS
Campaign finance reform advocate Rep. Martin Meehan visited the GW Club to discuss Enron and the role of soft money in politics with GW students and faculty.

(from GW Hatchet)

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

ALUMNI NEWS

QUORUM CALL
Widow Senator and GW alumna Jean Carnahan (BA '55) shares her thoughts following her unique election in 2000 and life in the closely-divided U.S. Senate.

(from GW Magazine)

For more alumni news, visit GW Magazine.

ALUMNI EVENTS & PROGRAMS

GWAA ANNOUNCES NEW INSURANCE BENEFIT FOR ALUMNI
The GW Alumni Association has partnered with Liberty Mutual to provide a new home and auto insurance benefit for GW graduates. Visit the Alumni House web site at ../benefits/programs/autohome.html to learn more about this program.

GW HOSTS BALL TO CELEBRATE 90 YEARS IN FOGGY BOTTOM
GW alumni are invited to attend the "Foggy Bottom Ball" on February 23, GW's celebration to mark 90 years in the Foggy Bottom community. Tickets are $40 per person and may be purchased by calling (202)994-1600.

GW CREATES NEW SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM FOR 2002
GW is now accepting applications for a new 4-week summer camp program for kids in grades 3-8: The GW Summer Tour: Curious Minds Rock! This innovative program combines enrichment programs and athletic recreational activities to create a unique GW experience. For more information, visit http://gwired.gwu.edu/curiousmindsrock or call (202)994-CAMP.

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 TO GREET COLONIALS ON THE ROAD
GW Alumni Clubs in Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and New York are hosting pre-game receptions at GW Colonials basketball games to support the team on the road.

PRESIDENT TRACHTENBERG TO VISIT ALUMNI IN UTAH, PHOENIX
GW President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg will travel to greet GW students and alumni in Salt Lake City on February 14, followed by an alumni reception in Phoenix on February 27. Trachtenberg recently returned from a meeting with San Francisco alumni on February 11.

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

GW SPORTS

COLONIAL WOMEN OVERCOME INJURIES TO DOWN DUQUESNE & RICHMOND
The GW Women's basketball team advanced to its 12th straight win on Friday by beating Atlantic 10 opponents Duquesne and Richmond, February 8 and 10.

(from GW Hatchet)

GW MEN LOSE SEVENTH STRAIGHT TO TEMPLE, 80-58
The Colonial Men's basketball team suffered a devastating loss to Temple on Saturday, extending its losing streak to seven games in a row.

(from GW Hatchet)

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

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LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION

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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

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• Columbian College of Arts & Sciences Alumni Association
• Elliott School Alumni Association
• Engineer Alumni Association
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  (School of Medicine & Health Sciences, School of Public Health & Health Services)
• Mount Vernon Alumnae Association
• School of Business & Public Management Alumni Association