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Summer 2002

TOP STORIES

NEW DEAN NAMED FOR COLUMBIAN COLLEGE
William Frawley, a former academic administrator for the University of Delaware, became Dean of the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences on July 1st. Frawley replaced Jean Folkerts, director of the School of Media and Public Affairs, who served as interim dean this year.

(from By George!)

SBPM RECEIVES $5 MILLION GIFT FROM ALUMNUS
Henry "Ric" Duques and his wife, Dawn, recently donated $5 million to the School of Business and Public Management to support the school's new building campaign. Duques is a two-time graduate of SBPM, and he currently serves on the GW Board of Trustees. The new building, to be named "Duques Hall," is scheduled to begin construction this fall.

(from By George!)

CAMPUS NEWS

REPORT SHOWS GW'S IMPACT ON LOCAL COMMUNITY
A recent report demonstrates GW's impact on its surrounding neighborhood and the Washington, DC community. The University is the largest employer in the District of Columbia, and recently launched a new program to encourage employees to purchase homes in DC.

(from By George!)

BROWN UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT GIVES 2002 COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS
Brown University President Ruth Simmons presented the keynote address at Commencement on the Ellipse this year. Simmons encouraged graduates to embrace diversity and challenge beliefs.

(from By George!)

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

ALUMNI NEWS

GW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING
The George Washington Alumni Association held its annual meeting on June 5th at Alumni House. Members selected new officers for the 2002-03 academic year and gave special honors to past association presidents and volunteers.

FAREWELL MESSAGE FROM GW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT
Retiring GWAA President Stanley Grube shares his thoughts on the past year and thanks those who contributed to helping GW alumni.

For more alumni news, visit GW Magazine.

ALUMNI EVENTS & PROGRAMS

COLONIALS WEEKEND TICKETS SELLING FAST!
Tickets for "An Evening with Jay Leno," the headline event of Colonials Weekend 2002, are on sale now and going quickly! Don't miss this chance to join a new GW tradition, created by merging Alumni Weekend and Family Weekend into one giant celebration for alumni, family and friends. Please visit the Colonials Weekend web site today to learn more, or watch your mail for information later this summer.

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

GW SPORTS

BASEBALL TEAM TIES RECORD FOR SEASON WINS
The GW Men's Baseball team tied the school record for most wins in a season this year. The Colonials captured the Atlantic-10 championship, and finished in the sub-regional round of the NCAA Tournament.

(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 News Center 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
• Medical Center Alumni
  (School of Medicine & Health Sciences, School of Public Health & Health Services)
• Mount Vernon Alumnae Association
• School of Business & Public Management Alumni Association