COLONIALS WEEKEND APPROACHES
Colonials Weekend 2002 is fast approaching and, as an indication of attendance, the 8:00 p.m. show of Jay Leno is SOLD OUT. In addition, many of the Colonials Weekend hotels are filled.

The Weekend is sure to attract thousands of alumni to the Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon campuses. Beginning with 50^th, 40^th, 25^th, and 10^th and 5^th Class Reunions, an All-Alumni Celebration on Friday Night, a Family Barbeque on Saturday afternoon and a Dessert Reception on Saturday evening are among the Colonials Weekend activities alumni and families of all ages will enjoy.

For a complete schedule and registration information, check out the Colonials Weekend 2002 website at www.gwu.edu/alumni/cw02. For questions about Colonials Weekend 2002, please contact Alumni House at 1-800-ALUMNI-7, 202-994-6435 or at reunions@gwu.edu.

SEPTEMBER 11, ONE YEAR LATER
The George Washington University is commemorating the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.In addition to observing a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m., a number of memorial events will take place on campus. As part of the commemoration, two GW sophomores have brought the University community, DC officials, and civic leaders together to create a series of more than 350 3 feet-by-3 feet cloth panels sewn together to create an American flag. This "Freedom Quilt" will be unveiled on September 12 on the grounds of the Washington Monument and will be on display through September 15.

(from GW News Center)

GW NAMED AMONG HOTTEST 12 COLLEGES
The George Washington University has been named one of this year's 12 "hottest colleges" by the 2002 Kaplan/Newsweek How to Get Into College guide, which went on sale at newsstands and bookstores August 26.

(from GW News Center)

NEW GW HOSPITAL OPENS
For the first time in more than 25 years, a new hospital is open for business in the District of Columbia - The George Washington University Hospital.

(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.

THE COLUMBIAN WOMEN OF GW RECEPTION, SEPTEMBER 19
The Columbian Women of The George Washington University cordially invite you to be their guest for Cocktails, Canapes, Conversation, Camaraderie, and Commitment on Thursday, September 19, 2002; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at The George Washington University Club (1918 F Street, NW). Scholarship recipients will summarize their projects. Please RSVP to Yasmine Bonilla at 202-861-5026 by Monday, September 16. Seating is limited.

For more information about the Columbian Women, go to www.gwu.edu/alumni/cwomen.

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

COLONIALS SPORTS FALL ROUNDUP
Check out the latest information about all your favorite GW sports teams!

(from By George!)

LIFTING THE SPIRIT OF GEORGE
For the first time in many years, the Colonials Cheerleading Squad competed in the NCAA National Cheerleading Competition, finishing 11^th out of 21 teams.

(from By George!)

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

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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.

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