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March 2003

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FIRST RESPONDER TRAINING CENTER SET FOR VIRGINIA CAMPUS
GW will spearhead an effort to create a first responder training center on its Virginia Campus with funding recently approved by Congress. The appropriation will establish the Response to Emergencies and Disasters Institute to train firefighters, law enforcement, EMS personnel, and other health care providers in an integrated approach to major emergencies including terrorism.

(from By George!)

GW SELECTS SEVEN AREAS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
The University is investing in programs to enhance its educational offerings and national recognition. The selected seven areas will receive special support over the next three-to-five years.

(from By George!)

WILLIAMS APPOINTED TO WHITE HOUSE HOMELAND SECURITY PANEL
John F. "Skip" Williams, MD, EdD, GW's provost, vice president for health affairs and dean of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, was recently named to the panel by Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge.

(from MedMediaSource.org)

More university news is available from By George!, GW News Center, and GW's student newspaper, the GW Hatchet.

ALUMNI EVENTS & PROGRAMS

WOMEN'S HEALTH CONGRESS ON MARCH 15
The GW Medical Faculty Associates will host the Inaugural Women's Health Congress in the Marvin Center on Saturday, March 15, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend this event, which will address the latest developments in women's health issues. There is a $50 registration fee which includes conference materials, breakfast and lunch. For more information, please visit the Medical Faculty Associates web site or call 202-741-3381.

WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ON APRIL 4
The Mount Vernon Alumnae Association and The Columbian Women of The George Washington University are sponsoring a Women's Leadership Conference, "Connections for the Future," on April 4th, at the Mount Vernon campus. The conference will address issues for women such as professional development, leadership trends, networking and mentoring, breaking the glass ceiling, and how to balance career, home and family. For more information, contact Shannon R. Mouton, MVC'90, at smouton@gwu.edu or 202-242-6605.

COLONIALS WEEKEND 2003 SET FOR OCTOBER 17-19
Plans for this year's Colonials Weekends are under way. Be sure to mark your calendars and stay tuned for forthcoming details.

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

GW WOMEN CLINCH A-10 WEST
The GW Women's basketball team earns the top tournament seed after claiming the regular season Atlantic 10 West Division title.

(from GW Sports)

COLONIALS ROUND UP
Read up on the latest GW student-athlete highlights.

(from By George!)

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

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  (School of Medicine & Health Sciences, School of Public Health & Health Services)
• Mount Vernon Alumnae Association
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