August 2003

TOP STORIES

GW TO BUILD TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH INSTITUTE FACILITY
GW’s world-renowned National Crash Analysis Center will build a new home at the Virginia Campus. The new building represents the world’s first university-based transportation safety and research center with a sophisticated crash-test facility.

(from By George!)

GW TOPS WASHINGTON BUSINESS JOURNAL’S RANKING OF GRADUATE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
GW’s School of Business and Public Management (SBPM) has topped the Washington Business Journal’s 2003 list of graduate business management programs. The Journal published the list in its “Industry Focus: Education & Training” section as part of its July 18 – 24 issue. The list will be republished in the Journal’s annual “Book of Lists,” which features industry leaders throughout the metropolitan Washington area.

(from GW News Center)

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT STUDENT NAMED D.C.’S BEST FIRST-YEAR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER
Elizabeth Baker, a secondary education graduate student in The George Washington University Graduate School of Education and Human Development (GSEHD), recently received The District of Columbia First Class Teacher Award as the best first-year high school teacher for 2002-2003.

(from GW News Center)

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

ALUMNI EVENTS & PROGRAMS

CALLING ALUMNI VOLUNTEERS FOR STUDENT MOVE-IN!
The Office of Alumni Programs and the GW Alumni Association are recruiting alumni volunteers to provide a helping hand to students as they move into their residence halls for the fall semester. Alumni volunteers will provide information and directions to students and their families upon arrival to campus and assist in unloading vehicles, watch belongings, and move belongings from curbside to students' rooms. In addition, alumni are needed to greet families at a hospitality lounge in Alumni House. Please join us in welcoming students and their families to campus and giving them a positive introduction to GW alumni! Volunteers are needed on Thursday, August 28, and Friday, August 29, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (hospitality lounge greeters and move-in assistants) and Saturday, August 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (move-in assistants). To learn more or to sign up to help (preferably in 3-4 hour shifts), please contact Jason Miller, Director of Alumni Benefits and Services, at (202)994-3987 or jpmiller@alumni.gwu.edu.

WHOOPI GOLDBERG TO PERFORM DURING COLONIALS WEEKEND 2003
Colonials Weekend, October 17-19, 2003, will feature reunions, faculty lectures, and much more! This year's entertainment includes Whoopi Goldberg. The performance will be held on Friday, October 17, at 9:30 p.m. in the Smith Center. There is only one show and tickets are selling quickly. Tickets ($36 adult, $26 student/youth) are being sold on a first come, first served basis and are general admission. For more information and to purchase tickets, please go to gwired.gwu.edu/tickets or contact TicketMaster (Marvin Center Ground Floor) at 202-994-7411. For more information regarding hotel rates for Colonials Weekend and developing event schedules, please go to the Colonials Weekend web site. For questions about reunion activities, please contact Valoree Vargo at 1-800-ALUMNI-7 or reunions@gwu.edu.

EXECUTIVE MBA & MBA ALUMNI COCKTAIL AND NETWORKING RECEPTION ON AUGUST 20
Are you frustrated with the ineffectiveness of "working the room" at networking events? On Wednesday, August 20, from 6:00-9:00 p.m., join GWU Executive MBA and MBA alumni for a "Gives & Gets" cocktail reception and networking event at Clyde's of Tysons Corner. The "Gives & Gets" format ensures everyone hears your message. Whether you're seeking new customers, venture capital for a start-up, or volunteers to help your non-profit organization, you will have a full minute to tell the entire group about your great opportunity! Job seekers will be able to distribute resumes and informally network with the attendees. Cost is $25 per person ($15 for EMBAAA dues paying members). For more information and to RSVP visit the Executive MBA Alumni Association web site at www.embaaa.org.

THEATRE & DANCE 2003 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
The Theatre & Dance program's 2003 performance schedule kicks off on October 8th with "Blythe Spirit" by Noel Coward. For a complete listing of performances, please go to the Department of Theatre and Dance web site. All shows take place in the Betts Marvin Center Theatre in the Marvin Center (800 21st Street, NW). For ticket and performance information, please call 202-994-6178.

CNN'S CROSSFIRE ON THE GW CAMPUS
CNN's Crossfire is broadcast live from the Foggy Bottom campus at 4:30 p.m. every Monday through Friday. For more information, please go to the Crossfire web site. All shows take place in the Media and Public Affairs Building's Jack Morton Auditorium (805 21st Street, NW). Free tickets are available at the Ticketmaster Box Office on the lower level of the Marvin Center, by calling 202-994-8CNN or sending an e-mail cnn@gwu.edu.

GROUP RATE DISCOUNTS ON AUTO & HOME INSURANCE THROUGH LIBERTY MUTUAL
The George Washington Alumni Association has joined with Liberty Mutual and Marsh Affinity Group Services to offer alumni "Group Savings Plus," a program that provides a group discount of up to 10 percent off auto and home insurance rates. For information, go to www.libertymutual.com/lm/georgewuaa or call 1-800-341-5389.

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

FALL SPORTS SCHEDULE
Check out the fall sports schedule and plan to cheer on the Colonials.

(from GW Sports)

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

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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.

Office of Alumni Programs GW Alumni Community Alumni Benefits Info Office of Advancement GW Home Page GW Magazine

By George! GW Press Releases GW Hatchet 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