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September 2004
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MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI PROGRAMS
Greetings
fellow alumni—
It’s been one year since I started as the executive director of
Alumni Programs, and it has been a busy year! GW’s alumni program
has grown and improved over this past year, and I would like to take this
opportunity to tell you about some of the actions we have taken to enhance
alumni life.
One of the most exciting changes, as mentioned in last month’s Cable, is the newly redesigned GW Alumni Online Community. The new Online Community is your one stop for all alumni programs, benefits, and services information. We will continue to enhance features of the Online Community in the coming months. Check it out at www.alumni.gwu.edu . Don’t forget to register for the online directory. Read More
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
GWAA Retreat is a Great Success!
On Saturday, August 22nd, the GWAA board of directors held its summer retreat, and it was a great success! The board of directors is the group of alumni responsible for running the affairs of the George Washington Alumni Association and with representing alumni concerns to the University. The board of directors is made up of representatives from each of the University’s schools.
We had two-thirds of the board in attendance. Many of our members came from around the United States to participate, including Stan Grube from California (SPHHS, MBA ’66), Stuart Kassan from Colorado (SMHS, MD ’72), Penn Chabrow from Florida (LAW, JD ’62; LLM ’68), Jay Cohen from New York (CCAS, BA ’73), Alex Barned from Massachusetts (CCAS, BA ’94; MA ’96), and Allan From from North Carolina (GWSB, BBA ’72). Read more
Calls for Nominees for Alumni Awards
2005
Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards
The George Washington Alumni Association annually recommends a number
of individuals to receive the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award,
the highest honor bestowed by the University on its alumni. These awards
honor University alumni who have attained notable achievements in their
field or fields of endeavor. The GWAA Awards Committee is accepting open
nominations of individuals who merit consideration for this award. If
you would like to nominate someone for the Distinguished Alumni Achievement
Award, click here
for a nomination packet.The 2005 recipients will be honored at a luncheon
to be held on May 21st, 2005.
2005
Alumni Service Awards
The George Washington Alumni Association’s Alumni Service Award
recognizes volunteer alumni service to the University (both locally and
regionally), to the GW Alumni Association, to any of the constituent alumni
organizations, and to the community at large. The GWAA Awards Committee
is accepting open nominations of individuals who merit consideration for
this award. If you would like to nominate someone for the Alumni Service
Award, click here
for a nomination packet.The 2005 recipients will be honored at the annual
meeting of the GW Alumni Association, on June 8th, 2005.
If you have previously nominated alumni who have not been selected as recipients, please feel free to resubmit the nomination with updated supporting information. In order to allow sufficient time to consider nominees, nominations for both awards are due on or before October 1st, 2004. Nominations received after this date may not be considered.
Completed
nomination forms should be addressed to:
GWAA Awards Committee
1925 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052
If you have any questions about the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards or the Alumni Service Awards, please contact Scott M. Mory, Executive Director of Alumni Programs, at 202-994-6435, or visit our website at http://www.gwu.edu/alumni/gwaa/index.html. Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration of nominations, which we look forward to receiving.
Last month we profiled several GW alumni and current students who were headed to the Olympics. This month we look closer to home; the GW Alumni Softball Team has been a rewarding experience for some alumni, and we take this opportunity to highlight the team.
GW ALUMNI SOFTBALL TEAM FINISHES OUT THE SEASON
This year was rewarding for the GW Alumni Softball Team, which consisted of both returning alumni and an infusion of new talent from the most recent graduating class. After a slow start, the team finished the season with a 6-8 record, beating some fierce competitors such as the University of Maryland, the University of Massachusetts, and Xavier University. Players demonstrated determination and dedication and were rewarded with a number of wins in the second half of the season. A combination of tight defense, effective pitching, patient hitting, aggressive base running, and confidence produced the positive results, and every team member helped.
We would like to recognize Adam Rubenstein, Mark Milazzo, and Amit Shashidharan for their superb leadership and dedication. The team will miss a few players who have transferred to other locations, but with the experience of the returning roster and a talented group of new alumni we look forward to a thrilling 2004 season!
To see photos of the team, click here.
COLONIALS
WEEKEND 2004!
Colonials Weekend 2004 is right around the corner, October 15th-17th, and the Office of Alumni Programs, in conjunction with the George Washington Alumni Association and the Office of Parent Services, is busy planning an exciting program! This year marks the third year that Colonials Weekend has combined both Parents Weekend and Alumni Weekend, and it is bound to be the best year yet. Read More
VOLUNTEER TO HELP PLAN YOUR REUNION AT COLONIALS WEEKEND
We are still looking for volunteers! If you are a member of the Class of 1999, 1994, 1979, or 1954 and would like to be involved in planning special reunion programs for your class reunion during Colonials Weekend, please contact Joe Bondi, Director of Alumni Constituency Programs, at 202-994-9524 or by e-mail at reunions@gwu.edu . For more information about Colonials Weekend 2004, please click here.
SEAS TO HOST LECTURE AND DEAN'S RECEPTION DURING COLONIALS WEEKEND
The School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) will host two events during this year’s Colonials Weekend, to be held October 15th - 17th. All SEAS alumni, students, parents, and friends are invited to attend both events. Read More
ANNUAL SILENT AUCTION AT COLONIALS WEEKEND
In 2000, the Office of Parent Services at The George Washington University began an annual Silent Auction to raise funds to support the Senior Class Gift Campaign, and has raised over $15,000 for the campaign since that time. As you may already know, the Senior Class Gift Campaign is an important fund raising effort that is orchestrated and executed by the seniors themselves. The funds raised in this annual campaign are utilized to improve the University and to leave a lasting legacy from each graduating class. Read More
ANNOUNCING THE FALL 2004 GW ALUMNI COURSE AUDIT PROGRAM
The GW Office of Alumni Programs is pleased to announce another semester of the Alumni Course Audit Program! This program allows alumni to attend many University courses for a modest registration fee ($125 per course; $65 per course for alumni over age 60). Register now. Fall semester classes began Wednesday, September 1st; however, you may register until the close of business on Friday, September 17th. Read More
GW ALUMNA TRAVELS TO MILAN ON A FULBRIGHT AWARD
GW alumna Jill M. Pederson was awarded a Fulbright grant to travel to Italy and study Art and Architectural History. Pederson received her MA at GW in 1999 and went on to Johns Hopkins University. She is one of approximately 2,000 grantees of this award this year. Fulbright grants are conferred on the basis of academic or professional achievement, and are highly selective; it is an honor to have a GW alumna selected for this prestigious award.
GW RANKED HIGH IN 2005 KAPLAN/NEWSWEEK GUIDE
The 2005 Kaplan/Newsweek “How to Get into College” guide named The George Washington University as “the hottest university in the nation for political junkies.” GW was complimented on its unique blend of academics and politics in the classroom and throughout the campus. GW is the largest university in the nation’s capital, and its prime location in the seat of government generates limitless opportunities for current students interested in politics or political studies.
GW'S AVIATION SAFETY & SECURITY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
GW's Aviation Safety & Security Certificate Program will hold its fall session from November 1st -13th. The program offers college credit and includes five two-day courses and a case study. Instructors are experienced professionals and professors in aviation. For more information, contact the GW Aviation Institute at 703-726-8334 or see www.gwu.edu/~aviation.
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