A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI PROGRAMS

Greetings fellow alumni—

As we near the end of the calendar year, I would like to take a moment to talk about annual giving at The George Washington University. Each year the GW Annual Fund raises thousands of dollars from alumni, parents, and friends. This tradition of philanthropy is not only useful to the University; it is integral to the operation of GW. READ FULL ARTICLE

GWAA CORNER

Throughout the year, the GW Alumni Association works closely with the University to design events for both GW alumni and current students…alumni in the making! This year we are sponsoring several innovative opportunities for students to connect with alumni and for alumni to get involved in the GW community! READ FULL ARTICLE

Anaklara Hering, BA ’00

Anaklara Hering, BA ’00, served her country for four years as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. She began her service immediately after graduating and was deployed to the Middle East from January to September 2003. She served both in Kuwait and Iraq. In Iraq, Hering was the second in command of a combat mobile hospital that treated thousands of American and Iraqi patients. READ FULL ARTICLE

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS FOR THE 2005 WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Are you a woman with leadership experience? Then the Women’s Leadership Conference needs your ideas. The conference is an annual, one-day event bringing together an intergenerational audience of alumnae, students, and local women to discuss their personal and professional challenges. The Steering Committee invites you to respond to the call for presentations for the 2005 Women’s Leadership Conference. READ FULL ARTICLE

NEW COLONIALS TICKETS WEBSITE!
Calling all Colonials fans! Visit the new Colonials Tickets website to be a part of the 2004-2005 Men's Basketball Season. Prices are as low as $39.00 for the entire season! Don't miss the opportunity to choose your seat and purchase season tickets directly from this secure website!

SEEKING A JOB?
The Office of Corporation and Foundation Relations at The George Washington University has a unique opportunity for you! We are looking for someone to work with faculty and staff to secure support from corporations and foundations for research projects, programs, and activities of the University. All replies will be considered. Click here for the job description.

OAP SEEKS ALUMNUS/A TO HEAD 2005 REUNION EFFORTS
The Office of Alumni Programs is seeking an alumnus/a to work as a consultant on undergraduate reunions. Duties include: researching and recruiting class leadership; drafting letters, and serving as liaison with class leadership and OAP to plan events.

These duties relate to at least the 5th (2000), 10th (1995), and 25th (1980) undergraduate classes. The consultant will also play a supporting role in the 50th and emeriti reunion as needed. This position requires 15-18 hours of work per week, most of which may be done off-campus, and offers a competitive hourly salary. The term of the consultancy begins immediately and extends through next year's Colonials Weekend. If interested, please contact Scott Mory, Executive Director of Alumni Programs, at smory@gwu.edu.

NATIONAL COUNCIL MEMBER A BUSINESS SUCCESS
The Washington Business Journal recently profiled GW alumna Candace Kaplan, BA ’70, owner and president of Kaplan Financial Group. Kaplan earned her degree in political science from the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences in 1970.

When Kaplan founded her company in Chevy Chase, Maryland, in 1979, she focused on disability insurance. Over the years, to weather economic downturns, the company widened its offerings. Today, Kaplan’s firm has about 100 group and 2,000 individual clients, including biotechnology companies, schools, and nonprofit organizations.

Last year, Kaplan agreed to serve on the National Council of the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences. As part of her involvement with the council, she advises University leaders on management, financial, and leadership issues. CCAS is thrilled to have such a successful businesswoman on board!

BECOME A WHITE HOUSE FELLOW
You can become a part of America’s most prestigious program for leadership and public service. Founded in 1964, the White House Fellows Program offers exceptional young men and women first-hand experience working at the highest levels of the Federal government. This program has fostered a legacy of leadership, with nearly 600 alumni. One of GW’s most venerated alumni, Secretary of State Colin Powell, was a White House Fellow.

For more information, or to download an application, visit www.whitehouse.gov/fellows. Applications must be postmarked by February 1, 2005 for the 2005-2006 class, and all ages are welcome to apply.

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CALLING ALL COLONIAL POKER PLAYERS

CAREER SEMINAR AT THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

GW INAUGURAL BALL

MEET THE COLONIALS

DC ALUMNI WATCH PARTY

STEVEN M. DIXON DEDICATION

HSMP ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING

AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION RECEPTION

LATINO AFRICANO CARIBBEANO KUKUWA DANCE WORKOUT®

FLAG FOOTBALL

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