A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI PROGRAMS

Greetings fellow alumni—

Mark your calendars for this year’s Women’s Leadership Forum, to be held April 8 on the Mount Vernon Campus. The annual forum brings together a multi-generational audience of professional women, alumnae, and students to discuss significant topics. READ FULL ARTICLE

ADVANCING GW
As an entrepreneur I’m always fascinated by the concept of asset valuations. What really constitutes an asset? How do you calculate the value of an asset? How can you materially impact the value of the asset? Particularly when that asset is intangible, like our GW degrees, how can we impact value? As alumni, we can work to enhance the value of our degrees through contributions of our time and our funds. READ FULL ARTICLE

RALPH L. “SKIP” BOYCE APPOINTED AS AMBASSADOR TO THAILAND
On December 15, 2004, GW alumnus Ralph Boyce was appointed U.S. ambassador to Thailand. Boyce entered the Foreign Service in 1976, two years after his graduation from GW, and has held several distinguished posts, including staff assistant to the ambassador to Tehran in 1977 and commercial attaché in Tunis in 1979. Boyce is no stranger to life as an ambassador, having served as U.S. ambassador to Indonesia from 2001–2004. He also served in Thailand, in various capacities, from 1988 –1992. READ FULL ARTICLE

OTHER ALUMNI HEADLINES…

Peyton Patterson, MBA ’75, just received second place in U.S. Banker’s annual survey of “The 25 Most Powerful Women in Banking.” Patterson is currently the chairman, president, and chief executive officer of NewAlliance Bank.

Erin Coppedge, BS ’02, recently won a gold medal in the Deaf Olympics in Australia. She was selected to compete with the first ever U.S. Women’s Deaf National Soccer Team in the Deaf Olympics. After two years of rigorous training and 10 days of competition, the U.S. team beat the opposition and took home the gold.

Harriet May Cooper, AA ’24, just celebrated a century of living! Cooper graduated from Mount Vernon College in 1924 and currently resides in Buenos Aires. Happy 100th birthday!

If you would like to read more class notes, or if you would like to enter one of your own, visit the class notes section of the GW Alumni Online Community. (If you have not already registered, the site will guide you through the process.)

GW TO HOST A-10 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT MARCH 4 – 7
Twelve teams and their fans will converge on the Smith Center as GW hosts the 2005 Atlantic 10 Women’s Basketball Tournament beginning March 4 and concluding with the championship game on March 7. Watch the Colonials battle their conference foes, including nationally ranked Temple University, for an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. READ FULL ARTICLE

APPRENTICE AUDITION A BIG HIT
Alumni House was packed with over 130 GW alumni and students for the Apprentice audition last month. Alumni traveled from as far as California for the unique opportunity. Dan Moss, BBA ’04, now at Suffolk Law School in Boston, flew down on a 5:30 a.m. flight to participate in the try-outs. Callbacks are sworn to secrecy, so we will have to wait and see if the next season of the Apprentice includes a GW contestant!

Alumni and students compete for a spot on the Apprentice. Photo by rachel Kasmir.

JEWISH LIFE AT GW IS THRIVING!
Jewish life at GW is flourishing – more students than ever are participating in Jewish events on campus, whether they choose leadership development programs, community service projects, Israel advocacy discussions, Shabbat and holiday celebrations, a cappella and theater productions, or simply socializing with other Jewish students in a welcoming environment.

For hundreds of students, GW Hillel is the center of the GW community, providing opportunities for students of all backgrounds and interests to celebrate, lead, learn, and build lasting relationships. GW alumni can make a huge difference by staying involved. To learn more about Jewish life at GW, please visit GW Hillel’s website.

FIRST YEAR MOOT COURT COMPETITION ­ JUDGES NEEDED
The George Washington University Law School Moot Court Board proudly invites you to serve as a judge in the annual First Year Student Moot Court Competition, through which more than 400 students traditionally vie for a place. This competition is our principal source for recruiting outstanding advocates to the highly competitive Moot Court Board. If you would like to participate, or if you need more information, click here.

COLUMBIAN COLLEGE ALUMNI E-NEWSLETTER
Are you receiving the Columbian College E-Newsletter? If not, visit http://columbian.gwu.edu/newsletter/ to sign up now. The weekly newsletter is filled with Columbian College news, information, events, and more!

KOREAN BROADCASTING SYSTEM BESTOWS AWARD ON SEAS GRADUATE STUDENT
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) recently recognized Simon Lee with the Overseas Korean Award, the most prestigious honor the Korean government can bestow upon a Korean-born individual. The award is given annually to the most prominent Koreans overseas to recognize their life-long contributions to the Korean national image. This year, Simon Lee was one of only five recipients worldwide. READ FULL ARTICLE

BOND…JAMES BOND
Retired CIA operative and GW alumnus Joseph A. Kiehl kicked off the Office of Alumni Program’s "How Do I Become A...?" lecture series this past month. Kiehl spoke to a packed audience of 130 students about how he became a secret agent and what students could do to prepare themselves for a life in the Clandestine Service. Click here to read the GW Hatchet’s coverage of Kiehl’s lecture.

The “How Do I Become A...?” program showcases successful alumni and provides guidance to students who are interested in particular career fields. Other talks we are hosting this semester include:

How Do I Become A New York Times Investigative Reporter? on March 30 at 7:30 p.m.
How Do I Become A Real Estate Mogul? on April 18 at 8 p.m.

Kiehl addresses an attentive crowd of students.

GW students learn about the life of a secret agent. Photos by Jeff Baum.

JOIN THE ALUMNI ONLINE COMMUNITY AT WWW.ALUMNI.GWU.EDU
To learn more about what’s happening at GW, or for information about alumni benefits and services, regional clubs, or your alumni association, visit the GW Alumni Online Community at www.alumni.gwu.edu.

JOIN THE CAREER ADVISOR NETWORK
The Office of Alumni Programs is pleased to introduce the Career Advisor Network, GW’s newest alumni mentoring program. An interactive online service of the Alumni Online Community, the network allows students and alumni to exchange career advice and network online! READ FULL ARTICLE

GW SUMMER SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The George Washington University Summer Scholars program offers two stimulating programs for motivated high school students. The 10-day GWorkshops are intensive mini-courses for students. The 6-week pre-college program is geared to high school juniors and gives them the opportunity to experience the extraordinary intellectual and cultural opportunities of Washington, D.C., while studying at one of the nation’s top ranked universities. For more information, click here.

GW’S AVIATION SAFETY & SECURITY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
GW’s Aviation Safety & Security Certificate Program will hold its spring session from May 9 – 19. The program, which offers college credit and includes five two-day courses and a case study, is open to all alumni. Instructors are experienced professionals and professors in aviation. For more information, contact the GW Aviation Institute at 703-726-8334 or visit www.gwu.edu/~aviation.

A-10 MEN’S BASKETBALL WATCH PARTY

WOMEN’S BOARD PRESENTS QUINTANGO PERFORMANCE

CCAS – UNITED KINGDOM SCIENCE PARTNERSHIP

GW SCHOOL OF BUSINESS PRESENTS CEO OF THE YEAR AWARD

ELLIOTT SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS FACULTY LECTURE

ELLIOTT SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS SHAPIRO LECTURE

ELLIOTT SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS LECTURE

CAROLINA MAYORGA EXHIBIT: MIGRATION AND LATINO CULTURE

CHINESE POSTER EXHIBIT AT THE ELLIOTT SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

THE KALB REPORT PRESENTS A CONVERSATION WITH FOX NEWS CHAIRMAN ROGER AILES

CANCER INSTITUTE GALA – SAVE THE DATE!

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MAKE A GIFT TO THE ANNUAL FUND!
Each year, annual giving from alumni helps to support quality education for current students at GW. Please make your gift today! You may designate your gift to an area of personal significance. Please visit www.gwu.edu/give2gw to make a gift online.