A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI PROGRAMS

Greetings fellow alumni,

The entire campus is abuzz as Commencement weekend approaches. As we gear up to welcome the newest members of our alumni family, the Office of Alumni Programs is also preparing for some of our most important annual programs. On Saturday, May 21, the University community will gather to honor this year’s recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award. READ FULL ARTICLE

DEADLINE FOR GWAA BOARD APPLICATIONS EXTENDED!

The George Washington Alumni Association is seeking GW alumni to serve as members of the association’s board of directors and executive committee during the 2005-2006 academic year. All GW alumni are granted lifetime membership in the GWAA and are eligible to serve in leadership positions. The nominating committee and president-elect encourage alumni interested in serving during the upcoming year to identify themselves by completing the application form, which is due by May 9, 2005. For more information and the application form, click here.

CELEBRATING OUR ALUMNI
By Marlynne D. Brown, MVC ’85

Every year the GWAA has the distinct privilege of recognizing and celebrating our alumni with the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award (DAAA) and the Alumni Service Award (ASA). It is through these awards that we acknowledge notable GW alumni who are committed to giving back to their communities locally and globally, and it is our pleasure to honor them for their accomplishments and the generosity of their time. The achievements of our award recipients reinforce the stellar education they received at GW. READ FULL ARTICLE

ALUMNUS PARTICIPATES IN TSUNAMI RELIEF EFFORT

The city of Banda Aceh in Indonesia was virtually destroyed by last year’s tsunami, and assisting with relief was the first assignment of Robert Steiner, MPH ’00, when he signed on to the Office of Global Health Affairs as an international health officer late last year. READ FULL ARTICLE

Lieutenant Robert Steiner visits with children in the village of Lamno.

OTHER ALUMNI NOTES…

Donna J. Betts, MA ’99, just graduated from Florida State University with a PhD in art education and art therapy. She hopes to go into private practice as an art therapist, and currently works as an art therapist at an eating disorder clinic in Tallahassee. She is also an adjunct professor in art education and art therapy at Florida State University.

Richard Marmaro, BA ’73, was recently inducted as a fellow into the prestigious International Academy of Trial Lawyers. Marmaro is one of 14 inductees invited to join the elite group of 500 national and 100 international lawyers. Marmaro was selected after a rigorous membership evaluation process that encompassed legal skills, character, integrity, and trial record. A partner at Proskauer Rose in Los Angeles, Marmaro’s exceptional skills defending individuals and corporations have earned him the distinction of being named one of the 100 most influential attorneys in California.

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.)

COME ONE, COME ALL TO THE GEORGE WASHINGTON ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING

All GW alumni are invited to attend the annual meeting of the George Washington Alumni Association (GWAA) on Wednesday, June 8. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on the 7th Floor of 1957 E Street NW. The annual meeting is a wonderful opportunity to meet the GWAA leadership and to vote for the association’s 2005-2006 officers.

After the meeting, you are cordially invited to a reception at 7 p.m. and the presentation of the 2005 Alumni Service Awards at 7:30 p.m. RSVP’s are required. For more information, or to RSVP, please contact the Office of Alumni Programs at 202-994-6435 or alumni@gwu.edu.

REGISTER TODAY FOR THE SUMMER 2005 COURSE AUDIT PROGRAM

The Office of Alumni Programs invites you to participate in the Alumni Course Audit Program. Offered through a partnership with GW’s academic departments, this program enables alumni to attend many University courses for a modest registration fee. Registration for the summer 2005 courses begins on Monday, May 16. Please visit the Alumni Online Community for more information.

EXPLORING A NEW MORAL AGENDA

GOLD CUP 2005

CLASSICAL MUSIC ON THE MOUNT VERNON CAMPUS

GW MEDICAL SCHOOL ALUMNI SAVE THE DATE!

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HAPPY HOUR

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MAKE A GIFT TO THE ANNUAL FUND!

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