December 2005
Issue 41




WASHINGTON, D.C.

LUTHER W. BRADY ART GALLERY PRESENTS EINSTEIN EXHIBIT
Imagination and Knowledge: Centennial Celebration of Einsteins Miraculous Year – Image and Ideas, an exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the publication of three of Einsteins most celebrated papers, will take place over the next two weeks.

November 2 – December 16
Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Luther W. Brady Art Gallery
Media and Public Affairs Building, 2nd Floor
805 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20052

The exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information, call the University Art Galleries at 202-994-1525.

JEWISH RENAISSANCE EXHIBIT AT GELMAN LIBRARY
The George Washington Universitys Gelman Library presents Artistic Expressions of the Jewish Renaissance. The exhibit features the original artwork of Hermann Struck (1876-1944), and E.M. Lilien (1874-1925), whose work represents the wide spectrum of Jewish life and art in the post-emancipation era.

November 17 – August 31
Hours: Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Gelman Library
2130 H Street NW, Room 710
Washington, DC 20052

A photo ID is required to enter Gelman Library. The exhibition hours are Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., or by special appointment.

FREE TICKETS TO THE KALB REPORT
The Kalb Report: A Conversation with Thomas Friedman, features a conversation between three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist and author Thomas Friedman and journalist/scholar Marvin Kalb.

Monday, December 12
8 p.m. (Guests must be seated by 7:50 p.m.)
National Press Club Building, Main Ballroom
14th and F Streets NW, 13th Floor
Washington, DC 20045

To reserve free tickets, visit TicketMaster on the ground floor of the Marvin Center at 800 21st Street NW, or contact Anna Ford at aford@gwu.edu or 202-994-1499. The program is first-come, first-seated, so we suggest guests arrive by 7:30 p.m.

The National Press Club is two blocks from the Metro Center station on the red, orange, and blue lines. For directions, visit http://www.press.org/abouttheclub/maps.cfm.

HOLIDAY RECEPTION FOR FOGGY BOTTOM/WEST END RESIDENTS
On Monday, December 12, GW will host a special reception for alumni, faculty, and staff who call Foggy Bottom and the West End home. In addition to some holiday cheer, Louis H. Katz, executive vice president and treasurer, will provide an overview of future campus development plans including Square 54, the old GW hospital site.

Representatives from EE&K Architects, the design firm leading the campus planning effort, and Boston Properties & KSI Services, GWs Square 54 development partners, will also be on hand to discuss the plans and answer your questions. Please join us for this special opportunity!

Monday, December 12
6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (Reception begins at 6 p.m., briefing at 6:30p.m.)
City View Room
1957 E Street NW, 7th Floor
Washington, DC 20052

This is a limited-attendance event, so please call 202-994-7706 to let us know if you plan to attend. This event is co-sponsored by the GW Office of Real Estate Planning & Development, the Office of D.C. and Foggy Bottom/West End Affairs, and the GW Alumni Association.

POLITICS & PORT
Politics & Port is an opportunity for GWs political junkies to discuss current events and the hot-button issues of the day. Join Robert Hoopes, strategic development specialist for GWs Institute for Politics, Democracy & the Internet, as he leads the second session of Politics & Port.

Robert Hoopes is a nationally recognized expert on issue advocacy and grassroots organizing.
He is a veteran of three Senate offices and has worked on local, state, and national political campaigns. Additionally, Hoopes heads Hoopes Strategies, LLC, a consulting firm that provides bi-partisan advocacy and communications guidance.

Tuesday, December 13
6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Alumni House
1925 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20052

A light reception featuring port wine will follow the discussion. Click here to reserve your seat. Seating is limited for this program.

HOLIDAY SOUL SOIREE WITH GW BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Please join us for this holiday soiree sponsored by the GWBAA, Black Alumni of Stanford, UNC-Chapel Hill, National Society of Black Engineers, and Emory. Black alumni associations from Harvard, Duke, and Princeton, and DCs Black MBA chapter have also been invited.

Wednesday, December 14
6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Jin Lounge
2017 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
U Street Metro stop – Green Line

Come dressed to impress, and well be sure that your time and money are well spent as you mix, mingle, and reconnect at Jin Lounge, a stylish new restaurant located in the heart of U Street. Dont miss out on the great people, hot music, Caribbean Soul fusion fare, and contagious ambiance and vibe that will have folks still talking about this event in 2006! We look forward to seeing you there! A donation of $10 includes delicious Caribbean Soul fusion cuisine. If you have any questions please contact the GW Black Alumni Association at gwbaa@gwu.edu.

GW ALUMNI NIGHT: WATCH THE CAPS TAKE ON THE FLYERS!
The Caps take on the Philadelphia Flyers on GW Alumni Night. Begin your night with a bite to eat and a drink at Regional Food and Drink (RFD), and then skate your way to the MCI Center for some NHL action. RFD will offer domestic beer specials as well as their featured beer of the week. Already have a game ticket? Join us for happy hour anyway!

Friday, January 6
5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Happy hour)
Regional Food and Drink (RFD)
810 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001

7 p.m. (Face-off)
MCI Center
601 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20004

The cost is $20 per person, which includes a game ticket and hors doeuvres at RFD. Reserve your seat by clicking here, or call 1-800-ALUMNI-7. A limited number of seats are available.

GW ALUMNI CAN TOUR NEW BUILDINGS!
All alumni should save the dates, February 7-10, for the grand opening celebration for the new business school complex and the reopening of Funger Hall. Plans are underway for four days of lectures, panels, tours, and receptions marking the event. Visit business.gwu.edu for updates on the event.

D.C. AREA COLONIALS TAILGATES – SAVE THE DATES!
Come out and cheer on your Colonials! The mens and womens basketball teams are hot right now. Under Head Coach Joe McKeown, the womens team has made the NCAA 12 times in the previous 16 years. Last year, under Head Coach Karl Hobbs, the mens team won the A-10 championship for the first time in the history of GW and made an appearance at the NCAA. Mark your calendars for the following game dates and tailgates. We hope to see you there!

GW COLONIALS VS. ST. LOUIS BILLIKENS – MENS BASKETBALL TAILGATE
Wednesday, January 11
6:15 p.m. (Tailgate)
Alumni House
1925 F Street NW

7:30 p.m. (Tip-off)
The Charles E. Smith Center
600 22nd Street NW
Washington, DC 20052

GW COLONIALS VS. U-MASS: GW ALUMNI NIGHT – MENS BASKETBALL TAILGATE
Wednesday, February 15
6:15 p.m. (Tailgate)
Alumni House
1925 F Street NW

7:30 p.m. (Tip-off)
The Charles E. Smith Center
600 22nd Street NW
Washington, DC 20052

For all tailgating events, keep an eye on future alumni publications, such as the Colonial Cable and the Regional Round Up, and check the alumni Calendar of Events for more information. Join the charge – cheer for another Colonials victory!