Colonials Weekend 2006 happens October 20-22.

Be sure to attend the Alumni Kick-off Party on Friday night and reconnect with fellow alumni at this crowd-pleaser. The Kick-off is followed by a performance by Jerry Seinfeld, at the Smith Center. Tickets may be purchased through our website, but they are going fast, so buy now. Pre-purchased tickets will be available for pick up at the Alumni Kick-off Party up until 30 minutes before the show, after which they will be available at will call at the Smith Center.

The weekend also includes a series of complimentary deans’ breakfasts, lectures from some of your favorite professors in the “Classes Without Quizzes” series, and “Now and Then” Tours to revisit campus. In addition, the President will speak in For the Record: A Conversation with Stephen Joel Trachtenberg on Saturday in Betts Theater. For more information, and to register for any of these free events, visit www.alumni.gwu.edu , and click on "Calendar of Events." On Saturday afternoon, bring the kids to Octoberfest, an outdoor family-friendly event held on the Mount Vernon Campus featuring games, food, and activities. Free shuttles will run from the main campus to the Mount Vernon campus all afternoon.

This year is packed with exciting things to do. You won’t want to miss Colonials Weekend 2006 – we hope to see you there!