April 2007
Issue 55
 
 

Message from Mory
Hello Fellow Colonials —

The warmth of spring is bringing renewed activity to GW’s campuses. Students are gathering outside to study and socialize, intramural sports are in full swing, and faculty are taking advantage of the pleasant weather by holding classes on the lawn in Kogan Plaza.

Meanwhile, GW is moving toward great things. In March, the D.C. Zoning Commission approved the University’s applications for its 20-year Foggy Bottom Campus Plan. READ FULL ARTICLE
Alumni Profiles

Amy Alder, MA '05
Courtesy of the Oxford Leader
Amy Alder, MA ’05, has been named the new executive director for the Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce in Michigan. Previously, she worked in event coordination and promotions, assuming various leadership roles.

Amy is excited by Oxford’s robust growth, from the renovation of historic buildings to new construction, according to the Oxford Leader, which ran a profile of Amy in February. Amy, who received a master’s degree in tourism and event management from GW two years ago, grew up in Oxford and is delighted to be working in the community.

Daniel J. Kaniewski, BS ’00, was recently appointed by President Bush as special assistant to the president for Homeland Security and senior director for Response Policy. Kaniewski previously served as director, Response and Recovery Policy on the Homeland Security Council staff at the White House.

Sloane Levy, JD ’89, has been named senior vice president and general counsel of Norwalk-based Webloyalty, a leading provider of technology-based, online marketing services. Levy will serve as a member of the company’s leadership team and be responsible for the in-house legal and compliance department.
 
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Alumnus Andy Luhtanen, BA ’55, and friend, Terry Schultze, arrived at Boardwalk Hall early to ensure great seats for the Atlantic-10 Tournament semi-finals. The GW men’s basketball team won the championship game, and advanced to the first round of the NCAA Tournament for the third year in a row.
Alumni News
Foggy Bottom campus plan approved
Basketball teams join March Madness
Women’s basketball alumni reunion
GSEHD Alumni Association Board — vote now!
GWAA Applications for Vacant Positions Are Being Accepted
GW Summer Scholars pre-college program
Take some GW students to dinner
Alumni Reunion Weekend 2007
GW pledges to fund new student association initiatives
 
Alumni Benefits
Career Advisor Network coming this spring!
Liberty Mutual—don't forget this important benefit!
 
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