20TH ANNUAL GW INVITATIONAL REGATTA ALUMNI RECEPTION
Join alumni and friends of the GW rowing team to cheer on GW at the 20th Annual GW Invitational Regatta.

Saturday, April 7
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Nightingale (Docked at Georgetown Harbor and 31st and K Streets)

You may board the boat free of charge, but please register so that we can get a headcount. It is a cash bar. All rowing alumni are welcome. We hope to see you there!

COME SEE THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS PLAY THE NEW JERSEY NETS
The GW Alumni Association and the GW Public Health Alumni Association have purchased group seats to see the Wizards play the New Jersey Nets.

Tuesday, April 10
6:00 p.m. (Pre-game happy hour)
Gordon Biersch
900 F Street NW
Washington, D.C., 20004

7:00 p.m. (Tip-off)
Verizon Center
601 F Street NW
Washington, D.C., 20004

Tickets are $50 and are located on the lower-level in section 120; to view a seating chart, visit the Verizon Center’s website. These tickets are normally $98, but we have secured a fantastic deal for alumni! This is a great price for this location; if you like basketball, you won’t want to miss this opportunity. A group of tickets has been reserved specifically for Public Health alumni, and an additional group has been reserved for all alumni; please indicate your school of graduation when you register for this event.

Tickets will be distributed at the pre-game happy hour at Gordon Biersch and we will gather in the bar area. Any remaining tickets will be available at Will Call at 6:45 p.m. It is a cash bar.

Tickets are limited, so buy now!

POLITICS AND PORT WITH DEAN CHRISTOPHER ARTERTON
Join us for the latest installment of Politics and Port, featuring Dr. Christopher Arterton, dean of the Graduate School of Political Management. Politics and Port is a unique opportunity to exchange political views with other alumni in an intimate setting.

Wednesday, April 11
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
University Club Parlor
1918 F Street NW
Washington, D.C., 20052

Before joining the GSPM as its founding dean in 1987, Dr. Arterton was a professor at Yale University for ten years, teaching in both the Political Science Department and the School of Organization and Management. Dr. Arterton is a graduate of Trinity College He holds an MA in International Relations from the American University and received his Ph.D. in Political Science from M.I.T. in 1974.

Dr. Arterton’s research, his 20 years of teaching, and his considerable experience as a consultant on American public opinion make him an expert on the strategic environment of American political leaders. Additionally, Dr. Arterton is a well-known commentator and moderates a series of panel discussions on political issues, which are frequently televised by the C-SPAN cable network. From 1979 to 1990, he was a consultant to Newsweek magazine on polling and campaign coverage, and in 1986 and 1987 he consulted for the Gallup Organization on opinion surveys. He is currently researching a book blending political leadership and political strategy.

GW will provide port wine and light refreshments. This event is free, but please register so that we can get a headcount.

MBA ALUMNI GLOBAL MARKETING AT STARBUCKS – LECTURE AND RECEPTION WITH GERRY LOPEZ, BBA ’80
MBA Alumni and students are invited to join us on Wednesday, April 11 for an evening with Gerry Lopez, BBA ’80. Lopez is the senior vice president and president, Global Consumer Products at Starbucks. In this role, Lopez leads the strategy to support Starbucks growth and expansion of consumer product offerings worldwide. Lopez reports to Jim Donald, president and CEO, Starbucks Coffee Company.

Wednesday, April 11
Global Marketing Lecture with Gerry Lopez BBA ’80
6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Duquès Hall
2201 G Street NW, Room 552
Washington, D.C., 20052

Alumni and Student Reception
7:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Duquès Hall
Crain Student and Alumni Center (1st Floor)

Space is limited, so please click here to register for this event.

FUELLING THE FUTURE: ENERGY SECURITY IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Ensuring sustainable, affordable and reliable supplies of energy is critical to the health of the global economy and financial markets as well as political and social stability. What are the key developments that are shaping the future of energy supply, infrastructure and energy services? What kinds of investments, innovations and policies will be required to meet global demand? GWU’s Investment Office and the Ramsey Student Investment Fund invite you to join a group of distinguished industry experts to explore these issues.

Thursday, April 12
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Duquès Hall
2201 G Street NW, Room 651D
Washington, D.C., 20052

Metro/Parking: Foggy Bottom Metro. Visitor parking is available at University Parking Garage. Space is limited, so please RSVP by returning the registration form via fax (202-994-9157) or email.

MBA ALUMNI AND STUDENT INFORMAL PUBLIC OUTING
The MBA Student Association has invited alumni to join them for their weekly IPO (informal public outing). This is an opportunity to meet our rising stars over a cocktail on the waterfront. We hope you can make it.

Thursday, April 12
6:30 p.m.
Tony and Joe’s
3000 K Street NW
Washington, D.C., 20007

D.C.’S GREEN WEEK – COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENT FOR ALUMNI & STUDENTS
Join us as we kick off D.C.’s Green Week by revitalizing and cleaning one of the city’s award-winning parks, Marvin Gaye Park. This is a great opportunity for alumni and current students to network, socialize, and connect while contributing to the Washington D.C. community.

Saturday, April 14
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Riverside Center of Marvin Gaye Park
(also known as Watts Branch Park)
5200 Foote Street NE
Washington, D.C., 20019

Please register for this event so that we can get a headcount. For directions and parking information, visit the Washington Parks website.

TOURISM, HOSPITALITY, SPORTS AND EVENT ALUMNI AND STUDENT DINNER
Join us for an “Evening with our Alumni.”

The GW Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management would like to invite graduates of the Master of Tourism Administration (AMTA or MTA) program to attend an “Evening with our Alumni” spring event. This year we will focus on building connections between alumni and current students. This event will give current MTA students and MTA alumni a chance to meet, network and have fun! The evening will begin with a small reception followed by dinner. Alumni are asked to identify their area of industry expertise. Students will then be seated with alumni based on their areas of interest. This should be a fun way to reconnect with fellow students, meet new ones, and enjoy an evening with the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management.

Monday, April 16th
5:30 p.m. (Networking Reception)
6:00 p.m. (Opening Remarks and Dinner)
Duquès Hall
2201 G Street NW, Room 650
Washington, D.C., 20052

Space is extremely limited, so please RSVP to mtarsvp@gmail.com by April 9th if you wish to attend. Please specify the industry area you are most comfortable with (hotels, destination management, special events, meetings, sustainable tourism, etc.).

UNIVERSITY RECEPTION WITH PRESIDENT STEPHEN JOEL TRACHTENBERG IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
You are cordially invited to a reception honoring President Trachtenberg on the occasion of his transition to President Emeritus and University Professor of Public Service of The George Washington University.

Wednesday, April 18
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Marvin Center Grand Ballroom
801 21st Street NW
Washington, D.C., 20052

There is no cost to attend this event, but alumni who would like to attend must register by April 11.

HOW DO I BECOME A SUPREME COURT JUSTICE?
Come hear Joseph Baca, retired Chief Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court, and one of Hispanic Business magazine’s “100 Most Influential Hispanics,” discuss his years on the bench. Baca, who received his JD in 1964 from GW, is also the recipient of an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree and the J. William Fulbright Award for Distinguished Public Service from GW’s Law School.

Thursday, April 19
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The George Washington University Law School
Jacob Burns Moot Court
Lerner Hall, Room 101
2000 H Street NW
Washington, D.C., 20052

This event is free and open to all alumni, but please register so that we can get a headcount.

This event is co-sponsored by the Career Center, Class Council, and the George Washington Alumni Association.

GWSB ALUMNI REDS, WHITES AND BUSINESS EVENT
GWSB Alumni, join your fellow Colonials for a bus trip to Virginia Wine Country when we visit three wineries to learn about the business of wine making and sample a few of their finest products.

Saturday, April 21
9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
$30 includes round-trip transportation, lunch and scheduled tastings.

The bus will leave from Foggy Bottom just before 10:00 a.m. and return at approximately 4:30 p.m.

To register, please email melissa.decew@gmail.com.

EARTH DAY CONCERT TOUR WITH LAURIE DAVID AND SHERYL CROW
Environmental activist Laurie David and singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow recently announced that the final concert of their 12-campus “Stop Global Warming College Tour” will be held at The George Washington University.

Sunday, April 22
4:00 p.m.
Charles E. Smith Athletic Center
600 22nd Street NW
Washington, D.C., 20052

The event is free and open to GW alumni. Tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis, and are limited. Tickets may be picked up at GW’s TicketMaster, located on the ground floor of the Marvin Center at 800 21st Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20052.

HOW DO I BECOME A SPECIAL EFFECTS GURU?
Join Bill Westenhofer, visual effects supervisor and Academy Award nominee, as he discusses what it’s like to work in the computer design field and film industry. His work on Chronicles of Narnia was nominated for an Academy Award for Achievement in Visual Effects. He received his Masters Degree in Computer Science from GW in 1995.

Monday, April 23
6:30 p.m. Reception
7:00 p.m. Lecture
The George Washington University
Media and Public Affairs Building
Jack Morton Auditorium
805 21st Street NW
Washington, D.C., 20052

This event is free and open to all alumni, but please register so that we can get a headcount.

This event is co-sponsored by the Career Center, Class Council, and the George Washington Alumni Association.

YOUNG ALUMNI NETWORK FINANCIAL PLANNING SERIES:
INVESTING 101 – AN EVENT FOR THE YOUNG ALUMNI NETWORK
Are you invested? Realizing it’s about time to begin managing your money wisely? Are you thinking about setting up a 401(k) or IRA? Do you have any idea what this means? If not, or if you are ready to get started, we’ve got the seminar for you!

Wednesday, April 25
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
University Club
Foggy Bottom Room
1918 F Street NW
Washington, D.C., 20052

Eric Wiegand, CCAS ’05 will lead a seminar on issues such as investments, professional management, asset allocation, market timing, and diversification. Wiegand is a personal financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial and is licensed in the insurance, securities, and investment advisory areas. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. offers financial advisory services, investments, insurance and annuity products. Let the Young Alumni Network make sure you know what questions you should be asking about your long term financial planning!

There is no cost to attend this event. Space is limited, so please register in advance to reserve a space.

The Young Alumni Network is a new initiative designed to provide recent GW alumni who graduated between the years of 1996-2006 with relevant social and networking opportunities. If you are not already a part of the Young Alumni Network, we hope you will come to this event.

DANCE ALUMNI RECEPTION
Join alumni, parents, and friends at a wine and cheese reception immediately following the Spring DanceWorks Concert.

Friday, April 27
9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
University Club
River Horse Bistro
1918 F Street NW
Washington, D.C., 20052

This event is open to all dance alumni, and is free, but please register so that we can get a headcount.

STUDENT-ALUMNI EVENT – COME SEE THE WASHINGTON NATIONALS PLAY THE NEW YORK METS
GW Housing is hosting a networking event for students and alumni and you are invited! Share your experiences and make a difference for a new generation of GW graduates in a relaxing and fun atmosphere.

Sunday, April 29
12:00 p.m.
RFK Stadium
2400 East Capitol Street SE
Washington, D.C., 20003

This FREE event with GW students includes a pre-game catered lunch before watching the Nationals take on the Mets! Please contact Mary Mullis at mmullis@gwu.edu with the subject heading NATIONALS. Participants will be expected to provide a mini bio to describe their professional career track for students upon sign up. Seating is limited to the first 20, so reserve your space NOW!

HOW DO I BECOME A STATE LEGISLATOR?
Join Chris Shank, MA ’98, member of the Maryland House of Delegates, as he discusses how you too can join politics and become an elected official.

Wednesday, May 2
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Marvin Center, Room 310
800 21st Street NW
Washington, D.C., 20052

Shank is the Minority Whip for Maryland and is a member of the Judiciary Committee, as well as the Legislative Policy Committee and Rules and Executive Nominations Committee.

There is no cost to attend this event, but please register so we can get a headcount.

This event is co-sponsored by the Career Center, Class Council, and the George Washington Alumni Association.

GW ALUMNI HAPPY HOUR AT SCIENCE CLUB
Join GW alumni for a happy hour at Science Club. Happy hour drink specials will be available. There will be a cash bar and GW will provide an array of appetizers.

Wednesday, May 23
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Science Club
1136 19th Street NW
Washington, D.C., 20036

There is no cost to attend this event, but please register so we can get a headcount. For more information on Science Club, please visit their website. We hope to see you there!