August 2007
Issue 59



 
 

ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND 2007


Get back to GW for Alumni Reunion Weekend, September 28-30, 2007! Alumni Reunion Weekend is open to all alumni. We have some great activities in store, including these highlights:

John McLaughlin
 

Alumni Kick-off Party: Connect with fellow alumni at this Latin-themed crowd-pleaser with music, food, and drinks. Enjoy sangrias while you mix and mingle with friends to salsa and merengue beats!

John McLaughlin Concert: Enjoy listening to this renowned acoustic jazz guitarist whose career highlights include work with Miles Davis, the legendary Mahavishnu Orchestra and Shakti.

Breakfast with President Knapp: Meet the incoming University President Steven Knapp, enjoy a delicious fall brunch, and listen to the beats of live world music.

Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards Brunch: Join President Steven Knapp and The George Washington Alumni Association Board of Directors at a brunch honoring the 2007 Distinguished and Recent Alumni Achievement Award recipients.

Eric O’Neill (right) with Ryan Phillippe,
the actor who portrayed him in Breach.

Breach: Join alumnus Eric O’Neill, J.D. ’03, for a screening of this 2007 blockbuster based on O’Neill’s career as an FBI operative.

Class Parties for the classes of 2002, 1997, 1982, 1977, 1967, and Alumni Emeriti (classes of 1957 and earlier): Reminisce with your classmates and enjoy food, cocktails, and music recalling your time at GW.

Yankees vs. Orioles Game and Tailgate: Enjoy a special tailgate event with food, drink, and special guests. Then witness an historic match-up between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles!

Also:

“Classes Without Quizzes”: Hear lectures from your favorite professors.

Thurston Hall

“Then and Now” Tours: See the changes that have taken place on campus since you were a student.

Thurston Hall Reception and Tour: Take a trip down memory lane as you enjoy a reception in the famous first-year dorm.

With its combination of festive and scholarly events, Alumni Reunion Weekend is a great time to reminisce about the past, enjoy the present, and gain insight into GW’s future. With many engaging activities to choose from, you won’t want to miss it. Get back to GW, and get back to where you still belong!

Registration will open on our website on August 1. Contact us at 1-800-ALUMNI-7 or e-mail us for more information. Also check out our website for travel deals, schedules, and to see who’s coming!