POSTPONED – POLITICS AND PORT
Due to a scheduling conflict with the speaker, tonight's Politics and Port has been postponed. As soon as the new date is scheduled, the event will be posted on our website and in the next Colonial Cable and Regional Round Up. We apologize for the inconvenience.

2007 COLONIALS ATHLETICS CLUB GOLF TOURNAMENT
Colonials Athletics hosts its 9th annual golf tournament at Stonewall Golf Club, rated 4.5 stars and one of the best places to play by Golf Digest in 2007. The day includes lunch, a day of golf, dinner, an auction, and trophies and prizes.

Friday, September 14
10:30 a.m. – Registration
11 a.m. – Lunch
12:30 p.m. – Start
Stonewall Golf Club
15601 Turtle Point Drive
Gainesville, Va.
www.stonewallgolfclub.com

The entry fee is $175 per player, $600 for corporate hole sponsor, and $1200 for hole sponsorship and foursome. The Tournament is sure to fill up quickly, so please register in advance. If you have questions or would like more details please email Cara Esposito at csavino@gwu.edu. Proceeds from this exciting event directly help support GW’s Athletic programs and student-athletes.

NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY TOUR – SOLD OUT!
A waitlist has been set up for the sold-out National Portrait Gallery Tour on September 18. GW alumni will get a private tour of the National Portrait Gallery led by curator and GW professor Frank Goodyear. Following the tour, a reception is planned at Poste Moderne Brasserie.

Tuesday, September 18
6 p.m. – Tour
National Portrait Gallery
8th and F Streets, NW
Washington, D.C.

7 p.m. – Reception
Poste Moderne Brasserie
555 8th Street, NW
Washington, D.C.

Goodyear is the assistant curator of photographs at the National Portrait Gallery. He is currently developing an exhibition on portraits of contemporary Hip Hop musicians by photographer David Scheinbaum. Goodyear is also an affiliated faculty member in the Department of American Studies at GW, teaching graduate classes in American Visual Studies and the History of Photography. He did his undergraduate work at Princeton University and received his Ph.D. in American Studies from the University of Texas. Goodyear will lead the tour of the Portrait Gallery focusing on the highlights of the museum.

The cost of this program is $15 and includes the private tour and reception.

PLEASE NOTE: This event is sold out, but click here to add your name to the waitlist.

HOW DO I BECOME A FORTUNE SMALL BUSINESS OWNER?
Join Matt Moog, CCAS BA ’92, as he discusses the entrepreneurial drive that ultimately led to the beginning of his own business, Viewpoints Network.

Wednesday, September 19
7 p.m.
City View Room
1957 E Street, 7th Floor
Washington, D.C.

All alumni are invited to this free program. Although there is no cost to attend, please register your attendance in advance.

The “How Do I Become A...” lecture series is sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations and the George Washington Alumni Association and brings distinctive alumni to GW to speak to the University community. If you have additional questions about the upcoming lectures or the “How Do I Become A...?” program, please contact Andy Hill in the Office of Alumni Relations at (202) 994-5878 or send an e-mail to: ahill@gwu.edu.

HOW DO I BECOME A PRIVATE SPACE EXPLORER? WITH ANOUSHEH ANSARI
Anousheh Ansari, SEAS MS ’92, will speak about her life and career as an engineer and business woman, and how that led to an eight-day expedition to the International Space Station as a private space explorer.

On earth, Ansari is a successful serial entrepreneur and co-founder and chairman of Prodea Systems, a company designed to address consumer challenges in today’s digital home.

Friday, September 28
3 to 4:30 p.m.
Jack Morton Auditorium
Media and Public Affairs Building
805 21st Street, NW
Washington, D.C.

All alumni are invited to the free program. Although there is no cost to attend, please register your attendance in advance.

The “How Do I Become A...” lecture series is sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations and the George Washington Alumni Association and brings distinctive alumni to GW to speak to the University community. If you have additional questions about the upcoming lectures or the “How Do I Become A...?” program, please contact Andy Hill in the Office of Alumni Relations at (202) 994-5878 or send an e-mail to: ahill@gwu.edu.

CONVERSATION WITH NEW CCAS DEAN PEG BARRATT
Incoming CCAS dean and GW alumna Peg Barratt, M. Phil. '78, will speak about her vision for CCAS and welcomes the opportunity to respond to questions from alumni.

Saturday, September 29
3 to 4 p.m.
Marvin Center, Room 310
800 21st Street NW
Washington, D.C.

All alumni are welcome – be sure to join us for this engaging event. Refreshments will be served. This event is free, but please register so that we can get an accurate count of attendees.

HOW TO BEGIN PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT NOW!
Think it is too early to begin planning for retirement? Not sure where to begin? Join us for an investment seminar, which will help you start saving for the future.

Tuesday, October 2
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Alumni House
1925 F Street, NW
Washington, D.C.

Retirement planning can be tricky—but many questions can be answered thanks to the expertise of Amit Shashidharan, GWSB ’01, and Aaron Brachman, GWSB ’02. Shashidharan and Brachman, who each have more than eight years of experience in retirement planning, will speak on this topic and are happy to answer your questions.

There is no cost to attend this event, but please register so that we can get an accurate count of attendees.

BILLY CRYSTAL AT COLONIALS WEEKEND 2007 – SOLD OUT!
Tony Award-winning comedian Billy Crystal will headline Colonials Weekend 2007, and the GW Alumni Association has reserved a block of tickets for alumni. Please join us for a pre-show reception at One Washington Circle Hotel, just blocks away from the Smith Center.

Friday, October 12
8 p.m. Pre-show Reception
One Washington Circle Hotel
Meridian Room
One Washington Circle, NW
Washington, D.C.

9:30 p.m. Billy Crystal Show
Charles E. Smith Athletic Center
600 22nd St., NW
Washington, D.C.

Tickets will be available for pick-up at the reception until 30 minutes prior to the show, after which they will be available at Smith Center Will Call.

Tickets for the show are $110 and will include the show and pre-event reception. Seats are located in Section 209, Rows B-E. To view a seating map, please click here.

Our tickets for the show are sold out, but tickets are still available through GW Ticketmaster on their website or by calling 202-994-7411. You can still register for the pre-show reception for just $10!

GW ALUMNI HAPPY HOUR IN RESTON
Join fellow GW alumni for a happy hour at Tavern on the Lake. Have the chance to mingle with old friends and make some new ones!

Thursday, October 18
6 to 8 p.m.
Tavern on the Lake
1617 Washington Plaza
Reston, Va.

Tavern on the Lake is located in the historic heart of Reston's Lake Anne Plaza with beautiful waterside views. We will gather in the bar area that will be reserved just for us! This event is cash bar, and GW will purchase tapas. There is no cost to attend this event, but please register your attendance in advance. For more information on Tavern on the Lake, please visit their website.

GW HONORS RICHARD SCOTT WITH THE INAUGURAL AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED ENTREPRENEURIAL ACHIEVEMENT
The GW Community will gather on October 24th to Honor Richard L. Scott, Founder, Columbia Hospital Corporation, and President and CEO of Richard L. Scott Investments with the inaugural Award for Distinguished Entrepreneurial Achievement. Mr. Scott founded Columbia Hospital Corporation (later renamed HCA, Inc.) in 1987 and began a decade-long effort to build an integrated health system designed to meet the needs of the healthcare consumer. When he left his role as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in 1997, Columbia/HCA had become the world's largest healthcare company with more than 340 hospitals, 130 surgery centers and 550 home health locations in 38 states and three foreign countries. Since 1997, Mr. Scott has been Chief Executive Officer of Richard L. Scott Investments, LLC, focusing on public and private investments in strong cash flow generating companies.

The celebration will also include an address from President Steven Knapp on his vision of entrepreneurship and research at GW, an address from Mr. Scott, and two panels of GW Entrepreneurs sharing their experiences.

Wednesday, October 24
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
7th Floor City View Room
1957 E Street, NW
Washington, D.C.

Registration is free but space is limited. To RSVP click here, or call 202-994-8474.

HOW DO I BECOME A FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER?
Special guest, Bill Warren, ESIA BA ’67, will share his past experiences as a Foreign Service Officer of the U.S. State Department.

Wednesday, October 24
6 p.m.
Marvin Center
Suite 101, 1st Floor
800 21st Street, NW
Washington, D.C.

All alumni are invited to this free program. Although there is no cost to attend, please register your attendance in advance.

The “How Do I Become A...” lecture series is sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations and the George Washington Alumni Association and brings distinctive alumni to GW to speak to the University community. If you have additional questions about the upcoming lectures or the “How Do I Become A...?” program, please contact Andy Hill in the Office of Alumni Relations at (202) 994-5878 or send an e-mail to: ahill@gwu.edu.

POLITICS AND PORT WITH MAEVE HEBERT, MA ’04
Join us for the latest installment of Politics and Port, featuring Maeve Hebert, MA ’04. Politics and Port is a unique opportunity to exchange political views with other alumni in an intimate setting.

Tuesday, November 6
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
University Club Parlor
1918 F Street, NW
Washington, D.C.

Hebert received her BA in political science from American University in 1999 and her MA in media and public affairs from The George Washington University in 2004. She currently serves as a vice president with Hart Research, conducting qualitative and quantitative research projects for nonprofit organizations, corporations, political candidates, media organizations, and educational institutions. Hebert will be joined by her husband, Mike Ward, Legislative Director to U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-MI).

GW will provide port wine and light refreshments. This event is free, but please register so we can plan accordingly.