December 2007
Issue 63



 
 
WASHINGTON, D.C.


GW MEN’S BASKETBALL – PURCHASE TICKETS TODAY!
Join fellow GW alumni and cheer on the Colonials men’s basketball team! The Office of Alumni Relations purchased a set of tickets just for GW alumni, so you can now sit together for any game this season. We will also host tailgates for a variety of games. Visit our website to see the full schedule, to purchase tickets and for more information on local and regional tailgates. Go Colonials!!!

EARLY STATE COUNTDOWN: PANEL ASSESSING THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
Join us for a rare briefing from the writers on the ground in the states that matter most. Moderated by Politico editor-in-chief John Harris, the "Early State Countdown" panel will assess the state of the presidential campaigns less than 30 days before the first votes. This event is co-sponsored by Politico and The George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs.

Thursday, December 6
12 noon – 1:30 p.m.
The George Washington University
Jack Morton Auditorium
805 21st Street, NW
Washington, D.C.

Leading writers from Politico's partner newspapers will discussing the race in their home states, including David Yepsen on Iowa; Drew Cline on New Hampshire; J. Patrick Coolican on Nevada; and Lee Bandy on South Carolina. Offering a national perspective will be Politico's Roger Simon, chief political columnist, and Jeanne Cummings, chief lobbying and influence writer.

This event is free and open to all alumni. Click here for additional information.

YOUNG ALUMNI NETWORK SERVICE PROJECT
Join the Young Alumni Network for a fun day of service at the Capital Area Food Bank! What a great way to help out during the holiday season, while getting to know other young alumni in the area!

Saturday, December 8
1 – 4 p.m. Volunteer Project
Capital Area Food Bank
645 Taylor Street, NE
Washington, D.C.

4:30 p.m. Happy Hour
Capitol City Brewing Company
2 Massachusetts Avenue, NE
Washington, D.C.

Both portions of this event are free, but you must register to attend.

ALUMNI HAPPY HOUR AT VINOTECA
GW alumni can warm their spirits at our winter happy hour at Vinoteca.  The newest addition to the popular U Street neighborhood, this wine bar and bistro offers more than 60 wines by the glass. Reconnect with old friends and make some new ones while enjoying drinks and light hors d’oeuvres. 

Wednesday, December 12
6 – 8 p.m.
Vinoteca
1940 11th Street, NW
Washington, D.C.

There is no cost to attend this event, but please register so we can get a headcount.  Hors d’oeuvres are on GW and it’s a cash bar.  We look forward to seeing you soon!

GSEHD HOLIDAY HAPPY HOUR
Celebrate the holiday season and the end of the semester with your fellow Higher Education Administration students and students from all GSEHD programs at our Holiday Happy Hour on Friday, December 14th!  Current students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends of the program, and significant others are welcome to join in the festivities.  There is NO COVER for GSEHD students and their family/friends.

McFadden’s Bar and Grill
2401 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (northwest corner of 24th and Penn)
Washington, DC
Friday, December 14
5 – 8 p.m.

This event is sponsored by the Graduate School of Education and Human Development Student Association.

For more information, contact Jennifer Joslin at jejoslin@gwu.edu

WASHINGTON CAPITALS VS. PHILADELPHIA FLYERS WITH GW ALUMNI
Calling all hockey fans! Join GW alumni at the Verizon Center as the Washington Capitals take on the Philadelphia Flyers. We will gather for pre-game appetizers and drinks at Lucky Strike before heading over to the Verizon Center.

Sunday, January 13
11:30 a.m. Pre-game Tailgate
Lucky Strike
701 7th Street, NW
Washington, D.C.

1 p.m. Game
Verizon Center
601 F Street, NW
Washington, D.C.

The cost of this event is $22 and includes your game ticket and pre-game appetizers. Tickets will be available for pick up at the pre-game party until 30 minutes before the game, after which they will be available at Verizon Center Will Call. It is a cash bar. This is sure to be a great match-up and tickets are limited, so register today to reserve your spot. Already have tickets to the game? Join us at the pre-game party for just $10!

GW VS. XAVIER WITH PRE-GAME TAILGATE
Cheer on the Colonials as they take on A-10 rival Xavier!  Before the game, join fellow GW alumni for a pre-game tailgate at Alumni House. 

Saturday, January 19
6:30 p.m. Pre-game Tailgate
Alumni House
1918 F Street, NW
Washington, D.C.

8 p.m. GW vs. Xavier
Charles E. Smith Center
22nd and G Streets, NW
Washington, D.C.

The cost for this event is $22 and includes the tailgate and game. Purchase your tickets today! Tickets are located in Sections 204 & 205. Your tickets will be available for pick-up at the tailgate until 30 minutes before the start of the game, after which they will be available at Smith Center Will Call.

GW VS. ST. JOE’S WITH PRE-GAME TAILGATE
Cheer on the Colonials as they take on St. Joseph’s! Before the game, join fellow GW alumni for a pre-game tailgate at Alumni House. 

Wednesday, January 30
6 p.m. Pre-game Tailgate
Alumni House
1918 F Street, NW
Washington, D.C.

7:30 p.m. GW vs. St. Joe’s
Charles E. Smith Center
22nd and G Streets, NW
Washington, D.C.

The cost for this event is $22 and includes the tailgate and game. Purchase your tickets today! Tickets are located in Sections 204 & 205. Your tickets will be available for pick-up at the tailgate until 30 minutes before the start of the game, after which they will be available at Smith Center Will Call.

Attention Young Alumni!
The Young Alumni Network has reserved an additional set of tickets so young alumni can cheer together as the Colonials take on St. Joe’s! Click here for additional details.

GW WOMEN VS. RICHMOND WITH PRE-GAME TAILGATE
Cheer on the GW women’s basketball team as they take on the Richmond Spiders. Join fellow alumni for a tailgate at Alumni House before the game.

Sunday, February 10
12:30 p.m. Tailgate
Alumni House
1918 F Street, NW
Washington, D.C.

2 p.m. GW vs. Richmond
Charles E. Smith Center
22nd and G Streets, NW
Washington, D.C.

This game is in collaboration with the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association’s Think Pink Week and all who attend the tailgate will receive a pink T-shirt to be worn during the game. Tickets will be available at the tailgate until 30 minutes before the game, after which they will be available at Smith Center Will Call. The cost is $5 and includes the game and tailgate. Please register your attendance in advance.

GW VS. RICHMOND WITH PRE-GAME TAILGATE
Cheer on the GW men’s basketball team as they take on the Richmond Spiders. Before the game, join fellow GW alumni for a pre-game tailgate at Alumni House. 

Saturday, February 23
12:30 p.m. Pre-game Tailgate
Alumni House
1918 F Street, NW
Washington, D.C.

2 p.m. GW vs. Richmond
Charles E. Smith Center
22nd and G Streets, NW
Washington, D.C.

The cost for this event is $22 and includes the tailgate and game. Purchase your tickets today! Tickets are located in Sections 204 & 205. Your tickets will be available for pick-up at the tailgate until 30 minutes before the start of the game, after which they will be available at Smith Center Will Call. Already have tickets to the game? attend the tailgate for just $10. 

GW VS. RHODE ISLAND WITH PRE-GAME TAILGATE
Cheer on the GW men’s basketball team as they take on Rhode Island! Before the game, join fellow GW alumni for a pre-game tailgate at Alumni House. 

Wednesday, February 27
6 p.m. Pre-game Tailgate
Alumni House
1918 F Street, NW
Washington, D.C.

7:30 p.m. GW vs. Rhode Island
Charles E. Smith Center
22nd and G Streets, NW
Washington, D.C.

The cost for this event is $22 and includes the tailgate and game.  Purchase your tickets today! Tickets are located in Sections 204 & 205.  Your tickets will be available for pick-up at the tailgate until 30 minutes before the start of the game, after which they will be available at Smith Center Will Call.  Already have tickets to the game?  You can still join us at the tailgate for just $10.

Attention Young Alumni!
The Young Alumni Network has reserved an additional set of tickets so young alumni can cheer together as the Colonials take on Rhode Island! Click here for additional details.

FAMILIAR FACES – ARE YOU ON FACEBOOK?
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