GW MEN’S BASKETBALL AT FORDHAM WITH PRE–GAME TAILGATE
Come cheer on the Colonials as they face-off against Fordham! There will be a pre-game tailgate party and we have reserved seats at the game so we can show our Colonial pride together!

Wednesday, January 16
5:30 p.m. Pre-game Tailgate
Location: TBD

7 p.m. GW vs. Fordham
Rose Hill Gym
441 East Fordham Road
Bronx, N.Y.

Tickets cost $20 for the game and tailgate. If you have your own tickets to the game and wish to attend the tailgate only, tickets cost $10. For more information, or to register, click here.

YOUNG ALUMNI NETWORK IN NYC COMMITTEE MEETING
Are you interested in being involved with GW as a recent graduate? Do you want to see more programming in the New York area that caters to your needs and interests? Consider joining the first Young Alumni Network in NYC committee meeting.

Thursday, January 17
7 p.m.
Location TBD

There is no cost to attend this event, but you must register in advance. Dinner will be provided. For more information, or to register, click here.

GW MEN'S BASKETBALL WATCH PARTIES
Come cheer on the Colonials as they play one of the following games! All watch parties are held at the Village Pour House. Click on the title of each game for more information, or to register.

GW vs. Xavier
Saturday, January 19
8 p.m.

GW vs. St. Joe's
Wednesday, January 30
7 p.m.

GW @ Xavier
Saturday, March 1
7 p.m.

YOUNG ALUMNI NETWORK IN NYC LAUNCH EVENT
Are you a recent graduate who wants to reconnect with other young alumni who know how to have a good time? Don't miss your chance to attend the launch of the GW Alumni Association's newest initiative in New York City, the Young Alumni Network in NYC.

Wednesday, February 20
8 – 10 p.m.
Nikki Midtown
151 East 50th Street
New York, N.Y.

This event is free, but you must register in advance if you wish to attend. For more information, or to register, click here.

The Young Alumni Network (YAN) was founded just over a year ago in D.C., and it offers programs designed to meet the social, networking, and educational needs and interests of graduates of the past five years. YAN has decided to expand to New York City, GW's second largest alumni population. If you are interested in getting involved in these efforts, please e-mail yngalums@gwu.edu.

ATLANTIC-10 TOURNAMENT IN ATLANTIC CITY — SAVE THE DATE!
GW men’s basketball returns to Atlantic City for the 2008 A-10 Conference Championship March 12-15! Join fellow GW alumni and Colonials fans to cheer on your A-10 defending champs! Currently, all-session ticket packages are available through the A-10 Championship website and the single-game tickets will go on sale in February. The GW Alumni Association will be hosting pre-game tailgate parties before each of the GW games at Game On. To learn more about A-10 Championship, including tickets, tailgates, transportation and accommodations, please visit our website.

GW ALUMNI AT HANDS ON NEW YORK
Join the New York Alumni Chapter as we take spring cleaning to a new level! Become one of the 5,500 volunteers needed to revitalize New York’s public spaces.

Saturday, April 12
Location and Time TBD

To participate, you must register through Hands on New York. For more information, please click here.

UNIVERSITY RECEPTION WITH PRESIDENT STEVEN KNAPP FOR YOUNG ALUMNI
Calling all young alumni — you are cordially invited to attend a cocktail reception to welcome President Steven Knapp and Diane Robinson Knapp to New York. Please join your fellow Colonials for a conversation with the Knapps on their inaugural tour. The President has specifically set aside time for GW’s Young Alumni Network,* and wants to hear about your GW experience, as well as share some ideas for the future of your alma mater.

Tuesday, April 29
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location TBD

Cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres will be provided. This event is free, but please register if you plan to attend. Alternately, you may call 1-800-ALUMNI-7 to make your reservation.

*The Young Alumni Network offers programming to graduates from the past five years that is designed to fit in with your social, networking, and educational needs and interests.

UNIVERSITY RECEPTION WITH PRESIDENT STEVEN KNAPP
You are cordially invited to attend a cocktail reception to welcome President Steven Knapp and Diane Robinson Knapp to New York. Please join your fellow Colonials, parents, and friends of GW for a conversation with the Knapps on their inaugural tour. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the President's goals and to share ideas on ways to work together to continue building our great University.

Thursday, May 1
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location TBD

Cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres will be provided. More information regarding the location will be available on our website shortly. This event is free, but please register if you plan to attend. Alternately, you may call 1-800-ALUMNI-7 to make your reservation.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?
You can become a volunteer and help plan events in the New York area. Serving as a volunteer can include anything from staffing an event to creating and implementing events on your own. If this interests you, please send an e-mail to nyalum@gwu.edu and we can tell you how to get involved.

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