PROFESSOR DEAN KESSMANN FEATURED AT CERASOLI GALLERY
Dean Kessmann, assistant professor of photography in the Department of Fine Arts and Art History, will be featured in the Inaugural Group Exhibition: “FRESH”: Gallery Selections 2008 at Cerasoli Gallery. Please join Professor Kessmann and other featured artists at the February 9th public opening reception.

Saturday, February 9
6 – 8 p.m.
Cerasoli Gallery
8530-B Washington Blvd.
Culver City, Calif.

The Inaugural Group Exhibition: “FRESH”: Gallery Selections 2008 runs from February 9 until March 8. For more information, please contact the Cerasoli Gallery at 310-558-0911.

MAKING YOUR MARK IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
PERSONAL TALES FROM THE FRONT LINE
HURRY, REGISTRATION CLOSES TOMORROW!
Join fellow alumni for this exciting panel discussion about the entertainment industry!

Tuesday, February 12
6:30 – 9 p.m.
The Luxe Hotel Sunset Boulevard
11461 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, Calif.

Our distinguished panel consists of GW alumni in the know, including: Jon Helmrich, BA ’80, president and CEO of International Broadcast Communications and a founding father of E! Entertainment; Katie Jacobs, BA ’83, executive producer of House M.D.; Roy Lee, BA ’91, executive producer of The Departed and The Ring franchise; and Richard Weitz, BA ’91, partner at Endeavor Talent Agency. The discussion will be moderated by Patricia F. Phalen, assistant professor in GW's School of Media & Public Affairs. Registration will close Thursday, February 7. Luther Rice Society members get in for free! For more information or to register, click here.

RECEPTION AND CONVERSATION WITH PRESIDENT STEVEN KNAPP
You are cordially invited to attend a Reception and Conversation with President Steven Knapp to welcome President Knapp and Diane Robinson Knapp to Southern California. 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.

Monday, March 3
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Casa Del Mar
1910 Ocean Way
Santa Monica, Calif.

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.

ALUMNI HAPPY HOUR IN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES
Join fellow GW alumni for an evening of food, drinks, and social and professional networking! The Los Angeles Alumni Chapter will be hosting these events throughout the year, all over Southern California.

Wednesday, March 26
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
The Far Bar
347 East First Street
Los Angeles, Calif.

There is no cost to attend this event, but you must register in advance as space is limited.

ARE YOU ON FACEBOOK? JOIN OUR GROUP!
Get a direct link to the folks and activities that make the Los Angeles Alumni Chapter so exciting. Be our friend and be in the know. Sign in to Facebook and search GW Alumni in Los Angeles to join our group.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?
You can become a volunteer and help plan events in Los Angeles. 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 laalum@gwu.edu and we can tell you how to get involved.

DO YOU TRAVEL TO OTHER REGIONS?
We have plenty of events happening throughout the world and welcome you to attend other regional events when you're on the road. Please visit our Calendar of Events at www.alumni.gwu.edu for a complete listing of upcoming events everywhere.