YOUNG ALUMNI NETWORK IN NYC LAUNCH EVENT
We're recent graduates. We want to reconnect. And we know how to have a great 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.

Food and beverages will be provided. 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 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. 

GW MEN'S BASKETBALL WATCH PARTY
Come cheer on the Colonials as they take on Xavier!

GW @ Xavier
Saturday, March 1
7 p.m.
The Village Pour House
64 Third Avenue at 11th Street
New York, NY

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! Single-game tickets are currently on sale, and more information is available on the A-10 Championship website. The GW Alumni Association will be hosting pre-game tailgate parties before each of the GW games at Game On. To learn more about the A-10 Championship, including tickets, tailgates, transportation and accommodations, please visit our website.  If you will be staying in New York City and wish to watch the games with other GW alumni, click here for more information.

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.

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 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.

FAMILIAR FACES — ARE YOU ON FACEBOOK?
Get a direct link to the folks and activities that make the New York Alumni Chapter so exciting. Be our friend and be in the know. Sign in to Facebook and search GW Alumni in New York to join our group.

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.