March 2008
Issue 66



 
 
PHILADELPHIA


ALUMNI HAPPY HOUR IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY – TOMORROW!
Do you live or work in Montgomery County and have difficulty getting into Philadelphia for alumni events? Well, the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter is hosting a happy hour for GW alumni in Montgomery County! Join fellow alumni for food, drinks and great company.

Thursday, March 6
6 – 8 p.m.
Gullifty’s
1149 Lancaster Avenue
Rosemont, Penn.

There is no cost to attend, but please register so we can get a headcount. The Philadelphia Alumni Chapter will provide appetizers and it's a cash bar. For more information on Gullifty's, including directions and parking, please visit its website. We look forward to seeing you there!  

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.

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 Philadelphia. 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.

Wednesday, April 16
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Independent Seaport Museum
Spinnaker Room
Penn's Landing
211 South Columbus Boulevard (at Walnut Street)
Philadelphia, Penn.

The President would like to hear from you at this event, and will pose several questions to the alumni, parents, and friends that attend. To learn more, visit the alumni website.

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.

ARE YOU ON FACEBOOK OR LINKEDIN? SO ARE WE!
Get a direct link to the folks and activities that make the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter so exciting. Be our friend and be in the know. Sign-in to Facebook and search “GW Alumni in Philly” to join our group.

You can also connect with GW grads and extend your network by joining the GW Alumni Association group on LinkedIn.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?
You can become a volunteer and help plan events in Philadelphia. 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 philalum@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.