YOUNG ALUMNI NETWORK FINANCIAL SEMINAR – TONIGHT!
Enjoy Today without Sacrificing your Future
Young alumnus Eric Wiegand, CCAS ’05, a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial, will be speaking on how to balance all of the stresses of starting a career, paying down debt, and enjoying your 20s and 30s all while building wealth for the future you dream about. He will cover such issues as creating a budget, understanding the power of saving and prudent investing, and what it means to prepare now for the future that you are working so hard to create.

Wednesday, June 4
6 – 8 p.m.
Alumni House @ 1918 F Street, NW
Washington, D.C.

Wiegand will present for about an hour and then will open the floor for questions. Light hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be provided. Pre-registration for this event is closed, but you are welcome to join us by signing up at the door. Please visit the website for more information.

NATIONAL RACE FOR THE CURE AND POST-RACE BRUNCH – THIS SATURDAY!
Join fellow alumni, friends, patients, students, and faculty for the National Race for the Cure! GW has a long-standing tradition of helping others and this year many alumni, doctors, faculty, staff, student groups, and friends of GW are continuing this tradition by joining the GW Colonials for the Cure – The GW Komen Race for the Cure team. The following GW groups are already participating: GW Cancer Institute, Public Health Alumni Association, Public Health Student Association, GW Alumni Association, GW Division of Development and Alumni Relations, MFA Breast Care Center, and the GWU-UHS Hospital.

Saturday, June 7
8 a.m. Race
National Mall
Washington, D.C.

9 a.m. Post-race Brunch
Alumni House @ 1918 F Street, NW
Washington, D.C.

To join our GW Colonials for the Cure Team, visit the team page and click on "Join Our Team". To find in-person registration locations in and around Washington, D.C., click here. All those racing with the GW Colonials for the Cure Team will receive complimentary t-shirts. More information on how to obtain your t-shirt will be available here and on the team page shortly. Please check back for team updates and news.

For more information on the National Race for the Cure, please visit its website.  For more information or to register for the post-race brunch, please visit our website.

GW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING AND RECEPTION
All GW alumni are invited to attend the annual meeting of the George Washington Alumni Association on Wednesday, June 11, at 1957 E Street NW in the City View Room (7th floor). Check-in will be from 5:30–6 p.m. The meeting will begin promptly at 6 p.m. and will be approximately one hour in length.

Following the annual meeting, all those in attendance are invited to stay for a special reception on the City View Terrace. To attend the meeting and reception, you must RSVP.

For more information and to register please click here. To view a campus map, click here. You may also RSVP by calling the Office of Alumni Relations at 202-994-6435. Paid parking is available in the Elliott School Parking Garage, located on 19th Street, between E and F Streets.

BOOK SIGNING WITH GW PROFESSOR JIM GOLDGEIER
Elliott School Professor Jim Goldgeier will be signing his new book 11/9 to 9/11: America Between the Wars at the Ivy Bookshop. Along with fellow foreign policy analyst Derek Chollet, Goldgeier follows how the years between the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the Twin Towers shaped the events, arguments, and politics of the world we live in today. This is the first book that examines these years as a distinct and decisive era in American history.

Thursday, June 12
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Borders
18th and L Streets, NW
Washington, D.C.

At the Elliott School, Professor Goldgeier teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in U.S. foreign policy and theories of international relations. He is the author of Leadership Style and Soviet Foreign Policy (John Hopkins, 1994), which received the Edgar Furniss book award in national and international security, and Not Whether But When: The U.S. Decision to Enlarge NATO (Brookings, 1999). The book signing is free and open to all alumni.

GW LGBT ALUMNI CELEBRATE PRIDE
The GW LGBT Alumni Association will be at the Street Festival during the 33rd Annual Capital Pride Festival in D.C. Stop by our table and meet fellow GW alumni and sign up to get involved with the GW LGBT Alumni Association.

Sunday, June 15
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Pennsylvania Avenue, between 4th and 7th Streets, NW
Washington, D.C.

Let us know if you’re planning to stop by our table by pre-registering.

GW PAN-ASIAN ALUMNI HAPPY HOUR
Join the newly-established GW Pan-Asian Alumni Association at Mie N Yu restaurant in Georgetown for a relaxed evening of socializing and networking with other GW alumni. The goal of the association will be to build community, network, and reconnect Pan-Asian alumni to GW.

Tuesday, June 17
6 – 9 p.m.
Mie N Yu Restaurant
3125 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007

Although there is no cost to attend, please register your attendance in advance. For more information contact alumni volunteer Trupti Patel, GSPM MA ’05, patel_trupti@hotmail.com, or Mark Forrest, associate director of clubs & groups, clubs@gwu.edu.

GW LATINO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MEETING
Plans for the creation of the GW Latino Alumni Association are underway and we want your input! Join your fellow alumni for a planning and strategy session at the new Alumni House. Refreshments will be served.

Wednesday, June 18
6 p.m.
Alumni House @ 1918 F Street, NW
Washington, D.C.

For more information or to get involved, contact Bianca Garcia, Presidential Administrative Fellow, at biancag@gwu.edu.

BOOK DISCUSSION WITH STEPHEN JOEL TRACHTENBERG
President Emeritus Stephen Joel Trachtenberg will be talking about his new book, Big Man on Campus: A University President Speaks Out on Higher Education, at Politics and Prose. 

Friday, June 20
7 p.m.
Politics and Prose
5015 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C.

SALIF KEITA: THE GOLDEN VOICE OF MALI
Known as the "Golden Voice of Mali," Salif Keita is an internationally
recognized afro-pop singer-songwriter who successfully blends traditional
West African music styles with Arabic, French, and Spanish traditions.

His meaningful influence reaches western pop and rock including Pink Floyd
and many others. The instrumentation that accompanies his singing combines
the guitar, organ, and saxophone with traditional African instruments such
as the kora, balafon, and djembe.

Friday, June 20
8 p.m.
GW Lisner Auditorium
21st & H Streets, NW
Washington, D.C.

Tickets for GW alumni are $15 and are available at the Lisner box office with alumni ID. Additional tickets are $25 - $45 and are available through TicketMaster outlets: 301-808-6900; www.ticketmaster.com

GILBERTO GIL & THE BROAD BAND
Gilberto Gil has developed one of the most relevant and renown careers as a
singer, composer, and guitar-player in both world and pop music. In a career
that has spanned four decades, with over 30 albums released, Gil has six
gold records, four platinum singles, and five million records sold.

The Tropicalist genre he introduced, alongside Caetano Veloso, has secured
his fame internationally as well as at home in Brazil. His political and
environmental activism gained prominence alongside his musical career and
reached a new height in 2002 when he was appointed Minister of Culture for
Brazil.

Sunday, June 22
8 p.m.
GW Lisner Auditorium
21st & H Streets, NW
Washington, D.C.

Tickets for GW alumni are $25  and are available at the Lisner box office with alumni ID. Additional tickets are $35 - $75 and are available through TicketMaster outlets: 301-808-6900; www.ticketmaster.com

LUTHER BRADY ART GALLERY PRESENTS HAIL TO THE BUFF AND BLUE
The George Washington University’s Luther W. Brady Art Gallery presents Hail to the Buff and Blue: Selections from the Permanent Collection, featuring painting and sculpture by artists including Fernando Botero, Willem de Looper, Donald Fehrenbach, Jo Harrop, and Victor Vasarely.

Now through July 3, 2008
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
GW Media and Public Affairs Building
Luther W. Brady Art Gallery, 2nd Floor
805 21st Street, NW
Washington, D.C.

ELITE SOCCER TEAM CAMP
The Elite Team Camp is open to both teams and individuals wishing to enhance their skills on the soccer pitch. The camp is broken into several different academies, which cater to all aspects of development for today’s youth soccer player.  The academies are led by GW staff and other coaches who presently work with collegiate, professional, and international level athletes and have a strong background. 

June and July 2008
GW Mount Vernon Campus
2100 Foxhall Road, NW
Washington, D.C.

For specific academies, dates, times, and fees, visit the GW Sports website, e-mail eliteteamcamp@gmail.com, or call 202-994-9779.

GW ALUMNI IN POLITICS GATHERING
Join other alumni involved in politics at the Elliott School City View Room overlooking the Potomac River. The GW Alumni in Politics group is designed to serve as a vital forum for all alumni – both recent and established – to connect, exchange ideas, and open doors for new opportunities.  At the last GWAP event at the Old Ebbitt Grill, over 150 successful alumni joined Professor Steve Roberts to discuss politics; we are anticipating an even larger turnout! We will be joined by a prominent GW Professor who will discuss the 2008 presidential election and GW's role in the political landscape.

Thursday, July 17
6 – 8:30 p.m.
City View Room
1957 E Street, NW
Washington, D.C.

This event is open to all alumni working in politics. Please visit our website for more information and to register.

GW'S MOUNT VERNON CAMPUS PRESENTS "FILMS ON THE VERN:
GO FOR THE GOLD"
In celebration of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, join us as we showcase the world of sports and the spirit of competition at the 5th Annual "Films on the Vern" film series! Bring a blanket and snacks to enjoy a FREE outdoor movie! Free and open to the public. Every Wednesday night from July 16 through August 20 at 8:30 p.m. on the Mount Vernon Campus Quad (Rain location: Eckles Library Auditorium).

GW Mount Vernon Campus
2100 Foxhall Road, NW
Washington, D.C.

ALUMNI HAPPY HOUR IN BETHESDA
Join fellow GW alumni for food, drinks, and great company! Mingle with old friends, reconnect with GW and have the opportunity to network with fellow alumni.

Thursday, September 4
6 – 8 p.m.
BlackFinn Restaurant
4901 Fairmont Ave
Bethesda, Md.

There is no cost to attend and GW will purchase your first drink and appetizers! Please register your attendance in advance, so we can have an accurate headcount.  For more information on BlackFinn, please visit its website.

ALUMNI WEEKEND 2008 – SAVE THE DATE!
September 25-28
Attention members of the classes of 2003, 1998, 1988, 1983, 1960-69, and 1958 and earlier!  Please mark your calendars for your class reunions to take place during Alumni Weekend, September 25–28, 2008.  As always, all alumni and friends are welcome!

Some great events have been added to the schedule:

• Screening of critically-acclaimed film, "The Matador," on Saturday afternoon, followed by a Q&A with Nina Seavey, producer/co-director of the film and founder/director of The Documentary Center at GW. The film is an epic tale of David Fandila's three-year quest to become the world's top-ranked bullfighter.  His story recounts the love of a son for his family, of audiences for their heroes, of people for their cultural traditions, and of a bullfighter for the majestic beast he must kill to create his art.

• An election-themed brunch, featuring GW alumnus Chuck Todd, NBC News' political director, and NBC News' on-air political analyst for "NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams," "Today," "Meet the Press with Tim Russert" and MSNBC, including "Hardball with Chris Matthews."

• Other events: The Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards, the Alumni Weekend Kickoff Party, tours of campus and DC, Classes without Quizzes, "Back to Thurston" tours, a wine tasting, a special performance at Lisner Auditorium, The Kalb Report, Politics and Pita, an Orioles game, reunion class celebrations, and more!  Additionally, each school, including Mount Vernon Seminary and College, will plan special events for their alumni.

We need your help to plan events and recruit classmates to attend. If you would like to nominate yourself or a classmate to serve on a Reunion Committee, please contact Andrew Kaufteil, director of reunions, or Stephanie Medwid, associate director of classes and reunions, at reunion@gwu.edu or 1-800-ALUMNI-7.  Don't miss this opportunity to reconnect with classmates, GW, and D.C.!  Come back to GW and celebrate good times!

Please visit our website for more information.

HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP ALUMNI:
17TH ANNUAL GIBBS ORATION AND 2ND ANNUAL COILE LECTURE
The George Washington University Health Services Management and Leadership Alumni Association proudly presents the 17th Annual Gibbs Oration and 2nd Annual Coile Lecture on November 13. For more information, including speakers and location, please click here.

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

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

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.