FILMS ON THE VERN PRESENTS: "GOING FOR THE GOLD"
This summer, join us as we showcase the world of sports and the spirit of competition, in celebration of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games! Bring a blanket and snacks, and come enjoy a FREE outdoor movie! Movies will be shown every Wednesday night beginning July 16 through August 20 at 8:30 p.m. on the Mount Vernon Campus Quad, with the exception of the last film on August 20, which will be shown at the Outdoor Pool at Mount Vernon. (Rain location for all films is the Eckles Library Auditorium). All movies are free and open to the public! For more information, visit the Mount Vernon Campus Life website.

August 2008
GW Mount Vernon Campus
2100 Foxhall Road, NW
Washington, D.C.

August 6: Remember the Titans
(2000) Runtime: 108 minutes, Rated PG

August 13: A League of Their Own
(1992) Runtime: 128 minutes, Rated PG

August 20: Cool Runnings (Dive-In Movie)
(1993) Runtime: 97 minutes, Rated PG

ART THERAPY PROGRAM ALUMNI RECEPTION
Join Us for a Fond "Farewell" to 2129 G Street
Raise a glass to the past and toast the future! Please join your fellow Art Therapy alumni, faculty, students, and friends for a Pot-Luck reception to say a fond "Farewell" to 2129 G Street before the move to their new facility at the GW Graduate Education Center in Alexandria, Va.

Saturday, August 16
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
The George Washington University
Art Therapy Program
2129 G Street, NW, Building L
Washington, D.C.

This event is free and open to all alumni, faculty, students and friends of the Art Therapy Program. Click here for more information and to RSVP your attendance.

GW AT NATIONALS PARK — NATS VS. PHILLIES
Join fellow GW students and alumni to cheer on the Nationals as they take on the Philadelphia Phillies! We have a section reserved for the GW community with a special set of tickets just for alumni.

Wednesday, September 3
7:10 p.m.
Nationals Park
1500 South Capitol Street, SE
Washington, D.C.

Tickets are $15 and will be available for pick-up at Nationals Park Will Call on the day of the game.  Seats are located in Section 300. For more information on Nationals Park and the best ways to get there, please visit the Nationals website.  Tickets are limited, so purchase yours today!

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 Avenue
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.

2008 COLONIALS ATHLETICS CLUB GOLF TOURNAMENT
Join fellow alumni, family, and friends for the 2008 Colonials Athletics Club Golf Tournament. Your entry fee includes a day of golf, lunch, jetBlue Hole-in-One Contest, dinner, auction, trophies/prizes, and raffle.

Friday, September 12
10:30 a.m. Registration
11 a.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start
Stonewall Golf Club
15601 Turtle Point Drive
Gainseville, Va.

The entry fee is $195 per player and directly helps support GW’s Athletic programs and student-athletes.

The tournament is sure to fill up quickly, so if you are interested in registering or would like more details, please contact Cara Esposito at (202) 994-6650 or csavino@gwu.edu.

ALUMNI WEEKEND – SEPTEMBER 25-28, 2008
Register now!

Alumni Weekend 2008 features a broad array of more than 80 events! We invite you to come and celebrate good times.

Here are some highlights:

• Interview with actress Kerry Washington, BA ’98
• Performance by Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary
• The Kalb Report with Marvin Kalb, featuring top guests and hot topics in the news
• Family Barbeque and Carnival
• F Street Soiree for Young Alumni
• Screening of critically-acclaimed film, "The Matador," on Saturday afternoon
• The “Sunday Morning Show” election-themed panel and brunch
• Back to Thurston
• Orioles vs. Blue Jays Game
• Mediterranean Wine Tasting
• Class Reunion Celebrations for the undergraduate classes of 2003, 1998, 1988, 1983, 1960-69, and 1958 and earlier
• Dozens of special reunions, including the Greek Reunion, the 1960s Reunion and a series of political events commemorating the upcoming election entitled "Politics & People"

Please visit our online schedule for more details on our 80+ events. Many events have limited seating so please register early!

Please visit our website for more information.

For questions, please contact Stephanie Medwid, associate director of classes and reunions, at reunion@gwu.edu or 1-800-ALUMNI-7.

POLITICS AND PITA WITH BRENDAN SHIELDS, CCAS BA ’98
Join us for Politics and Pita, a lunchtime version of our popular Politics and Port series. This installment's discussion will be led by Brendan Shields, CCAS BA ’98 and is a unique opportunity to exchange political views with other alumni in an intimate setting.

Currently, Shields is the Director for Response Policy at the White House Homeland Security Council. Prior, Mr. Shields served at the Departments of Homeland Security and State where he focused on domestic and international security issues. He began his career working on Capitol Hill while attending GW.

Friday, September 26
12 noon – 1:30 p.m.
Alumni House @ 1918 F Street, NW
Washington, D.C.

Enjoy lunch and great conversation with fellow alumni! Admission is included in the Alumni Weekend registration fee. Space is limited, so please register your attendance in advance.

HOW DO I BECOME A HOLLYWOOD SCREENWRITER?
What does it take to make it as a writer in Tinseltown? Join Jason Filardi, CCAS BA '93, as he shares his experiences writing and script doctoring for Hollywood’s biggest studios. His credits include the 2003 comedy, Bringing Down the House, featuring Steve Martin, as well as the soon-to-be-released comedy Seventeen Again.

Friday, September 26
1 p.m.
The Marvin Center, Room 403, 4th Floor
800 21st Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20011

This “How Do I Become A...” lecture is sponsored by the GW Alumni Association, the Career Center, and Class Council. For more information or to register for this event, please click here.

FOREIGN POLICY PRIORITIES FOR THE NEXT PRESIDENT
The 2008 Presidential race is poised to be the most interesting races in modern history. Concerns about the economy, the war in Iraq, and heightened tensions on the world stage are guiding this year's presidential race. According to a March 2008 Gallup Poll, current attitudes about the United States' global position are highly partisan and the public’s perception of how the rest of the world views the United States is pessimistic. When the new President assumes office in January 2009, it is imperative that he have an effective foreign policy agenda.

The Elliott School of International Affairs invites you to take part in an engaging discussion with Dean Michael Brown as he addresses his Foreign Policy imperatives for the next U.S. President. Reception to follow.

Saturday, September 27
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
1957 E Street, NW 
Lindner Family Commons, 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20052

Michael E. Brown became Dean of the Elliott School of International Affairs in August 2005. He is also a Professor of Political Science and International Affairs. Previously, he was Director of Georgetown’s Center for Peace and Security Studies and its graduate program in security studies. He has also been a Senior Fellow at Harvard University’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs in the John F. Kennedy School of Government and at the International Institute for Strategic Studies in London.

This event is free and open to all alumni, faculty, students and friends of GW. Click here for more information and to register your attendance.

DAVID SEDARIS AT LISNER AUDITORIUM – SOLD OUT!
With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America 's pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire. He will be reading from a new work and signing books at Lisner. Join fellow GW alumni for a pre-show reception before heading over to Lisner Auditorium for what is sure to be a very funny evening!

Saturday, October 4
6:30 p.m. Pre-show Reception
Tonic Restaurant at Quigley’s
21st  and G Streets, NW
Washington, DC

8 p.m. Show
Lisner Auditorium
21st and H Streets, NW
Washington, D.C.

Our set of tickets to the show are sold out.  Please add your name to the waiting list.  Already have tickets to the show? You are welcome to attend the pre-show reception for just $10!

ROBIN WILLIAMS DURING COLONIALS WEEKEND 2008 – SOLD OUT!
Robin Williams will headline this year’s Colonials Weekend and your DC Alumni Chapter is securing a set of tickets just for GW alumni!  Please plan to join us for a pre-show reception before heading over the Smith Center for what is sure to be a hilarious evening!

Friday, October 17
8 p.m. Pre-show Reception
Tonic Restaurant at Quigley’s
21st and G Streets, NW
Washington, D.C.

9:30 p.m. Show
Charles E. Smith Center
22nd and G Streets, NW
Washington, DC

Our set of tickets to the show are sold out. Please add your name to the waiting list. Already have tickets to the show? You are welcome to attend the pre-show reception for just $10!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Haven’t seen your favorite activities on the events roster? The DC Alumni Chapter is planning next year's activities and we need volunteers to help create new and exciting programs! If you’re interested in getting involved with your local chapter, e-mail dcalum@gwu.edu.

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.