The George Washington University
GW Alumni Colonial Cable August 2009
Issue 83
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ALUMNI CLUBS AND GROUPS CREATE MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT WITH GW

Black Alumni Association

Alumni have helped form many clubs and groups in recent years ranging from an Alumni in Politics group to an LGBT Alumni Association to an Athletic Alumni Association. Clubs and groups allow alumni to stay connected to GW through shared experiences, including student organizations, interests, identity, and careers.

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ALUMNI PROFILES

John Morris, CCAS BA '90, GWSB MPA '93 Time, talent, and passion. These are the elements that serve as building blocks for alumni clubs & groups.

Here are the stories of just a few of your fellow alumni who have dedicated themselves to building these alumni networks and to helping the next generation of Colonials. Visit us online to learn more about alumni clubs & groups or alumni volunteer opportunities.

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ALUMNI NEWS

Registration Open for Alumni Weekend and Alumni Achievement Awards

Summer Send-Offs Welcome New Students to GW Community

Nominate Fellow Graduates for Outstanding Service Awards

CLASS NOTES

Jim Alterman, GWSB MBA '87, has recently been appointed lead psychotherapist in the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit at a major Houston behavioral health hospital.  In addition, he is expanding his work in private practice and employee assistance program counseling.

Charles Aschmann, Jr., GWSB MS '65, retired from law practice in March 2007 and is now writing Westerns. He has three children and four grandchildren.

Mark Berlin, LAW JD '72, was elected international president of the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs. The organization acts as an umbrella of approximately 250 synagogue men's auxiliaries with nearly 25,000 members throughout the United States and Canada.

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Register now for Alumni Weekend 2009! October 1-4
Don't miss out on this great opportunity to catch up with old friends and come back to campus for a weekend full of activities, featuring the All-Alumni Kickoff Celebration, Alumni Film Festival, Coffee & Conversation with Sam Donaldson, Taste of GW, Athletics Reunion, Back to Thurston, State of the University Address by President Steven Knapp, Class Reunion Celebrations for the classes of 2004, 1999, 1989, 1984, 1970s, and 1959 and earlier, and much, much more!

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FIND AN EVENT NEAR YOU

WASHINGTON, DC
ATLANTA
BALTIMORE
BOSTON
CHICAGO
DALLAS
HOUSTON
LOS ANGELES
NEW YORK

INTERNATIONAL
PHILADELPHIA
PITTSBURGH
RICHMOND
SAN DIEGO
SAN FRANCISCO
SEATTLE
SOUTH FLORIDA
TWIN CITIES


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ALUMNI PHOTO GALLERY

Alumni Photo Gallery

Click here for a snapshot of some recent alumni events in your neighborhood and across the globe.

UNIVERSITY NEWS

Men's A-10 Basketball Schedule Announced

Student Focus

GW Online Networks

More University News: GW-Battleground Poll; Newcomer Named Director of TSPPPA

ALUMNI BENEFITS

Alumni Course Audit Program Fall Registration

Enter to Win a Smart Car from Liberty Mutual

GW Alumni Connections Facebook® Application

Alumni Career Corner

GET INVOLVED

Join the Class of 2013 in Reading and Commenting on Hot, Flat, and Crowded

Interview Prospective Undergrads; Elliott School Alumni Referrals

Network on LinkedIn; Share Career Advice with Students and Alumni

Nominate Your Favorite GW Faculty and Staff

ALUMNI INTERACTIVE

GW STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF THANK YOU!


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GW students, faculty, and staff thank you for giving to the University and supporting current students! In Fiscal Year 2009, which ended June 30, more than 23,000 alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends gave to GW.

Next month: We talk about GW's Class of 2013 with Associate Vice President and Dean of Freshmen Fred Siegel. Email your questions for Fred or suggestions for future guests to Matt Lindsay (mlindsay@gwu.edu).