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ALUMNI WEEKEND 2009

Alumni Weekend 2009

Alumni Weekend 2009 brought thousands of alumni back to campus for more than 70 events held over four days. The weekend featured something for everyone, from class reunion celebrations to faculty lectures to tours of Thurston Hall and the renovated Smith Center.

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GW GLOBAL FORUM

GW Global Forum

Only one month left to register for GW's inaugural Global Forum!

The event will provide an opportunity for alumni, parents, students, and friends to convene in one of Asia's most exciting locations.

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ALUMNI NEWS

Former GW Roommates Finalists for Federal Service Award

Last Chance to Nominate Alumni for Board of Trustees or Outstanding Service Award

David Gergen, Sen. Mark Warner and CNN's Dana Bash Join Alumni on Capitol Hill

More Alumni News: GW Goes Global; GW Business Magazine

CLASS NOTES

Kate ArmstrongKate Armstrong, CCAS BA '06, MA '08, was recently married to Douglas Robb. Read the New York Times article.

John CrewsJohn Crews, CCAS MS '00, was featured in the Columbian College newsletter regarding his role as chief of forensic genetics and laboratory director for the non-profit Forensic Anthropology Foundation of Guatemala.  He is helping to identify bodies of more than 200,000 victims of civil conflict.

Dr. David R. Curfman, GSAS MS '67 SMHS MD '73, was inducted into the Galion City School District Hall of Fame.  Curfman taught at GW Med School as well as running his own private practice.  He has focused on neurology and was the chief of the division of neurological surgery at Providence Hospital.

Retired Navy Rear Admiral David R. Ellison, GWSB MS '75, became the new president of the National Defense Intelligence College in a "Change in Command" Ceremony on Sept. 30. Ellison formerly served as superintendent of the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterrey, Calif.

Robert Gervis, LAW JD '85, has been named as one of six new board members for the Georgia Gulf Corporation.  Along with this, he is also founder and president of Epilogue, LLC, a private advisory firm.

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FIND AN EVENT NEAR YOU

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INTERNATIONAL
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SEATTLE
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TWIN CITIES


CAREER EVENTS
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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

Michelle Obama Challenges GW to Serve

GW Conversation Series Hosts Clinton, Gates, Mondale

SEAS Celebrates 125th Anniversary

Student Focus

ALUMNI BENEFITS

Networking Naturally Seminar Begins Oct. 27 – Register Now!

Protect Your Belongings With Renters Insurance

Electronic Library Resources Made Available to Alumni

Zipcar Discounts for GW Alumni

GET INVOLVED

Network With the GW Community

Host a Dinner for GW Students

Volunteer with Admissions Alumni and Parent Program

Elliott School Graduate Admissions Alumni Referral Program

ALUMNI INTERACTIVE

PRESIDENT STEVEN KNAPP ON THE STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY


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GW President Steven Knapp sat down with Moderator Dick Golden at Alumni Weekend 2009 to discuss his background in higher education and the State of The George Washington University.

Next month: We preview the upcoming Men's Basketball season with Coach Karl Hobbs. Email Matt Lindsay (mlindsay@gwu.edu) your questions for Coach Hobbs or suggestions for future guests.