Charles E. Smith Center Initiative
Be a Partner in the Transformation of a GW Landmark
With leadership support in the form of a $10 million challenge match from the Robert H. Smith and Charles E. Smith Family Foundations and Robert P. and Arlene R. Kogod, we ask you to join with GW in raising $25 million to complete our $43 million transformation of this signature building.
Phase I and II are nearly complete, learn more about our progress and how you can help.
To support the signature transformation now, click the 'Give Now' button to the left of your screen, and select 'Charles E. Smith Center Renovation' under Athletics.
For more information about naming opportunities, please contact Dan Rocha at drocha@gwu.edu or 202-994-9366.
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Phase I and II Progress
A new Athletic Directors Club is just one of the many new features already complete in the new Charles E. Smith Center Experience. Learn more.
An Experience that Exceeds Expectations
Signature Transformation
There are many ways to support the Charles E. Smith Center transformation, and help our student athletes.
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