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GW Events and Activities

Every day there are new and exciting events, activities, classes, and other opportunities to take advantage of as a GW employee.

Luther W. Brady Art Gallery
The Luther W. Brady Art Gallery houses art from around the world and across the campuses.  As an educational gallery, the Luther W. Brady Gallery showcases art from University-related shows, as well as pieces from the permanent collection.  Visit the gallery’s website to learn more about the current exhibit and stop by the gallery to see the spectacular art.

Low Cost Language Classes
Global Language Network offers low-cost classes in 62 different languages.  All classes are open to the public.Classes meet on average two hours per week for 12 weeks and requires registration, a $25 processing fee, and a $150 refundable deposit. The deposit is returned within 90 days if the student has missed no more than 3 classes.

On-Campus Flu Shots
One of the best ways to protect yourself from the flu is by getting a flu shot.  GW offers seasonal flu shots to faculty and staff during open enrollment. Faculty, staff and household members on our health insurance plan also are eligible to receive free flu shots through UnitedHealthcare. 

Free Health Education Seminars
The GW Hospital offers weekly seminars on a variety of  health-related topics.  Seminars are free and open to the public.  You might also want to check out the Free Prostate Cancer Screenings that are offered by the hospital every Friday morning. 

The Kalb Report
GW staff are invited to join The George Washington University, the National Press Club, and the Shorenstein Center for the highly acclaimed public affairs series, "The Kalb Report."  Marvin Kalb, a distinguished journalist and scholar, hosts one-on-one interviews and panel discussions with many of the biggest names in journalism, government, and politics. The show takes place at the National Press Club before a live audience. 

Music Department Performances
The GW Music Department regularly offers performances that are free and open to the public on both the Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon campuses. 

Lisner Auditorium
Lisner Auditorium is a multi-purpose entertainment facility right on GW’s Foggy Bottom campus that offers a wealth of talent from around the country and around the world. Lisner Auditorium tickets include African dance troupe tickets, symphony orchestra tickets, ballet tickets, theater tickets, jazz tickets, soloist tickets, recital tickets, and more.

GW Calendars
Take a look at a variety of GW calendars and find out what's going on all around GW.