GW: A Lifelong and Worldwide Community day is part of a weeklong event culminating with the Inauguration of Dr. Steven Knapp as the 16th President of The George Washington University on Friday, November 16. Thursday, November 15, will highlight the achievements of prominent alumni and the bonds forged between alumni, students, faculty, and staff. The day will introduce President Knapp and other members of the GW community to accomplished alumni and showcase the breadth and possibilities of the student-alumni network.

Throughout the day, alumni will have the opportunity to engage in a broad range of inspiring activities, including a breakfast with President Knapp, a series of academic panels featuring high-profile alumni, and lunch for students and alumni modeled after the popular “Dinner with Alumni” series hosted by the GW Alumni Association.

All alumni are invited to attend. These events are free, but you must register if you plan to attend. Click here to view the entire schedule, and visit the Inauguration website for more information or to register for these events.

Thursday, November 15
8:30 a.m. Alumni Breakfast with President Knapp
10 – 11:30 a.m. Distinguished Alumni Panels – First Block
10 a.m. – 12 noon Career networking session
12 noon – 1:30 p.m. Lunch with Keynote Speaker Senator Michael B. Enzi, BA ‘66
2 – 3:30 p.m. Distinguished Alumni Panels – Second Block

Please note: Most of the day’s events will take place in the Marvin Center, 3rd Floor, 800 21st Street, NW, with the exception of the Law School panel, which will take place at the Law School.

The formal inaugural ceremony of President Knapp will take place on Friday, November 16, at 10:30 a.m. in the Charles E. Smith Center, located at 600 22nd Street, NW. Tickets are free and alumni are welcome to attend. General admission tickets will be available at TicketMaster on the GW campus on the ground floor of the Marvin Center, 800 21st Street, N.W. If you are unable to claim tickets in person, please call the GW Inaugural Office at (202) 994-1600. Alumni who are outside of the metro Washington, D.C., area or unable to join us on Friday, Nov. 16 will be able to view the Inauguration via webcast at: http://inauguration.gwu.edu/webcast.html.