RESCHEDULED: DECISION 2008 – A DISCUSSION WITH PROFESSOR STEVE ROBERTS
The Chicago Alumni Chapter invites you to attend a political discussion with Professor Steve Roberts of GW's School of Media and Public Affairs. Just weeks after the Illinois primaries, Professor Roberts will lead a discussion on what's ahead in this monumental election year.

As the Shapiro Professor of Media and Public Affairs at GW, Roberts lectures widely on American politics and the role of the news media. He has been a journalist for 40 years, covering some of the major events of his time, from the antiwar movement and student revolts of the 60s and 70s to President Reagan's historic trip to Moscow in 1988 and nine presidential election campaigns. A well-known commentator on many Washington-based TV shows, Roberts also appears regularly on the ABC radio network, co-hosts NPR’s America Abroad, substitute hosts on NPR’s Diane Rehm Show, and writes, along with his wife Cokie Roberts, a nationally-syndicated newspaper column for USA Weekend.

Wednesday, April 30
6 – 8 p.m.
Cray Huber Horstman Heil & VanAusdal
303 W. Madison, Suite 2200
Chicago, Ill.

The cost to attend this event is $10 and space is limited.  Please register your attendance in advance. We look forward to seeing you at what is sure to be an insightful and engaging evening!  

CHICAGO RIVER DAY – SIGN UP TODAY!
Join fellow alumni and the Chicago Alumni Chapter for a day of service and fun at Chicago River Day! The day includes cleaning up the Chicago River and river-edge trails, followed by a festival.

Saturday, May 10
9 a.m. – 12 noon Workday
12 noon – 3 p.m. Festival
River Park
5100 N. Francisco Avenue
Chicago, Ill.

If you would like to participate, please register today. For more information on the Chicago River Day, please visit its website. More information on our exact meeting location will be available soon.

AVENUE Q — AN EVENING AT THE THEATRE WITH GW ALUMNI
Your GW Chicago Alumni Chapter has secured a set of tickets to AVENUE Q! Winner of the 2004 Tony for Best Musical, AVENUE Q is the story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college grad who comes to New York City with big dreams and a tiny bank account. He soon discovers that the only neighborhood in his price range is AVENUE Q. Together, Princeton and his newfound neighbors and friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life. 

Thursday, May 22
6 p.m. Pre-show Reception
Location TBD

7:30 p.m. Show
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 West Randolph
Chicago, Ill.

The cost to attend is $25 and includes the pre-show reception and your ticket to the show. Tickets are limited, so please register to reserve your space. Tickets will be available for pick-up at the reception, and more information on the location will be available shortly. While AVENUE Q is a musical with puppets, it’s geared toward an adult audience. We recommend you visit its website for more information about the content.   

GET COMPETITIVE WITH YOUR FELLOW ALUMNI
The Chicago Alumni Chapter is interested in starting an intramural sports team. If you want to play volleyball, softball, or football with fellow GW alumni, please let us know.  You can send an e-mail to Chicago Chapter volunteer, Sarah Cohen. 

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?
Haven’t seen your favorite activities on the events roster? Become a volunteer – helping plan or staff events – and you can make it happen. Just send an e-mail to chicalum@gwu.edu and we’ll tell you how to get started.

ARE YOU ON FACEBOOK OR LINKEDIN? SO ARE WE!
Get a direct link to the folks and activities that make the Chicago Alumni Chapter so exciting. Be our friend and be in the know. Sign in to Facebook and search “GW Alumni in Chicago” to join our group.

You can also connect with GW grads and extend your network by joining the GW Alumni Association group on LinkedIn.

DO YOU TRAVEL TO OTHER REGIONS?
We have plenty of events happening throughout the world and welcome you to attend other regional events when you're on the road. Please visit our Calendar of Events at www.alumni.gwu.edu for a complete listing of upcoming events everywhere.