5-7pm
Multicultural Alumni Happy Hour
Penang Restaurant, 1837 M Street, NW

6:30-9:30pm
Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards
Join President Steven Knapp and your fellow alumni at a dinner honoring the 2008 Distinguished and Recent Alumni Achievement Award recipients.  
St. Regis Hotel, 923 16th Street, NW

12-1:30pm
Politics and Pita with Brendan Shields, BA ’98
Join us for Politics and Pita, a lunchtime version of our popular Politics and Port series. This installment's discussion will be led by Brendan Shields, CCAS BA ’98 and is a unique opportunity to exchange political views with other alumni in an intimate setting.

Currently, Shields is the Director for Response Policy at the White House Homeland Security Council. Prior, Mr. Shields served at the Departments of Homeland Security and State where he focused on domestic and international security issues. He began his career working on Capitol Hill while attending GW.

The cost to attend is $10 and includes lunch and great conversation. Space is limited, so please regsiter your attendance in advance.
Alumni House @ 1918 F Street, NW

12-2pm
Jazz Jam – Presented by the Department of Music
Room B-120, Phillips Hall, 801 22nd Street NW

12-2pm
Law Alumni Stockton Guard Luncheon
(celebrating Class of 1968 and earlier)

12-2:30pm
Medical Alumni Class of 1958 50th Reunion Luncheon

12:30-5:30pm
2nd Annual Ramsey Student Investment Fund Conference: Commodities and Sovereign Wealth:  Changing Market Dynamics and Capital Flows
The global economy is undergoing profound changes.  Rapid growth in emerging markets and competition for scarce resources are key drivers of soaring energy, food, and natural resource prices.  The convergence of these factors has contributed to the flow of wealth from developed to emerging markets, fueling the rise of sovereign wealth funds, which are now redeploying their capital around the world.  These changing market dynamics and capital flows are shifting the global economic and political landscape, demanding a vastly different approach to the investment process.

The 2nd Annual Ramsey Student Investment Fund Conference will explore these issues with a keynote speech by Steve LeVine, a BusinessWeek correspondent and author of The Oil and the Glory and Putin's Labyrinth: Spies, Murder and the Dark Heart of the New Russia; and two panels of industry experts:  one on the topic of commodities and another on sovereign wealth.
City View Room, 1957 E Street, NW

2-3pm
Law School Tours by SBA Members
Did you know that the Law School now has a café? Join members of the Student Bar Association for a tour of the Law School to check out all of the latest expansions and updates.
Tour departs from the Dee Kelly Student Commons, Lerner Hall, 2000 H Street, NW

2-3pm
Walking Tour of Mount Vernon Campus
departing from the Webb Building, Mount Vernon Campus, 2100 Foxhall Road, NW

2-4pm
Department of Music Open House
Charles E. and Laura E. Phillips Hall, Room B144, 801 22nd Street, NW

2-5pm
Gender and the Presidential Primary: 13 Million Cracks is Just the Beginning
Join us for the first panel in the nation discussing the Clinton primary campaign featuring major players in that campaign: Ann Lewis, senior advisor to Hillary Clinton and founder of Women for Hillary; Jehmu Greene, founder of Rock the Vote; Paul Begala, CNN correspondent; Allida Black, PhD, Advisor to Women for Hillary and director of The Eleanor Roosevelt Papers Project at GW; and Laura Pena, director of Hispanic Outreach for the Clinton campaign. There will be 2 panels, one consisting of campaign staff and Clinton surrogates, the other consisting of political historians placing the Clinton campaign in the social and political context of presidential politics since 1960. This is a non-partisan event, focusing on the challenges the first serious woman contender faced as she continued to challenge convention.
Jack Morton Auditorium, MPA Building, 805 21st Street, NW

3-4pm
Mount Vernon "Back to Class" Lecture:
Before You Hit Send: Email in the 21st Century
Presented by Rachelle Heller, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Computer Science

In 1978, SNDMSG and READMAIL were two small programs adopted by the first users of the new network, ARPANET. The creator sent his colleagues an ‘e-mail’ (actually, the word didn't exist then) directing them how to use these two programs.

Who knew that the little function created to help a few send messages and files would blossom into a tool that you can't live without and sometimes cannot live with?

This presentation will discuss what e-mail means for the BC (before computers) generation. What are the rules of etiquette for e-mail? How do you send effective e-mail? How do you to keep from being overloaded by e-mail? All of these and more will be explored in this lecture.
Academic Building, 2100 Foxhall Road NW

3-4pm
Mount Vernon Campus "Back to Class" Lecture:
Interior Design You Can Use: Trends, Tricks, and Things that are New
Presented by Lisa Adams, AS, MVC '93, Interior Design

Looking for new and exciting interior design ideas? Trust your instincts and do it yourself—this lecture will show you how!

Learn trends you can use, such as what’s coming in furniture and fabric, new products on the market, and colors for the coming year.

Discover tricks of the trade, including how to use color to “solve” problems in space, how colors correspond with your emotions and age, and how design can optimize your health and reduce stress in your environment.

Lisa Adams has practiced interior design for more than 15 years. The work of her firm, Adams Design, Inc., has been published in the national press and in a book on Washington metropolitan area designers.
Academic Building, 2100 Foxhall Road NW

3-4:30pm
Medical Alumni Bus Tour: Changes in GW and the District

3-5pm
CCAS Department Open Houses
Pick up a program during Alumni Weekend for locations

4-6pm
Gelman Library Student Workers Reunion
Did you work in the library when you were a student at GW?  Would you like to reconnect with friends from your days in the library, or perhaps a library staff member?  The Gelman Library would like to thank all library student workers, both past and present, for their wonderful service with a special reception.  If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Emily Blair at 202.994.1154 or mleblair@gwu.edu.  We look forward to seeing you again!
Gelman Library, Room 207, 2130 H Street, NW

4-6pm
GW Women’s Soccer vs. Fordham University
Athletic Field, Mount Vernon Campus
100 Foxhall Road NW

4:30-6pm
Mount Vernon Elizabeth Somers Leadership Awards Ceremony
This ceremony will honor Joanne Holbrook Patton MVS ’48 and a Mount Vernon faculty member (TBD)
Post Hall, Academic Building, Mount Vernon Campus, 2100 Foxhall Road, NW

5-6:30pm
'Meet the Dean' Reception for SEAS Alumni
You are cordially invited to join fellow alumni, friends, faculty and staff for a for a reception to welcome the new dean of the GW School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Dr. David S. Dolling.

Dolling comes to GW from the University of Texas, Austin, which is ranked fifth among public university engineering schools and 11th overall by U.S. News & World Report  and where he was the associate dean for academic affairs, Joe C. Walter, Jr. Chair in Engineering, and professor of aerospace engineering and engineering mechanics at the Cockrell School of Engineering. He is a fellow of both the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the United Kingdom's Royal Aeronautical Society. Additionally, he is currently the principal investigator on a five-year, $5-million program sponsored by the U.S. Air Force on scramjet propulsion technologies. Earlier in his career, he developed the high-speed wind tunnel laboratory at Pickle Research Center at the University of Texas and built an internationally recognized research program in experimental gas dynamics.

Dolling graduated from London University with an undergraduate degree in aeronautical engineering in 1971. He received a NATO scholarship and spent three years at the Von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics in Brussels, Belgium. Dolling earned his Ph.D. in aerospace engineering from London University in 1977. Dolling was invited to join the University of Texas faculty in 1983 after six years at Princeton University as a researcher and lecturer.
The Marvin Center, Room 405

5-7pm
LGBT Alumni Happy Hour
Tonic @ Quigley’s, 2036 G Street, NW

5-7pm
Black Alumni Association Happy Hour
Topaz Bar, 1733 N Street, NW

5-7pm
Medical Alumni Meet the Faculty Cocktail Party

6-7pm
VIP Event hosted by the Luther Rice Society
Kogan Plaza, H Street NW between 21st and 22nd streets

6pm
Mount Vernon Seminary and College Reunion Cocktail Reception
Mount Vernon Alumnae House, Mount Vernon Campus, 2100 Foxhall Road, NW

6:30-8pm
GSEHD Alumni Reception
The GSEHD Alumni Association Board invites you to participate in The Graduate School of Education and Human Development Alumni Reception. This is a great opportunity to reconnect and network with fellow Alumni from the School of Education and Human Development. Light refreshments will be served. Dean Mary Hatwood Futrell as well as members of the faculty will be present to meet alumni.
Room 403, The Marvin Center, 800 21st Street, NW

6:30-9:30pm
Law School Class Reunion Happy Hours

7-11pm
F Street Soiree for Young Alumni (graduates from the past 10 years)
Kick off the weekend with fellow alumni as we transform Alumni House into a hip lounge with music, mingling, and signature drinks.
Alumni House @ 1918 F Street, NW

7:30pm-9pm
Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary Concert
Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary will perform hits such as “Blowin’ in the Wind,” “Leaving on a Jet Plane,” and “Puff the Magic Dragon,” as he performs and reminisces about the social, cultural, and political force that folk music became in the ‘60s.
Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st Street, NW

8:30-11pm
Greek Alumni Reunion Celebration
Celebrate the 150th anniversary of Greek life on campus! All fraternity and sorority alumni are invited! Food will be served.
City View Room, 1957 E Street, NW

8-8:30am
Medical Alumni Welcome Back Breakfast

8-9am
Morning Yoga
Alumni House @ 1918 F Street, NW

8:30-9:30am
Medical Alumni “State of the Medical School” Address by Dean Scott

8:30-11am
Law Breakfast with Emeriti Faculty

9-10am
GWSB Breakfast with Associate Dean Tarimcilar
FedEx Plaza, Duques Hall, 2201 G Street, NW

9-10:30am
Luther Rice Society and GWAA Boards Breakfast with President Knapp

9-10:30am
Mount Vernon Archives Event with Continental Breakfast
Eckles Library, Mount Vernon Campus, 2100 Foxhall Road, NW

9:30-10:45am
Medical School CME Course: Health Care in the Presidential Race; Critiquing Contending Proposals
101 Ross Hall, 2300 I (Eye) Street, NW

10am-12pm
Book Signing: "Covering Catastrophe – Broadcast Journalists Report 9-11-01" by author Robyn Walensky, BA '88
GW Bookstore, Ground Floor of the Marvin Center, 800 21st Street, NW

10am-12pm
Stars & Stripes Exhibit and Discussion with Marc Leepson, BA '67 and MA '71 (collection of Mark Shenkman, MBA ’67)
Includes book-signing by Marc Leepson, author of Flag, Saving Monticello, and Desperate Engagement.
Mark and Rosalind Shenkman’s collection of American flags includes some of the most beautiful and graphic designs known to exist in American flags. All serve as an important documentation of our past through mediums of cotton, silk, wool, joined in the fabric of American ingenuity. Please join us for a discussion and viewing of this rare collection.
Brady Gallery, MPA Building 2nd Floor

10-11:30am
Tour of Smith Center and Reception (sneak peek of renovation plans included!)
Smith Center, 600 22nd Street NW

10am-12pm
Tours of Duques Hall (GWSB)
Oglethorpe Great Hall, Duques Hall, 2201 G Street, NW

10:30-11:30am
Walking Tour of Mount Vernon Campus
departing from the Webb Building, Mount Vernon Campus, 2100 Foxhall Road, NW

11am-12:30pm
Foreign Policy Priorities for the Next President
The 2008 Presidential race is poised to be the most interesting races in modern history. Concerns about the economy, the war in Iraq, and heightened tensions on the world stage are guiding this year's presidential race. According to a March 2008 Gallup Poll, current attitudes about the United States' global position are highly partisan and the public’s perception of how the rest of the world views the United States is pessimistic. When the new President assumes office in January 2009, it is imperative that he have an effective foreign policy agenda.

The Elliott School of International Affairs invites you to take part in an engaging discussion with Dean Michael Brown as he addresses his Foreign Policy imperatives for the next U.S. President.

Michael E. Brown became Dean of the Elliott School of International Affairs in August 2005. He is also a Professor of Political Science and International Affairs. Previously, he was Director of Georgetown’s Center for Peace and Security Studies and its graduate program in security studies. He has also been a Senior Fellow at Harvard University’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs in the John F. Kennedy School of Government and at the International Institute for Strategic Studies in London.
Lindner Family Commons (6th Floor) 1957 E Street, NW

11am-12:30pm
Tour of GW Hospital and School of Medicine
Departs from 101 Ross Hall, 2300 I (Eye) Street, NW

11am-1pm
Black Law Alumni Association Meeting

11am-1pm
Latino Law Alumni Association Meeting

11am-1pm
Presidential Administrative Fellows Reunion
Alumni House @ 1918 F Street NW

11:15am-12:15pm
The Admissions Experience: Tips from a GW Admissions Officer
Interested in finding out what competitive colleges and universities are looking for when they evaluate students for admission? Or perhaps you are interested in knowing what is discussed behind the closed doors of an admissions committee meeting? Please join a member of the GW admissions staff for an informal discussion on the ins-and-outs of the admissions process.
The Academic Center, 801 22nd Street, NW

11:30am-3:00pm
Lunch and Tour of Hillwood Museum and Gardens (includes transportation)
Departs from W Street Gatehouse, Mount Vernon Campus, 2100 Foxhall Road, NW

12-3pm
Family Carnival & BBQ
Enjoy games, horse and carriage tours of Foggy Bottom, and a BBQ lunch on University Yard. Bring along friends and family for some fun!
University Yard, H Street between 20th & 21st streets

12:30-1pm
“Back to Thurston” Tour
Thurston Hall, 1900 F Street, NW

12:30-1:30pm
Back to HOVA Reception
Hall on Virginia Avenue, 2601 Virginia Avenue, NW

1-2:15pm
The Kalb Report: “Journalism, Commentary, and The O’Reilly Factor”
Join legendary CBS News Correspondent and former moderator of Meet the Press Marvin Kalb for a special edition of GW’s highly acclaimed Kalb Report series at the National Press Club. This nationally broadcast forum will feature an interview with Bill O’Reilly, host of The O’Reilly Factor on FOX News Channel.
The National Press Club, 529 14th Street, NW

1:30-2pm
"Back to Thurston" Tour
Thurston Hall, 1900 F Street, NW

1:30-2pm
Children’s Book Readings
University Yard (as part of the Family Carnival & BBQ), H Street between 20th and 21st Streets

2-3pm
Conversation with Actress Kerry Washington, BA ’98, with Professor Leslie Jacobson
Join Professor Leslie Jacobson for her interview with award-winning actress Kerry Washington, BA ’98, about her acting career and her experience at GW.
Betts Theatre, Marvin Center, 800 21st Street, NW

2-3pm
Sustainability and Climate Change Panel Discussion
A panel featuring Mark Starik (Chairman and Professor of Strategic Management & Public Policy) and GW Alumni Brian Gurr, MBA ’03, and Rachel Goldstein, MBA ’03.
Classroom 251, Duques Hall, 2201 G Street, NW

2-4pm
GW Hatchet Reunion

2:15-3:15pm
Campus Tours: GW Then and Now
Departs from Marvin Center lobby, 800 21st Street, NW

3-5pm
Screening of "The Matador" with Nina Seavey
Join Nina Seavey, producer/co-director of the film and founder/director of The Documentary Center at GW for a screening of this critically-acclaimed film that was an official selection at SXSW Film Festival.
3rd Floor Amphitheatre, Marvin Center, 800 21st Street, NW

3:15-4pm
State of the Law School Address

3:30-4:30pm
Campaign GW: Walk the Campus Plan
Tours depart from the clock on Kogan Plaza at 3:30, 3:45, 4:00, and 4:15, and will last about 20 minutes. Kogan Plaza is located on H Street NW, between 21st and 22nd streets.

3:30-4:30pm
The Gelman Gateway: Remote Access for Alumni
Please join us to learn how Gelman Library continues to serve your personal research needs long after you’ve graduated. Learn about our exciting online resources, including Proquest Research Library, ABI Inform Complete and Project Muse, available through remote access to GW alumni. Meet and mingle with fellow alumni and librarians, and explore the Alumni Gateway, right here at Gelman Library.  Light refreshments will be served.  For more information on the Alumni Resources Gateway please visit our website.
Gelman Library, Room 207, 2130 H Street, NW

3:30-4:30pm
GWSB Professor’s Circle with Lisa Delpy Neirotti
The Associate Professor of Tourism and Sport Management will speak about the experience of bringing her class and alumni to the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Classroom 251 – Duquès Hall

3:30-5pm
Obama or McCain: How the election will affect your investments, retirement, & estate planning
Join Public Policy Professor Joe Cordes, Chief Investment Officer Don Lindsey, Certified Financial Planner™ W. Thomas Curtis (BA '81, MS '95), and GW Executive Director of Planned Giving John Kendrick, for an informative discussion that may prove to be the most profitable hour you spend this weekend! Bus transportation provided to 50th Reunion dinner immediately following.
Room 310, The Marvin Center, 800 21st Street, NW

5-6pm
Mediterranean Wine Tasting
Sample wines from Greece and Israel and learn more about wines from these regions.
Alumni House @ 1918 F Street, NW

5-6:30pm
Latino Alumni Association Reception
2nd Floor, MPA Building, 805 21st Street, NW

5-8pm
50th Reunion (Undergraduate) and Alumni Emeriti Dinner
American Institute of Architects, 1735 New York Avenue, NW

5:30-6:30pm
Donor Wall Celebration
Board members will be honored among all donors who made gifts to support the construction of the business school complex as the donor wall recognizing their support is officially unveiled.
Donor Wall, Duques Hall, 2201 G Street, NW

6:30-8pm
Medical Alumni Cocktail Hour

6:30-9:30
MBA Reunion Cocktail Reception

7-10pm
Class of 2003 5th Reunion Celebration
Lotus Lounge, 1420 K Street, NW

7-10pm
Class of 1998 10th Reunion Celebration
eyebar, 1716 I Street, NW

7-10pm
Class of 1988 20th Reunion Celebration
Lindner Family Commons (6th Floor), 1957 E Street, NW

7-10pm
Class of 1983 25th Reunion Celebration
City View Room (7th Floor), 1957 E Street, NW

7-10pm
1960s Reunion Celebration
Alumni House @ 1918 F Street, NW

7-10pm
Law Alumni Reunion Class Dinners and Awards Presentation

8-10:30pm
Medical Alumni Class Dinner Parties

10am-12pm
“Sunday Morning Show” Election Panel & Brunch featuring Chuck Todd,  MSNBC political director; Peter Fenn; Tad Devine; and Tony Blankley
Enjoy Sunday brunch and hear predictions from the experts on the race for the White House, featuring Chuck Todd, ATT ’90-’94, NBC News political director; Tad Devine, presidential campaign consultant; Peter Fenn, CEO and founder of one of the nation’s premier political and public affairs media firms; Tony Blankley, co-host of the nationally syndicated public radio program Left, Right & Center, former editorial page editor for The Washington Times, and author of The West's Last Chance: Will We Win the Clash of Civilizations; and Evan Tracey, founder and chief operating officer of Campaign Media Analysis Group, a TNS Media Intelligence company.
City View Room, 1957 E Street, NW

10:30am-2pm
Mount Vernon Alumnae Sunday Brunch
Ames Dining Room, Mount Vernon Campus, 2100 Foxhall Road, NW

11am-5pm
Day at the Ballpark: Orioles vs. Blue Jays at Camden Yards
You’re invited to a day at the ballpark complete with refreshments and transportation to and from Camden Yards. Bus departs from in front of Alumni House, 1918 F Street, NW,  at 11:30am sharp.