March 26, 2009

MEDIA CONTACT: Matt Lindsay
(202) 994-0487; mlindsay@gwu.edu 
EVENT REGISTRATION: www.alumni.gwu.edu/calendar

WANT TO BE A FREELANCE WRITER OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL?
LEARN HOW FROM GW ALUMNI
Distinguished Alumni Return to Campus to Share Career Experiences with University Community Through the "How Do I Become A ?" Lecture Series

SPRING 2009 SCHEDULE:

How Do I Become A Freelance Writer?
Featuring Marc Leepson, Columbian College of Arts and Sciences BA '67, MA '71
Tuesday, March 31, 2009, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
The George Washington University
Alumni House
1918 F St., NW, Washington D.C.
Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro (Orange and Blue lines)

A former staff writer for Congressional Quarterly, Marc Leepson has been a full-time freelance writer since 1986. He has written for many newspapers and magazines, including The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun, Smithsonian, Military History, Civil War Times, and Preservation. He also has been a guest on radio and television news programs, including NPR's All Things Considered, Morning Edition, On the Media, Talk of the Nation, and MSNBC. Leepson is the author of several books on American history and also teaches the subject at Lord Fairfax Community College in Warrenton, Va.

How Do I Become An Elected Official?
Featuring Daniel J. O'Donnell, Elliott School of International Affairs BA '82
Thursday, April 16, 2009, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
The George Washington University
Alumni House
1918 F St., NW, Washington D.C.
Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro (Orange and Blue lines)

Daniel J. O'Donnell has been a Democratic member of the New York state legislature since he was elected in 2002. He represents the 69th assembly district of the state, which is located in New York City's upper west side of Manhattan. Before being elected to the state legislature, O'Donnell served for seven years as a public defender in the Brooklyn office of the Legal Aid Society and then opened his own public interest law firm. A graduate of GW and CUNY School of Law, he is the first openly gay man in the New York State Assembly and also is the brother of entertainer Rosie O'Donnell.

RSVP:  

These events are free and open to students, alumni, and the GW community, but registration is required. To register, visit http://alumni.gwu.edu/calendar and search "How Do I Become A." Members of the media should RSVP to Matt Lindsay at (202) 994-0487 or mlindsay@gwu.edu. 

BACKGROUND:

The "How Do I Become A..." lecture series is sponsored by The George Washington Alumni Association, Career Center, and Class Council. The series was designed to bring distinguished alumni to GW to speak to current undergraduate students. For questions about the upcoming lectures or the "How Do I Become A...?" program, contact Andy Hill, associate director for Student Alumni Programs, at (202) 994-5878 or ahill@gwu.edu.

For more information about the GW Alumni Association and the "How Do I Become A?" lecture series, visit www.alumni.gwu.edu.
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