April 15, 2009

MEDIA CONTACTS: Amy Fishman
202-994-6983, afishman@gwmail.gwu.edu
Nick Massella
202-994-3087; massella@gwu.edu

D.C. RESIDENTS AND GW STUDENTS HONOR AND CELEBRATE DISTRICT SENIORS AT GW'S "SENIOR PROM"
APRIL 26, 2009

Event Bridges the Generational Gap Between Senior Citizens and College Students

EVENT: 

The George Washington University's Office of Community Service and Neighbors Project are proud to host GW's seventh annual Senior Prom to honor and celebrate senior citizens in the District of Columbia with an afternoon of dinner, dancing and entertainment. This year's prom theme is "A Celebration of The District."

WHEN: 

Sunday, April 26, 2009; 3 - 6pm

WHERE: 

The George Washington University
Marvin Center Grand Ballroom, 3rd Floor
800 21st St., NW, Washington, D.C.
Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro (Orange and Blue Lines)

COST:  

This event is free for senior citizens and GW students. To RSVP, contact the Neighbors Project at 202-994-6983. Media are welcome and should RSVP to Nick Massella at 202-994-3087 or massella@gwu.edu.

BACKGROUND:

Senior Prom is a cross-cultural, inter-generational celebration that has become an annual tradition at The George Washington University. Nearly 250 senior citizens from across the District partake in the festivities. Students and seniors leave each year with a renewed appreciation for the positive impact each group has in the city. This year's theme is "A Celebration of The District" and will allow students to form an even more meaningful connection with seniors.

The George Washington University's Neighbors Project and Office of Community Service are committed to creating service and experiential service-learning opportunities that develop civic-minded and engaged students to address unmet needs in the Washington, D.C., community. In collaboration with University and community partners, the Neighbors Project serves, educates and promotes social justice in an accessible and consistent way while promoting diversity, developing leadership and fostering life-long learning.

For more information about GW's Office of Community Service, visit http://gwired.gwu.edu/volunteer.

For more news about The George Washington University, visit www.gwnewscenter.org.
 
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