September 28, 2009
   
MEDIA CONTACT:
Matt Lindsay
(202) 994-0487; mlindsay@gwu.edu
INFO. & REGISTRATION: www.alumni.gwu.edu/aw

GW ALUMNI WEEKEND 2009 INCLUDES 70+ EVENTS OVER FOUR DAYS OPEN TO ALL ALUMNI AND GW COMMUNITY, OCT 1 - 4

Highlights Include Alumni Achievement Awards, Taste of GW, Alumni Film Festival, Young Alumni Comedy Night, President Knapp State of the University Address, Luther Rice Society Brunch with Sam Donaldson, and Reunions for Class of 2004, 1999, 1989, 1984, 1959, '70s Era, and Athletics Alumni

EVENT:  

The George Washington University Alumni Weekend 2009 will feature more than 70 events-from reunion celebrations to campus tours, to academic discussions-open to all alumni and the GW community. Visit alumni.gwu.edu/aw for schedules and participants.

RSVP:  

Registration is required for many events. Activities are filling up quickly, so register now at alumni.gwu.edu/aw, by calling (800) ALUMNI-7, or by emailing reunion@gwu.edu.

SCHEDULE: 

For a complete schedule of events, visit www.alumni.gwu.edu/aw. Featured events include:

THURSDAY, OCT. 1
Alumni Achievement Awards | 7 - 9 p.m.
W Hotel, 515 15th Street NW
Join President Steven Knapp and your fellow alumni at a dinner honoring the five 2009 Distinguished and Recent Alumni Achievement Award recipients.
Cost/person: $50 General Admission, $35 Young Alumni

FRIDAY, OCT. 2
A Discussion with Pulitzer Prize Winner Steven Pearlstein | 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Lindner Commons, 6th Floor, 1957 E Street NW
Steven Pearlstein, the business columnist at The Washington Post and recipient of the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary, will discuss current U.S. and global economic issues with Dr. Stephen Smith, GW professor of economics and international affairs. The discussion will be followed by a brief Q&A session.

3rd Annual Ramsey Student Investment Fund Conference: Asset Allocation and Agriculture: Post Crisis Investing | 12:30 - 5:30 p.m.
City View Room, 7th Floor, 1957 E Street NW
Enjoy a luncheon while listening to panels on commodity investment trends, followed by a networking reception.

All-Alumni Kickoff Celebration | 6 - 9 p.m.
University Yard, H Street between 20th and 21st Streets NW
Enjoy a festive evening of food and musical entertainment at this casual, all-alumni party.

Athletics Reunion | 8:30 - 11 p.m.
City View Room, 7th Floor, 1957 E Street NW
Celebrate the first ever Athletics Reunion with teammates coaches, and staff. A "through the years" slide show presentation will be included.
Cost/person: $25

Young Alumni Comedy Night | 9 - 11 p.m.
Betts Theatre, Marvin Center, 800 21st Street NW
Join us for a night of laughs at a receSs student-alumni reunion show.

SATURDAY, OCT. 3
State of the University Address by President Steven Knapp | 10 - 11 a.m.
Jack Morton Auditorium, MPA Building, 805 21st Street NW
Join your fellow Colonials to learn more about President Steven Knapp's vision, goals, and priorities for our GW community. This event will be Web cast at http://alumni.gwu.edu/aw/2009/stateoftheuniversity/.

MBA Keynote Speaker: Miranda A. A. Ballentine, MBA '04, Director of Corporate Affairs for Sustainability for Wal-Mart | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
108 Funger Hall, 2201 G Street NW
Ms. Ballentine will address the alumni community on her career path in sustainability and how GW made an impact on her. She will also share her tips on how to go green.

Alumni Film Festival: Mr. Schneider Goes to Washington | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
3rd Floor Amphitheatre, Marvin Center, 800 21st Street NW
Alumnus Jonathan Neil Schneider, GWSB BBA '84, screens the film he produced and answer questions.

50th Reunion & Alumni Emeriti Society Luncheon and Induction Ceremony | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Park Hyatt Washington D.C., 24 & M Streets NW
Remember good times with all alumni of 50 or more years at the inaugural Induction Ceremony. The class of 1959 and all new members of the Alumni Emeriti Society will be recognized and inducted.
Cost/person: $40

Taste of GW & Family Carnival | 1 - 3 p.m.
University Yard, H Street between 20th and 21st Streets NW
Join fellow alumni for an afternoon of food and fun as you sample foods from restaurants throughout the Washington, D.C., area! Taste of GW will feature restaurants owned and operated by fellow GW alumni, including Agraria Farmers and Fishers, Best Cellars, CakeLove, Cakes by Happy Eatery, Founding Farmers, Rosa Mexicano, Sangam Restaurant, Tonic at Quigley's Pharmacy, and Wasabi Sushi.
Cost/person: $10

Back to Thurston! | 2 - 3 p.m.
Thurston Hall, 1900 F Street NW
Take a trip down memory lane with student-led tours of your first-year residence hall.

Smith Center Renovation Tour | 2 - 3 p.m.
Charles E. Smith Center, 600 22nd Street NW
Take a tour of the lower level of the Smith Center to view the player locker rooms, academic support suite, weight rooms and athletic training facilities.  Hear from head coaches Karl Hobbs and Mike Bozeman as they give alumni a preview of the 2009-2010 season

Alumni Film Festival: The U.S. vs. John Lennon | 2 - 4 p.m.
Betts Theatre, Marvin Center, 800 21st Street NW
Alumnus David Leaf, GWSB BBA '73, screens the film he produced and answer questions.

Pelham Redevelopment Project "Preview" Tour | 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Departing from the Clocktower, Mount Vernon Campus, 2100 Foxhall Road NW
Enjoy a hardhat preview tour of the Pelham Redevelopment Project, now under construction on the Mount Vernon Campus.  Scheduled to open for the Fall 2010 semester, this new building will include a residence hall for freshman and sophomore students as well as a campus life center for all GW students.  The new building includes a number of sustainable design and construction features and is targeted for LEED Silver certification.

Green Alumni Network Launch (Green Tour of GW to immediately follow) | 3 - 4:15 p.m.
1957 E Street NW, 2nd Floor
Please join the GW Alumni Association and Meghan Chapple-Brown, director of GW's Office of Sustainability, for an update on what is happening on GW's campus as we work towards our goal of becoming "DC's Greenest University." There will an opportunity to network with fellow alumni and colleagues in the field, and a brief presentation. A Green Tour of GW's campus will immediately follow.

Latino Alumni Association Kickoff Event | 3 - 5 p.m.
Media and Public Affairs Building, 2nd Floor, 805 21st Street NW
Celebrate this new alumni group with other alumni as they begin their inaugural year.

SEAS Celebrates 125 Years! | 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Front Lawn, Tompkins Hall, 725 23rd Street NW
Gather on the lawn in front of Tompkins Hall to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the School of Engineering and Applied Science. Join your fellow SEAS alumni, Dean David S. Dolling and SEAS faculty and staff for a laid-back, fun-filled afternoon of celebration.

Alumni Film Festival: Charlie On Parole | 4 - 6 p.m.
Betts Theatre, Marvin Center, 800 21st Street NW
Writer/Director Kevin Mead, CCAS BA '09, and Writer/Producer Darren Miller, CCAS BA '09, present Charlie on Parole, a short film starring comedian TJ Miller, CCAS BA '03, as an unlikely ex-con re-adjusting to life after prison only to find one thing: it's tough on the outside. Features performances and original music by nine GW alumni.

Presidential Administrative Fellows (PAF) 20th Anniversary | 5 - 7 p.m.
American Foreign Service Association, 2101 E Street NW
Commemorate this GW milestone with President Knapp, fellow PAFs, and staff.

Reunion Celebrations | 7 - 10 p.m.
Reminisce with your classmates and enjoy food, cocktails, and music recalling your time at GW. Food and drinks are included in the ticket price.

Class of 2004 5th Reunion Celebration, Lotus Lounge, 1420 K Street NW
Cost/person: $35

Class of 1999 10th Reunion Celebration, Dragonfly, 1215 Connecticut Avenue NW
Cost/person: $40

Class of 1989 20th Reunion Celebration, City View Room, 7th Floor, 1957 E Street NW
Cost/person: $40

Class of 1984 25th Reunion Celebration, City View Room, 7th Floor, 1957 E Street NW
Cost/person: $40

1970s Reunion, 2nd Floor, MPA Building, 805 21st Street NW
Cost/person: $40

SUNDAY, OCT. 4
Sunday Conversation featuring Sam Donaldson | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Jack Morton Auditorium
The George Washington University's Luther Rice Society and Graduate School of Political Management present a conversation with Sam Donaldson. Following the lecture, there will be a private brunch for Luther Rice Society members.

Luther Rice Society Brunch with Sam Donaldson | 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Marvin Center Continental Ballroom
The George Washington University's Luther Rice Society (LRS) and Graduate School of Political Management present an exclusive brunch for LRS members with Sam Donaldson. Space is limited and is on a first come, first served basis. LRS is an exclusive society recognizing donors who give at the leadership level to the University.

Monthly Museum Tour: Newseum | 1 - 3 p.m.
The Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Join fellow alumni for our popular DC Alumni Club series Monthly Museum Tour. This month we feature the popular Newseum and will be joined by Christopher Sterling, professor of Media and Public Affairs and of Public Policy and Public Administration, who will provide brief remarks and insight before and during the tour.

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