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Saluting Customer Service Jan. 29

The term “red tape” is derived from 18th-century British government officials who customarily bound their files together using red tape. Today it stands for the procedural regulations that can make even the simplest tasks a nightmare. On Jan. 29, however, the red tape will be coming down as members from more than 35 departments at GW will cut through the bureaucracy and celebrate customer service. READ

 


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• READ: Jan. 17, 2003, Washington Post Profile on Crossfire at GW

Trachtenberg to Chair Board of DC Chamber of Commerce

President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg has been chosen as the 2003 chair-elect of the District of Columbia Chamber of Commerce (DCCC) Board of Directors, recognized for his business sense and commitment to the viability of the District of Columbia. READ

 

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Black Enterprise Magazine  

Black Enterprise Ranks GW Among Top 50 Universities

In its review of the leading universities, “The 50 Best Colleges for African-Americans,” Black Enterprise magazine ranked The George Washington University 24th in the nation. This marks an improvement from GW’s previous 31st ranking. READ

GW Names John F. “Skip” Williams New University Provost, Three Vice Presidents Promoted

University President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg has announced the appointment of John F. “Skip” Williams, M.D., Ed.D., to the newly reinstated position of University provost and the promotion of three other top administrators. Williams, whose appointment was effective Jan. 1, becomes the first person to serve as provost of GW in 14 years. READ

Jan. 16, 2003, Washington Post “GWU Gets New Provost”

 

President Trachtenberg and Skip Williams

President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg and Provost John F. "Skip" Williams

GW In The News

Deborah Avant, Washington Post, Jan. 22
Lawrence Mitchell, USA Today, Jan. 21
John Banzhaf, Fortune, Jan. 21
Charles Craver, Albany Times Union, Jan. 19
Dorn McGrath, Washington Post, Jan. 19

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