GW News Center: July 26, 2004

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Colonials to Face Wake Forest in Preseason NIT

GW's men's basketball team has been invited to the Preseason NIT basketball tournament this fall and will play national powerhouse Wake Forest in the first round. READ

Ridge Addresses Forum on Public Preparedness

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge delivered the keynote address on Tuesday at a symposium focusing on "Public Preparedness — A National Imperative." READ

• Text of Ridge's Address

• The Washington Post: "Public Less Fearful of Terrorist Attack"

Tom Ridge

Hnation

Doctoral Candidate Wins National Science and Technology Award

John Hnatio, a doctoral candidate at the Graduate School of Education and Human Development, has become the first student to win the Navigator Award for his work in science and technology policy. READ

E-Learning Book Published; All Freshmen to Receive a Copy

GW and Houghton Mifflin Company have published the E-Learning Companion: A Student's Guide to Online Success. The comprehensive book and corresponding Web sites are designed to give both the tech-savvy and those new to Internet best practices and tips to improve e-learning skills. All incoming freshmen will receive a copy this fall. READ

Measuring GW’s Economic Impact on the Metro Area

The University’s economic impact continues to positively influence the D.C. metropolitan area as GW employs thousands of people, contributes millions in taxes, pays for services around the region and attracts students who remain in the area. READ

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