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Starts: 11/12/07 12:00 AM Ends: 11/17/07 12:00 AM November 6, 2007 MEDIA CONTACT: Adela de la Torre, (202) 994-6424, EVENT CONTACT: Inauguration Office, (202) 994-1600, inaug@gwu.edu the the inauguration of steven knapP, gw's 16th president Free Tickets for Nov. 16 Inauguration Available at GW EVENT: Please join The George Washington University as it celebrates the inauguration of its 16th president, Steven Knapp, with a week-long series of activities. GW's inaugural week highlights the university's many contributions and academic accomplishments throughout its 186-year history. The week includes three theme days - In and of Free tickets are now available for the inauguration at TicketMaster on the Ground Floor of the WHEN: Monday, Nov. 12 - Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007 WHERE: The RSVP: Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public, and online registration may be required. Please visit http://inauguration.gwu.edu for more information. PRESS: All events are open to the media. Please RSVP to Adela de la Torre at (202) 994-6424 or EVENTS: Highlights are listed below. A full schedule is available at http://inauguration.gwu.edu. Monday, Nov. 12 - "From President to President"
9 a.m. - Noon "From President to President: A Gift from George Washington's The As a prelude to the inauguration, James Rees, executive director of George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, will give Steven and Diane Robinson Knapp two rare
Tuesday, Nov. 13 - GW: In and Of 8:30 - 10 a.m. **REGISTRATION REQUIRED** Foggy Bottom/West End and Kent/Palisades Community Breakfast Reception with President Knapp A short program will precede an informal discussion between President Knapp and a wide array of community stakeholders. Noon - 1:30 p.m. **BY INVITATION ONLY** Center for Excellence in Public Leadership Luncheon The luncheon celebrates the longstanding relationship between The George Washington University, the GW Center for Excellence in Public Leadership, and the 7 - 9 p.m. **REGISTRATION REQUIRED** National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week's Annual Hunger Banquet President Knapp will participate in the hunger banquet, an educational simulation promoting awareness of global and local hunger. Participants are randomly assigned socio-economic profiles and are provided a meal accordingly. Wednesday, Nov. 14 - GW: Research and Discovery 9 a.m. - Noon **REGISTRATION REQUIRED** Morning Symposia Symposia featuring leading academics in the humanities, social sciences, and medical/engineering sciences: - Vanessa Northington Gamble, University Professor, The - Stephen Greenblatt, professor of English, - Frank Sesno, professor of media and public affairs, The George Washington University Noon - 1:30 p.m. Research Gallery View presentations, displays, and posters featuring the work of GW faculty and student researchers and creative artists. 7:30 - 9 p.m. Inaugural Jazz Coffeehouse and music featuring the GW Faculty Sextet
Thursday, Nov. 15 - GW: A Lifelong and Worldwide Community 8:30 - 10 a.m. **REGISTRATION REQUIRED** Alumni Breakfast with President Steven Knapp Join the GW Alumni Association as it officially welcomes President Knapp to the university and alumni community. Noon - 1:30 p.m. **REGISTRATION REQUIRED** Lunch with Alumni Featuring Sen. Mike Enzie (R-Wyo.), B.A. '66, students and alumni will be paired up at lunch to compare GW experiences and discuss career aspirations. 8 - 9:30 p.m. **TICKETS REQUIRED** available at the Lisner Auditorium box office Student Performance Revue Lisner Auditorium; Students, alumni, faculty, and staff will join together to celebrate the inauguration of President Knapp. Following a reception, student performance groups including music, dance, and theater will perform. Friday, Nov. 16 - Inauguration Day 10:30 a.m. - Noon **FREE TICKETS REQUIRED** Inauguration of Steven Knapp as GW's 16th President The inauguration will bring together GW's global community - trustees, faculty, students, staff, neighbors, partners, and alumni - as well as distinguished visitors to celebrate the installation of Steven Knapp as the 16th president in the 186-year history of The George Washington University. 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. **REGISTRATION REQUIRED** Where There's a Will, There's a Way: George Washington's Vision Last opportunity to view pages of George Washington's will bequeathing shares of stock in the Potomac Company for the establishment of a university in the nation's capital. The will is on display through 3 p.m. 3 - 4 p.m. All-University Reception Marvin Center Marc C. Abrahms Great Hall; An opportunity for GW students, faculty, and staff to meet President Knapp and congratulate him on his inauguration. Saturday, Nov. 17 - Day of Service 7:30 - 11 a.m. Help the Homeless Walk-a-thon University Yard; H Street between 20th and 21st streets, NW Teams comprising residents of individual residence halls will compete for prizes. The Office of Community Service also will put together teams of alumni, off-campus students, staff, and other members of the GW community. 2 - 6 p.m. Foggy Bottom Clean-up Kogan Plaza; H Street between 21st and 22nd streets, NW The GW community joins with its Foggy Bottom and West End neighbors for a neighborhood clean-up, a GW Student Association-organized, semi-annual event. The For more information, please visit http://inauguration.gwu.edu or call the Inaugural Office at (202) 994-1600. For more news about GW, visit the GW News Center at www.gwnewscenter.org. - GW - |
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