Schedule of Events

Join us for a day of special activities for the Class of 1972, in recognition of your milestone 50th reunion! All Alumni Emeriti—alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago, or who are 72 years of age or older—are also invited to attend. Registration is complimentary for the Class of ‘72 and one guest!

Please join university leadership and fellow GW families for an intimate reception celebrating the impact of philanthropy on the student experience. The Family Leadership Circle welcomes all families to engage in community, philanthropy, and connection at GW.

To learn more about joining the Family Leadership Circle – community, philanthropy, connection – please contact familiesgive@gwu.edu.

Rekindle connections with old and new friends and celebrate the expansive diversity of the GW alumni network! During this reception, we will honor the legacy of Michael Tapscott, former Director of the Multicultural Student Services Center, and celebrate his impact on the GW community. This event is open to all cultures, ethnicities, orientations, genders, and abilities.

The entire GW community is invited to kick-off Alumni & Families Weekend at this festive celebration. Join us for food, music, games, Insta-worthy moments, and fun!

Join your fellow alumni for this special party created exclusively for GW alumni. Reminisce, connect, and celebrate the unique GW experience that you all share!

Join GW Program Board on Friday, September 30 at 9pm in the Smith Center for a night of stand-up comedy at the annual Fall Comedy Show, featuring hilarious comedian, SNL alum, and three-time Emmy nominee Leslie Jones! Don’t miss out on what is sure to be an amazing show, buy your tickets now and follow @gwpb on Instagram for more event updates.

Join us for Deans’ Breakfast at GW’s respective schools to connect, meet faculty and staff, and learn more about the academic experience.

Immerse yourself into the GW classroom experience with our Best of GW lectures. Join our world-renowned faculty for our most engaging, student-favorite lectures on Saturday, October 1.

We've got a fantastic lineup planned — check out the options at go.gwu.edu/bestofgw.

Learn more about campus resources and the support structures in place to aid in your student’s success at GW!

GW’s Documentary Film Series highlights the experiences that remind us why GW is such a special place. The four short films that will premiere include: Gelman Library and Favorite Study Spots, GW’s Global Women’s Institute, DC as a Classroom, and Commencement on the National Mall.

Come learn about your student’s Residential Neighborhood! The Residential Neighborhood Showcase will give families and guests the opportunity to explore different parts of the student’s residential experience. The showcase will feature Community Coordinators and Faculty in Residence presenting on “community creation in the halls,” a guided tour by our staff and a student leadership showcase by members of the Residence Hall Association and Hall Councils. Each neighborhood will have a 2pm session and 3pm session to give flexibility for attendance.

Locations:

• North Village Residential Neighborhood: Lafayette Hall, District House, JBKO Hall, and Munson Hall
  

• West Way Residential Neighborhood: Fulbright Hall, Madison Hall, and Amsterdam Hall, Shenkman Hall
  

• East Commons Residential Neighborhood: Thurston Hall, Mitchell Hall, FSK Hall, and 1959 E Street
  

• South Square Residential Neighborhood: South Hall, International House, Potomac House, Building JJ, The Dakota, Townhouse A, 2109 F Street, and Guthridge Hall
  

• Mount Vernon Campus Residential Neighborhood: Cole Hall, Clark Hall, Henlsey Hall, Merriweather Hall, Somers Hall, and West Hall

Thurston Hall is a GW icon that has played a central role in campus life for more than 50 years, creating thousands of relationships, stories and shared memories. Join us for self-guided tours of this newly renovated and reimagined first-year residence hall.

Vern Harvest is a signature event each year for the Mount Vernon Campus. Take in the beautiful fall foliage on the Vern while enjoying fun activities, delicious treats, and giveaways. Be sure to follow @gwmvc and @studentlifeatGW for more information, and join us on Saturday, October 1!

Due to expected inclement weather, the Vern Harvest has been moved indoors to the Mount Vernon Campus Academic Building

Meet us on the steps of Ames Hall where we will set off on a leisurely walking tour to see some of our favorite spaces and the lovely new places on our beloved Mount Vernon Campus.

Join the Men's & Women's basketball teams at an open house with games, prizes, and opportunities to meet with current players and coaches.

All Mount Vernon Seminary & College alumnae Class Reunion are invited to come together to celebrate their wonderful memories, friendships, and experiences. Weekend activities will include tours of the Mount Vernon Campus, an exhibit of Elizabeth J. Somers memorabilia, an All-Class Reunion reception honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Class of 1972.

Your milestone reunion is a chance to celebrate your GW memories and friendships, make new connections, and revel the night away with your classmates. Registration includes hors d'oeuvres, drinks, a special GW memento, and more!

Your milestone reunion is a chance to celebrate your GW memories and friendships, make new connections, and revel the night away with your classmates. Registration includes hors d'oeuvres, drinks, a special GW memento, and more!

Your milestone reunion is a chance to celebrate your GW memories and friendships, make new connections, and revel the night away with your classmates. Registration includes hors d'oeuvres, drinks, a special GW memento, and more!

Join us for the annual family and alumni weekend aca-concert featuring all of GW’s incredible a cappella groups, including: The GW Troubadours, Sons of Pitch, The GW Vibes, GW Sirens, The GW Pitches, and GW MotherFunkers.

Enjoy a buffet brunch and student musical entertainment with your family and friends (new and old) before heading home.

You won’t want to miss this special, only-at-GW moment driven by a lively, theme-driven panel discussion by alumni and faculty on the hottest topics shaping today’s political landscape.

Please note this event is first-come, first-served. To be added to the waitlist for the Political Discourse, please contact us alumni@gwu.edu.