Schedule of Events
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Class of 1972 50-Year Reunion & Alumni Emeriti Luncheon
Friday, September 30,
12 p.m. -
4 p.m. Eastern
City View Room
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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!
Multicultural Alumni Reception
Friday, September 30,
5 p.m. -
7 p.m. Eastern
Media & Public Affairs Building, Art Gallery Lobby
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Rekindle connections with old and new friends as we celebrate the expansive diversity of the GW alumni community! This reception is open to all cultures, ethnicities, orientations, genders, and abilities.
Weekend Welcome Gathering
Friday, September 30,
6:30 p.m. -
8:30 p.m. Eastern
Kogan Plaza
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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!
All-Alumni Party
Friday, September 30,
7 p.m. -
9 p.m. Eastern
Potomac Square
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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!
GW Program Board's Annual Fall Comedy Show
Friday, September 30,
9 p.m. -
11 p.m. Eastern
Charles E. Smith Center
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Join Program Board for a night of stand-up comedy featuring a special guest comedian. Be sure to follow @gwpb on Instagram for event updates and be the first to find out which comedian will be joining us on campus!
Student Showcase
Saturday, October 1,
12 a.m. -
12 a.m. Eastern
Lisner Auditorium
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The Division for Student Affairs is hosting the Student Showcase, an exciting lineup of student-led events highlighting the talents and interests of our student body. Students, family, friends, and alumni are all welcome.
Deans’ Breakfasts
Saturday, October 1,
9 a.m. -
11:45 a.m. Eastern
Various locations
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This is a great opportunity to dialogue with the academic leadership that your student interacts with on a day-to-day basis in the academic buildings where students attend class.
Best of GW Faculty Lectures
Saturday, October 1,
11 a.m. -
1 p.m. Eastern
Various locations
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Participate in a lecture with one of GW’s exceptional faculty and learn how our community of scholars is tackling society's most complex problems.
More information about each lecture is coming soon.
Resource Fair
Saturday, October 1,
11 a.m. -
1 p.m. Eastern
University Student Center Grand Ballroom
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Learn more about campus resources and the support structures in place to aid in your student’s success at GW!
Thurston Hall Open House
Saturday, October 1,
12:30 p.m. -
2 p.m. Eastern
Thurston Hall
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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 tours of this newly renovated and reimagined first-year residence hall.
Documentary Film Series
Saturday, October 1,
2 p.m. -
4 p.m. Eastern
Potomac Square
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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.
Residential Neighborhood Showcases
Saturday, October 1,
2 p.m. -
4 p.m. Eastern
Various locations
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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
Vern Harvest
Saturday, October 1,
3 p.m. -
5 p.m. Eastern
Mount Vernon Campus
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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!
Mount Vernon Campus Tour
Saturday, October 1,
4 p.m. -
5 p.m. Eastern
Mount Vernon Campus, Post Hall
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Join us at the fountain in front of Post 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.
GW Hoops Fan Fest
Saturday, October 1,
4 p.m. -
6 p.m. Eastern
Charles E. Smith Center
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Join the Men's & Women's basketball teams at an open house with games, prizes, and opportunities to meet with current players and coaches.
Mount Vernon Seminary & College All Alumnae Reception
Saturday, October 1,
5 p.m. -
7 p.m. Eastern
Mount Vernon Campus
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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.
Class of 2002 20-Year Reunion Party
Saturday, October 1,
7 p.m. -
10 p.m. Eastern
The Rooftop at the Graham Georgetown
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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!
Class of 2012 10-Year Reunion Party
Saturday, October 1,
7 p.m. -
10 p.m. Eastern
City View Room
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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!
Class of 2017 5-Year Reunion Party
Saturday, October 1,
7 p.m. -
10 p.m. Eastern
Location TBA
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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!
Buff & Blue Brunch
Sunday, October 2,
9 a.m. -
11 a.m. Eastern
Potomac Square
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Enjoy a buffet brunch and student musical entertainment with your family and friends (new and old) before heading home.
Political Discourse
Sunday, October 2,
11:30 a.m. -
1 p.m. Eastern
Jack Morton Auditorium
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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.