Schedule of Events

SMHS Bicentennial Series Lecture: Featuring Jonathan B. Perlin, MD, PhD, MSHA, MACP, FACMI, President and CEO of The Joint Commission Enterprise
This lecture is part of the GW Medicine Bicentennial Series, marking SMHS as the first medical school in the nation’s capital and the 11th oldest in the country. Dr. Jonathan Perlin is the seventh President and CEO of the Joint Commission, and has previously held positions as the President and Chief Medical Officer of HCA Healthcare as well as the Under Secretary for Health in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

The 950 Awards are given to alumni who display outstanding service to the school and have made significant strides in their careers in public health, health policy and health management. The award, launched to celebrate the school's 20th anniversary, is named after the School of Public Health's LEED certified building, located at 950 New Hampshire Ave., which provides a remarkable home to educate our students and nurture the research of our faculty. Registration for this event is separate from AFW registration; register at go.gwu.edu/950.

By invitation only. You are invited to join Family Leadership Circle members, 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 famliesgive@gwu.edu or Bonnie Pierce at bonniep@gwu.edu. 

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. Doors open at 6:30 and show starts at 7! A $5 suggested donation to Miriam's Kitchen will be collected at the door.

It's back and better! This year’s tropical-themed party is exclusively for GW alumni. Don’t miss the opportunity to tropic-like-it’s hot and enjoy food, cocktails, and a live musical performance.  Ages 21+ suggested. $25. Attire: casual to business casual; tropical wear encouraged!

Please join GW Athletics in welcoming our new Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics, Michael Lipitz. Stop by to meet Lipitz to talk about all things Revolutionaries sports.

Join us for breakfast hosted by the College of Professional Studies Dean's Office, featuring Dean Liesl Riddle. This gathering offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with the college's staff and faculty while enjoying a delicious breakfast bar. Whether you want to connect with alumni, learn about exciting new initiatives, or simply start your day with great company, this breakfast is the perfect occasion.

Join the Elliott School for an open house. Take a tour of the building, see the amazing views of D.C. from the City View Room, and get your photo taken with our dean, Dr. Alyssa Ayres. Cookies and beverages will be served. After the open house, stay for brief lectures by select Elliott School faculty as part of the Best of GW Faculty Lectures.

The GW Business Dean’s Open House during Alumni and Families Weekend offers a chance to learn about the GW School of Business, explore undergraduate and graduate programs, connect with the Fowler Career Center, and enjoy a light breakfast.

GW Engineering extends a warm welcome to our esteemed alumni, current students and their families. Take a tour of our state-of-the-art building and join us for meet-and-greets with Dean Dr. John Lach, select GW Engineering faculty and student group representatives. Light breakfast will be served.

Please join Dean Dayna Bowen Matthew and GW Law for our Alumni and Families Weekend Open House! Take a tour of the building, see how our Law School has grown over the years, meet school staff, and enjoy breakfast foods and coffee bar.

We invite you to join GWSPH for an interactive exploration of the dynamic field of public health and our state of the art building and facilities.  Connect with Dean Lynn Goldman, faculty, staff, students and other school leaders over breakfast including our favorite coffee bar.  

Please join Dean Paul Wahlbeck and the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences for our AFW Open House! After the open house, stay for brief lectures by select CCAS faculty as part of the best of GW Faculty Lectures. Light refreshments will be served.

Immerse yourself in the GW classroom experience at our Best of GW lectures. Join our world-renowned faculty for our most engaging, student-favorite lectures. We've got a fantastic lineup of lectures planned — topics will be posted 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!

Ellen M. Granberg is the 19th President of the George Washington University. She is a nationally recognized scholar in the sociology of self, identity, and mental health and an accomplished academic leader with a record of strengthening teaching, expanding research excellence across disciplines, and supporting a diverse and inclusive community. Join us as President Granberg outlines her vision and priorities for GW, including increased collaboration across the university community to drive transformative change and enhance institutional prominence. 

Join us on the Mount Vernon Campus to celebrate fall with pumpkins, apple cider, games, and more! Be sure to follow @gwmvc and @studentlifeatGW for more information.

Buses for the Vern Harvest
Coach buses are operating between 2 - 6pm on Saturday, 10/19 to take Alumni & Families Weekend attendees to the Vern Harvest at the Mount Vernon Campus. Coach buses will pick up and drop off from Foggy Bottom in front of Funger hall. Coach buses will drop off and pick up at the Mount Vernon Campus on Whitehaven Pkwy (entrance to the Mount Vernon Campus).

In addition, the Mount Vernon Express Shuttle (VEX) is running every 15 minutes in front of Tompkins Hall. Attendees with mobility issues should use the VEX shuttle as they will be dropped off at the clocktower stop closer to the Vern Harvest event.

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Join us for this unforgettable evening! This special event brings together GW alumni and friends to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Multicultural Student Services Center (MSSC) and our Shared Identity Alumni Networks. The reception will be a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and share your experiences and stories. Whether you were directly involved with the MSSC or simply want to celebrate the importance of diversity at GW, we look forward to celebrating with you and honoring the MSSC's incredible legacy!

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! Dress code is business casual - cocktail. 

*NEW TIME: 7-10pm* Reunions at the Renwick! Your milestone reunion is a chance to celebrate your GW memories and friendships, make new connections, and revel the night away with your classmates at an iconic DC venue. Registration includes hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and a special GW memento. Dress code is business casual to cocktail attire. 

*NEW TIME: 7-10pm* Reunions at the Renwick! Your milestone reunion is a chance to celebrate your GW memories and friendships, make new connections, and revel the night away with your classmates at an iconic DC venue. Registration includes hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and a special GW memento. Dress code is business casual - cocktail. 

*NEW TIME: 7-10pm* Reunions at the Renwick! Your milestone reunion is a chance to celebrate your GW memories and friendships, make new connections, and revel the night away with your classmates at an iconic DC venue. Registration includes hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and a special GW memento. Dress code is business casual - cocktail. 

SOLD OUT - Join the Division for Student Affairs and GW Program Board for A Night with Trevor Noah! Trevor is one of the most successful comedians in the world and was the host of the Emmy® Award-winning “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central for seven years. Following the success of his #1 New York Times bestseller “Born a Crime,” Trevor is writing a new book titled “Into the Uncut Grass,” scheduled for release in 2024. Registration for this event is not included in AFW registration. Register at: go.gwu.edu/trevor.

Enjoy a buffet brunch and musical entertainment with your family and friends (new and old) before heading home. Registration includes a “welcome” mimosa for those 21+. $25 for adults/$15 for children ages 12 and under

This election year, we invite you to join us as we explore the intricate dynamics of politics and elections with political analyst Chuck Todd, CCAS '95, and Pulitzer-Prize winning historian Jon Meacham. Seating is limited. Priority will be given to pre-registrants on a first come, first served basis.