Schedule of Events

This event is for the GWSPH community. 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 GW Family Leadership Circle members, university leadership, and fellow GW families for an intimate reception celebrating the impact of philanthropy on the student experience. The GW Family Leadership Circle welcomes all families to engage in community, philanthropy, and connection at GW. To learn more about joining the GW Family Leadership Circle please contact Bonnie Pierce at bonniep@gwu.edu.

Register for two events (the '90s grads pre-reception and the All-Alumni Party) at once!

Before the Rewind: '90s Grads Pre-Party
Friday, October 24, 6:30 - 7:30pm
Come kick it with us at this pre-reception exclusively for GW classes of 1990-2002. Reconnect with classmates from the ’90s at this blast from the past. This is your exclusive hour to catch up, vibe to old-school ’90s jams, enjoy classic snacks & beverages, and soak in all the nostalgic feels before the Back to the ’90s: All Alumni Rewind Party gets started.

Back to the ’90s: All-Alumni Rewind Party
Friday, October 24, 7:30 - 9:30pm
Calling All Alumni! Rewind the clock and step back into the decade of scrunchies, dial-up internet, Discmans, flannel shirts, Starter jackets, beepers, and mixtapes made with love! Join us for a nostalgic night of fun as we celebrate in true ‘90s style with dueling DJs spinning ’90s hits, retro snacks and cocktails, and throwback dance moves. It’s gonna be all that and a bag of chips! 

$10 | Ages 21+ suggested

Attire: Wear your flyest ’90s-inspired outfits (think flannel, overalls, neon, and windbreakers) for the '90s Style Showdown!

Join us for the annual family and alumni weekend aca-concert featuring GW’s incredible a cappella groups. Doors open at 7pm. A $5 suggested donation to a community organization may be collected at the door. 🎤🎶

Calling All Alumni! Rewind the clock and step back into the decade of scrunchies, dial-up internet, Discmans, flannel shirts, Starter jackets, beepers, and mixtapes made with love! Join us for a nostalgic night of fun as we celebrate in true ‘90s style with dueling DJs spinning ’90s hits, retro snacks and cocktails, and throwback dance moves. It’s gonna be all that and a bag of chips! 🎧🎵💿🎉✨

$25 | Ages 21+ suggested

Attire: Attire: Wear your flyest ’90s-inspired outfits (think flannel, overalls, neon, and windbreakers) for the '90s Style Showdown!

Please join Dean Paul Wahlbeck and the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences for our Annual Alumni & Family Weekend Deans’ Reception! We’re excited to welcome alumni, families, and friends back to campus for a morning of conversation, connection, and celebration. Stop by to mingle with Dean Wahlbeck, meet CCAS faculty and staff, and learn more about the exciting initiatives happening across the college. Light refreshments will be served. After the open house, stay for brief lectures by select CCAS faculty as part of the Best of GW Faculty Lectures. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please join GW Athletics to meet our Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics, Michael Lipitz to talk about all things Revolutionaries sports and enjoy a light breakfast.

The College of Professional Studies and Graduate School of Political Management invite you to join our open house! This gathering offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with the college's leadership, faculty, staff, and fellow alumni! Learn about CPS and GSPM’s many exciting initiatives while enjoying a delicious breakfast bar. We look forward to seeing you there!

Join the Elliott School for an open house. Take a tour of the building and get your photo taken with our dean, Dr. Alyssa Ayres. Cookies and coffee 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.

Interested in the future of education? Join fellow alumni at the Graduate School of Education and Human Development (GSEHD) Open House! Enjoy a light breakfast, meet Interim Dean Lionel Howard, and connect with faculty and staff.

Join the GW School of Business for an open house in Duques Hall. Hear welcome remarks from Dean Sevin Yeltekin, connect with faculty and staff, and enjoy light breakfast foods and beverages. This is a great opportunity to meet the GW Business community and explore the spaces where our students learn, collaborate, and innovate. After the open house and remarks from the Dean, stay for a brief lecture by select GWSB faculty as part of the Best of GW Faculty Lectures.

Join GW Engineering for an open house at the Science and Engineering Hall! Enjoy a light breakfast while connecting with students, faculty, alumni, and families. Hear the latest school updates from Interim Dean, Jason Zara, and step inside the heart of GW Engineering with a tour of our world-class facilities.

Please join Dean Dayna Bowen Matthew and GW Law for our Alumni and Families Weekend Open House! Designed for alumni, prospective students, and their families, the Open House offers a chance to tour the law school, learn how GW Law has evolved over the years, meet members of our staff, and gain insight into the law school admissions process.

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 SPH leadership, faculty, staff, students and other school partners while enjoying a light breakfast spread.

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!

Join GW alumna Carrie Potter, GWSB ’99, ’01, President, The Carrie Potter Group, LLC., for a conversation with GW's 19th President Ellen M. Granberg. Hear about the collaborations taking place across the university community and the changes at GW designed to enhance our institutional prominence.

Please note: Only pre-registered guests will be admitted. Seating inside JMA is first-come, first-served for pre-registered guests, and a seat is not guaranteed, so we encourage you to arrive early to grab your spot!

Important Waitlist Information: This event is currently at capacity. By joining the waitlist, you will have priority access to any open seats in the Jack Morton Auditorium and/or the designated overflow room after all pre-registered guests have been seated. While we aren’t able to notify you in advance if space becomes available, you are encouraged to come on the day of the event and check in on site. If seats open up, we’ll be delighted to welcome you in!

Join GW alumna Carrie Potter, GWSB ’99, ’01, President, The Carrie Potter Group, LLC., for a conversation with GW's 19th President Ellen M. Granberg. Hear about the collaborations taking place across the university community and the changes at GW designed to enhance our institutional prominence.

Celebrate fall on GW’s beautiful Mount Vernon Campus with a traditional autumn festival hosted by the Division of Student Affairs. Enjoy games, pumpkin decorating, crafts, fall treats and more! Attendance is free, but registration is encouraged. 🍁🎃🍂

Buses for the Vern Harvest
Please note: 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 VEX is running every 20 minutes in front of Tompkins Hall. Attendees with mobility issues should use the VEX shuttle as they will be dropped off closer to the event.

Toast to the good times, relive the inside jokes, and reconnect with your fellow former student leaders at this casual reunion for alumni of the following organizations: Cherry Tree, Colonial Cabinet, Governing Board, The Hatchet, Politics & Values, Program Board, Residence Hall Association, Student Association, and WRGW. Whether you wrote headlines, planned concerts, built a community in the residence halls, or ran for office, this is your chance to reunite, catch up on life’s events, and enjoy a laid-back atmosphere. Come for the memories—stay for the company (and the cold beverages). 🍺🥤🥨🌭

Whether you served with the Office of Community Service in the 1990s, worked with the Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service beginning in 2010, or have been part of the Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service since 2015—you’re invited to celebrate our anniversary!

Were you part of a Day of Service? Did you join Alternative Breaks, Civic Changemakers, Civic House, CBC, DC Reads, engageDC, Jumpstart, Math Matters, Neighbors Project, or SMART DC? Are you a Knapp Fellow? Did you receive a social innovation grant from PSGC, CGI U, Projects for Peace, or Eco-Equity? Did you take a service-learning class? Are you a fan of Honey Nashman? If so, we’d love to see you at this special celebration! Reconnect with classmates and community partners, enjoy refreshments, share memories, and spend time with Honey Nashman herself and the Nashman Center team. Come ready for great conversation, photos, and plenty of reminiscing!

This event is for GW alumni and their guests. Join us for Cultural Collage, an evening bringing together GW’s Shared Identity & Interest Alumni Communities and all those who value connection and community. Reconnect with fellow alumni, make new friends, and celebrate the vibrant experiences that make GW’s alumni community so unique.

This special reception will offer the chance to mix and mingle across communities, share your GW stories, and explore ways to engage with programs that reflect and honor our shared identities and interests. Visit the Shared Identity and Interest Communities website to learn more.

By invitation only. To recognize the generosity and philanthropy of our GW Loyal community, join fellow GW donors across the street from the Smith Center for desserts and beverages prior to the Fall Comedy Show with Joel McHale! This event is open to all GW Loyal members as our opportunity to say thank you for being an integral part of serving the GW community year after year. Program Board ticket is not required for entry to the reception.

Registration for this event is separate from AFW registration; you can purchase tickets to this event directly via Ticketmaster at go.gwu.edu/afwcomedy.

Get ready to laugh at this year’s Fall Comedy Show, one of GW’s most beloved traditions. This year’s headliner, Joel McHale, is a celebrated actor, comedian, and television host best known for his starring roles in Community, The Soup, and FOX’s Animal Control. McHale rose to fame for his razor-sharp comedic voice and biting pop culture commentary as well as appearances in hit series, films, and national events including the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. With a dynamic career spanning stand-up, television, and film, McHale’s high-energy humor and quick wit promise an unforgettable evening of laughter at GW.

Hosted by GW Program Board, a student-run organization that produces many of the university’s largest events, in partnership with the Division for Student Affairs, this annual event brings top-tier talent to campus for a night of comedy open to students, alumni, families, and staff.

Doors open at 8 pm. Please arrive early—the show starts promptly at 9 pm, and all guests must be seated by then, as doors will close at showtime.

Wrap-up Alumni & Families Weekend with Vice Provost Colette Coleman, staff from the Division for Student Affairs, and a jazz performance by GW students. Enjoy a delicious brunch buffet, mingle with other GW families, and wrap up the weekend with your GW student before heading home. Capacity is limited to the first 600 people. Families are encouraged to register early.

This event is for SJT Scholars, associated faculty/staff, and their guests. We invite all past and present recipients of the 21st Century DC Scholarship, renamed the SJT Scholarship, to join us in celebrating the legacy, impact, and future of this trailblazing initiative that brings high school graduates from the District of Columbia to GW. The scholarship, named after Stephen Joel Trachtenberg (SJT) GW's 15th President, recognizes his visionary leadership and dedication to expanding access to higher education. Join us for brunch and to connect, reflect, and honor the decades of community building.

District Connections trips are designed for incoming undergraduate students at George Washington University. District Connections offers students access to staff- and peer-led events around Washington, DC that allow them to forge connections with other GW students and learn more about our vibrant city.

During Alumni & Families Weekend, all students, families, and supporters are invited to join one of our GWxDC trips around town. The trips are free, but capacity is limited per trip. Families are encouraged to register early. Guided trips will be using the Metro system to explore the area, just like our students do! 🚇🏛️

12 - 3 pm Trips (20 participants per trip):

• African American History Museum
• Dupont Farmers Market
• National Gallery of Art
• National Zoo
• Planet Word Museum
• Spy Museum
• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

1 - 4 pm Trips (20 participants per trip):

• African American History Museum
• Eastern Market
• Kramer's Book Store
• National Zoo
• Planet Word Museum
• Spy Museum
• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum