Schedule of Events

By invitation only. 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.

This event is open to Milken Institute School of Public Health alumni, families, students and faculty/staff. 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.

Celebrate diversity at the Multicultural Alumni Reunion Reception! Reconnect with old friends and engage with fellow alumni from diverse backgrounds. Forge new connections, and contribute to our inclusive alumni network. This event is open to all cultures, ethnicities, orientations, genders, and abilities.

Neil Proto, ESIA MA '69, LAW JD '72, will present his book, To A High Court: Five Bold Law Students Challenge Corporate Greed and Change the Law, and share his personal experience of bringing a case to the supreme court (and winning) while enrolled at GW Law. Neil’s re-launched book, based on this event, is available through Amazon for purchase. C-SPAN Book TV will be recording the event.

The entire GW community is invited to celebrate the start of Alumni & Families Weekend at this festive celebration with food, cocktails, games, and music that will keep you on the dance floor. $25 for adults/$15 for children ages 12 and under

Join us for Deans’ Open Houses at GW’s respective schools to connect, meet faculty and staff, and learn more about the academic experience. The following schools are hosting open houses:

• Columbian College of Arts & Sciences
• Elliott School of International Affairs
• Law School
• Milken Institute School of Public Health
• School of Business
• School of Engineering and Applied Science

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 us in welcoming the 19th President of the George Washington University, Ellen M. Granberg. We are delighted to welcome President Granberg to the greater GW community of alumni, families and friends. Join us to share your ideas and learn more about GW's incredible momentum. All GW alumni, families, students, and friends are invited to attend. Seating is limited. Priority will be given to pre-registrants on a first come, first served basis.

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
  Meeting Location: JBKO Hall Lobby, 2222 I Street, NW 

• West Way Residential Neighborhood: Fulbright Hall, Madison Hall, and Amsterdam Hall, Shenkman Hall
  Meeting Location: Amsterdam Hall Lobby, 2350 H Street, NW
  

• East Commons Residential Neighborhood: Thurston Hall, Mitchell Hall, FSK Hall, and 1959 E Street
  Meeting Location: Thurston Hall Courtyard, 1900 F Street, NW

• South Square Residential Neighborhood: South Hall, International House, Potomac House, Building JJ, The Dakota, Townhouse A, 2109 F Street, and Guthridge Hall
  Meeting Location: Potomac House Lobby, 2021 F Street, NW 

• Mount Vernon Campus Residential Neighborhood: Cole Hall, Clark Hall, Henlsey Hall, Merriweather Hall, Somers Hall, and West Hall
  Meeting Location: Somers Hall Lobby, 2100 Foxhall Road, NW 
  

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, Saturday, September 30!

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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 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

Barely a day goes by that we don’t hear something about Artificial Intelligence, either as an exciting new frontier or a serious ethical conundrum. Join us at this thought-provoking panel discussion with GW researchers and experts who will delve into a spectrum of AI topics – from its trustworthiness, to its governance, to its ethical use in law and society. Seating is limited. Priority will be given to pre-registrants on a first come, first served basis.