Archives: July, 2006

Riki Parikh — July 26, 2006, 12:23 pm

GW-Sodexho contract worth $112 million

GW confirmed a Washington Business Journal report today that Sodexho’s contract to be the University’s sole food provider is worth $112 million.
We’ll have more details on the contract as soon as we can get them.
RELATED:New J Street to bring typical dining back to GW

Riki Parikh — July 25, 2006, 1:07 pm

Karl Rove to speak at GSPM Commencement

Karl Rove, the controversial deputy chief of staff of political affairs for President Bush and the “architect” of his election, will speak at the commencement ceremony for the Graduate School of Political Management (GSPM) on Saturday.
“Karl Rove has helped to elect and re-elect a president, has run successful gubernatorial and senate campaigns, and has advised […]

Riki Parikh — July 15, 2006, 12:04 pm

“On the Story” canceled

BREAKING: CNN announced Friday that it has cancelled “On the Story,” which was taped Friday nights at GW’s Jack Morton Auditorium.
It will be replaced by “This Week at War,” which will focus on coverage from Iraq and Afghanistan. “This Week at War,” has been airing in “On the Story”’s time slot for several weeks […]

Riki Parikh — July 12, 2006, 8:09 pm

Seinfeld to headline Colonials Weekend

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld will headline Colonials Weekend, according to an advertisement on myGW posted Wednesday night (right).
Seinfeld, best known for the hit NBC comedy that bore his name, will kick-off parents’ and alumni weekend on October 20.
Colonials Weekend is a three-day event sponsored by GW’s Alumni Association for parents and alumni. Typically, the school […]