Metropolitan Police reported a road closure Sunday night from Whitehaven to W Street on Foxhall Road due to a fallen tree that is property of GW. According to a notification from Alert DC, the University was bringing in a contractor to remove the tree.
The university announced that Timothy Tong, dean of GW’s School of Engineering and Applied Science, will step down from that position beginning in late June 2008. The reason for his resignation and post-Gw plans were not immediately shared. Tong has served as SEAS dean since 2000.
In a press release, President Steven Knapp thanked Tong for […]
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Satirist and Presidential candidate (in his native South Carolina) Stephen Colbert stepped out of his well-known television persona Friday night to give insight into his work before a packed Lisner Auditorium.
In a discussion moderated by NBC’s Tim Russert, Colbert talked about the development of segments like “Better Know a District” […]
Former GW law professor Beth Nolan will return to the University as vice president and general counsel beginning in December, according to a press release Tuesday.
From 1999 to 2001, Nolan was the first woman to serve as counsel to the President of the United States, according to the release. She currently is a partner at […]
From campus news editor Mark Abramson:
The seven students behind the offensive and satirical posters that caused a recent uproar on campus came forward Tuesday.
The group - dubbing themselves ‘Students for Conservativo-Fascism Awareness’ on the posters - said their goal was to point out the link between neo-conservatism and fascism. They also sought to raise attention […]
President Steven Knapp announced the creation of a task force on sustainability this week to complement other environmentally-friendly initiatives at GW. The group of faculty, staff and students will evaluate GW’s existing programs and formulate recommendations on topics such as energy conservation, resource management and sustainability awareness, according to a press release.
Though the task force’s […]
From Campus News Editor Mark Abramson:
The Student Association appointed three freshman representatives last night. Tabisa Walwemd will serve on the Student Life Committee; Nick Polk will serve on the Rules Committee; and Shawn Dejbakhsh will serve on the Finance Committee.
The Daily Colonial will have the full story shortly.
From Metro Editor Brittany Grimm:
President Knapp announced Friday the creation of a task force charged with reviewing the lessons of the Virginia Tech tragedy. Its aim is to re-examine GW’s current policies in light of the findings by, among others, a Virginia state review panel and VT’s own internal investigation. The VT report […]
The referendum to raise the student fee failed, an SA insider who asked to remain anonymous told The Daily Colonial. If passed, the referendum would have raised the student fee from it’s current rate - $1 per credit hour (up to a maximum of $15) - to a flat $30 fee for undergraduates, and $20 […]
From Metro Editor Brittany Grimm:
In a unanimous decision Monday night, the D.C. Zoning Commission approved GW’s plan to replace Pelham Hall with a new structure of the same name.
Plans for the new Pelham Hall include unspecified student support space and potentially a new dining hall, according to a University press release. Students will […]