Senior Night – Nick’s Riverside Grill

Last night was the last official senior night sponsored by GW. If you were not there it was a great time. The outdoor patio was open and the bar was packed. Even though there was a massive rush to the bar the entire night it was still enjoyable. Seeing people from freshman year is always fun, especially when you make plans to “hang out soon”. If you have been saying that for more than a week without any plans it’s not going to happen.

An interview with Julie Pizzutillo revealed that she was indeed enjoying the night (maybe too much) and that there should be more of these things. Of course I made that up but if I did ask her that is what she would have said.

The line was long for most of the night but the only complaint was that the last call was at 1:30. Way to early for our standards.

Overall, good job to whoever set that up.

Post #101

I made it one past my goal of 100 posts when I started back in August. Thanks to everyone who reads this and has made a comment and shared a thought with me.

I’ll continue to write here as long as I feel inspired to share news and thoughts about GW.

Billy Crystal – Parent’s Weekend

In an announcement that the University obviously released early to quell students that are in an uproar about commencement they stated the Billy Crystal will be the comedy act on Parent’s Weekend.

Ok great – how does this help graduation?

Tickets go on sale MONDAY at Ticketmaster

Click here to read more… 

SJT – no longer keynote speaker

Amidst the tragedy at Virginia Tech, President Trachtenberg just announced through the GW News Wire that he will no longer be this years Keynote Commencement Speaker.

“As you know, there has been a spirited discussion on our own campus over the past week about commencement.  I would like to have us move forward in unison.  To this end, I have asked my colleagues responsible for commencement weekend to try to improve and articulate our plans.  Rather than providing a single keynote address, we are reviving a model used successfully in the past by which the commencement audience will receive words of wisdom from each of our five stellar honorary degree recipients, as well as our extraordinary student speaker who resumed her studies at GW after a tour of duty as a U.S. Marine in Iraq.“

So the students have won. But after Monday’s events I just feel lucky enough to be able to attend my own commenement…

GW – Ready for an emergency?

I was reading Riki Parikh’s blog entry today which raises some great points. GW is definitely not in the position to handle what happened yesterday at Virginia Tech. We do not have a great way of communicating to all students efficiently and quickly. Here is a quote from the interview conducted:

According to GW spokeswoman Tracy Schario said that in the event of an “ongoing incident,” GW is encouraged to visit the Campus Advisories Web site. “We will send a blast email, which requires a VP approval, for select incidents,” she said.

However, because of the number of people who receive that e-mail, it takes several hours to distribute, said Schario. The University can also issue a “Web alert which is a flashing icon on select gwu web sites that will direct people to the Campus Advisory.” There is also a telephone number that students and parents can call.

 A flashing web alert? A few hours to send an email? Is this really the only way of distributing vital information? At the beginning of this year I signed up for DC Alerts which is an alert system from DC Gov’t. I receive an email and a text message whenever there is urgent news pertaining to DC residents. I think that we should begin to explore our options and not have to resort to chance.

To read Riki’s full post click here.  

SJT PR Tour rescheduled

Due to the events yesterday and the vigil tonight, SJT’s PR Tour is now rescheduled for May 1.

Program Board Email

Thought this would be a different sort of post..

 

Program Board 2007

WE ARE WHAT HAPPENS // 202-994-5956 // gwpb@gwu.edu // pb.gwu.edu

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MAROON AND ORANGE DAY – TODAY

You are invited to join the entire GW community in offering support to the students, faculty and staff of Virginia Tech during this time of tragedy. This will also serve as an opportunity for our community to reflect and share our thoughts and feelings on the recent events.

Please join us at 7:30 pm. in Marc C. Abrahms Great Hall in the Marvin Center for a campus vigil followed immediately by a candlelight processional to Kogan Plaza. There will be an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to receive commemorative ribbons and to sign a banner in the Great Hall tomorrow afternoon between 1-3pm.

The GW Community is also encouraged to wear the Virginia Tech colors of maroon and orange tomorrow as we keep the entire Virginia Tech community in our thoughts and prayers.

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Wed 04.18 // 12:00pm // Kogan Plaza

CONTROVERSY WEEK 2007: SEX AND BODY IMAGE DAY

On Wednesday April 18, 2007 Program Board proudly presents Sex and Body Image Day on Kogan Plaza from 12-3pm.

Come to Kogan Plaza and enjoy some phallic sundaes, along with a walk through the Passion Parties tent.  Also, please receive free HIV testing located in the Marvin Center rooms 402 and 404. Contact politics@gwpb.org with any questions.

Thursday’s “Human Rights and Violence Day” has been canceled.

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Fri 04.20 // 12:00pm // University Yard

CONTROVERSY WEEK 2007: DRUGS AND ALCOHOL DAY

Come relax on 4/20 and enjoy a BBQ in University Yard.  Don’t forget to tye-dye your shirt, pick up a hacky sack, and play a few games of root beer bong.  Sponsored by Program Board and GW NORML. Contact politics@gwpb.org with any questions.

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Sat 04.21 // 06:00pm // Mount Vernon Campus Pup
GAME NIGHT: UNPLUGGED!

The GW Program Board, The Mount Vernon Programming Council, and The GW Gaming League present Game Night: Unplugged! We are putting away all consoles for a night of table-top games and handheld games! Come play your favorite board games such as Risk, Monopoly, and more! Bring your PSP and DS for a head-to-head multiplayer challenge with other gamers! Actual handheld cartridges or discs will not be provided, so don’t forget to bring your games! We will also have card games, FREE PIZZA, and much more. So come to Game Night: Unplugged this Saturday at the Mount Vernon Campus Pub from 6:00pm to 11:30pm!

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Sat 04.21 // 08:00pm // MC Columbian Square
CELEBRATION OF CAR NAVAL

The Organization of Latino American Students proudly presents: Noche de Cultura, Celebration of Car naval - “COME LIVE IT TO ENJOY IT!”  Featuring: Live performances, music, and dancing! For more information contact nochedecultura@gmail.com

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Sun 4.22 // 4:00pm // Charles E. Smith Center

STOP GLOBAL WARMING COLLEGE TOUR

How are YOU celebrating Earth Day?

At 4pm on Sunday, April 22nd GW will host the Stop Global Warming College Tour featuring global warming activist Laurie David and singer/ songwriter Sheryl Crow .  Special guests include: Carole King, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Larry David, and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

Tickets are free and still available for all GW students, staff, faculty, and alumni and tickets are now available at GW TicketMaster on the ground floor of the Marvin Center.  There is a limit of one ticket per GWorld per person.

For more information about the Stop Global Warming College Tour and Earth Day events taking place in the surrounding weeks please visit: http://pb.gwu.edu/earthday or go to www.stopglobalwarming.org.

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WORK COMMENCEMENT 2007

We are in the final three weeks of hiring students to work this year’s Commencement ceremonies!  If you are interested in working Commencement, stop by the Smith  Center (office 203) to pick up an application and get more information.  With only a few weeks to go, students are still being hired.  If you have questions, email Lauren Adams at commwork@gwu.edu.

Just Announced – GW Vigil for Virginia Tech Tuesday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m.

From the GW email system…
“A GW vigil will be held Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in Marc C. Abrahms Great Hall in the Marvin Center followed immediately by a candlelight processional to Kogan Plaza. The entire GW community is invited to offer support to the students,
faculty, and staff of Virginia Tech during this time of tragedy. The vigil also will serve as an opportunity for our community to reflect and share thoughts and feelings on the recent events.

Students, faculty, and staff will be able to receive commemorative ribbons and to sign a banner in the Great Hall Tuesday afternoon between 1-3 p.m. The GW community also is encouraged to wear the Virginia Tech colors of maroon and
orange tomorrow as we keep the entire Virginia Tech community in our thoughts and prayers.”

GW Alert

The University has issued a campus wide advisory for students and faculty. It is worth taking a look.

 Read it here. 

Tragedy at Virginia Tech

Since this is breaking news I will let the major news sources cover the story. I do want to express my sympathies to all the students, faculty, and family in these tough times.

So far there have been 31 confirmed people dead while 29 people are injured making it the worst shooting rampage in U.S. history.

Follow the situation here.