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Saying Goodbye to a Colonial

By Jennifer Eder

More than 100 people honored Ismail Ginwala, the GW junior who died in his residence hall earlier this month, during a memorial service Tuesday at Square 80.

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Enduring Exams

For many students, final exam season can be one of the most stressful times of the year.

During this trying period, students should be sure to maintain regular contact with family and...

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Creating a Community of Colonials

Incoming members of the class of 2015 and transfer and international students will have some of GW’s best and brightest welcoming them when they attend one of four Colonial Inaugurations (CI)...

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A Faculty for Fish

By Rachel Muir

A few years ago, Guillermo Orti spent 10 days on an expedition in a remote region of the Brazilian Amazon. Along with his colleagues, he netted about 4,000 fish.

It’...

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Hungry for a Moral Budget

By Anna Miller

Tony Hall, executive director of the Alliance to End Hunger, maintained a strong, composed and professional presence when addressing a crowd on April 21 at the George...

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Conserving Water at GW

By Jennifer Eder

Last week on Earth Day, the George Washington University revealed its water footprint and unveiled a comprehensive plan aimed to reduce water consumption and bottled water...

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Communications in Cairo

When Bill Adams talks about the morale he observed on a recent trip to Cairo, he talks about an “amazing mix of euphoria and apprehension...

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Faculty Excellence Honored

Five faculty members were honored Wednesday for their scholarship, teaching, and service to the university with Oscar and Shoshanna Trachtenberg Faculty Prizes. The prizes are endowed by former GW...

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Achievement in Arts and Sciences

GW President Steven Knapp and Martha Finnemore, professor of political science and international affairs, have been elected as members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAAS) – one of...

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Writing for a President

By Julia Parmley

On Jan. 20, 1969, Richard Nixon delivered his first speech as president of the United States. His inaugural address called for peace around the world, something he said...