The George Washington University was abuzz Friday as class of 2020 students and their parents participated in the first “Inside GW” program of 2016.
The high-energy schedule offered admitted students a first look at campus life and provided parents with insight into the value of a GW education. Remaining “Inside GW” days will take place Monday and Friday, as well as April 18 and 22.
George Washington Today captured highlights of the day in photos.
POSSE SCHOLARS CELEBRATION
The night before “Inside GW” days, GW welcomed the inaugural class of Posse Scholars. The university partners with the Posse Foundation to offer full tuition scholarships to students based on exception scholarship and leadership. (Logan Werlinger/GW Today)
INSIDE GW DAYS KICKOFF
"Inside GW” student ambassadors were working early at the Charles E. Smith Center to welcome admitted students and parents to campus. (Zach Marin/GW Today)
University mascot “Big George” was on hand to share Colonial spirit with class of 2020 students and parents. (Zach Marin/GW Today)
Admitted students met their future classmates during breakfast at the Charles E. Smith Center. (Zach Marin/GW Today)
Interim Provost Forrest Maltzman encouraged students and parents to tour the university.
“When you see what we have built, you will see how it reflects what we are trying to accomplish as a university,” Dr. Maltzman said. (Zach Marin/GW Today)
Dean of Admissions Karen Stroud Felton prepped students for the program and described the “GWords Challenge.” Each student received a yellow button with a word that represents GW values. Ms. Felton urged students to use the buttons to meet one another and post photos on Instagram and Twitter with #GWClassof2020 for a chance to win a prize awarded at Colonial Bash. (Zach Marin/GW Today)
FOREVER A COLONIAL
Anne Scammon, managing director of GW Center for Career Services Strategic and Curricular Initiatives, addressed parents during the “Forever a Colonial” workshop that offered an inside look at how GW prepares students for their professional careers through internships, career coaching, student employment and other support. (Zach Marin/GW Today)
GW alumni Christian Washington, B.A. ’06, J.D. ’07 and Nikki Rappaport, B.A. ’09 described their GW journeys from undergraduate students to successful professionals. School of Media and Public Affairs junior Victoria Rowe [Center] said that her GW experience awarded her the “skills, competencies and confidence” to land a position with Teach for America in D.C. (Zach Marin/GW Today)
Following the presentations, admitted students and parents met with Center for Career Services staff to answer questions about professional planning and resources at GW. (Zach Marin/GW Today)
COLONIAL BASH
The day culminated in Colonial Bash on the rooftop of the Marvin Center. Students received commemorative T-shirts, ate ice cream and met with university organizations. (Logan Welinger/GW Today)
A blast of cold air did not spoil the festive atmosphere for the party, which featured performances from student groups. (Logan Werlinger/GW Today)