GWeekly: January 28, 2013 (Volume 7: Issue 19) Highlighted Event! Tuesday, January 29th Out of Time: An American Crisis Economic crisis threatens the American dream as real-world players confront wrenching trade-offs. Can they act in time? Can Americans still come together to accomplish great things? The event features distinguished guests and will be moderated by Frank Sesno. Registerhere! Time: Doors at 6:30pm, event starts at 7:00pm Location: School of Media and Public Affairs, Jack Morton Auditorium URL: http://americancrisis.eventbrite.com/# Happening all week! 2nd Annual Study Abroad Week Join the Office of Study Abroad throughout the week for special programming centering on the study abroad experience for those interested in studying abroad and also for those returning from a semester abroad! See their website for a full list of events! Time: Events are scheduled Monday through Friday! Location: GW’s Foggy Bottom and Mt. Vernon campuses URL: http://tinyurl.com/b9hecsg GW Public Service Grant Commission $20,000 is available in funding for this academic year! The GW Public Service Grant Commission is a student-driven program to fund and support innovative student community service projects. The Commission solicits, reviews, and awards action-oriented entrepreneurial community service project proposals. If you are interested in applying, click here! Time: The next application deadline is February 8th! URL: http://gwpsgc.wordpress.com/ Events throughout the week! Monday, January 28th Complicated Legacies: Lincoln, King and Obama Join us as distinguished panelists discuss the accuracy of deeply held views about Lincoln, MLK, the Emancipation Proclamation and the March on Washington, and the relevancy of these competing views today in the age of Obama. The event is free but registration required. Register here! Time: 6:30pm Location: Elliott School Room 113 URL: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4329571866# Alpha Kappa Psi Recruitment Event Alpha Kappa Psi is a business fraternity that is open to all majors. AKPsi is committed to promoting professionalism, building brotherhood, and developing future business leaders. Attend this recruitment event to meet members of AKPsi and enjoy great food and desserts! Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm Location: Ivory Common Room URL: http://gwakpsi.com/wordpress/ Tuesday, January 29th Iranian Cultural Society: First General Body Meeting Interested in another culture? Do you like planning events, advertising, and making connections? Come to ICS's first general body meeting! They will be discussing their New Year's show as well as fundraising events and fun get-togethers! Time: 6:30pm Location: Marvin Center 4th Floor Couches URL: http://tinyurl.com/axqt2zm Roots and Shoots: First General Body Meeting GW Roots & Shoots is part of a larger Jane Goodall Institute Program where students around the world engage in projects based on their own interests in areas concerning people, animals and the environment. All are welcome at the first general body meeting! Time: 7:30pm Location: School of Media and Public Affairs, Room B07 URL: https://www.facebook.com/GWRootsNShoots Wednesday, January 30th GW Startup Showcase Join the GW Office of Entrepreneurship for the first-ever GW Startup Showcase. The event is free and open to anyone! Come see GW startups discuss their businesses and merchandise! Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm Location: Marvin Center URL: http://entrepreneurship.research.gwu.edu/ Visiting Artist Alfred Acres The Visiting Artists and Scholars Committee welcomes Alfred Acres, who will be lecturing on Jan Gossarts “Adoration of the Kings.” Time: 6:15pm Location: Smith Hall 114 URL: http://art.gwu.edu/news_events/VASC.php Thursday, January 31st Student Association Student Space Rally The Student Association will be hosting a rally regarding the creation of new student space. The event will feature free sandwiches from Jetties and free pizza! Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm Location: Kogan Plaza URL: http://gwstudentspace.org/ Public Diplomacy and Foreign Policy 2013: The View from State In 2013 the United States faces a wealth of public diplomacy challenges. Join the Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication and Under Secretary of State Tara Sonenshine in a discussion moderated by Frank Sesno. Register here! Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm Location: Lindner Family Commons, Elliott School 6th Floor URL: http://tinyurl.com/adtzopk Friday, February 1st Ron K. Brown and Evidence, A Dance Company Ron K. Brown brings his Brooklyn-based dance company Evidence back to the District for program that includes On Earth Together, composed of Stevie Wonder songs. Click here for tickets! Time: 8:00pm
Location: Lisner Auditorium URL: http://lisner.org/eventdetails.asp?id=765 Saturday, February 2nd GW Men’s Basketball Come support your fellow Colonials in their game against La Salle! It’s Armed Forces Day at the game! Time: 2:00pm Location: Charles E. Smith Center URL: http://www.gwsports.com Sunday, February 3rd University Orchestra and University Singers: Lover’s Tryst Come see the University Orchestra and University Singers featuring Professor Konstantinov in this performance that is free and open to the public! Time: 3:00pm Location: Lisner Auditorium URL: http://departments.columbian.gwu.edu/music/newsevents |
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