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Vice Presidential Debate Watch Party
Thu Oct 2 // 8:30pm // MC Grand Ballroom
Program Board Political Affairs Committee is sponsoring a Vice Presidential Debate Watch Party for all GW students. Watch the debate on the large projection screen while munching on tons of free food! Co-sponsored with College Democrats, College Republicans, and Class Council. For more information, email politics@gwpb.org.
Only One More Colonial Cabinet Information Session Left
Fri Oct 3 // 12-1pm // Marvin Center 301
Interested in being on the 2009 Colonial Cabinet? Come to the last MANDATORY information session and learn about the application process, time commitment, and overall experience!
Alternative Spring Break Trips with the Office of Community Service
During Spring Break 2009, the Office of Community Service is sponsoring several week-long community service projects. Groups will be going to Appalachia, Kansas, a Navajo Nation in New Mexico, Atlanta, and New Orleans. Want to learn more about each of these trips and the Alternative Spring Break experience? Attend an information session.
Fri Oct 3 // 1pm // Marvin Center Room 302
Sat Oct 4 // 3pm // Marvin Center Room 413/414
Mon Oct 6 // 12:30pm // Marvin Center Room 302
Applications for the Appalachian, Kansas, Navajo Nation, and Atlanta trips will be available on the OCS website on Mon Oct 6. Sign-ups for the New Orleans trip will begin on Wed Oct 8 at 7am in Kogan Plaza.
Come Support the Colonials!
For a complete listing of GW Athletic events, visit http://www.gwsports.com/.
Women’s Soccer vs. Massachusetts – Fri Oct 3 // 4pm // MVC Athletic Field
Women’s Soccer vs. Rhode Island – Sun Oct 5 // 1pm // MVC Athletic Field
Latino Heritage Celebration: Nuestra America: “Our Country, Our Lease, Our People”
The Latino Heritage Celebration (LHC) is a series of events aimed at bringing the GW community together to celebrate Latino culture. For a full listing of events, please visit http://gwired.gwu.edu/mssc/LHC2008/.
Golden Xplosion
Sat Oct 4 // 9pm-2am // Marvin Center Continental Ballroom
A night of music and dancing hosted by La Unidad Latina, LPC, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
La Fiestasa
Sat Oct 18 // 9pm-12am // Marvin Center 3rd floor
Cultural party with live music and authentic Latin American cuisine, there is a $5 cost to attend.
Service Advisory for The Vern Express: Army Ten-Miler
Sun Oct 5 // 5:30-10am
Know that, due to arrangements in place for the Army Ten-Miler on Sunday, October 5, between 5:30am and 10am, The Vern Express will likely bypass the E Street stop in front of the Red Cross Building; will likely bypass the HOVA stop on Virginia Avenue; may use alternate routes between/through the campuses; and may experience slight delays in service. By about 10:30am, all the road closures and resulting traffic should be finished, and service should return to normal
Cinema Français À Mount Vernon: La Mome
Sun Oct 5 // 4:30pm // Eckles Library Auditorium
The first film in this annual series, LA MOME (La Vie en Rose), is rated PG-13 with a run time of 140 minutes. Films are in French with English subtitles. For a complete plot synopsis, please visit http://gwired.gwu.edu/mvcl. Sponsored by Eckles Library, Mount Vernon Campus Life, the Office of Academic Affairs at Mount Vernon Campus, and the Romance Language Department.
National Coming Out Week Activities
Sun Oct 5 through Sat Oct 11
The GW LGBT Resource Center will present fun and informative events throughout National Coming Out Week. For more information, visit their website at http://gwired.gwu.edu/sac/lgbtrc or call 202-994-4568.
The Times of Harvey Milk Screening
Sun Oct 2 // 2:30-5pm // Marvin Center 405
Come learn about the history of the LGBT movement. Join GW faculty, staff, and students to view and discuss the Oscar-winning documentary The Times of Harvey Milk. Harvey paved the way for out LGBT political leaders to run for public office and continues to inspire a new generation of young leaders.
LGBT Resource Center: Le Grande Opening
Mon Oct 6 // 10am-3pm // Marvin Center 425
The LGBT Resource Center is here! Come find out about resource center programming, campus resources, and everything else LGBT. Free refreshments will be provided.
LGBT/Ally Community Reception
Mon Oct 6 // 4pm-6 // Marvin Center 402
Come join the LGBT resource center for delectable petit fours, music, and a gay ol' time! Meet new people and connect with your fellow Colonials!
Coming OUT 101
Tue Oct 7 // 3pm-5 // Marvin Center 308
Want some tips on coming out to friends, family and at work? Learn about the ins and OUTS of coming out. It's time to open up your closet. Free hors d'oevres. Cosponsored with the University Counseling Center.
FREE Yoga Classes at Mount Vernon
Mondays // 7-8pm // Hand Chapel
CampusRec is offering a Yoga class each week on The Vern! This Yoga class is FREE and anyone is welcome, no matter what skill level. For more information, contact groupfit@gwu.edu.
Town Hall Meeting presented by CADE
Tue Oct 7 // 8pm // Eckles Auditorium
Do you have questions about the Alcohol Medical Amnesty or EMeRG process? Have you been wondering about the drug search process or how roommate conflicts are settled? Join us to have all your questions answered. Representatives from the Center for Alcohol and other Drug Education, Student Judicial Services, University Police Department, EMeRG, GW Housing Programs, and University Counseling Center will be in attendance. Call CADE at 202-994-2599 for more information.
Censored! Banned Books Week at Eckles Library
Mon Sep 29 through Sun Sep 5
Are there books too obscene to be read? What is obscene? Can a book be dangerous? Who should decide? Come into Eckles Library for Banned Books Week and explore the literature that has been branded obscene and the trials that followed. While you're there, pick up a First Amendment bookmark or pin and celebrate your freedom of speech!
Wacky Wednesday Movie Night: The Life of David Gale
Wed Oct 8 // 9-11pm // Ames Pub
This Wacky Wednesday will feature the film The Life of David Gale. Sponsored by STOP (Stop Taking Life – Oppose Capital Punishment). There will be free food and prizes! A discussion about the death penalty will follow the screening.
Paddle Down the Potomac
Sun Oct 12 // Potomac River
Join TRAiLS to enjoy the fresh fall weather on the Potomac River. The trip is $10 and is the LAST paddle trip of the semester due to the incoming cold weather! For more information, visit the TRAiLS website at http://gwired.gwu.edu/sac/StudentInvolvement/GWTRAiLS/.
SASS and the City: DC United Game Tickets on Sale
Thu Oct 16 // 7:30pm // RFK Stadium
SASS and the City is selling tickets for the DC United game on Thursday, October 16. Tickets are $10 and students can get them in the SAC office or the MVCL office, on a first-come-first serve basis (only one ticket per student). There will be a tailgate before the game with free food and drinks, and a live band starting around 6pm.
Bikes Available at Lloyd Gym For Rental
Need a break from studying? Take a ride around the campus, along the C&O Canal Bike Path, or through some of the local neighborhoods on a mountain bike! Lloyd Gym has bikes available for check-out to students, faculty and staff. Unlike other bike rental shops, this rental is FREE! Go to the Lloyd Gym Control Desk to check one out.
Call for Volunteers for Colonials Weekend
Student volunteers are needed to make this year's Colonials Weekend successful. Volunteers are needed for events ranging from the Robin Williams performances to Octoberfest here on the Mount Vernon Quad. E-mail parents@gwu.edu for more information.
Want to Make a Few Bucks?
Computer Help
A local resident who lives just a few blocks away from the Mount Vernon Campus is looking for a student to help him with his computer a few days a week. For more information contact Mr. Dodd at 202-333-4328 or tjdodd2000@yahoo.com
Federal Work Study Office Assistant for GW Summer Scholars
GW Summer Scholars is looking for student office assistant. GW Summer Scholars Pre-College Program provides academic opportunities for high school students interested in college life and GW. Flexible hours; pay rate of $9-$12. For more information, call 202-242-6802 or email qbd@gwu.edu. For an application please come to the Webb Building Lower Level.
Job Opening at the Lloyd Gym
The Lloyd Gym is currently hiring students looking for work with the Athletic Department. Student staff will have a set schedule through the semester and will work as an assistant manager in the facility. We are hiring students able to work weekday mornings. Applicants should be hard-working and dependable. For more information or to request an application, please contact Lauren Adams at athstaff@gwu.edu.
On-Campus Dining: From Pizza to Starbucks
The Ames hours of operation are: Sunday – Thursday, 9am-9pm // Friday and Saturday, 9am-8pm.
Don't forget that Ames offers carryout pizza, for only $12 for large pepperoni, sausage, cheese, and vegetarian pies. Just call 202-242-7857 to place your order.
For those who are interested, you’ll want to know that Ames began carrying more Kosher, Halal, and Gluten-Free meals and items in the Dining Room. Be sure to stop by and check out the new items in the special case in Ames. Also, if you have any suggestions for additional foods that you’d like to see available, just drop an email to Mount Vernon Campus Life at mvcl@gwu.edu. (Although MVCL can’t guarantee that all of your suggestions will necessarily be made available, we’ll be sure to get them to the right people.)
G-Dub Java Café, serving Starbucks coffee and specialty drinks, is now open Monday – Friday, 7am-2pm.
This week's specials in the Ames Dining Room include. . .
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Friday
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Nacho Bar // Grilled Tuna with Hushpuppies // Macaroni and Cheese // Roasted Vegetables
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Swedish Meatballs // White Rice and Gravy // Stewed Tomatoes
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Saturday
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Make you own Waffle Bar // Pancakes // Scrambled Eggs, Bacon and Hash Browns // Penne Pasta with Sauce
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BBQ Chicken // Pirogues // Rice Pilaf, Mixed Vegetables, and Dinner Rolls
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Sunday
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All-You-Can-Eat Sunday Brunch!
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Roast Beef // Pasta Primavera // Mashed Potatoes and Gravy // Peas and Carrots
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Monday
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Spaghetti with Meat or Alfredo Sauce // Fried Cabbage // Chicken Pasta Pronto
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Roast Turkey Breast // Mashed Potatoes and Gravy // Mixed Vegetables
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Tuesday
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Fajita Bar // Fried Fish and Hush Puppies // Stuffed Shells Wild Rice and Grilled Fresh Vegetables
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Beef Brisket // Smashed Red Potatoes // Sliced Carrots // Tortellini
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Wednesday
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Omelet Bar // Rosemary Chicken Breast with Rice Pilaf and Pinto Beans // Spinach // Baked Penne
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Stuffed Peppers with Red Sauce // Roasted Herb Potatoes
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Thursday
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Herb Breaded Pork Chops // Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Roasted Fresh Vegetables // Pasta and Sauce
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Rotisserie Chicken with Wild Rice // Corn
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