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Events at Mount Vernon
Alternative Breaks Bake Sale
Thu Nov 5 // 9pm-12am // Outside of Somers
On your way to and from Thursday evening activities, be sure to keep an eye out for the Alternative Spring Break Bake Sale. By buying a tasty baked good, you can help send students to Nashville over winter break to work with Sudanese refugees. And, you know, you get a tasty baked good too.
Privileged Registration Day for Mount Vernon Campus Residents
Fri Nov 6 // 8:30am-4:30 // Mount Vernon Campus Registrar- Academic Building 102
Residents of the Mount Vernon Campus have the privilege of registering for spring Mount Vernon Campus course sections before the rest of the GW student community. This special registration is available only on Fri Nov 6 (8:30am to 4:30pm) and can only be completed at the Mount Vernon Campus Registrar's office in Academic Building room 102 (note that the Foggy Bottom Campus Registrar's office in Colonial Central will not be able to process this). In order to take advantage of privileged registration, please follow the instructions found at http://gwired.gwu.edu/mvcl/whamv/PrivReg. Being a Mount Vernon Resident has its privileges!
Come Support the Colonials!
Men’s Soccer vs Rhode Island – Fri Nov 6 // 2pm // Mount Vernon Athletic Field
Men’s Soccer vs UMass – Sun Nov 8 // 1pm // Mount Vernon Athletic Field
Dean of Freshmen House Tour: Hensley Hall Visit
Mon Nov 9 // 9pm // Hensley Hall
Each year, Dean Siegel visits the freshman residence halls to hear questions and comments on freshman life at GW. After a successful Kick-Off event at Wacky Wednesday, the visits began at the beginning of the semester and continue through early November. For a complete schedule of Tour dates, times, and locations, visit http://gwired.gwu.edu/froshdean, email avpdof@gwu.edu, or call 2-6609.
FREE Yoga Class at Mount Vernon!
Tue Nov 10, and every Tuesday through Dec 8 // 6:30-7:30pm // Hand Chapel
Campus Recreation is offering a Yoga class each week on The Vern! This class is FREE and anyone is welcome, regardless of skill level. For more information, email groupfit@gwu.edu.
Wacky Wednesday: Colonial Challenge
Wed Nov 11 // 9-11pm // Mount Vernon Pub
Test your GW skills with some fun Colonial Challenge competition! Get a chance to win great prizes! Visit http://gwired.gwu.edu/mvcl/whamv/WackyWednesday or email mvcl@gwu.edu for more info.
Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
Sun Nov 15 // 11am-2pm // Mount Vernon Athletic Field
Join the Mount Vernon Programming Council for a fun and exciting Ultimate Frisbee Tournament! Free food provided along with a prize for the winning team! For more information on how to sign up, email sports@rockthevern.com.
G-Dub Java Jam Concert Series
Mon Nov 16 // 8-10pm // G-Dub Java Lounge
Mon Dec 7 // 8-10pm // G-Dub Java Lounge
Free live music late night at G-Dub Java! Be on the lookout for bands, free food, and the Mount Vernon Programming Council all jamming together at the G-Dub Java Jam Concert Series. For more info, please email performance@rockthevern.com.
Kicking It Screening and Discussion
Tue Nov 17 // 6:30pm // Ames Pub
Join the Office of Community Service in the Ames Pub for a screening of Kicking It, a documentary that profiles six teams competing in the 2006 Homeless World Cup. The film offers personalized accounts of global homelessness, and presents the inspiring stories of the players’ journeys to the Homeless World Cup and beyond. Popcorn provided! After the film, please join us for a follow-up discussion.
Other Events
20 Years After the Fall of the Berlin Wall
Continuing through Mon Nov 9
On Thu Nov 9, 1989, a peaceful revolution brought down the Berlin Wall. 20 years later, celebrate the movement that brought freedom to Eastern Europe. Join us for a week-long commemoration of the Fall of the Berlin Wall and collapse of the Eastern Bloc. For a list of all the events, visit http://www.gelman.gwu.edu/collections/GRC/berlin-wall-events.
GW TRAiLS: Pumpkin Madness!
Sat Nov 7 // 12:30-5:30pm // Meet in Marvin Center Great Hall
Fall has arrived! Celebrate in style at the DC area’s ultimate fall fest at Cox Farms in Virginia. Enjoy watching the guts of a 426-pound pumpkin splatter as it is dropped from the top of a crane. Explore the legendary goat village, corn mazes, slides, rope swings, and delicious apple cider – and don’t forget to have your fortune told by a talking rooster! Be sure not to miss this fun day excursion! Sign up at http://TRAiLS.gwu.edu.
GW TRAiLS: Horseback Riding Trek
Sun Nov 8 // 11am-7pm // Meet in Marvin Center
Join TRAiLS on an exciting adventure through the woods, riding the bravest trail horses Shenandoah has ever seen! This is a great trip for nature-enthusiasts of every level! Don't delay, register now – spots are filling up quick. Sign up at http://TRAiLS.gwu.edu.
Idealist.org Nonprofit Career Fair
Tue Nov 10 // 8am-6pm // Marvin Center Grand and Continental Ballrooms
Sponsored by Idealist.org, this nonprofit career fair is an opportunity for job seekers to distribute resumes, speak with nonprofit recruiters about current and future employment, internship, and volunteer opportunities, and attend free information sessions offering career advice. For more information about the fair, please visit http://sn.im/dccareerfair. Sponsored by the Career Center.
Dean of Freshmen House Tour: 2034 G Street Visit
Tue Nov 10 // Sustainability & Environmental Education House at 2034 G Street
Each year, Dean Siegel visits the freshman residence halls to hear questions and comments on freshman life at GW. After a successful Kick-Off event at Wacky Wednesday, the visits began at the beginning of the semester and continue through early November. For a complete schedule of Tour dates in Foggy Bottom, times, and locations, visit http://gwired.gwu.edu/froshdean, email avpdof@gwu.edu, or call 2-6609.
Freshman Feast, in conjunction with Native American Heritage Month
Wed Nov 11 // 6-8pm // J Street Café and Columbian Square
The Office of the Dean of Freshmen, Class Council, and Multicultural Student Services Center invite you to an all-you-can-eat Harvest Feast for $5.49-per-person (with Dining Dollars and Colonial Cash welcomed). The menu will feature turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, rolls, and pumpkin pie. And as a special treat, as part of the festivities, the Native Pride dancers will be performing. For more information, call 202-242-6609, email avpdof@gwu.edu, or visit http://gwired.gwu.edu/froshdean.
Announcements
MLK Jr Day of Service Team Leader Applications Available
Applications due Mon Nov 9. Team Leaders are expected to attend several meetings prior to the Day of Service, as well as lead a group of 15 students in service and reflection on the Day of Service (Mon Jan 18), honoring MLK Jr’s legacy. Be a part of a national movement and an annual GW tradition. To learn more and apply, visit the MLK Jr Day of Service website. Sponsored by the Office of Community Service and the Multicultural Student Services Center.
Apply to Be House Staff Next Year
Do you want to enhance the connection between students and DC, earn a stipend and a furnished room, and create vibrant communities in the residence halls, all while working flexible hours and setting your own schedule? Are you ready to get in the driver's seat and make an impact on your fellow Colonials? We’ve got the job for you! Visit http://living.gwu.edu to learn more about both the House Proctor and House Scholar positions. Apply to join our team and help freshmen and sophomores navigate "The Game of College Life!" For more information, contact GW Housing Programs at housejob@gwu.edu. Applications are open now until Sun Dec 6.
Campus Rec’s Winter Ski Trip 2009
Sat Jan 2 – Sat Jan 9, 2010 // Quebec City
Start making plans for the 10th Annual Ski Trip! This is the perfect way to cap off the winter break! Quebec City is a skier’s paradise with guaranteed snow! $100 non-refundable deposits are accepted through Fri Nov 20 with final payments due Fri Dec 11. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends are all welcome. For more information, visit the Campus Recreation website or email Aubre Jones at aubre@gwu.edu.
Maroon 5 Tickets On Sale!
Get your tickets now! The concert is Fri Nov 13 in the Charles E Smith Center, with doors opening at 8pm. Tickets are $30 for students and $33 for faculty, staff, and alumni, and can be purchased through Ticketmaster (max six tickets per GWorld). For more info, visit http://pb.gwu.edu or email pb@gwu.edu.
TRAiLS Alternative Spring Break Trips
Sign-ups are now open! This year we’re offering a whopping four Alternative Spring Breaks including trips to the US Virgin Islands, Guatemala, Big South Fork (Tennessee), and the Great Smokey Mountains (North Carolina). Check them out and start thinking about applying! More Details at http://TRAiLS.gwu.edu.
Make the People's Playlist!
Want to hear your music played at G-Dub Java? Submit a playlist through the MVCL website, and if it's cool we'll play it. Each week we'll feature a NEW student and a NEW playlist! Students whose playlists are selected will receive a $10 coupon to G-Dub Java (now open 7-11pm, Sun – Thu). For more information, check in with Mount Vernon Campus Life at 2-6673 or mvcl@gwu.edu.
Study and Homework Help at Eckles – With New Sessions Available!
Need some help with your Econ class? Or writing that paper? Get the help you need (for free of course) at Eckles throughout the semester. And good news: they’ve added more tutors to the Writing Center sessions because of high demand.
Economics Tutoring – every Sunday // 5-9pm // Eckles Preview Room B
Economics Tutoring – every Tuesday // 5-9pm // Eckles Seminar Room 205
Writing Center – every Sunday // 7-10pm // Eckles 1st Floor Conference Room
Chemistry – every Sunday and Wednesday // 6-10pm // Eckles Seminar Room 205
Mathematics – every Sunday and Wednesday // 6-10pm // Eckles Seminar Room 205
On-Campus Dining: From Pizza to Starbucks
The Ames Dining Room is open Mondays – Thursdays, 7am-8:30pm // Fridays, 7am-7:30pm // Saturdays, 9:30am-7:30pm // Sundays, 9:30am-8:30pm (serving all-you-can-eat Sunday Brunch, 9:30am-2pm).
Don't forget that Ames offers carryout pizza! Just $12 for large pepperoni, sausage, cheese, and vegetarian pies. Just call 202-242-7857 to place your order.
G-Dub Java Café, serving Starbucks coffee, specialty drinks, and grab-and-go items, is open Sunday – Thursday, 7-11pm.
This week's specials in the Ames Dining Room include…
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Fri
Nov 6
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Taco Salad // Seared Cod with a Greek Walnut Sauce // Grilled Asparagus // Fried Okra
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Chicken Marsala // Stuffed Shells // Mixed Vegetables // Tri-Color Orzo with Feta
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Sat Nov 7
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Waffle Bar // Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Tator-Tots // Chicken Parm Sandwich
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Honey-Glazed Ham // Potatoes // Mixed Vegetables // Pasta with Pesto Sauce
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Sun Nov 8
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All-You-Can-Eat Sunday Brunch!
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Sliced Beef Brisket // BBQ Chicken // Mixed Vegetables // Scalloped Potatoes
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Mon Nov 9
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Sizzling Salads // Stuffed Portobello with Spinach and Herb Crust // Mixed Vegetables // Pasta with Clams and Scallops // Snow Peas
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Grilled Orange Chicken Breast // Stuffed Bell Peppers // Grilled Asparagus // Cous Cous // Vegetable Stir-Fry
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Tue Nov 10
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Stir-Fry // Chicken Breast with Broccoli Pesto // Orange Glazed Carrots // Mixed Vegetables // Vegetables and Shrimp Kabobs // Basmati Rice
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Blackened Cod // Vegetarian Jambalaya // Candied Yams // Zucchini and Squash
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Wed Nov 11
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Pasta Pronto Bar // Almond-Crusted Tilapia // Chicken Breast Picatta // Mixed Vegetables // Scalloped Potatoes
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Turkey Cutlet // Mashed Potatoes and Gravy // Mixed Vegetables // Baked Penne Pasta with Alfredo Sauce
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Thu Nov 12
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Stir-Fry // Grilled Chicken Breast with Bruchetta // Roasted Zucchini // Grilled Eggplant // Cous Cous
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Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage // Cheese Tortellini // Roasted Corn and Caramelized Onions // Snow Peas
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