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Event
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Time
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Description
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Location
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Parent
Check-in
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8:00-12:00pm
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Foggy Bottom Campus, Marvin Center Grand Ballroom
Mount Vernon Campus, G-Dub Java
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Eye Street Massage Therapy
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8:00-12:00pm
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Enjoy a 15-minute seated massage that integrates Swedish, deep tissue massage and pressure point techniques to relieve the most common areas of stress
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Marvin Center, 3rd Floor
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Columbian College of Arts and Sciences (CCAS) Dean's Breakfast
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8:30am-9:45am
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Open to all.
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TBD
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Elliott School of International Affairs (ESIA) Dean's Breakfast
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8:30am-9:45am
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Open to all.
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TBD
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School of Business (GWSB) Dean's Breakfast
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8:30am-9:45am
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Open to all.
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TBD
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School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) Dean's Breakfast
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8:30am-9:45am
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Open to all.
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TBD
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School of Public Health and Health Services (SPHHS) Dean's Breakfast
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8:30am-9:45pm
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Open to all.
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TBD
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Colonials Weekend Welcome
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10:00-11:30am
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Lisner Auditorum
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7th Annual Colonials
Weekend Golf Scramble
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TBD
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Spend some quality time on the golf course with your student. 2-person scramble format. Cost: TBD
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TBD
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16th Annual Parents' Association
Annual
Meeting
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12:00-1:30pm
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Join fellow GW parents at the 16th Annual Parents' Association Meeting.
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Continental Ballroom
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About Faces
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12:00-4:00pm
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Take high quality digital video and computer portraits with your family as a Colonials Weekend 2009 keepsake.
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Marvin Center 1st Floor Lobby
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Office of
Parent
Services
Silent
Auction
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1:30-5:00pm
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Proceeds will be donated to the Senior Class Gift and a Community Service Project.
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Abrams Great Hall
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Philip S. Amsterdam Hall Dedication
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2:00pm
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New Hall will be re-named and dedicated as "Philip S. Amsterdam Hall". The late Philip Amsterdam (CCAS BA '62) made an indelible mark on GW as an engaged student and active alumnus and trustee. His gift in the form of a bequest of $5 million to support the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration is commemorated in the naming of the dormitory. Please join us on October 17, 2009 at 2:00 pm in celebrating the life and support of a special GW alumus.
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2350 H Street, NW
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“Classes From GW’s Best” 1st Series
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2:00pm-2:50pm
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Various Marvin Center Rooms
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Octoberfest
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2:00pm-5:00pm
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Join alumni, current students, parents and friends for family fun, including entertainment, games, arts and crafts, tasty fall desserts and lots more. Brought to you by The Mount Vernon Programming Council.
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The Mount Vernon Campus Quad (Rain location: Lloyd Gym)
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“Classes From GW’s Best” 2nd Series
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2:00pm-2:50pm
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Various Marvin Center Rooms
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Somers Residence Hall Tours
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3:00pm-4:00pm (continuous)
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Mount Vernon Campus, Somers Hall Entrance
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Campaign GW: Walk the Campus Plan
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3:30pm departing every 15 minutes until 4:15
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Join the students of Campaign GW for a walking tour to “see the future”of GW’s Fogy Bottom Campus and learn about GW’s plans for development over the next twenty years. Tours will last approximately 20 minutes.
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Departure location: TBD
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Freshman Families Reception
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3:30pm-6:00pm
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Associate Vice President and Dean of Freshmen Fred Siegel and his family welcome all members of the Class of 2012 and their families to enjoy an open house reception at their home, located on W Street, across the street from the Mount Vernon Campus.
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Mount Vernon Alumnae House
2100 Foxhall Road, NW
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“Classes From GW’s Best” 3rd Series
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3:00pm-3:50pm
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Future Colonials
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6pm-12am
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Join the GW Cheer Team, First Ladies Dance Team, George, and Hippo for an evening of fun and entertainment in the Hippodrome. "Future Colonials" is a great way to keep your younger siblings entertained while you and your GW student spend time together or see the Jon Stewart show. Ideal for ages 6-15.
6pm-9pm-$35 per child/$30 per additional sibling
9pm-12am- $35 per child/$30 per additional sibling
6pm-12am- $50 per child/$45 per additional sibling
Register at http://spirit.gwu.edu or contact the GW Spirit Program at 202-994-7670.
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Marvin Center 5th Floor Hippdrome
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Jon Stewart
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7pm and 10pm
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Comedian Jon Stewart will headline The George Washington University's Colonials Weekend 2009. Known for his hilarious and incisive views on politics and pop culture, Mr. Stewart will entertain audiences with two performances.
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Smith Center
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New Plays Festival
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7:30pm
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Marvin Center Betts Theater
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La Fiestasa
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8:00pm-1:00am
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Enjoy live music and Latin cuisine as we celebrate the conclusion of Latino Heritage Celebration. Parents and students are invited to dance the night away! Sponsored by The Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS). FREE AND OPEN TO ALL.
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