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Saturday, September 2^nd

House Kickoffs! Throughout the night. In your houses

Join your House members for a good time getting to know one another and learn more about your interests. See your House Proctor for more information about time, location, and other event details.

Sunday, September 3rd

Meet the House

1 p.m.

Your House

Meet the House will be a thrilling event in which all members of the house will meet and discuss the formation of their Living and Learning Cohorts (LLC) with their peers. During this time, you will get to meet your housemates and choose your own adventure as you establish your own interest based LLC.

Where’s George

2– 5 p.m.

Discover DC

The Colonial Cabinet gives you a ‘tour’ of DC. Navigate the city, ride the Metro, and compete with other freshmen. Free Metro passes for the first 200 attendees. Winners will enjoy a great prize!

Movie on the Yard

8 p.m. – 12 a.m.

University Yard

Bring your friends, a blanket, beach chair, or towel and watch Nacho Libre outside on University Yard. Sponsored by Program Board.

Monday, September 4^th

Freshman Convocation
3 p.m.
Charles E. Smith Center

Stephen Joel Trachtenberg, President and Donald R. Lehman, Vice President for Academic Affairs cordially invite members of the Class of 2010 and their families to Freshman Convocation, the official start of the academic year.

Class Council Labor Day Party

4 – 6 p.m.

University Yard

Come eat, play, and enjoy arts and crafts, while hanging out with Class Council members.

Tuesday, September 5^th

Ice Cream with your FRIENDS

4 – 6 p.m.

Mid-Campus Quad

Don’t miss this opportunity to cool down and have some FREE ice cream with your friendly Foggy Bottom neighbors.

Night in the Marvin Center

9 – 11 p.m.

Marvin Center

Join Marvin Center Governing Board and other student organizations for the largest student organization fair of the year, salsa lessons and dancing in Columbian Square, free international food and information in the ballroom, and the opportunity to challenge your friends to a variety of gaming options. Co-sponsored by Marvin Center Governing Board and MSSC.

Wednesday, September 6^th

Women’s Soccer

3 p.m.

Mount Vernon Campus

Come support your GW women’s soccer team as they take on Howard University.

Wacky Wednesday, Design on a Dime

6 – 8 p.m.

Mount Vernon Pub

Before heading out on the Target Run, kick off the night with free ice cream and find out how to make your room look like a million bucks with help from Mount Vernon Campus Life. Sponsored by MVCL and GW Housing Programs.

RHA Target Run

7 – 10 p.m.

We’ll take you there. Buses leave continuously from Mid Campus Quad and Mount Vernon between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. Contact gwrha@gwu.edu for more information.

Thursday, September 7^th

G22

10 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Corner of G and 22^nd Sts.

Come party all night long at Club G22 featuring live music by nightclub DJ Mark Sowers. Proper attire required. College ID required for entry. No Cover. The Vern Express will run continuously until 1:30am. Co-sponsored by Colonial Night Cap, the Student Association, and MVCL.

Friday, September 8^th

MSSC Block Party

4 – 7 p.m.

Kogan Plaza

Hang out with organizations of the Multicultural Student Services Center for an evening of BBQ, music, fun & games, and mix & mingling! Calling all students who appreciate diversity!

Washington by Water Cruise

6 p.m.

Sail away with SAC, MSSC, ISO, GW Housing Programs, and MVCL. Get your $10 tickets in SAC, Marvin Center 427 during Welcome Week. Sponsored by SASS and the City.

Mount Vernon Coffeehouse

7:30 – 10 p.m.

Mount Vernon Quad

Don’t miss College Band Night featuring Summerhaven. Also enjoy the free coffee bar at the first of Mount Vernon Programming Council’s Performance Series of the semester.

Saturday, September 9^th

Men’s Soccer

1 p.m.

Mount Vernon Campus

Come support your 2006 Men’s soccer team as they play Delaware in their first home match of the season.

Fall Fest

3 – 9 p.m.

Biggest festival and concert of the semester for the GW community. There will be free amusements, food, and a concert! Sponsored by Program Board.

Sunday, September 10^th

Paddle the Potomac

11 a.m. -- 1 p.m.

Join GW TRAiLS and the members at Jack’s Boathouse on the Potomac River for a day of fun in the sun. There will be two-person kayaks and canoes reserved for you to explore Roosevelt Island, work on your tan, and hang out with your friends for a couple hours on the River! Sign-up and buy your tickets for only $10 in the TRAiLS office, Marvin Center Suite 433.

GW’s World Market at Mount Vernon

2 – 5 p.m.

Mount Vernon Quad

The Quad plays host to a unique open air market featuring posters, room decorations, GW supplies and more for purchase. Free international food provided. Sponsored by MVCL.