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It's GRAD WEEK 2008!!!






Grad Week 2008: “LET’S GET IT STARTED!”


Friday, May 9

Senior Day

5-9pm, 3rd Floor Terrace,

Marvin Center

Eat up, drink up! Event is free for all Senior’s that have given a gift or plan to give a gift. Anybody who gives a gift will be entered to win 1 of 5 tickets to Monumental Celebration.
Co-sponsored by Senior Class Gift

Saturday, May 10
Green Carnival
12-4pm, Mid-Campus Quad

Donate clothing, non-perishable unopened food, books, and school supplies. Give-a-ways, music, free food & fun!
Sponsored by GW’s Green Move-Out Committee

Class of ’08 Tailgate!
5-6:30pm, WOW Wingery, 5th Floor,
Marvin Center

Step into the red room and join your fellow grads for wings, drinks, and sweets. Admission to tailgate included with Nats game ticket. $3 without game ticket. Purchase tickets in Marvin Center 427. Don't forget, there's a maximum capacity limit in WOW GET your TICKETS! 

Washington Nationals Game
7:10pm, Nationals Park

See the Nats play the Florida Marlins before graduation. Tickets are $12 and include admission to the “Class of ’08 Tailgate!” Purchase tickets in Marvin Center 427. Cash, check and GWorld accepted. Tickets are selling quickly!  Tickets are limited! 
Co-sponsored by Colonial Community

Sunday, May 11 RESCHEDULED: 05/13 @ 1pm
Last Chance: National Mall
6pm, Smithsonian Metro- Independence Avenue

***RESCHEDULED:  Tuesday, 05/13.  Meet in Kogan Plaza @ 12:30pm!****

Tour the national mall/monuments one last time. Stop by Marvin Center 427 to RSVP no later than May 9. Tickets are limited, so don’t wait! Tour will be a special edition of the National Mall and their SECRET's.  TICKETS are LIMITED!!!  Details will be provided with ticket reservation. 

Monday, May 12
Back to Mount Vernon Reception
1pm, Post Hall, Mount Vernon Campus

Attention 2004-2005 Mount Vernon Campus residents and friends: reconnect with old friends and make new acquaintances at a reception especially for you. RSVP to mvcl@gwu.edu.
Co-sponsored by Mount Vernon Campus Life

Tuesday, May 13
Pub & Grub Night
7-8:30pm, McFadden’s
2401 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Free food and GW fun! It’s your last Tuesday night at McFadden’s before graduation. This is a 21+ event.  Drawing winner for the free Atlantic City trip will be announced here!  Winner must be present to win 2 free tickets!

Wednesday, May 14
Atlantic City
12:15pm-3am, Buses depart from Kogan Plaza

Make a quick getaway to the boardwalk, slots and entertainment. Tickets are $20 (1 per GWorld) and can be purchased in Marvin Center 427. Cash, check and GWorld accepted. Participants will receive coin and food vouchers.  We've ONLY reserved 3 coach buses, get your tickets NOW while you can still get a seat!  TWO buses left...don't be left in DC when you really want to be in AC!

Thursday, May 15
Cultural Inductions
See times below

Alumni induction ceremonies for graduating student leaders will be held by:
ASA 10am-12pm; BSU 1-3pm; OLAS 4-6pm
Co-sponsored by Black Student Union (BSU), Organization of Latino American Students (OLAS), and Asian Student Alliance (ASA) Email mssc@gwu.edu for more information.

It’s a Celebration!
6:30-8:30pm, Penang
1837 M Street, NW

Mix and mingle in family fashion before “Zero Year Reunion”!
Co-sponsored by Multicultural Student Services Center

Zero Year Reunion
8:30-11pm, Nick’s Riverside Grill
3050 K Street, NW

Celebrate your first official night as GW alumni! Welcome to the Young Alumni Network!
Co-sponsored by George Washington Alumni Association and Young Alumni Network

Friday, May 16
Cheers!
5:30-7:30pm, Marvin Center Colombian Square

Enjoy wine and cheese and the sounds of a live jazz band at a reception for parents, grads, family, and friends!

Saturday, May 17
Graduation Reception
9:00- 11:00am
Office of Community Service (OCS)
2129 G St. NW

The OCS invites all graduates and their family and friends to a Continental breakfast graduation reception. Thank you for making a difference through service! RSVP to ocs@gwu.edu.

Monumental Celebration

8:30-11:30pm
Union Station

Visit www.commencement.gwu.edu for more information.

Sunday, May 18
University Commencement on the National Mall
9:30am
National Mall between 4th & 7th Streets

Procession begins at 9:30am; Commencement at 10am. Visit www.commencement.gwu.edu for more information.

Want a TRIP??? Enter the Drawing @ SAC, MC 427 to win 2 FREE tickets to the GradWeek ’08 Atlantic City Trip!  Winner will be selected on 05/14/08 at "Pub & Grub at McFadden's."  Winner MUST be present to win!




For your convenience, we've categorized events based on interest!

LAST CHANCE: various events or places we’ll headline throughout the weeks leading up to graduation. Places on the list- Ben’s Chili Bowl, Monument Tours, Theatre & Arts, and Pop's Ice Cream to name a few! Most events will be free or have minimal cost. First come, first served basis! RSVP’s required. Dates & Times coming soon!

SOCIALS: connect with friends [and family]. Senior Day, Class of ’08 Tailgate, Nat’s vs. Marlins Game, Back to the Vern, Pub & Grub Night, It’s a Celebration, and Zero Year Reunion

TRIPS: everyone needs a road trip to close off their college experience! Atlantic City here we come!

ALUM: under or grad student, it doesn’t matter. After this week, you’re officially a GWU Alumni! Cultural Inductions, It’s a Celebration, and Zero Year Reunion

FAMILY: celebrate graduation with your parents; after all, they’re just as proud as you are! Cheers: Thanx Mom & Dad!




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