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Saturday, August 27th
Move-In Day
all day -- your residence hall
Attend your residence hall meetings. Floor meetings to come later this week. See your Community Facilitators for details.
Colonial Night Cap Kickoff
9pm-12am -- Hippodrome.
Join us for a night of music and free food. Also be sure to enjoy free bowling and billiards in GW's very own game room.
Co-sponsored by Colonial Night Cap
Sunday, August 28th
GW's World Market at Mount Vernon
2-5pm
Mount Vernon Quad.
The Quad plays hosts to a unique open air market featuring posters, bags, room decorations, and more for purchase. FREE international food provided.
Co-sponsored by MVCL, MSSC, SAC.
Movie on the Yard
8pm -- University Yard.
Join your friends and bring your blankets for free popcorn and a showing of Adam Sandler's hit movie "The Longest Yard". Be sure not to miss this summer blockbuster on the Yard before you can see it on DVD.
Co-Sponsored by Program Board, the Student Association, and WRGW.
Monday, August 29th
Where's George? -- Discover DC
12-2pm
The Colonial Cabinet gives you a "tour" of DC. Learn the city, ride the Metro, and compete with other freshmen. Winners will enjoy prizes!
VH1's Best Week Ever
8pm- Lisner Auditorium
Come see a live version of the VH1's hit show Best Week Ever performed by the actual cast members including Christian Finnegan, Paul Scheer, Sherrod Small and Danielle Schneider. You won't want to miss their hilarious pop culture commentary on the latest celebrity scoops. Tickets are $5 and available at GW's Ticketmaster, and Lisner Auditorium. Cash, Credit and Colonial Cash accepted.
Tuesday, August 30th
Freshman Convocation
1pm-- Smith Center.
Join President Trachtenberg and your fellow classmates for Freshman Convocation -- the official start of your academic career at The George Washington University.
Night in the Marvin Center
9pm-12am -- Marvin Center.
Join Marvin Center Governing Board and other student organizations for community service in the ballroom, a video game tournament, inflatable sports, karaoke, live music, free play, and the student organization involvement fair and open house.
Co-sponsored by MCGB, MSSC, WRGW.
Wednesday, August 31st
First Day of Classes Surprise
1-3pm -- Kogan Plaza
Be sure to stop by Kogan Plaza to let SAC make your first day of classes just a little sweeter. . .
Wacky Wednesday, Design on a Dime
7-9pm -- 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 advice from Mount Vernon Campus Life and the GW Interior Design society. You'll have the best room ever!
Sponsored by CLLC, and MVCL
RHA Target Run
8-11pm
We'll take you there. Buses leave continously from Kogan Plaza and Mount Vernon between 8pm and 10pm.
Sponsored by the Residence Hall Association. Contact gwrha@gwu.edu for more information.
Thursday, September 1st
Club G22 Presents DJ Skribble
Corner of G and 22nd St. NW -- 10pm
Come party all night long at Club G22 featuring live music by MTV's DJ Skribble. Food and drinks provided. Proper attire and College ID required. The Vern Express will offer 15 minute departures until 1:30am. No Cover.
Friday, September 2nd
Mount Vernon Coffeehouse
Don’t miss College Band Night featuring GW’s own Judah Dadone and Sunday Mail. Also enjoy the free coffee bar at this event, Programming Council’s first Coffeehouse of the semester.
Sponsored by
Saturday, September 3rd
Best Block Party Ever
12-6pm -- 2127 G. Street
Come kickoff the school year with the
Washington By Water Cruise
2pm or 7pm (cruise will leave 2 times)
Enjoy a Washington by Water Monuments Cruise. Sail away with SAC, MSSC, ISO, CLLC, MVCL, and GradLife. Get your $10 tickets in MC427 during Welcome Week.
Sponsored by SASS and the City
Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies
7pm
Take part in the Nationals historic inaugural season. Join your fellow students and offices for a night out at the ballpark. Get your $10 tickets (including metro pass) in MC427 during Welcome Week.
Sponsored by SASS and the City
Sunday, September 4th
Women's Soccer
1pm-- Mount Vernon Campus
Come support your GW women's soccer team as they take on the James Madison University Dukes. Refreshments will be provided.
Fall Fest
3pm -- University Yard
Sure to be the Best Fall Fest Ever. Let Program Board treat you to an evening on the University Yard featuring free concert, amusements, food and giveaways. Featuring Robert Randolph and the Family Band.
Monday, September 5th
Paddle the Potomac
12:30-3pm
Come join GW TRAiLS and the Washington Canoe Club on the Potomac River. We've got two-person kayaks and canoes reserved for you to explore
Class Council Labor Day Party
4-6pm -- University Yard
If being outdoorsy wasn't for you you can still celebrate Labor Day with your classmates. Come hang out with members of Class Council and celebrate-- with food!
Co-sponsored by Class Council.
