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Saturday, May 9
Last Chance: Hop On/Hop Off Tour
Hop on an open-top double-decker bus and experience the riveting sights the Nation’s Capital! Purchase a two day hop on/hop off pass and choose your day to take a monument ride sight seeing tour! Stop by Marvin Center Suite 427 to purchase tickets, $20/person. Tickets must be purchased by Friday, May 8th. Pick-up/Drop-off information will be provided upon purchase. Cash and GWorld accepted.
Monday, May 11
Class of 2009 Commemorative Photo
1:30 PM • Meet @ Kogan
2-3 PM • National Reflecting Pool
Kogan Plaza & Lincoln Memorial
Be the first class to take a commemorative photo on the steps of the National Reflecting Pool with the Lincoln Memorial as the backdrop. Meet at
Grad BBQ
4-8 PM
University Yard Grand Ballroom
EXCLUSIVELY for all the GRADUATES! Join your fellow Grads for franks, burgers, drinks, and sweets on U-Yard. Stop by and get a 2009 Grad Week T-shirt!
Tuesday, May 12
Back to Series: Mount
2-4 PM
Attention 2005-2006 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.
Back to Series: Thurston
4-6 PM
Thurston Residence Hall
Remember the many days and nights you spent walking through the lobby of Thurston your Freshman year? Stop by the lobby one last time, share laughs, and enjoy light refreshments.
Back to Series: HOVA
4-6 PM
Hall on
Before HOVA became a Grad residence hall, it was your Freshman home! Stop by HOVA lobby and the old dinner to reminisce on the days when HOVA was where you lived as you enjoy light refreshments.
McFadden’s Night
6-8 PM
McFadden’s,
It’s your last night to hang out at the Foggy Bottom almost famous McFadden’s Gdub style! Free food and GW fun! (21+ Event)
Wednesday, May 13
12:15 PM-3 AM
Buses depart from
Make a quick getaway to the boardwalk, slots, and Steel Pier. Tickets are $25 (1 per GWorld) and can be purchased in SAC (MC 427). Cash, check, and GWorld accepted. Participants will receive coin & food vouchers valued at $30/person. Tickets will go on sale Monday, May 4th.
Thursday, May 14
2009 MSSC Senior Celebration Ceremony
Noon-2 PM
The MSSC, BSU, OLAS, and ASA will host a multicultural alumni induction ceremony for graduating members of the multicultural community! Student or alum, you’ll always have a home in the MSSC! To RSVP email mssc@gwu.edu or call 202-994-6772.
ISO Graduation Reception
4 – 6pm
International Services Office,
International graduates, bring your friends and family and come to the ISO once last time to celebrate your accomplishments with your international student advisors, ISO staff and fellow grads! There will be music, food and activities, as well as a special graduation gift from the ISO for all who stop by!
Cultural Celebration
6-9 PM
Skye Lounge,
Get ready to mix, mingle, and relax with the MSSC at this trendy event! Rock the night away with a toast to you then head over to Zero Year Reunion!
Zero Year
8:30 PM – 11 PM
Nick’s Riverside Grille,
Celebrate your first official night as GW Alumni with the Young Alumni Network and GW Alumni Association.
Friday, May 15
Student Leaders Reception
5 PM- President's & Vice President's RSVP's closed
6PM- SAC Student Leaders
7PM- Rainbow Celebration
7:30PM- Presidential Administrative Fellows
City View Room in 1957 E. Street
What would college life have been without your leadership experience? Indulge in a light wine and cheese reception alongside of your parents as we take a moment to honor the esteemed student leaders that created the GW student experience! This event is by invite only and space is limited to Presidents and Vice Presidents only. Receptions will vary, RSVP to obtain details.
Monumental Celebration
8:30-11:30pm
Union Station
Visit www.commencement.gwu.edu for more information.
Sunday, May 17
University Commencement on the National Mall
9:30am
National Mall between 4th & 7th Streets
Procession begins at 9:30am; Commencement at 10am.
Complimentary shuttles will run from campus to the National Mall beginning at 7:30AM. Students should proceed to the National Mall and be there no later than 9AM. Graduates are lined up by school on the grassy panels to the side of the guest seating area and will be directed by ushers in blue polo shirts. Please visit the commencement homepage to view the Guide to Commencement PDF and Commencement maps. http://www.commencement.gwu.edu for more information.
