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GW Career Expert Presents Managing Your Career in Economic Turmoil

Presented by Gil Yancey, Executive Director, F. David Fowler Career Center, GW School of Business, followed by a reception and an opportunity to learn about our Accelerated MBA and the Master of Science in Information Systems Technology programs. Thursday, Nov. 12, 6: 30 p.m. Free and open to the public.
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Art Instructors from Loudoun County Public Schools Exhibit Work through Oct. 27

Twenty art teachers exhibit 2-D and 3-D works. Exhibition open to the public. Artist Recognition Reception Friday, Oct. 23, 5-8 p.m.
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Seasonal Flu Shot Clinics---VA Campus

Free shots for Faculty, Staff, and Students
Note: Oct. 26 clinic postponed due to shortage of vaccine. Watch for a new date soon. Register

Coat Drive Drop Location through Oct. 8

Drop off new or gently used, clean coats to benefit low-income families through the Kiwanis Club. Collection through Oct. 8. Two drop off locations on Campus in the lobbies of: 44983 Knoll Square and 20101 Academic Way, Ashburn, VA 20147. Call 703-726-3650 for more information.

Virginia Campus Program Showcase Sept. 24

BRING US YOUR AMBITION to move ahead in your career or change careers. Learn more about our nearly 20 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in business, engineering, education, and in nursing and the health sciences. More information

Special Evening GWorld Card Issue Dates

• Tuesday, Sept. 15, 4:30 p.m.- 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 16, 4:30 p.m.- 7 p.m.
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Loudoun Photo Club Exhibits at GW

20 local photographers exhibit their work in Research 1, 20101 Academic Way, through Sept. 17. Free and open to the public. More information.

Going Green Art Exhibit through Sept. 7

An exhibit of paintings, mixed media, and sculpture that honors the green movement by showcasing works by seven local artists. Open to the public at 44983 Knoll Square, Ashburn, VA 20147. More info.

Touch the Earth Exhibits Celebrate Spring and Sustainability : March 30 - June 15

CPR/AED Training for the Community & Workplace

Free CPR/AED training for GW students, faculty and staff on March 27. Training is open to the community for $40 for each non-GW affiliate. RSVP required. More information

Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Reads on Campus

Edward P. Jones, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Known World, reads from his work at the GW Virginia Campus, located in Ashburn, on Saturday, March 21, at 5 p.m. Free and open to the public. RSVP requested by March 19. More info.

From Slavery to Leadership: Two Exhibits at the GW Virginia Campus Illustrate Sorrow and Success

Two concurrent art exhibits at the GW Virginia Campus create a powerful representation of the African American experience. Open to the public through March 23, 2009. More information

Local Students Exhibit Artwork through Jan. 26

75 student artists from Broad Run HS, Farmwell Station MS, Ashburn ES, and Cedar Lane ES exhibit 2-D artwork through Jan. 22, 2009. Exhibit open to the public at 20101 Academic Way, Ashburn, VA 20147. For more info. call 703-726-3650.

Finding Foundation Support for your Education

This workshop will be held Friday, Jan. 9, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Virginia Campus Library as part of a series of training sessions to help groups and individuals locate funding opportunities using Foundation Center databases. Workshops are free, but pre-registration is required. Call 703-726-8230 or e-mail to register. More information.

D.C. Metro: Alfred McAdams Art Exhibit on display through Dec. 30 at GW Virginia Campus

Acrylic paintings by a well-known Loudoun artist, recently deceased, on display through Dec. 30. More information

GW Virginia Campus Offers Grant Writers Free Resources & Access to National Grant Databases

The GW Virginia Campus Library is now housing one of the Foundation Center's Cooperating Collections for use by grantseekers.
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GW Invites HS Students to Compete in Math Challenge for Prizes and $80,000 in Scholarships

GW's "Colonial Math Challenge," held Nov. 7, is open to high school students in the mid-Atlantic region. Media Advisory
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Fall Program Open House, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Bring Us Your Ambition! Program representatives and faculty offer detailed presentations and one-on-one discussions about programs.
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Personalizing Cardiac Medicine

New research by GW's Travis O'Brien will look at the drug warfarin, an oral anticoagulant used to treat individuals with certain cardiovascular diseases.
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The Washington Post's Gene Weingarten
Tests Out GW Virginia's Driving Simulator

Weingarten's article
Info. about the Driving Simulator laboratory

Virginia Campus High Performance Computing group featured in Synergy magazine

The Need for Speed: High-Performance Computing
Spring 2008 issue, starting pg. 10 (.pdf)
More information about HPC

Art Show Reception Celebrating the Work of Sarah Huntington and Alfred McAdams

Thursday, September 18, 2008, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
44983 Knoll Square, Ashburn, VA 20147. Free.
For more information please call 703-726-3650.
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National Crash Analysis Center (NCAC)

Featured in Popular Science magazine
Graduate students in transportation safety take apart cars and create models to improve safety.
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Inauguration of GW's 16th President, Nov. 16

Visit Inauguration website
Live Webcast of Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. http://inauguration.gwu.edu/webcast.html

George Washington University Virginia Campus Wins
Architecture Award for Main Academic Building

May 4—GW's President Trachtenberg accepted an award from the Loudoun County Design Cabinet—Design Excellence Program in the category of Pace Setters. Information about the 2007 winners

Technology 2012: The Office of Tomorrow, Today

August 16, 2007, 8 a.m to 11 a.m. -- Speaker: Rob Pegoraro, Personal Technology Columnist, Fast Forward, The Washington Post. Contact the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce at 703-777-2176

"Signatures of Loudoun" Design Excellence Program

April 20 , 2007 -- Award ceremony May 4, 4 p.m.Sponsored by the Loudoun County Department of Economic Development. More Information

Aviation Safety & Security Certificate Program

May 7-17, 2007 More Information

GW Landscape Design Students Build Exhibit at 17th Annual Leesburg Flower Show

April 16 , 2007 --Come check out GW's booth and the student exhibit at the Leesburg Flower Show on April 21-22l
GW Landscape Design program

Step It Up 2007: Learn about Climate Change

April 15, 2007--The Climate Project representatives Morris Meyer and National Wildlife Federation representative Kara Ball gave a multimedia presentation and lead a discussion on the material presented in An Inconvenient Truth. More Information

GW Virginia Campus Hosted Engineering and Technology Day for LCPS High School Students

April 10, 2007 —Faculty and graduate students from the School of Engineering and Applied Science led 87 LCPS juniors and seniors and their teachers in nine workshops to illustrate different engineering careers, including building a 20-foot modular bridge, digitizing a crash test dummy, creating an electrical circuit, testing driving skills, and tracking computer hackers. More

Murder in New Orleans—
the Breakdown of a Justice System

February 20, 2007--This inaugural event launches GW's new graduate programs in IT for Justice and Public Safety. Join us on Wednesday, February 28 for an evening of lively discussion surrounding the use of IT in the fight against violent crime. More

Get your GWorld Card : Wednesday, January 31

January 25 , 2007--GWorld card staff will be issuing cards from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Room 060 in Building 2 (44983 Knoll Square, Ashburn, VA). Students must be registered for classes. Please bring you GWID number and a government issued photo ID. GWORLD Office

LCPS Student Art Show through April 19

January 25 , 2007--2-D artwork made by Loudoun County Public School students from Banneker Elementary School, Blue Ridge Middle School, Hillsboro Elementary School, and Lincoln Elementary School is on display at 20101 Academic Way, Ashburn, VA (Rm. 121), Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Aviation Safety & Security Certificate Program

November 15, 2006--Certificate program December 4-14, 2006 in Ashburn, VA. A comprehensive approach to integrating safety and security in air transportation. More Call 703-726-8334 or E-mail

North Virginia Climate Change Summit: Nov. 9, 7 p.m.

October 20, 2006--Leaders, citizens, activists and experts will meet to discuss energy issues that are affecting our region. Program to feature presentations by guest speakers Mike Tidwell, Tom Whipple,  Charlie Garlow, Grady O'Rear followed by statements from local elected officials and a moderated Q&A session. Organized by the Loudoun County Committee for a Sustainable Society. Free and open to the public. More

LCPS Student Art Show Oct. 26-January 25

October 15, 2006--2-D artwork made by Loudoun County Public School students from Emerick Elementary School, Hamilton Elementary School, Harmony Intermediate School, and Loudoun Valley High School is on display in Building 1, Gallery Lounge through January 25. 20101 Academic Way, Ashburn, VA (Rm. 121) More

LCPS Teacher Art Show Through October 26

September 15 , 2006--2-D and 3-D artwork made by Loudoun County Public School art teachers on display in Building 1, Gallery Lounge through October 26. 20101 Academic Way, Ashburn, VA (Rm. 121)

Graduate Program Fall Open House at the George Washington University Virginia Campus

September 14 , 2006--The George Washington University (GW) showcases its graduate programs on Wednesday, September 27, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the GW Virginia Campus in Ashburn.

Visitors can review approximately 20 graduate degree and certificate programs in business, education, and engineering, and an undergraduate program in the health sciences—offered in executive, accelerated, and traditional formats.
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Chief Academic Operating Officer Named at Virginia Campus

August 10, 2006--GW's Associate Vice President for Academic Planning Craig Linebaugh has been named the Chief Academic Operating Officer of the GW Virginia Campus. More

GWid Is Here! (update)

August 8, 2006--GWid is replacing the use of Social Security Numbers (SSN) to protect members of the GW community from identity theft. Visit gwid.gwu.edu

GW Risk Management Office Now Represented at the Virginia Campus

June 30, 2006--The Office of Risk Management now has a presence at the Virginia Campus with staff here each week on Wednesday and Friday. The Risk Management Office offers services such as... More

Rolls-Royce Donates Historic Engine to GW's School of Engineering and Applied Science

June 29 , 2006--The engine will be housed on GW's Virginia Campus in Ashburn, Va., at the National Crash Analysis Center (NCAC). Students will use the gift to study jet engine failure preventions and a range of other topics. More

Loudoun County Health Dept. Schedules Panademic Flu Seminars for Specialists

June 26 , 2006--July 15 for Medical Personnel & Veterinarians, July 22 for First Responders, and July 29 for Business. More

Virginia Campus Library Holiday Hours

June 20, 2006--Closed Saturday, July 1st and Tuesday, July 4th. Also closed Saturday, July 15th. Regular Hours: M-F, 9 -5:30, and Saturday 10 to 6.

Pharmacogenomics Student Organization Raises Money for Leukemia and Lymphoma

May 15 , 2006--The fledgling GW Pharmacogenomics Student Organization has organized a fundraising drive for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. More

New Student Art Show in the Gallery Lounge

April 28, 2006--Exhibit features two-dimensional, mixed-media works by 55 Loudoun County Public School students from Lowes Island, Meadowland, and Sugarland Elementary Schools. More

Aviation Safety & Security Certificate Program

April 25, 2006--Register for individual 2-day courses or the full 10-day program held May 8-18, 2006. Frequently attended by program managers and executives in government, industry, airport and safety fields. More information

CISR Research on Fatigue-related Accidents
Featured in NTSB's Human Fatigue Course

April 10, 2006--CISR, The Center for Intelligent Systems Research, is researching how to reduce fatigue-related highway accidents. NTSB will incorporate CISR research as part of their course April 26-27, "Investigating Human Fatigue Factors." More

Chip the Horse on Loan from Loudoun

February 15, 2006--Champion Chip, a life-size fiberglass horse decorated with computer chip parts and circuits will be at GW until mid-March. He is part of a project initiated by Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce called "Horsing Around Loudoun." More

Student Art Exhibit Available through April 20

January 29 , 2006--Student artwork from Legacy ES, Dominion HS, and Seneca Ridge MS is on display through April 20 in the Gallery Lounge (Bldg 1, Rm. 121), Monday-Friday 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.

GWORLD Card Provides Door Access

January 26, 2006--The GWORLD Card has replaced the existing door readers for Buildings 1 and 2. Make sure to carry your GWorld Card for building access. More

New Late Evening Shuttle Returning to the Virginia Campus from Main Campus

January 17, 2006--An additional shuttle will depart Foggy Bottom (Marvin Center, 21st Street entrance) at 10:10 pm and will return to the Virginia Campus at approximately 10:55pm.
Service available Monday - Thursday (no Friday service). Complete schedule.

Carload of Food and Clothing Donations Delivered to Local Shelter

December 20, 2005 -- Faculty and staff donations were delivered to a local charity in Leesburg. More

Building 2 Renovations

December 12, 2005-- The cafeteria, parts of the first and third floors and the Data Center are undergoing renovations. Renovations are scheduled for November 21 through December. More

Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy Training Exercises December 12-15

December 5, 2005-- The Northern Virginiaa Criminal Justice Training Academy will be conducting training exercises in University Center and near the George Washington University on December 12-15. This includes police recruits performing simulated traffic stops, accident investigations, and field inquiries using role players staged at various locations. For more information contact the Academy at 703-729-4299 ext. 112.

LCPS Student Art Show

December 3, 2005--On display through January 26, 2006 in Building 1, Gallery Lounge (Rm. 121), Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. More (.doc)

Aviation Safety & Security Certificate Program

November 30, 2005--December 12-22, 2005, Limited space remaining. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Safety and Security Executives and Managers; Airport Managers and Executives; Government and Industry Aviation Program Managers; Government and Regional Aviation Authorities. More

Coffee & Conversation/Food Drive

November 15, 2005--Coffee to be held on Tuesday, November 22, 10-11 a.m. in Building 2, Room 176. In honor of the Thanksgiving season, please bring your non-perishable foods to the event. Items will be donated to a local charitable organization.

New Student Art Exhibit in Display in the Gallery Lounge

November 3, 2005--There is a new student art exhibit now hanging in the Gallery Lounge, Building 1 (Room 121) featuring two-dimensional, mixed-media works by 52 Loudoun County Public School students from Eagle Ridge Middle School, Hillside Elementary School, and Mill Run Elementary School. The exhibit is open to the public from November 3, 2005-January 26, 2006 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. December 1 reception open to the public. More information (.doc)

Customer Service Day: Monday, November 7

November 1, 2005--Join us in celebrating the "GW Spirit of Service" on Monday, November 7. Events include a special coffee, visits from VPs, and Customer Service Training.
See Virginia Campus Schedule.

Got Lunch? Introducing the Lunchtime Shuttle Service

October 28, 2005-- Starting on November 1st, the Virginia Campus Lunchtime Shuttle Service will run 2 days each week to two popular lunchtime destinations. Tuesday: Dulles Town Center, Thursdays: Wegmans.
Departure times from Bldgs. 1 & 2: 11:30, 12:00 & 12:30.
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Open Enrollment Benefit Fairs at the Virginia Campus

October 27, 2005--Benefits fairs to be held October 31 and November 9 at the Virginia Campus. Open enrollment period ends November 14, 2005.
More information about the benefits fairs
HR forms and more information

GW Virginia Campus Fitness Day

October 21, 2005, 11:30-2:30--featuring Fitness Stations, Kickball, Volleyball, Hatha Yoga, Pilates More info(.pdf)

Second Annual LCPS Teacher Art Show through 11/3

September 28, 2005--Art teachers from Loudoun County Public Schools exhibit their artwork on campus in the Gallery Lounge at 20101 Academic Way, Ashburn, VA 20147. The exhibit is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through 11/3. More

Regional Leaders, National Experts Explore
Area Transit Oriented Development

September 28, 2005--National experts and regional leaders met to discuss “Transit Oriented Development…Not Just TOD Adjacent Development.” The event was presented by the Dulles Area Transportation Association (DATA) and the Dulles Corridor Rail Association and held at The George Washington University Virginia Campus. More

Building 2 Construction Nears Completion

September 6, 2005-- Major construction has been completed in Building II.  However, there will be minor construction follow-up activities taking place over the next two months. More

READI Welcomes Hood as New Director

August 31, 2005--Stephen Hood has been named director of GW's Response to Emergencies and Disasters Institute. More

First Pharmacogenomics Cohort Starts Program

August 24, 2005-- The first Pharmacogenomics cohort of seven students gathered on August 23 and 24 for orientation. During the two-day orientation students visited the GW Foggy Bottom Campus, the GW Virginia Campus, and Shenandoah University.
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New Login Procedure for BLDG 2 Computer Lab

August 22, 2005--A new procedure is now in effect to receive a login for the computer lab in Building 2. More

Construction Update for Building 2 Renovations

June 20, 2005—Construction actively in progress on the lower level, second, and third floors. New plans for first floor construction, including cafeteria updating. Full story

Recycling Program Now in Effect

May 16, 2005— The GW Virginia Campus will now recycle glass and plastic bottles, aluminum and metal cans, as well as white and colored papers, newspapers & inserts, light cardboard (ex. file folders), and cardboard. Full story

Building 2 Renovations Started Monday, May 9

May 6, 2005— Building 2 renovations started Monday to prepare the lower level, second, and third floors for personnel moves. Construction is expected to last through mid-August. Full Story

GW Researchers Discover Unexpected Behavior of Magnetic Nanostructures

April 27, 2005— Did you know computer hard drives use magnets to store information? Wondering how long your computer hard drive will last? Edward Della Torre, director of GW's Institute for Magnetics Research (IMR) and professor, and Lawrence H. Bennett, research professor, both affiliated with George Washington University’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, report a newly-observed phenomenon involving magnetic nanostructures, extremely small magnetic particles around one billionth of a meter in size.

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Loudoun County Higher Education Futures Summit
Attracts Regional Education, Business Leaders

April 26, 2005—“We are losing 30 percent of our workforce before they get out of high school,” said Belle Wheelan, Virginia Secretary of Education and keynote speaker at the first Loudoun County Higher Education Futures Summit. “What does that say about the potential of our workforce?” She answered, “It means we are in trouble.” Full Story

SEAS Prof. C. Dianne Martin Receives Award from the Association for Women in Computing

April 22, 2005—The award is given to individuals for outstanding scientific and technical achievement and/or extraordinary service to the computing community through their accomplishments and contributions on behalf of women in computing.  Full story

New Student Art Exhibit Now Available

April 22, 2005—The new artwork is by students of Algonkian Elementary and Potowmack Elementary Schools, both part of the Loudoun County Public School system. The Summer exhibit runs April 22 through September 22, 2005. Gallery Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Thursday. GW Virginia Campus, 20101 Academic Way, Gallery Lounge (1st Floor), Ashburn, VA 20147
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New Campus Shuttle Schedule

March 28, 2005—The expanded shuttle service provides students, faculty, and staff improved service through the new university partnership with the Virginia Regional Transportation Association. The intercampus shuttle now stops at Foggy Bottom near the corner of 21st & I Streets, NW, instead of at the Gelman Library, and will continue to stop at the main entrances of Building 1 & 2 at the Virginia Campus. In addition to the intercampus loop, the service provides morning and evening commuter routes to and from the West Falls Church Metro. GWorld and/or Virginia Campus ID required. Schedules and more info....

New Pharmacogenomics Program

March 28, 2005—A new program in pharmacogenomics is now recruiting for fall 2005 enrollment. As a joint program between GW's School of Medicine & Health Sciences and Shenandoah University's School of Pharmacy, the program will utilize the expertise of both schools to create a truly unique undergraduate program—the only one of its’ kind in the country.
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GW Employment Website Adds Search by Location: "Virginia Campus"

March 25, 2005— The GW Employment website is now searchable by location. The website has been upgraded to make it easier for prospective employees to find employment opportunities at the Virginia Campus. Approximately 20 positions are currently open.

March 17, 2005—A secondary teacher education program, QUEST, is now being offered at the Virginia Campus. The program provides the coursework for initial teacher licensure leading to a Master’s in Secondary Education (M. Ed.) It is designed for recent college graduates and professionals transitioning from other fields who want to become middle and high school teachers. This flexible, self-paced program provides licensure eligibility for those who are interested in teaching secondary Art, English, English as a second language, foreign language (including ASL with proof of proficiency), science (biology, chemistry, physics), and social studies.
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LCPS Student Art Exhibit at GW through April 21

February 11, 2005—Artwork created by approximately 50 student artists from Horizon Elementary School and Potomac Falls HS is on exhibit at GW through April 21st. Gallery Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Thursday at the GW Virginia Campus, 20101 Academic Way, Gallery Lounge (1st Floor), Ashburn, VA 20147 Full Story

GW Departments Relocate to the Virginia Campus

January 18, 2005— This winter sixty positions from Payroll Services, Student Accounts, and Supply Chain were moved from the Foggy Bottom Campus to The Virginia Campus in Ashburn, VA. An additional 190 positions have been identified to relocate later this year. Find out more in the By George article and the Move to Loudoun website. This website provides information to assist employees whose positions are being relocated.

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