Below are a few upcoming events that may interest you:
Half the Sky
Thursday, March 4
In honor of International Women's Day, GW Housing Programs has reserved a select number of tickets for Half the Sky on Thursday, March 4 at Ballston Common Mall. This one night event was inspired by stories from the New York Times bestseller “Half the Sky” by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. Featuring musical performances, celebrity commentary and the world premiere of “Woineshet,” a short film by Academy Award® winner Marisa Tomei and Lisa Leone. (Visit this link for a preview: http://www.ncm.com/
The cost of tickets and metro fare will be provided. We will be leaving promptly at 6:30 pm on Thursday from the Foggy Bottom/GWU metro stop. Please follow this link to RSVP: http://tinyurl.com/
Visit the Holocaust Museum and listen to a survivor speak
A living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, promote human dignity, and prevent genocide. The Museum provides a powerful lesson in the fragility of freedom, the myth of progress, the need for vigilance in preserving democratic values.
Experience this emotionally powerful display of history and a once in a lifetime opportunity to hear from Leon Merrick, a survivor of the Holocaust.
When: Saturday, March 6th at 11am
Where: Meet at the top of the Foggy Bottom Metro
RSVP by following this link to the Google form. Please RSVP ASAP as we expect this event to fill up quickly.
http://spreadsheets.google.
As tickets are limited, please only RSVP if you are sure you will be able to attend and are committed to doing so.
You will receive an email confirming your RSVP.
Please email House Mentor Laurel Gwizdak with questions at gwizdak@gwmail.gwu.edu
Relax with the RAC
A living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, promote human dignity, and prevent genocide. The Museum provides a powerful lesson in the fragility of freedom, the myth of progress, the need for vigilance in preserving democratic values.
Experience this emotionally powerful display of history and a once in a lifetime opportunity to hear from Leon Merrick, a survivor of the Holocaust.
When: Saturday, March 6th at 11am
Where: Meet at the top of the Foggy Bottom Metro
RSVP by following this link to the Google form. Please RSVP ASAP as we expect this event to fill up quickly.
http://spreadsheets.google.
As tickets are limited, please only RSVP if you are sure you will be able to attend and are committed to doing so.
You will receive an email confirming your RSVP.
Please email House Mentor Laurel Gwizdak with questions at gwizdak@gwmail.gwu.edu
Relax with the RAC
Friday, March 5
Join the RAC for food and stress relief this Friday in the South Hall lobby from 2-3 pm.
GW Career Center Business Etiquette Dinner
March 3rd, 6-8 pm
Marvin Center
Join Nancy Mitchell of The Etiquette Advocate for an instructional dining experience that will put you at ease in any social or business setting. You’ll enjoy a multi-course dinner in a relaxed setting while learning proper greetings, introductions and handshakes, receiving-line protocol, place settings and utensils, mastering difficult foods, toasts, host/guest responsibilities, business dining tips and the top 10 dining etiquette mistakes. Space is limited. Cost $10. Cosponsored by the Student Activities Center and the Office of Greek Life.
The main course is a chicken dish with a vegetarian option. Students who are affiliated with sororities or fraternities must go through their chapters to RSVP. All other students will be required to RSVP via GWork.
Coffee Hours
Wednesdays, 7-9 pm
As midterms close-in, remember that Coffee Hours continue in Melissa's room. Take a break from the studying (or fuel up for it) with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and cookies.
Have a great week!
~Melissa and Maura
