Monday, April 19, 2010
Sweet Tooth Heaven! Check out these great events.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
2010 Census- Seriously, get it done.
Have a great week!
Melissa and Maura
Monday, April 5, 2010
JUST DO IT! 5 Essentials, Money Madness, and 2010 Census
Featuring Author and GW Alum Marcos Salazar
Tuesday, April 6th - Funger Hall Auditorium, Room 103
Reception at 5:00 p.m. (refreshments will be served), Main Event at 6:00 p.m.
George Washington Housing Programs is hosting author, researcher and entrepreneur, Marcos Salazar on campus April 6th. Salazar authored "The Turbulent Twenties Survival Guide: Figuring Out Who You Are, What You Want, & and Where You're Going After College." In his speaking engagement at GW he will share with students tips and dynamic advice about transitioning from college to the professional realm, how to best prepare and maximize junior and senior year, and how to become an indispensable member of the workforce. Incorporated into his topic will be a discussion on networking, personal branding, and life transitions. Salazar will help GW students gain the knowledge and skills they need to move from being successful on campus to being successful in the workforce. This is a special networking and speaking event that all students should not miss!
What's a credit rating? How do you plan your future income to make ends meet?
Date: Wednesday, 7 April
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: South Hall Lounge
Learn what you can do now to begin investing now. Learn to grow your money!
Date: Thursday, 8 April
Times: 10:30 AM OR 2:00 PM
Location: Duques 155. Capital Market Trading Room.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Money Madness this month and other great things for GRADS!!!
Money Madness Week!
Presented by GW Housing Programs
Loan Repayment Session
Learn about strategies to repay those piles of loans. Experts from GW will be on hand to help you get ready for the reality of repayment.
Date: Monday, 29 March
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Ivory Lounge
Budgeting and Credit Session
What's a credit rating? How do you plan your future income to make ends meet?
Date: Wednesday, 7 April
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: South Hall Lounge
Stock Market 101 Session
Learn what you can do now to begin investing now. Learn to grow your money!
Date: Thursday, 8 April
Times: 10:30 AM OR 2:00 PM
Location: Duques 155. Capital Market Trading Room.
To RSVP for any of these sessions, please click here.
"The Five Essentials to Surviving and Thriving After College"
Featuring Author and GW Alum Marcos Salazar
Tuesday, April 6th - Funger Hall Auditorium, Room 103
Reception at 5:00 p.m. (refreshments will be served), Main Event at 6:00 p.m.
RSVP here for FREE tickets: http://five-essentials.eventbrite.com
George Washington Housing Programs is hosting author, researcher and entrepreneur, Marcos Salazar on campus April 6th. Salazar authored "The Turbulent Twenties Survival Guide: Figuring Out Who You Are, What You Want, & and Where You're Going After College." In his speaking engagement at GW he will share with students tips and dynamic advice about transitioning from college to the professional realm, how to best prepare and maximize junior and senior year, and how to become an indispensable member of the workforce. Incorporated into his topic will be a discussion on networking, personal branding, and life transitions. Salazar will help GW students gain the knowledge and skills they need to move from being successful on campus to being successful in the workforce. This is a special networking and speaking event that all students should not miss!
Pigs for Peace!
It's not too late to give! With a simple gift, you can empower a woman across the world by helping to get her a livelihood. And it all starts with a pig. Celebrate Women's History Month by donating today! For just $50, you can sponsor a pig, and for just $10, you can sponsor a share of a pig. For more information and to donate, visit: http://www.glrbtp.org/index.html.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Pigs for Peace and International Women's Day
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Half the Sky! 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
Saturday, February 20, 2010
This week: GAP Year Event! More events next week...
THIS WEEK IN SOUTH HALL!
Gap Year Options Night - Tuesday February 23
6-7:30 p.m. - South Hall Community Room
RSVP mclark28@gwmail.gwu.edu
Gap Year - Taking a gap year (also known as year abroad, year out, year off, deferred year, bridging year, time off and time out) refers to taking a year out of studying to do something else. Many people take a gap year before starting college or graduate school.
Learn about your post-graduation options! Join representatives and speakers from the Peace Corps, JET Program (Teaching English Abroad), Teach for America, Fulbright Scholars, WUJS (The International Israel and Jewish Experience), and AEISIC (international leadership and work opportunities). Representatives from The Career Center, Office of Scholarships and Fellowships, and the University Counseling Center will help connect you to on campus resources.
RSVP - mclark28@gwmail.gwu.edu
NEXT WEEK!
March 1, 2010 @ 6:15pm in Jack Morton Auditorium
"Your Life, Your Money"
Register at http://yourlifeyourmoneygw.
Join in the Interactive Expert Panel discussion with special guests on planning your financial future NOW!
Every attendee will walk away with giveaways and cash!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Before you leave DC, check these events out!
Here are a couple of upcoming events that might interest you...
The Embassy of Canada
There is still time to sign up! Break away from watching the Vancouver Olympics to join us on Monday, February 22nd as we meet with the Canadian Ambassador's right hand man for an information session and Q&A, and receive a guided tour of the embassy and its gallery. If you have a question about border regulations, international affairs, culture, history, hosting the Olympics, or even just how to work/intern at an embassy, please consider attending.
The Gap Year- Options After Graduation!
Taking a gap year (also known as a year abroad, year out, year off, bridging year, time off and time out) refers to taking a year off from formal studying to do something else. Many people take a gap year before starting college or graduate school.
Learn about your gap year options after graduation at The Gap Year Night! Join representatives and speakers from Peace Corps, the JET Program, Teach for America, Fulbright Scholars and AEISIC. Representatives from the Career Center, Office of Scholarships and Fellowships, and the University Counseling Center will help connect you with available on campus resources.
Date: Tuesday, February 23rd @ 6:00-7:30pm
Location: South Hall Community Room
RSVP: mclark28@gwmail.gwu.edu by Sunday, February 21st to reserve a spot.
Have a great week!
~Melissa and Maura
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
BINGO!
Coffee hours continue this week! This week only, coffee hours in Melissa's room will be held on Wednesday from 8:30-10:30 pm. We will be watching the State of the Union Address, and playing SOTU Bingo. Come hang out for a night of coffee (or tea), cookies, and good, old-fashioned (nonpartisan) fun!
What's all that construction about?
If you've used the G Street entrance at all, you've no doubt noticed the construction being completed. A new green space is coming soon. If you'd like more information, please click here.
Newseum Trip
The next Newseum trip is planned for Sunday, Jan. 31st. The trip will leave the Foggy Bottom Metro stop at 11am. If you are committed to going, please email Melissa or Maura with your name, building, and room number. Admission to the Newseum and Metro fare will be covered! Tickets are limited so RSVP as soon as possible!
Don't Forget!
Last but not least, remember that graduation applications for the Spring commencement ceremony are due on February 1!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Haiti Relief Efforts and Coffee Hours
We gained valuable information about the types of events you are interested in seeing in the building, and are working on facilitating those things.
Haiti Relief Events
The Caribbean Student Association has put together the following events to raise money for earthquake relief in Haiti. A few of you have expressed interest in efforts to assist this impoverished nation; we encourage you to support CSA in their endeavors. If any of you have ideas for events you would like to see held in South Hall to benefit Haiti, please feel free to email Maura or myself, or leave a comment below.
WED. JAN. 20
LETTER WRITING AND SAMPLE OF HAITIAN CULTURE
MULTICULTURAL STUDENT SERVICES CENTER- 7PM
THURS. JAN 21
NIGHT AT SESTO SENSO
SESTO SENSO (1214 18TH ST NW)
*$10 to enter after 10pm; 20 % of proceeds go to Haiti relief efforts
FRI. JAN. 22
SWIPE YOUR GWORLD FOR HAITI
*you can do this in J-street, Colonial Central and in the SA office
FRI.JAN.22
FUNDRAISER PARTY (w/ live DJ and live performances)
MARVIN CENTER BALLROOM – 10pm – 2pm
*$5 to enter; all proceeds go to Haiti relief efforts
MONETARY DONATIONS WOULD BE ACCEPTED AT ALL EVENTS!!!
Coffee hours!!!
Back by popular demand! Many of you seemed to enjoy the coffee distribution that was held at the end of the Fall semester, so we have decided to make it a regular, weekly event.
Maura will host coffee hours in her room on Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30 pm and Wednesdays from 4-5 pm.
Melissa will host coffee hours in her room on Wednesdays from 7-9 pm.
Swing by for a lovely afternoon brew, or a nighttime boost!
Have a great week.
~Melissa
Sunday, January 10, 2010
This is it!
I hope you all had a fantastic Winter Break. Welcome back to DC!
As the semester begins, Maura and I are looking to bring in events to the building that YOU are interested in. Like all of you, this is our last semester at GW as well, and we want to make it AMAZING. To do this, we have put together a short survey and would love your input. The survey is only five questions long, and unlike many of the surveys that flood your email inbox, it will have a direct impact on you, so please help us out! Here is the link to the survey:
Click here to take survey
If you have specific comments, feel free to post them in the comments section of the blog or on the survey.
As always, if you have questions or concerns, please shoot either one of us an email or stop by our rooms... You know where we live!
Let's make Spring 2010 EPIC!
~Melissa
Sunday, November 29, 2009
A Message from the RAC...
Take a break from studying to celebrate diversity! The South Hall and Ivory RACs are teaming up to bring you International Night. A variety of food will be served in the South Hall community room from 7-8 pm on December 8th. Afterward, there will be a showing of "Shaolin Soccer," a movie about kung-fu masters who form a soccer team. The showing will start at 8:30 in Ivory's tv room and snacks will be provided.
If you already have dinner plans, join us the following afternoon at 3 pm in the community room to help finish up the work for Adopt A Family. This holiday program allows poor families to celebrate the holidays with gifts - a luxury that they could not afford on their own. Four of the six people we have adopted are age 7 or younger. What were your holidays like at that age? You've seen us collecting donations; come see what we've done with the money. Help us wrap the gifts and eat some cookies!
~the RAC
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Good stuff...lots of good stuff.
NEW DATE!!!!
Monday, November 23rd @ 11:30am
The visit should last no more than one hour and will include a short presentation followed by a Q&A session. Please RSVP to: Marissab@gwmail.gwu.edu by November 19th at noon if you would like to attend.
Studying Abroad and Social Networks
When: November 18 at 7:30pm
Where: Ivory Tower Community Room
Attend a study abroad pre-departure orientation about the use of online social networks (Twitter, Facebook, etc.) while abroad and how they can help or hurt your experience when learning a language and immersing in a new culture. Pizza will be served!
Volunteer Opportunities!
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week 2009!
Ongoing Nov 16-20
- Campus Wide Canned Food Drive
Donation bins will be located in Marvin Center, Residence Halls, Rice Hall, Academic Center, and the Office of Community Service
Monday, Nov 16
- "Slam Hunger" Open Mic Coffee House
sponsored by Alpha Phi Omega
Strong Hall Piano Lounge, 7:30 pm - 9 pm
- Community Service - DC Central Kitchen
Meet at OCS at 8 am, service will take place from 9 am - 12 pm
visit http://gwired.gwu.edu/ocs/VolunteerOpportunities/SSE/HHAW/ to register
Tuesday, Nov 17
- Community Service - Thrive DC
Meet at OCS at 7:15 am, service will take place from 8:15 am - 11:30 am
visit http://gwired.gwu.edu/ocs/VolunteerOpportunities/SSE/HHAW/ to register
Wednesday, Nov 18
- Hunger Banquet
Marvin Center Grand Ballroom, 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Registration begins at 6 pm
Wednesday, Nov 19
- Community Service - Thrive DC
Meet at OCS at 7:15 am, service will take place from 8:15 am - 11:30 am
visit http://gwired.gwu.edu/ocs/VolunteerOpportunities/SSE/HHAW/ to register
Friday, Nov 20
- Community Service - Capitol Area Food Bank
Meet at OCS at 12 pm, service will take place from 1 pm - 4 pm
visit http://gwired.gwu.edu/ocs/VolunteerOpportunities/SSE/HHAW/ to register
- Project PB&J
sponsored by Program Board
Columbian Square, 1 pm - 3 pm
Saturday, Nov 21
- 22nd Annual Fannie Mae Help the Homeless Walkathon
Pre Walk Breakfast and Rally
Kogan Plaza, 7 am
In celebration of International Education Week, the Career Center is featuring some exciting programs for the week:
(RSVP for all programs and events in the GWork Events Calendar at http://gwork.gwu.edu)
Security Clearances
Monday, November 16
5-6pm
Marvin Center 307
Learn about the federal security clearance process from the director of the Office of Personnel Security at the U. S. State Department’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security.
Foreign Service Officer Exam
Monday, November 16
6-7pm
Marvin Center 307
Information about the written and oral components of the Foreign Service Officer Test, suggested preparation techniques, resources, scoring method and more will be
discussed.
Working Abroad
Tuesday, November 17
5-6pm
Marvin Center 308
If you have considered working abroad but don’t know where to start, this is the workshop for you! The Career Center’s international work expert will take you through the basics of working abroad and present you with ideas for your next steps!
International Business Etiquette & Protocol
Tuesday, November 17
630-8pm
Marvin Center 308
Presented by a seasoned protocol expert, this 90-minute workshop will provide an overview of etiquette from a global perspective. Some of the topics covered include
greetings, body language, eye contact, business card exchange, and entertainment and dining.
International Affairs Expo for Undergraduates
Wednesday, November 18
4-6pm
City View Room, 1957 E St NW
Meet with representatives from various international affairs organizations to discuss your career plans, network and learn about internships and jobs. Additionally, GW alumni in this field will be circulating through the expo to connect with and help students navigate the expo. INFO & RSVP: gwired.gwu.edu/career/fairs. Cosponsored with the GW International Affairs Society
Secrets to a Career in Intelligence
Wednesday, November 18
6-730pm
Marvin Center 403
Learn from senior recruiting professionals at the country’s top intelligence agencies about occupational choices, the hiring process and upcoming entry-level career opportunities in the field. Identify student employment options via the Student Career Experience Program and Cooperative Education to advance your career in this specialized area of federal government service.
Ever Considered a Post-College International Program?
Thursday, November 19
615-730pm
Marvin Center 403
Participation in a work experience program after college to enhance skills and gain a different career perspective is increasing in popularity among graduates. This session will introduce some of the programs that are available, and former participants will share their first-hand knowledge and stories of their experiences.
Panelists:
Aaron Goldberg, MASA Israel Journey
Mollie Giller, SPHHS Graduate Student, MASA Israel Participant
Marc St. Hilare, GW Center for Undergraduate Fellowships & Research
Kevin Hostetler, Fellowship recipient for the German Parliament
Michael T. Jackson, Association for International Practical Training
Jop Opportunities!
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is looking for 40 full-time entry level hires. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens and be working towards a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics or technology management. Email Maura - mclark28@gwmail.gwu.edu for additional details!
Monday, November 2, 2009
Around the world in DC...
There will be a trip to the Greek Embassy on Monday, November 9th at 11:30am. The visit should last no more than one hour and will include a short presentation followed by a Q&A session. Please RSVP to: Marissab@gwmail.gwu.edu by November 5th at noon if you would like to attend.
Attend a briefing at the World Bank!
On November 16th from 10-11:30am, attend a briefing and learn about development and what the World Bank does. It is an interactive session and career opportunities at the World Bank will also be discussed. RSVP with your first & last name to: Marissab@gwmail.gwu.edu by November 9th at noon.
And, don't forget....
WELLNESS WEEK!
Healthy Food Challenge
How healthy are you eating? Prepare to be challenged.
Monday, November 2 – Friday, November 6
Interested? Send an email to mentor@gwu.edu.
Healthy Iron Chef
Come to a healthy cooking class w/ a Lerner Nutritionist.
Tuesday, Nov 3, 7:30-8:30pm, South Hall Basement
Interested? Send an email to mentor@gwu.edu.
Meditation Night
Join us for a night of meditation & relaxation w/ UCC.
Wednesday, Nov 4, 7-8pm, South Hall Basement
Interested? Send an email to mentor@gwu.edu.
Nighttime Monument Run
Relieve some stress & stay in shape - safety in numbers!
Friday, Nov 6, 8-9pm, Meet in front of Ivory Tower
Interested? Send an email to mentor@gwu.edu.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Wellness Week
Trick or Treat w/ the RAC
See your RAC in action before going out this Thursday.
Thursday, October 29, 9-11pm, South Hall Lobby
Healthy Food Challenge
How healthy are you eating? Prepare to be challenged.
Monday, November 2 – Friday, November 6
Interested? Send an email to mentor@gwu.edu.
Healthy Iron Chef
Come to a healthy cooking class w/ a Lerner Nutritionist.
Tuesday, Nov 3, 7:30-8:30pm, South Hall Basement
Interested? Send an email to mentor@gwu.edu.
Meditation Night
Join us for a night of meditation & relaxation w/ UCC.
Wednesday, Nov 4, 7-8pm, South Hall Community Room
Interested? Send an email to mentor@gwu.edu.
Nighttime Monument Run
Relieve some stress & stay in shape - safety in numbers!
Friday, Nov 6, 8-9pm, Meet in front of Ivory Tower
Interested? Send an email to mentor@gwu.edu.
There will be a trip to the Greek Embassy on Monday, November 9th at 11:30am. The visit should last no more than one hour and will include a short presentation followed by a Q&A session. Please RSVP to: Marissab@gwmail.gwu.edu by November 5th at noon if you would like to attend.

