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"Interrogating GW": An American Studies Student Conference

12:45pm - 12:45pm

"Interrogating GW: An American Studies Student Conference" will consist of American Studies majors presenting their original research on some aspects of George Washington University. The panels on December 5, the second and final section of the conference, will explore:

• Academic Events
• Foggy Bottom Campus
• Research

• Columbian College of Arts & Sciences

Laboratory Safety Training

2:00pm - 2:00pm

Required annual training for those who work in a research or teaching lab.

• Foggy Bottom Campus
• Research
• Safety & Security

CPR/AED Training

9:00am - 12:00pm

Taught by EMeRG, you will learn how to perform CPR and use an AED.

• Foggy Bottom Campus
• Safety & Security

The Crisis that Has Defied Five Presidents: Covering the North Korean Nuclear Program for Three Decades

12:00pm - 12:00pm

The GW Institute for Korean Studies & the East Asia National Resource Center Present: Korea Policy Forum, "The Crisis that Has Defied Five Presidents: Covering the North Korean Nuclear Program for Three Decades"

- Speaker: David E. Sanger, National Security Correspondent and Senior Writer, The New York Times - Moderator: Yonho Kim, Associate Director, the GW Institute for Korean Studies (GWIKS)  

• Academic Events
• Foggy Bottom Campus
• Guest Speakers

• Elliott School of International Affairs

The 2019 Christmas Revels: Celestial Fools

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Celestial Fools transports the audience to a rustic village in Europe. As the Winter days grow short, three wandering performers from far-off lands weave music, dance and stories from their cultures into an enchanting and dramatic tale of the Winter Solstice.

• Arts, Culture & Entertainment
• Foggy Bottom Campus

The 2019 Christmas Revels: Celestial Fools

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Celestial Fools transports the audience to a rustic village in Europe. As the Winter days grow short, three wandering performers from far-off lands weave music, dance and stories from their cultures into an enchanting and dramatic tale of the Winter Solstice.

• Arts, Culture & Entertainment
• Foggy Bottom Campus

The 2019 Christmas Revels: Celestial Fools

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Celestial Fools transports the audience to a rustic village in Europe. As the Winter days grow short, three wandering performers from far-off lands weave music, dance and stories from their cultures into an enchanting and dramatic tale of the Winter Solstice.

• Arts, Culture & Entertainment
• Foggy Bottom Campus

"The United States and Asia: Regional Dynamics and 21st Century Relations" (2nd ed.) Book Launch with Professor Robert Sutter

1:45pm - 3:00pm

The Elliott School Book Launch Series, National Bureau of Asian Research, and Sigur Center for Asian Studies invite you to an event celebrating the launch of Professor Robert Sutter's new book with and Roy Kamphausen of the National Bureau of Asian Research. The discussion will be followed by a Q&A. Light refreshments will be provided.

Book signing from 1:30-1:45pm Book sale from 1:30-1:45pm & 3-3:15pm

• Academic Events
• Foggy Bottom Campus
• Research

• Elliott School of International Affairs

Floor Warden Training

10:00am - 11:00am

Are volunteer staff members who may assist and be the main point of contact during an emergency. In this session, you will learn your responsibility during an emergency and how to work with first responders.

• Foggy Bottom Campus
• Safety & Security

Free Chair Massages for Finals

11:00am - 3:30pm

Join the Colonial Health Center for a Free Chair Massage! Professional massage therapists from Eye Street Massage will be present to offer free chair massages for all GW students. Sign-ups will take place during the event. 

• Foggy Bottom Campus
• Wellness & Health

Finals Mental Health Discussion

4:00pm - 5:00pm

This group discussion will allow students to collectively meet with a counselor and discuss self-care and stress management to use during finals and beyond! This event is open to all students. 

• Foggy Bottom Campus
• Wellness & Health

Midnight Breakfast 2019

10:30pm - 12:30am

Midnight Breakfast is an annual tradition that invites students to take a break from studying for final exams and enjoy some food and fun! Faculty and staff volunteer and connect with students throughout the event by serving food or hosting an activity.

Midnight Breakfast 2019 will be held on December 11, 2019 in the Smith Center. Students will have the opportunity to explore the event from 10:30 pm - 12:30 am.

• Arts, Culture & Entertainment
• Foggy Bottom Campus
• Free Food

Finals Breakfast Break

9:00am - 11:00am

Start your day off with a breakfast snack! Come grab a granola bar, fruit and a cup of coffee to power you through the finals season, courtesy of the Division of Safety and Security and the Colonial Health Center. 

• Foggy Bottom Campus
• Free Food
• Wellness & Health

GW Holiday Party: Foggy Bottom

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Holiday Party: Joy to GW

GW faculty and staff are invited to celebrate the holiday season at the annual GW Holiday Party. Mark your calendars for a joyful afternoon featuring gingerbread house decorating, karaoke, hot food stations, photo booth fun and more! 

• Faculty & Staff
• Foggy Bottom Campus
• Free Food

The 2019 Christmas Revels: Celestial Fools

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Celestial Fools transports the audience to a rustic village in Europe. As the Winter days grow short, three wandering performers from far-off lands weave music, dance and stories from their cultures into an enchanting and dramatic tale of the Winter Solstice.

• Arts, Culture & Entertainment
• Foggy Bottom Campus

The 2019 Christmas Revels: Celestial Fools

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Celestial Fools transports the audience to a rustic village in Europe. As the Winter days grow short, three wandering performers from far-off lands weave music, dance and stories from their cultures into an enchanting and dramatic tale of the Winter Solstice.

• Arts, Culture & Entertainment
• Foggy Bottom Campus

The 2019 Christmas Revels: Celestial Fools

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Celestial Fools transports the audience to a rustic village in Europe. As the Winter days grow short, three wandering performers from far-off lands weave music, dance and stories from their cultures into an enchanting and dramatic tale of the Winter Solstice.

• Arts, Culture & Entertainment
• Foggy Bottom Campus

The 2019 Christmas Revels: Celestial Fools

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Celestial Fools transports the audience to a rustic village in Europe. As the Winter days grow short, three wandering performers from far-off lands weave music, dance and stories from their cultures into an enchanting and dramatic tale of the Winter Solstice.

• Arts, Culture & Entertainment
• Foggy Bottom Campus

The 2019 Christmas Revels: Celestial Fools

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Celestial Fools transports the audience to a rustic village in Europe. As the Winter days grow short, three wandering performers from far-off lands weave music, dance and stories from their cultures into an enchanting and dramatic tale of the Winter Solstice.

• Arts, Culture & Entertainment
• Foggy Bottom Campus

"Reclaiming the Great World House: Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Vision for 21st Century Leadership" with Dr. Vicki Crawford

Monday, January 13th, 2020 Discussion: 5:00 p.m. | Reception: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.,

Every year, the Leadership, Ethics, and Practice Initiative at the Elliott School of International Affairs partners with the Multicultural Student Services Center to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during King Week. This year, the George Washington University will welcome Dr.

• Academic Events
• Diversity
• International

• Columbian College of Arts & Sciences
• Elliott School of International Affairs
• Trachtenberg School of Public Policy & Public Administration

2020 GW New Venture Competition 101: Insider Tips on How to Compete and Win!

5:30pm - 5:30pm

Did you know that the GW New Venture Competition (GW NVC) is one of the largest collegiate entrepreneurship competitions in the country?! Did you know that this year, we're offering the largest amount of cash prizes in this history of the GW NVC? GW students like you will be vying for over $500,000 in cash and prizes because they know that this cash, mentorship, and concept validation will take their career to the next level!

• Academic Events
• Career & Professional Development
• Foggy Bottom Campus

• Elliott School of International Affairs
• School of Business
• School of Engineering & Applied Science

2020 GW New Venture Competition 101: Insider Tips on How to Compete and Win!

5:30pm - 5:30pm

Did you know that the GW New Venture Competition (GW NVC) is one of the largest collegiate entrepreneurship competitions in the country?! Did you know that this year, we're offering the largest amount of cash prizes in this history of the GW NVC? GW students like you will be vying for over $500,000 in cash and prizes because they know that this cash, mentorship, and concept validation will take their career to the next level!

• Academic Events
• Career & Professional Development
• Foggy Bottom Campus

• Elliott School of International Affairs
• School of Business
• School of Engineering & Applied Science

2020 GW New Venture Competition 101: Insider Tips on How to Compete and Win!

5:30pm - 5:30pm

Did you know that the GW New Venture Competition (GW NVC) is one of the largest collegiate entrepreneurship competitions in the country?! Did you know that this year, we're offering the largest amount of cash prizes in this history of the GW NVC? GW students like you will be vying for over $500,000 in cash and prizes because they know that this cash, mentorship, and concept validation will take their career to the next level!

• Academic Events
• Career & Professional Development
• Foggy Bottom Campus

• Elliott School of International Affairs
• School of Business
• School of Engineering & Applied Science

Food Innovation Panel & Networking Event

5:00pm - 7:00pm

DC has become one of the most innovative food hubs in the country. From Sweetgreen to &pizza, many chefs and food innovators call DC home.

• Academic Events
• Foggy Bottom Campus
• Free Food

• Elliott School of International Affairs
• School of Business
• School of Engineering & Applied Science

2020 GW New Venture Competition 101 Webinar: Insider Tips on How to Compete and Win!

12:00pm - 12:00pm

Did you know that the GW New Venture Competition (GW NVC) is one of the largest collegiate entrepreneurship competitions in the country?! Did you know that this year, we're offering the largest amount of cash prizes in this history of the GW NVC? GW students like you will be vying for over $500,000 in cash and prizes because they know that this cash, mentorship, and concept validation will take their career to the next level!

• Academic Events
• Career & Professional Development
• Foggy Bottom Campus

• Elliott School of International Affairs
• School of Business
• School of Engineering & Applied Science