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Fall 2021 Group Fitness Classes

GW Campus Recreation is offering virtual and in-person group fitness for GW-affiliated students, faculty, and staff members in the fall 2021 semester. Whether you enjoy fitness from the comfort of your home or want to get back to our in-person fitness community, we are excited to reconnect with you! 

REGISTRATION IS OPEN for Pitch George 2021

Welcome to the Pitch George Competition 2021! 

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Center For Entrepreneurial Excellence (CFEE) presents a HYBRID version of the Pitch George Competition. Please see the schedule below: 

GW October Entrepreneurship Week

WHAT IS IT?

GW October Entrepreneurship Week is a preeminent event providing guidance, training, and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs.

WHY WAS IT CREATED?

We are gathering together in order to support and celebrate the resilient GW entrepreneurial community.

WHO IS IT FOR?

Anyone with entrepreneurial passion or interest is encouraged to attend.

CCAS 2021 Graduate Virtual Open House

The Columbian College of Arts and Sciences (CCAS) invites you to attend our Graduate Virtual Open House! The event is the perfect opportunity to learn more about graduate study at GW and the 90+ graduate degree and certificate programs within CCAS. You will also have a chance to engage with current GW graduate students, faculty and our admissions team, who will be available to answer your questions, guide you through the application

The 2021 Russian Elections - What Next?

* This event will be conducted entirely in Russian.

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Anxiety Toolbox

Anxiety Toolbox is a three-session virtual workshop for the many students who are interested in gaining readily accessible skills for managing anxiety. Through the workshop, students gain understanding about anxiety and learn skills to recognize and better address symptoms. Each workshop is 45 minutes to an hour long, and the information builds on material from previous sections.

BRIDGE Workshop

BRIDGE (Building Relationship Intimacy & Dialogue Effectiveness) focuses on identifying ways to foster healthy relationships via self-monitoring, effective communication, and conflict resolution skills. The three-session virtual workshop is divided into content that builds upon itself. The sessions include modules dedicated to help you:

Flavors of Middle-Eastern Food and Families in Entrepreneurship

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The Impasse of Tunisian Democracy

The Middle East Policy Forum (MEPF) is excited to host The Impasse of Tunisian Democracy. Following Tunisian President Kais Saied's dismissal of the prime minister and suspension of Parliament this past summer, what are the near- and short-term prospects for liberal democracy in Tunisia? How have public attitudes shifted over the past few months? Join MEPF for a discussion of these questions with Dr. Robert P. Parks and Dr.

Mindful Self-Compassion

Mindful Self-Compassion incorporates evidence based tools and supportive exploration to promote emotional strength and resilience through compassion. Each virtual workshop is 45 minutes to one hour. Attendance is expected at each of the three workshop sessions, as the information builds on material from previous sessions.

Well-being Skills Series

We know GW students are busy. We also know that students can gain benefits from attending just a few short well-being workshops, so we created the Well-being Skills Series.

Flourishing in Food Speaker Series: How Tech is Transforming the Food World

Overview of the "Flourishing in Food" Speaker Series

LAHSP 50th Anniversary Celebration with President Laura Chinchilla

Celebrate 50 Years of LAHSP at The Elliott School of International Affairs with Former President Laura Chinchilla of Costa Rica!

Wednesday, October 20th, 2021 5:30-7:30pm EDT

HYBRID IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL EVENT WITH Q&A

In Person: Elliott School of International Affairs Lindner Family Commons, Room 602 1957 E St. NW Washington D.C. 20052 Refreshments Provided!

Pitch George Information Session #4

The Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence (CFEE) is hosting a HYBRID version of the 14th Annual Pitch George Competition 2021. The information session will provide you with everything you need to know about this year's competition. After signing up, you will be emailed a PG 2021 Information Packet that will be discussed during the information session. 

Conference on Community Writing

We come together as community activists, writers, scholars, and educators to share stories and counterstories that address local, national, and global injustices. We come together to highlight the strengths, beauty, and knowledge within communities, and to create a space for coalition building and action.

Managing Depression

Managing Depression is a three-session virtual workshop designed to help students increase their understanding of depression and provide them with the skills to recognize and manage their depressive symptoms. Each workshop is 45 minutes to one hour, and the information builds on material from previous sections.

Conflict Styles: A Session for Faculty & Staff

This workshop walks participants through identifying the different styles of conflict resolution. Participants will take a quiz to determine their preferred conflict resolution style, and then are walked through the situations where each style is most optimally used.

Participants will:

The Start of a Bold Journey for Peace Settlement of the Korean Peninsula by Na Kyung Won

In his speech at the U.N. General Assembly last month, South Korean President Moon Jae-in repeated a call for the end-of-war declaration on the Korean Peninsula. Under what conditions can an end-of-war declaration contribute to a peace settlement of the Korean peninsula?

Julian Clement Chase Prize Celebration

The University Writing Program is proud to announce the 2021 Julian Clement Chase Prize with an evening celebrating the intellectual joys of living in and learning from the District of Columbia. The Prize Ceremony takes place online at the Conference for Community Writing. Attendance at the Prize Ceremony is free and open to the public.

Wingo

Wings + Bingo = Wingo! Come enjoy a night of fun and food with the chance to win Beats Studio Buds, Sony Portable Speakers, and LED Lights!

Kings as Judges: Power, Justice, and the Origins of Parliaments

This event will present the recently published book by Deborah Boucoyannis, Kings as Judges: Power, Justice, and the Origins of Parliaments. The book offers a new explanation of how representative institutions become the central organs of governance in Western Europe. The answer has typically reflected the belief that representation resulted from weak ruling powers needing to concede rights to powerful social groups.

Anxiety Toolbox

Anxiety Toolbox is a three-session virtual workshop for the many students who are interested in gaining readily accessible skills for managing anxiety. Through the workshop, students gain understanding about anxiety and learn skills to recognize and better address symptoms. Each workshop is 45 minutes to an hour long, and the information builds on material from previous sections.

The Untold Story of the Korean Film Industry

Korea’s cultural industries are among the most dynamic in the world, and the film industry is no exception. While many people are aware of Korea’s success in international music charts or at international film festivals, very few realize that these results rely on industrial success that reflect systematic business efforts and a prudent film policy.

Pitch George 2021 Registration Deadline

Welcome to the Pitch George Competition 2021! 

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Center For Entrepreneurial Excellence (CFEE) presents a HYBRID version of the Pitch George Competition. Please see the schedule below: 

Measuring the Statistical Capacity of Nations

The international development community has used the World Bank's Statistical Capacity Index since its inception in 2004. The Sustainable Development Goals create new challenges for national statistical systems to produce high-quality and internationally comparable data.