The Division of Student Affairs has released the schedule for this year's welcome week! There are a ton of fun, informational events that you all should definitely try to check out (especially freshmen)!
1. Saturday, August 24th, 2013
Kick off the school year right with inflatables, FREE food, games, performances, music and more! Get ready for a night of fun with new and old friends G-Dub style.
Sponsored by Hallmark Programs
2. Sunday, August 25th, 2013
Movie on the Yard: The Great Gatsby
8:00 pm
University Yard
RAIN SITE: Continental Ballroom
Grab a blanket or lawn chair and come out for an exclusive screening of The Great Gatsby! Don't miss out on snacks and give-aways at GW's own outdoor theater!
Sponsored by Program Board
3. Monday, August 26th, 2013
12:00 noon - 2:00 pm
Kogan Plaza & Gelman Library (Rain date: August 28)
Kick back on the first day of classes at Librarypalooza!. Stop by to explore Gelman's brand new entrance floor, enjoy some free food from the BBQ and find out about the amazing services the Libraries offer.
Sponsored by the George Washington University Libraries
Student Performance Showcase
7:00 - 11:00 pm
Lisner Auditorium & Kogan Plaza
Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 7:30pm
RECEPTION RAIN SITE: Marvin Center Great Hall
This annual showcase of GW performance groups is back for a night of singing, acting, dancing, comedy, and more! After the performances, join these groups and others on Kogan Plaza for dessert and find out how to get involved with the arts at GW.
Sponsored by Hallmark Programs
4. Tuesday, August 27th, 2013
University Services & Student Organization Fair
6:30 - 8:30 pm
University Yard
RAIN DATE: Wednesday, August 28th
It's the largest organization fair of the year featuring over 200 student groups! Learn how to get involved with student organization and meet representatives from various GW departments. Make sure you stop by the Taste of GWorld for free food and drink samples from local GWorld vendors.
Sponsored by the Center for Student Engagement and Hallmark Programs
Hypnotist, An Evening with Tom DeLuca
9:00 - 11:00 pm
Betts Theatre
Watch the show or be the show at this annual event. Back by popular demand, hypnotist Tom DeLuca returns to GW for a night of fun, laughter and good harmless hypnotism. Choose to be hypnotized or watch as your friends fall into a trance.
Sponsored by Hallmark Programs
5. Wednesday, August 28th, 2013
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Kogan Plaza
Join us in Kogan Plaza for a free barbecue, Colonials spirit, and friendly field games!
Sponsored by the Student Association and GW Athletics & Recreation
10:30pm-12:30am
Buses leaving from Thurston Hall, Kogan Plaza, and Mount Vernon Quad
An exclusive after-hours shopping event just for you, GW! Come get everything you'll need for your new room plus great deals, prizes, and plenty of giveaways!
Sponsored by the GW Residence Hall Association
6. Friday, August 30th, 2013
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Marvin Center, 3rd Floor Terrace
RAIN SITE: TBD
Join us for the 9th Annual Multicultural Student Services Center Block Party featuring student performances, multicultural student organizations, good music, free food and much more!
Sponsored by the Multicultural Student Services Center
7. Saturday, August 31st, 2013
4:00 - 10:00 pm
University Yard (rain or shine)
Come out to dance and shout at the biggest festival and concert of the semester for the GW community! Enjoy live music, free food, and give-aways at this annual event.
Sponsored by Program Board