National Crash Analysis Center (NCAC)
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Graduate students in transportation safety take apart cars and create
models to improve safety.
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NCAC
Inauguration of GW's
16th President, Nov. 16
Visit
Inauguration website
Live Webcast of Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. http://inauguration.gwu.edu/webcast.html
George Washington University Virginia Campus Wins
Architecture Award for Main Academic
Auilding
May 4—GW's President Trachtenberg accepted an
award from the Loudoun County Design Cabinet—Design Excellence Program in the
category of Pace Setters. Information about the 2007 winners
Technology 2012: The Office of Tomorrow,
Today
August 16, 2007, 8 a.m to 11
a.m. -- Speaker:
Rob Pegoraro, Personal Technology Columnist, Fast
Forward, The Washington Post. Contact the Loudoun
County Chamber of Commerce at 703-777-2176
"Signatures of Loudoun" Design Excellence Program
April
20 , 2007 --
Award ceremony May 4, 4 p.m.Sponsored
by the Loudoun County Department of Economic Development. More
Information
Aviation Safety & Security
Certificate Program
May 7-17, 2007 More
Information
GW Landscape Design
Students Build Exhibit at 17th Annual Leesburg Flower Show
April 16 , 2007 --Come check out GW's
booth and the student exhibit at the Leesburg
Flower Show on April 21-22l
GW Landscape Design
program
Step It Up 2007: Learn about Climate Change
April 15,
2007--The
Climate Project representatives Morris Meyer and National
Wildlife Federation representative Kara Ball gave a multimedia
presentation and lead a discussion on the material presented
in An
Inconvenient Truth. More
Information
GW Virginia Campus Hosted Engineering and Technology Day for LCPS
High School Students
April 10, 2007 —Faculty and graduate
students from the School of Engineering and Applied Science
led 87 LCPS juniors and seniors and their teachers in nine
workshops to illustrate different engineering careers, including
building a 20-foot modular bridge, digitizing a crash test
dummy, creating an electrical circuit, testing driving skills, and
tracking computer hackers. More
Murder in New Orleans—
the Breakdown of a Justice System
February 20, 2007--This inaugural event launches GW's new graduate programs in IT for Justice and
Public Safety. Join us on Wednesday, February 28 for an evening of lively discussion
surrounding the use of IT in the fight against violent crime. More
Get your GWorld Card : Wednesday, January 31
January 25 , 2007--GWorld card staff will
be issuing cards from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Room 060 in Building 2 (44983 Knoll
Square, Ashburn, VA). Students must be registered for classes. Please bring
you GWID number and a government issued photo ID. GWORLD
Office
LCPS Student Art Show through April 19
January 25 , 2007--2-D artwork made by Loudoun
County Public School students from Banneker Elementary School, Blue Ridge Middle
School, Hillsboro Elementary School, and Lincoln Elementary School is on display
at 20101 Academic Way, Ashburn, VA (Rm. 121), Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6
p.m.
Aviation Safety & Security Certificate Program
November 15, 2006--Certificate program December 4-14, 2006
in Ashburn, VA. A comprehensive approach to integrating safety
and security in air transportation. More Call
703-726-8334 or E-mail
North
Virginia Climate Change Summit: Nov. 9, 7 p.m.
October 20, 2006--Leaders, citizens, activists and experts will meet to discuss
energy issues that are affecting our region. Program to feature presentations
by guest speakers Mike Tidwell, Tom Whipple, Charlie Garlow, Grady O'Rear
followed by statements from local elected officials and a moderated Q&A
session. Organized by the Loudoun County Committee for a Sustainable Society. Free
and open to the public. More
LCPS Student Art Show Oct. 26-January 25
October 15, 2006--2-D artwork
made by Loudoun County Public School students from Emerick
Elementary School, Hamilton Elementary School, Harmony Intermediate
School, and Loudoun Valley High School is on display in Building
1, Gallery Lounge through January 25. 20101 Academic Way,
Ashburn, VA (Rm. 121) More
LCPS Teacher Art Show Through October 26
September 15 , 2006--2-D and 3-D artwork made
by Loudoun County Public School art teachers on display in Building 1, Gallery
Lounge through October 26. 20101 Academic Way, Ashburn, VA (Rm. 121)
Graduate Program Fall Open House at the
George
Washington University Virginia Campus
September 14 , 2006--The George Washington
University (GW) showcases its graduate programs on Wednesday, September
27, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at
the GW Virginia Campus in Ashburn.
Visitors can review approximately 20 graduate
degree and certificate programs in business, education, and engineering, and
an undergraduate program in the health sciences—offered in executive,
accelerated, and traditional formats.
More
Chief Academic Operating Officer
Named at Virginia Campus
August 10, 2006--GW's Associate
Vice President for Academic Planning Craig Linebaugh has
been named the Chief Academic Operating Officer of the GW
Virginia Campus. More
GWid Is Here! (update)
August 8, 2006--GWid is replacing
the use of Social Security Numbers (SSN) to protect members
of the GW community from identity theft. Visit gwid.gwu.edu
GW Risk Management Office Now Represented at the Virginia Campus
June 30, 2006--The Office of Risk Management
now has a presence at the Virginia Campus with staff here
each week on Wednesday and Friday. The Risk Management Office
offers services such as... More
Rolls-Royce Donates Historic Engine to GW's School of Engineering and
Applied Science
June 29 , 2006--The engine will be housed
on GW's Virginia Campus in Ashburn, Va., at the National Crash
Analysis Center (NCAC). Students will use the gift to study
jet engine failure preventions and a range of other topics.
More
Loudoun County Health Dept. Schedules Panademic Flu Seminars for Specialists
June 26 , 2006--July 15 for Medical Personnel & Veterinarians,
July 22 for First Responders, and July 29 for Business. More
Virginia Campus Library Holiday Hours
June 20, 2006--Closed Saturday,
July 1st and Tuesday, July 4th. Also closed Saturday, July
15th. Regular Hours: M-F, 9 -5:30, and Saturday 10 to 6.
Pharmacogenomics Student Organization Raises Money for Leukemia and Lymphoma
May 15 , 2006--The fledgling GW Pharmacogenomics
Student Organization has organized a fundraising drive for the Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society. More
New Student Art Show in the Gallery Lounge
April 28, 2006--Exhibit features two-dimensional,
mixed-media works by 55 Loudoun County Public School students from Lowes Island,
Meadowland, and Sugarland Elementary Schools. More
Aviation
Safety & Security
Certificate Program
April 25, 2006--Register for
individual 2-day courses or the full 10-day program held May
8-18, 2006. Frequently
attended by program managers and executives in government,
industry, airport and safety fields. More
information
CISR Research on Fatigue-related Accidents
Featured
in NTSB's Human Fatigue Course
April 10, 2006--CISR, The Center for Intelligent
Systems Research, is researching how to reduce fatigue-related highway accidents.
NTSB will incorporate CISR research as part of their course April 26-27, "Investigating
Human Fatigue Factors." More
Chip the Horse on Loan from Loudoun
February 15, 2006--Champion Chip, a life-size
fiberglass horse decorated with computer chip parts and circuits
will be at GW until mid-March. He is part of a project initiated
by Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce called "Horsing Around Loudoun." More
Student Art Exhibit Available through April 20
January 29 , 2006--Student artwork from
Legacy ES, Dominion HS, and Seneca Ridge MS is on display through
April 20 in the Gallery Lounge (Bldg 1, Rm. 121), Monday-Friday
9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
GWORLD Card Provides Door Access
January 26, 2006--The GWORLD Card has
replaced the existing door readers for Buildings 1 and 2. Make sure
to carry your GWorld Card for building access. More
New
Late Evening Shuttle Returning to the Virginia Campus from
Main Campus
January 17, 2006--An additional
shuttle will depart Foggy Bottom (Marvin Center, 21st Street
entrance) at 10:10 pm and will return to the Virginia Campus
at approximately 10:55pm.
Service available Monday - Thursday (no Friday service). Complete
schedule.
Carload
of Food and Clothing Donations Delivered to Local Shelter
December 20, 2005 -- Faculty and staff donations were delivered to a local charity
in Leesburg. More
Building 2 Renovations
December 12, 2005-- The cafeteria,
parts of the first and third floors and the Data Center are undergoing
renovations. Renovations are scheduled for November 21 through
December. More
Northern Virginia
Criminal Justice Training Academy Training Exercises December
12-15
December 5, 2005-- The
Northern Virginiaa Criminal Justice Training Academy will be
conducting training exercises in University Center and near
the George Washington University on December 12-15. This includes
police recruits performing simulated traffic stops, accident
investigations, and field inquiries using role players staged
at various locations. For more information contact the Academy
at 703-729-4299 ext. 112.
LCPS Student Art Show
December 3, 2005--On display through January 26, 2006 in Building 1, Gallery Lounge
(Rm. 121), Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. More
(.doc)
Aviation
Safety & Security Certificate Program
November 30, 2005--December
12-22, 2005, Limited
space remaining. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Safety and Security
Executives and Managers; Airport Managers and Executives;
Government and Industry Aviation Program Managers; Government
and Regional Aviation Authorities. More
Coffee & Conversation/Food
Drive
November 15, 2005--Coffee to
be held on Tuesday, November 22, 10-11 a.m. in Building 2,
Room 176. In honor of the Thanksgiving season, please bring
your non-perishable foods to the event. Items
will be donated to a local charitable organization.
New Student
Art Exhibit in Display in the Gallery Lounge
November 3, 2005--There is
a new student art exhibit now hanging in the Gallery Lounge,
Building 1 (Room 121) featuring two-dimensional, mixed-media
works by 52 Loudoun County Public School students from Eagle Ridge Middle
School, Hillside Elementary
School, and Mill Run Elementary
School. The exhibit is open
to the public from November
3, 2005-January 26, 2006 from 9
a.m. to 6 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. December 1 reception open to the public.
More information
(.doc)
Customer Service
Day: Monday, November 7
November 1, 2005--Join
us in celebrating the "GW Spirit of Service" on
Monday, November 7. Events include a special coffee,
visits from VPs, and Customer Service Training.
See
Virginia Campus Schedule.
Got Lunch? Introducing
the Lunchtime Shuttle Service
October 28, 2005-- Starting
on November 1st, the Virginia Campus Lunchtime Shuttle Service
will run 2 days each week to two popular lunchtime destinations.
Tuesday: Dulles Town Center, Thursdays: Wegmans.
Departure
times from Bldgs. 1 & 2: 11:30, 12:00 & 12:30.
More information
Open
Enrollment Benefit Fairs at the Virginia Campus
October 27, 2005--Benefits
fairs to be held October 31 and November 9 at the Virginia
Campus. Open enrollment period ends November
14, 2005.
More information about the benefits fairs
HR forms and more information
GW Virginia Campus
Fitness Day
October 21, 2005, 11:30-2:30--featuring
Fitness Stations, Kickball, Volleyball, Hatha Yoga, Pilates
More info(.pdf)
Second Annual LCPS Teacher Art Show through 11/3
September 28, 2005--Art teachers
from Loudoun County Public Schools exhibit their artwork on campus
in the Gallery Lounge at 20101 Academic Way, Ashburn, VA 20147.
The exhibit is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through
11/3. More
Regional Leaders, National Experts Explore
Area Transit Oriented Development
September 28, 2005--National experts
and regional leaders met to discuss “Transit Oriented Development…Not
Just TOD Adjacent Development.” The event was presented by
the Dulles Area Transportation Association (DATA) and the Dulles
Corridor Rail Association and held at The George Washington University
Virginia Campus. More
Building 2 Construction Nears Completion
September 6, 2005-- Major construction
has been completed in Building II. However, there will be
minor construction follow-up activities taking place over the next
two months. More
READI Welcomes Hood as New Director
August 31, 2005--Stephen Hood has
been named director of GW's Response to Emergencies and Disasters
Institute. More
First
Pharmacogenomics Cohort Starts Program
August 24, 2005-- The first Pharmacogenomics
cohort of seven students gathered on August 23 and 24 for orientation.
During the two-day orientation students visited the GW Foggy Bottom
Campus, the GW Virginia Campus, and Shenandoah University.
More
New Login Procedure for BLDG 2 Computer Lab
August 22, 2005--A new procedure
is now in effect to receive a login for the computer lab in Building
2. More
Construction Update for Building 2 Renovations
June 20, 2005—Construction
actively in progress on the lower level, second, and third floors.
New plans for first floor construction, including cafeteria updating. Full
story
Recycling Program Now in Effect
May 16, 2005— The GW Virginia
Campus will now recycle glass and plastic bottles, aluminum and
metal cans, as well as white and colored papers, newspapers & inserts,
light cardboard (ex. file folders), and cardboard. Full
story
Building 2 Renovations Started Monday, May 9
May 6, 2005— Building 2 renovations
started Monday to prepare the lower level, second, and third floors
for personnel moves. Construction is expected to last through mid-August. Full
Story
GW Researchers Discover Unexpected Behavior of Magnetic Nanostructures
April
27, 2005— Did you know computer hard drives
use magnets to store information? Wondering how long your computer
hard drive will last? Edward Della Torre, director of GW's
Institute for Magnetics Research (IMR) and professor, and Lawrence
H. Bennett, research professor, both affiliated with George
Washington University’s Electrical and Computer Engineering
Department, report a newly-observed phenomenon involving magnetic
nanostructures, extremely small magnetic particles around one
billionth of a meter in size.
Press
Release
Full
Story......
Loudoun County Higher Education Futures Summit
Attracts Regional Education, Business Leaders
April 26, 2005—“We are
losing 30 percent of our workforce before they get out of high
school,” said Belle Wheelan, Virginia Secretary of Education
and keynote speaker at the first Loudoun County Higher Education
Futures Summit. “What does that say about the potential of
our workforce?” She answered, “It means we are in trouble.” Full
Story
SEAS Prof. C. Dianne Martin Receives Award from the Association
for Women in Computing
April 22, 2005—The award
is given to individuals for outstanding scientific and technical
achievement and/or extraordinary service to the computing community
through their accomplishments and contributions on behalf of women
in computing. Full
story
New Student Art Exhibit Now Available
April 22, 2005—The new artwork
is by students of Algonkian Elementary and Potowmack Elementary
Schools, both part of the Loudoun County Public School system.
The Summer exhibit runs April 22 through September 22, 2005. Gallery
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Thursday. GW Virginia Campus, 20101
Academic Way, Gallery Lounge (1st Floor), Ashburn, VA 20147
News release
New Campus Shuttle Schedule
March 28, 2005—The expanded
shuttle service provides students, faculty, and staff improved
service through the new university partnership with the Virginia
Regional Transportation Association. The intercampus shuttle
now stops at Foggy Bottom near the corner of 21st & I Streets,
NW, instead of at the Gelman Library, and will continue to stop
at the main entrances of Building 1 & 2 at the Virginia Campus.
In addition to the intercampus loop, the service provides morning
and evening commuter routes to and from the West Falls Church Metro.
GWorld and/or Virginia Campus ID required. Schedules
and more info....
New Pharmacogenomics Program
March 28, 2005—A new program
in pharmacogenomics is now recruiting for fall 2005 enrollment.
As a joint program between GW's School of Medicine & Health
Sciences and Shenandoah University's School of Pharmacy, the program
will utilize the expertise of both schools to create a truly unique
undergraduate program—the only one of its’ kind in
the country.
Press release
Full Story with FAQ
GW Employment Website Adds Search by Location: "Virginia
Campus"
March 25, 2005— The GW
Employment website is now searchable by location. The website
has been upgraded to make it easier for prospective employees
to find employment opportunities at the Virginia Campus. Approximately
20 positions are currently open.
GW Virginia Campus Launches Teaching
Licensure
& Master’s Program in Secondary Education
March 17, 2005—A
secondary teacher education program, QUEST, is
now being offered at the Virginia Campus. The program
provides the coursework for initial teacher licensure
leading to a Master’s
in Secondary Education (M. Ed.) It is designed
for recent college graduates and professionals
transitioning from other fields who want to become
middle and high school teachers. This flexible,
self-paced program provides licensure eligibility
for those who are interested in teaching secondary
Art, English, English as a second language, foreign
language (including ASL with proof of proficiency),
science (biology, chemistry, physics), and social
studies.
Press release.
LCPS Student Art Exhibit at GW through
April 21
February 11, 2005—Artwork
created by approximately 50 student artists from
Horizon Elementary School and Potomac Falls HS is
on exhibit at GW through April 21st. Gallery Hours
are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Thursday at the GW Virginia
Campus, 20101 Academic Way, Gallery Lounge (1st Floor),
Ashburn, VA 20147 Full
Story
GW Departments Relocate to the Virginia
Campus
January 18, 2005— This
winter sixty positions from Payroll Services, Student
Accounts, and Supply Chain were moved from the Foggy
Bottom Campus to The Virginia Campus in Ashburn,
VA. An additional 190 positions have been identified
to relocate later this year. Find out more in the By
George article and the Move
to Loudoun website. This website provides information
to assist employees whose positions are being relocated.
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