Finals got you stressed? Need a little brain break that you know you deserve? Come on down to the Mount Vernon Quad on Friday, May 2 from 3 to 5 for Freeze Pops and Frisbees. Then join us for Yoga on the Mount Vernon Quad on Saturday at 11 am. Join us and relax! You’ve got the time. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. You’ve earned this!
Check out the flyer for more information about the workshops about graduate school coming up this month! RSVP links below.
Undergraduate Research & Graduate School Funding: http://gsmresearchgw.eventbrite.com
Second Chances: http://gsm2ndchances.eventbrite.com
Admitted Student Reception: If you have been accepted to graduate school, please email Shonda Goward at goward@gwu.edu for your official invitation.
You’ve researched, you’ve attended Majors Exploration Workshops, visited the Majors Information Fair, and now you’re ready to declare your major.
Don’t forget to turn-in your Major Declaration Form before you leave for Spring Break.
Major Declaration Turn-in Day: Friday, March 7 in Phillips 107
Join classmates for cupcakes, pictures, and prizes from 10am-2pm to celebrate this milestone!
Forms will be accepted all day.
Med School 101: The Real Deal in Medical Schools
Tue 03.04 // 05:30pm // Marvin Center 407
Listen, learn, and engage with current medical students to discover firsthand what medical school is really like. This panel presentation will provide an inside glimpse of what medical school is like academically, how you maintain work-life-balance, and what current medical students wish they knew prior to entering medical school. Cosponsored by Center for Career Services, School of Public Health and Health Services, and Columbian Colleges of Arts and Sciences Health Professions Advising.
Alternative Careers for STEM students
Tue 03.25 // 05:00pm // Marvin Center 407
This workshop is designed for STEM students interested in finding out more about the career paths open to them.
Careers in Media and Communication
Wed 03.26 // 05:00pm // Marvin Center 301
Attend this program to learn about different career paths and inside tips from professionals in the Public Relations and Communication fields. Panelists will discuss different types of positions, advise on networking, and answer questions from the audience.
Careers in Law
Mon 04.07 // 05:30pm // Marvin Center 307
Attend this program to learn the real scoop on what it’s like to be in law school from law students. Panelists will be from different law schools in the DC area and will discuss courses, and stress what they would have done differently to be successful.
Careers in Government
Tue 04.08 // 05:30pm // Marvin Center 538
Gain advice on what you will need to succeed in your job search and to advance in your career in Government. Get an overview of career options in the field, as well as learn tips and techniques on crafting an effective federal resume.
Find Success with StrengthsQuest
Wed 04.09 // 05:00pm // Marvin Center 538
FOR UNDERGRADUATE, NON-GWSB STUDENTS ONLY Find out what your Top 5 natural talents are and how to develop them into a strengths-based life that is more successful and satisfying. After registering online, you will receive an email with instructions and a passcode so you can complete the assessment prior to workshop date. For undergraduate non-GWSB students only. Students must register for this workshop at least one week prior to the workshop date. Access codes to take the assessment will be given to students one week before the workshop once the student confirms his/her attendance and eligibility
The 29th Annual Excellence in Student Life Awards are an amazing opportunity to give recognition to an undergraduate or graduate student, student organization, faculty, or staff member who has significantly enhanced student life at the George Washington University. Nominations for over twenty awards will be open through Friday, February 14th at 5:00 PM. Some awards include monetary rewards and scholarships!
Please save the date of April 16, 2014 at 7:00 PM to attend the event in Lisner Auditorium.
For more information on individual awards and to submit your nominations beginning January 28th, please visit the Excellence in Student Life Awards website. Questions? Email hallmark@gwu.edu or call (202) 994-9242. To keep up to date with GW’s cornerstone events, follow us on Twitter at @GWHallmark and on Facebook at /GWHallmarkPrograms.
Any GW sophomore already in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences can apply to either the Journalism and Mass Communication major or the Political Communication major. Applications must be submitted, along with an essay, cover letter, resume and GW transcript. The spring deadline for applications is February 14, 2014.
Learn more at the information session Monday, February 3, 5:00 – 6:00 pm, MPA Room 306. Questions about the process can be sent to Associate Professor Roxanne Russell at rrussell@gwu.edu.
Sophomores! Have some last minute questions to ask faculty/departments before declaring your major?
Freshmen! Want to get a head start in exploring majors?
Come to the Majors Information Fair, tomorrow, January 28th, 5-7pm, Marvin Center Grand Ballroom
Learn about a variety of academic programs by speaking with faculty and department representatives. This fair is a chance to speak with multiple departments in one convenient location before the Major Declaration Turn-in Day (March 7th).
Courtney's CCAS Info & Updates 