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University celebrates groundbreaking for new public health building
Projected for completion in spring 2014, the structure will centralize the school’s seven departments under one roof for the first time.
GW Museum receives approval from zoning commission
The D.C. Zoning Commission voted unanimously in a 5-0 vote Monday to support construction of the GW Museum.
Petition criticizes food truck for insulting foreign cultures
Change.org posted a petition Tuesday that garnered more than 400 signatures as of 3:42 p.m. to tell the owner of Fojol Brothers to "stop the brownface minstrel act," citing employees' stage names like "Dingo" and "Ababa Du."
VCU will officially join the Atlantic 10 starting July 1
VCU will join the Atlantic 10 July 1, the league announced Tuesday, which coincides with previous reports that the Rams would become the second new member of the A-10 following Butler's move to the league.
SA president runner-up to take on cabinet role
John Bennett, who came in second place in this year's Student Association presidential election, was tapped by his former contender Sunday for the vice president for financial affairs position, after he was passed over in the first round of appointments.
Class of 2011 graduate to front Obama campaign’s religious outreach
A 23-year-old alumnus who walked the graduation stage last year will lead religious outreach for President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign starting next week.
Resident relocation fund, rat sanctuary included in spoof budget proposal
Among Cheh's proposals, released in a spoof memo Monday, is a $12 million Cheh Rat Sanctuary that would allow the rodents to “live together in peace and without fear of being exterminated.”
CBSSports: VCU to join A-10 in 2013
VCU will join the Atlantic 10 starting in 2013, CBSSports.com reported Monday morning, citing "industry sources" and following speculation the Rams would join the conference.
Newman Center priest sparks outcry with anti-gay marriage blog
Father Greg Shaffer, chaplain of the on-campus Newman Center, wrote a post on his blog Friday lambasting President Barack Obama's May 9 announcement supporting gay marriage.
Tsipis announces hire of an assistant coach
Newly hired women's basketball head coach Jonathan Tsipis continues to round out his staff, announcing the hire of East Carolina assistant coach Shay Haynes as a Colonial assistant today.
Nero tweets men’s basketball schedule updates
Athletic director Patrick Nero took to Twitter today to release information about the upcoming men's basketball non conference schedule, including three high-profile opponents who will travel to Foggy Bottom over the next two years.
Columbian College dean to resign, move to faculty
Peg Barratt, who received harsh feedback from faculty last month in a staff evaluation, will begin teaching in the department of psychology starting June 30, 2013, according to a memo obtained by The Hatchet to Columbian College department heads.
Washington Post: George Mason will not join Atlantic 10
George Mason plans to remain in the Colonial Athletic Association, after being listed as a potential new member of the Atlantic 10, Steven Goff of The Washington Post tweeted today.
Photos: Red Hot Chili Peppers rock the Verizon Center
The Red Hot Chili Peppers and indie band Sleigh Bells rocked a sold-out Verizon Center on Thursday.
Three softball players named to all-conference teams
Softball seniors Lauren Wilson and Kara Clauss are both members of the Atlantic 10 Second Team All-Conference, while freshman Victoria Valos is a member of the all-conference rookie team.
Holder, Lauper stand up for troubled teens
The U.S. attorney general and a Grammy Award-winning singer spoke up for youths battling mental trauma Wednesday at Lisner Auditorium during a tribute sponsored by a branch of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Administrators show strategic planning progress at town hall
More than 200 people – few of them students – attended the event in the Marvin Center, as Provost Steven Lerman and the leaders of the strategic plan’s four working groups presented plans for preparing GW for transformations in the world and in higher education.
Latino leaders urge GW to sever ties with Mexican billionaire
A coalition of Latino organizers and leaders is giving the University two days to dissociate from the world's richest man, Carlos Slim, who is slated to receive an honorary degree at Commencement later this month.
Housekeeping employee, gang member arrested in Prince George’s County
Leon Flythe, 28, was arrested for felony possession with intent to distribute large amounts of marijuana at his 3500 block of Parkway Terrace Drive apartment. His Maryland court record showed eight offenses prior to Friday's bust, including three criminal cases and one domestic violence case, according to the state's judiciary website.
Men’s golf headed to Greensboro, N.C. for NCAA regional competition
The men's golf team will head to the Grandover Resort Golf Course in Greensboro, N.C. for the three-day NCAA Regionals competition May 17-19.
