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GW PRESIDENT'S WEEKEND PALOOZA
Thursday February 17- Sunday February 20
A GWU like you have never seen it before!
President's Weekend Palooza is a series of student-oriented events that will promote community and school spirit. The umbrella event is coordinated by the GW Student Association with individual events hosted by a variety of student organizations and campus partners. This initiative was created by the Student Association to build community and promote school spirit among students. With this collaborative series of events, the Student Association is seeking to mimic a homecoming weekend and create excitement across campus.
Schedule of Events:
Thursday February 17
Red Cross Blood Drive
11:30 am to 4:30 pm, Grand Ballroom USC
Host: GW Red Cross
GW Red Cross is excited to participate in a Blood Drive Battle against Johns Hopkins University and University of Maryland-College Park!! GW Red Cross, JHU Red Cross, and UMD Red Cross will go head-to-head to see which chapter can collect the most blood donations and save the most lives. Join us and raise high with GW to show off our school spirit! Donors can make an appointment ahead online at redcrossblood.org. Enter the code "GWBLOOD" to select a time slot. ... Learn more
Tiny Dorm Student Concert
5pm to 6:30pm, Columbian Square
Host: GW Student Association
Concert showcasing student musicians. ... Learn more
Friday February 18
Battle of the Banners
12am to 2pm, Kogan Plaza (rain location Grand Ballroom)
Host: GW Student Association
Student organizations will compete in a battle to create the best student organization banner on site. All
banners will be displayed in Kogan Plaza and the winning organization will receive $200 ... Learn more
Presidential Showdown
3pm to 5pm, Lerner Health and Wellness Center
Host: GW Student Association and Fraternity/Sorority Life
Fraternity and Sorority life will pair up to compete in a dodgeball tournament ... Learn more
Late Night on Ice
5:30 pm to 11:30 pm, Georgetown Waterfront
Host: GW Late Night
This GW Late Night event features ice skating at the Washington Harbour in Georgetown and chances to win GW-branded Jenga and GW-branded ring toss! Free food will be provided to registrants. This event is hosted by the Office of Student Life and the GW Student Association. . ... Learn more
Saturday February 19
POP! Fashion Show
1pm to 3pm, Bett's Theater USC
Host: POP! Thrift
A student-run initiative will be hosting a fashion show with GW student models then proceed to hold a pop up thrift shop selling sustainable clothes. ... Learn more
Rally in the Alley Tailgate
4pm to 5:30pm, Outside Smith Center
Get ready for the basketball game by getting food and playing games outside of the Smith Center... Learn more
Basketball Game
6pm, Smith Center
Watch GW Men's Basketball team face off against A10 opponent Rhode Island for a very special Presidents Palooza game on February 19th in the Charles E. Smith Center. Pull up to the game at 6 pm for an incredible game and thrilling halftime performance! ... Learn more
Sunday February 20
Vern Brunch
10:30 am to 2pm, Pelham Commons
Host: GW Student Association
Sunday brunch with movies, games, and trivia.
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