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This award recognizes the long-term and significant partnerships that GW faculty, staff and students in every school have had with nonprofit and government organizations—partnerships that contribute to the quality of life and aim to bring about equity in our city and region,” said Amy Cohen, executive director of the GW Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service . Contributing to the world around us is an important aspect of life at GW. The Nashman Center integrates civic engagement with our academic work. Through community-based scholarship, programs and service opportunities, there are countless ways for you to get involved. Find Your Program Find Service Opportunities NEWS AND EVENTS Student Researcher Examines Genetics Variation and Personality February 4, 2020 Senior Cassandra White received the Undergraduate Research Award to study how genetic variation impacts primate personalities. GW Officials Offer Guidance on Coronavirus The 2020 Van Vleck Moot Court Competition Takes Over Lisner Collections Website Offers Research Opportunities GW’s Strategic Plan: Path to Preeminence The university is undertaking a strategic planning process to develop a plan that will provide the detailed direction for GW’s transformation over the next five years, focusing on quality within four pillars that drive excellence in higher education: • World-Class Faculty • High-Quality Undergraduate Education • Distinguished and Distinctive Graduate Education • High-Impact Research All members of the university community are encouraged to participate in the process and share their ideas for moving GW forward. Get Involved Strategic Initiatives The continued progress of the university’s five strategic initiatives provides the strong foundation from which GW is building its new strategic plan. Learn More STORIES FROM OUR COMMUNITY $10 Million in Campus Enhancements After a $10 million investment, the university has completed hundreds of projects to improve the student, faculty and staff experience. We will continue to assess and improve campus infrastructure with future projects. GW Welcomes New Provost M. Brian Blake, the university’s next provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, is a 20-year leader in higher education administration who has strengthened academic and research enterprises, faculty hiring and retention, student success and diversity at top research universities across the country. Strategic Planning Process During the 2019-20 academic year, GW will undertake a strategic planning process to develop a plan that guides the university’s direction over the next five years. All members of the university community are encouraged to share feedback to help shape our future. "Thomas Buergenthal visited my Holocaust class @GWtweets today and I’ll never forget it. It was the first time in my life hearing from a Holocaust survivor directly. Research through text is one thing. Hearing directly from the person is another." Gavin Coble BA Political Science ’19 "after 162 home games, an all star game, the WORLD SERIES, a bunch of gluten free hot dogs, and a winning parade, Intern Millie is officially RETIRED" [email protected] ""it’s safety first ! "" [email protected] "I love Mr Zheng ～" [email protected] "I get flowers every Sunday!" [email protected] "after 162 home games, an all star game, the WORLD SERIES, a bunch of gluten free hot dogs, and a winning parade, Intern Millie is officially RETIRED @tismillie " [email protected] "We out here.....Happy National Coming Out Day from your friendly neighborhood Student Association" [email protected] "FINALLY got to get a tour of the Capitol Dome today with a few of my masonic brothers. 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