GW announced Tuesday morning that classes and activities on all three of its campuses will resume Wednesday, October 31st after two days of canceled classes and activities due to Hurricane Sandy.
Additionally, at 8:30 this morning the University resumed its Vern Express Shuttle Bus service, which will be departing every 15 minutes from both the Mount Vernon and Foggy Bottom campuses for the rest of the day. Last night at 6:45pm the University had suspended the service due to weather conditions.
So far, there have been no reports of any major damage to campus buildings from the storm.
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Monday, October 29, 2012
BREAKING: University Cancels Classes/Activities for Tuesday, October 30th
Monday, October 29th: 5:25pm
GW announced at 5:15 Monday that all classes and activities taking place on Tuesday during the day and evening are canceled due to weather conditions from Hurricane Sandy.
Like on Monday when classes and activities were canceled, dining halls will remain open during normal business hours and Facilities Staff is required to report Tuesday for their scheduled shifts.
The University advises students to stay indoors during the storm and stay away from windows.
The University also announced at 4:45 Monday afternoon that it will be suspending the Vern Express Shuttle Bus service until further notice at 6:45pm this evening due to weather conditions. The last shuttle buses departing for both the Foggy Bottom Campus and the Mount Vernon Campus will depart at 6:45pm.
At approximately 2:00pm this afternoon the Mount Vernon campus lost power and is now running on emergency generators.
For the latest University announcements regarding the storm go to the Campus Advisories website: campusadvisories.gwu.edu
We will also update www.wrgwnews.com as the University makes announcements regarding the storm.
GW announced at 5:15 Monday that all classes and activities taking place on Tuesday during the day and evening are canceled due to weather conditions from Hurricane Sandy.
Like on Monday when classes and activities were canceled, dining halls will remain open during normal business hours and Facilities Staff is required to report Tuesday for their scheduled shifts.
The University advises students to stay indoors during the storm and stay away from windows.
The University also announced at 4:45 Monday afternoon that it will be suspending the Vern Express Shuttle Bus service until further notice at 6:45pm this evening due to weather conditions. The last shuttle buses departing for both the Foggy Bottom Campus and the Mount Vernon Campus will depart at 6:45pm.
At approximately 2:00pm this afternoon the Mount Vernon campus lost power and is now running on emergency generators.
For the latest University announcements regarding the storm go to the Campus Advisories website: campusadvisories.gwu.edu
We will also update www.wrgwnews.com as the University makes announcements regarding the storm.
BREAKING: GW Storm Update
Monday, October 29th- 5:00pm:
The University will be suspending the Vern Express Shuttle Bus at 6:45pm this evening due to weather conditions according to University Spokeswoman Michelle Sherrard. Sherrard said the last shuttle buses departing for both the Foggy Bottom Campus and the Mount Vernon Campus will depart at 6:45pm.
At approximately 2:00pm this afternoon the Mount Vernon campus lost power and is now running on emergency generators.
For the latest University announcements regarding the storm go to the Campus Advisories website: campusadvisories.gwu.edu
We will also update www.wrgwnews.com as the University makes announcements regarding the storm.
The University will be suspending the Vern Express Shuttle Bus at 6:45pm this evening due to weather conditions according to University Spokeswoman Michelle Sherrard. Sherrard said the last shuttle buses departing for both the Foggy Bottom Campus and the Mount Vernon Campus will depart at 6:45pm.
At approximately 2:00pm this afternoon the Mount Vernon campus lost power and is now running on emergency generators.
For the latest University announcements regarding the storm go to the Campus Advisories website: campusadvisories.gwu.edu
We will also update www.wrgwnews.com as the University makes announcements regarding the storm.
Sunday, October 28, 2012
GW Cancels Classes and Activities For Monday, October 29th
The George Washington University announced at 6:00pm Sunday that due to the approach of Hurricane Sandy the University will not hold classes or activities on any of its three campuses on Monday, October 29th. The University has said in its official statement that Facilities Services staff are required to report to work but that any other GW employees are not required to report.
Additionally, the University said that Dining services will remain open Monday and work under a normal schedule.
The University's decision comes after the Federal Government announced Sunday afternoon that its non-essential offices would be closed on Monday. The District of Columbia announced that its non-essential offices would be closed and that DC Public Schools would be closed Monday as well.
NBC Washington is reporting Sunday night that Metro Bus and Rail service is canceled for Monday.
The University advises students to stay inside during the storm and to stay away from windows.
The latest information from the University regarding its operations can be found at the Campus Advisories website: http://CampusAdvisories.gwu.edu.
Additionally, the University said that Dining services will remain open Monday and work under a normal schedule.
The University's decision comes after the Federal Government announced Sunday afternoon that its non-essential offices would be closed on Monday. The District of Columbia announced that its non-essential offices would be closed and that DC Public Schools would be closed Monday as well.
NBC Washington is reporting Sunday night that Metro Bus and Rail service is canceled for Monday.
The University advises students to stay inside during the storm and to stay away from windows.
The latest information from the University regarding its operations can be found at the Campus Advisories website: http://CampusAdvisories.gwu.edu.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
SA Votes to Raise Fees
by Justin Lee
In a meeting last night, the Student Association voted to pass a referendum to the SA constitution that will raise their fees. The referendum passed with the necessary 51% vote and will now move on to a general assembly vote, followed by a school-wide vote sometime in November.
The referendum was introduced to generate more revenue for the SA, to be used to fund student organizations. Under the current policy, the SA is only able to generate roughly 1/4th of the funds requested by various organizations. The fee increase will also allow the SA to bring back the collegiate readership program and defray university fees for student orgs.
Fees will not increase for students currently enrolled at GW. Instead, the program will take a few years to go into effect; once in place, the SA will proceed with a 25 cent increase each year for six years.
Although the referendum passed, many senators continue to oppose it. One criticized the referendum for raising revenue without putting in place a more efficient fund allocation system. Another questioned how the fee increases will hold up to inflation.
Proponents of the policy change argued that the point of the referendum was to lay the groundwork for the multi-year increase and said that specific details could be altered in the future. They also stated that future SA members will be able to stop the policy at any time.
In a meeting last night, the Student Association voted to pass a referendum to the SA constitution that will raise their fees. The referendum passed with the necessary 51% vote and will now move on to a general assembly vote, followed by a school-wide vote sometime in November.
The referendum was introduced to generate more revenue for the SA, to be used to fund student organizations. Under the current policy, the SA is only able to generate roughly 1/4th of the funds requested by various organizations. The fee increase will also allow the SA to bring back the collegiate readership program and defray university fees for student orgs.
Fees will not increase for students currently enrolled at GW. Instead, the program will take a few years to go into effect; once in place, the SA will proceed with a 25 cent increase each year for six years.
Although the referendum passed, many senators continue to oppose it. One criticized the referendum for raising revenue without putting in place a more efficient fund allocation system. Another questioned how the fee increases will hold up to inflation.
Proponents of the policy change argued that the point of the referendum was to lay the groundwork for the multi-year increase and said that specific details could be altered in the future. They also stated that future SA members will be able to stop the policy at any time.
Monday, October 15, 2012
GW Goes Green…Again
by Chris Evans
Forget about the recycling bins, the Student
Association (SA) is offering an even more useful way to recycle. Yesterday the
SA sent an email to the entire student body requesting students submit syllabi
and tests to be catalogued for future student use.
The SA indicated it is accepting all past and current
syllabi and tests that are in, "good and readable condition." The
goal of the project, according to SA Chair of the Academic Affairs Committee,
Senator Alicia Rose, is to, "provide students with an invaluable
study tool, the opportunity to look at tests for a course from previous
years."
Senator Rose indicated it is merely
an expansion of the SA's current system in which students can request
tests.
Beyond being green and offering study
materials, the drive will also offer a catalogue of syllabi. These syllabi can
be accessed by students prior to registering for classes. Senator Rose states
the goal of the syllabi collection is to, "help students make crucial
decisions over which courses to take."
The SA stated that with this
expansive resource, students could make more informed decisions during
registration.
The SA is encouraging students to
participate by offering entry into a drawing for 15 dollar Starbucks gift cards
upon submission of their used materials. According to Senator Rose, "three students will be randomly
selected to receive the gift cards."
Even those who don't win the drawing
will still receive a cleaner room and a feel-good conscious for recycling their
materials.
Materials can be emailed to gwacfs@gmail.com
or dropped off in the SA office, Marvin 427, during business hours. The
deadline for submissions is Sunday, the 21st of October and students are
welcome to access the test and syllabi database immediately.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Deadline to Opt-Out of School Health Insurance Program Extended
by Evan Ritscher
The deadline for international, medical nursing, and health services students to opt-out of the mandatory student health plan has been extended. Students will now have until Friday October 12, 2012 to opt-out of the student health insurance plan provided to GW by Aetna.
GW requires that all international students with a J1 or F1 visa, as well as all medical, nursing, and health services students, have health insurance and provides such insurance through Aetna for students.
To opt out, students must prove enrollment in another insurance plan. Although not every plan will be accepted. GW requires that the alternate plan provide at least $50,000 in medical benefits per condition, have an annual deductible at or below $500, be valid throughout the academic year, and cover pre-existing conditions, alcohol, drug abuse and detoxification treatment, and self inflicting injuries. The school requires that insurance last the entire year to ensure there is no disruption in students’ academic progress.
To show alternate enrollment, students can fill out a waiver form on Aetna’s student health website. Once the waiver is approved, the cost of the provided insurance will be removed from students’ tuition.
Students will still have to reapply for insurance year to year.
Prior to the extended deadline, students were to have proved alternate insurance by September 30, 2012.
The deadline for international, medical nursing, and health services students to opt-out of the mandatory student health plan has been extended. Students will now have until Friday October 12, 2012 to opt-out of the student health insurance plan provided to GW by Aetna.
GW requires that all international students with a J1 or F1 visa, as well as all medical, nursing, and health services students, have health insurance and provides such insurance through Aetna for students.
To opt out, students must prove enrollment in another insurance plan. Although not every plan will be accepted. GW requires that the alternate plan provide at least $50,000 in medical benefits per condition, have an annual deductible at or below $500, be valid throughout the academic year, and cover pre-existing conditions, alcohol, drug abuse and detoxification treatment, and self inflicting injuries. The school requires that insurance last the entire year to ensure there is no disruption in students’ academic progress.
To show alternate enrollment, students can fill out a waiver form on Aetna’s student health website. Once the waiver is approved, the cost of the provided insurance will be removed from students’ tuition.
Students will still have to reapply for insurance year to year.
Prior to the extended deadline, students were to have proved alternate insurance by September 30, 2012.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
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