Weekly Event Roundup with Campus Living & Residential Education
Happy Sunday! Here's what's happening on-campus, in the residence halls, and virtually this week. Looking forward to see you there!
Sincerely,
Campus Living & Residential Education

Monday, November 16

Writing Group Hosted by Professor Elizabeth Rule
Writing Group with Prof. Rule
Monday, November 16  |  4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Do you have a writing project in the works? Do you like to blog or write poetry? Are you into creative non-fiction, or do you have a paper for class? ALL are welcome to join Prof. Rule's writing power hour! 

Each session will begin with sharing a little about the writing projects we are working on before transitioning into writing time for the next ~45 minutes. The purpose of this space is to create a community of diverse writers working on an array of projects, who support each other and set aside dedicated, focused time to our craft. Learn More and RVSP
30 Minute Meals
30 Minute Meals
Monday, November 16  |  6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Inspired by the Food Network star, Rachel Ray, join AC Chelsey as she whips up some easy 30 Minute Meals! Who doesn't love a delicious meal that doesn't take up hours of your day cooking?! Feel like you have a great idea for a 30 Minute Meal? Learn More and RVSP
Honest Conversations About: Failure
Honest Conversations: Failure
Monday, November 16  |  7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Honest Conversations is a virtual facilitated group conversation series for GW students. It's a space to talk with other students about real topics and experiences in a safe space for group processing.

Let's talk about failure in school, in work, in relationships, helping others through failure, and more. Learn More and RVSP

Tuesday, November 17

Weekly Success Workshops and Study Hall
Weekly Success Workshops and Study Hall
Tuesday, November 17  |  5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Join The Office for Student Success and The Office for Campus Living and Residential Education every Tuesday from 5:30-6:00pm to learn about various topics that will help you reach your academic goals. Following the workshop, stick around for Study Hall. The room will be open and monitored until 7pm! Can't wait to see you! This workshop will be available to the GW community via WebEx. For more information or if you missed a session, go to our website. Learn More and RSVP
Popcorn
Pop Up Popcorn
Tuesday, November 17  |  6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Join the Shenkman Team for a pop up popcorn event! Come mix and match your favorite popcorn and toppings to create your very own yummy treat. Don't forget to RSVP and to maintain social distancing guidelines while in attendance at this event.
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Honest Conversations About: Isolation
Honest Conversations: Isolation
Tuesday, November 17  |  7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Honest Conversations is a virtual facilitated group conversation series for GW students. It's a space to talk with other students about real topics and experiences in a safe space for group processing.

Let's talk about failure in school, in work, in relationships, helping others through failure, and more.
Learn More and RSVP

Dakota (Dr. Jakeman's dog)
Dr. Jakeman and Puppy Training with Dakota
Tuesday, November 17  |  8:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Need a study break? Join Dr. Jakeman and his puppy Dakota for a quick training session on a different trick.
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Wednesday, November 18

Runner in D.C.
Morning Run & Stretch
Wednesday, November 18  |  8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Join Campus Living Area Coordinator for a morning warm up, walk/run, & stretch to kick off your Hump Day! Run or walk at your pace! To preview the route for this week's run, go to: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/3426667831. If you plan to attend the event, please RSVP, and plan to meet by the clocktower in Kogan Plaza. This event will happen rain or shine
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Honest Conversations Relationships
Honest Conversations: Relationships
Wednesday, November 18  |  7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Honest Conversations is a virtual facilitated group conversation series for GW students. It's a space to talk with other students about real topics and experiences in a safe space for group processing.
Let's talk about professional and personal relationships, friendship to love, relationships with family members, and more.
Learn More and RSVP
French cafe
French Café Hour with Prof. Pauline Goul
Wednesday, November 18  |  7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join Prof. Goul for a casual conversation in French to unwind!
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Thursday, November 19

Hablemos en Espanol!
Hablemos en español! Let’s have a conversation in Spanish.
Thursday, November 19  |  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Drop in for an hour to share a conversation in Spanish with a Faculty in Residence who is a native speaker. This is a relaxed setting for people in our community to enjoy talking and practicing language together. Fluent Spanish speakers can help those who are learning Spanish. Fluent speakers of other languages can help people who are learning those languages. We will start with brief introductions, but guests are welcome to enjoy casual conversation about diverse topics. The facilitator, Arturo Sotomayor, is a native of Mexico, who has expertise on Latin American affairs and teaches courses on international security at the Elliott School of International Affairs.
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Trivia Night
GW Trivia Thursdays
Thursday, November 19  |  7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
On Thursdays, it's a night for GW Trivia Thursdays! Open all members of the GW community, Trivia Thursdays is a tradition of team-based round-by-round trivia. From culture to sports to politics to current events, Trivia Thursday is here for your competitive. Do you have what it takes to win? Bring your friends to form a (virtual) team or come on your own and get placed into a team with new friends. Either way, this very virtual Trivia Thursday is here for you. Learn More and RSVP
District House S'mores Party
District House S'mores Night at Kogan Plaza
Thursday, November 19  |  8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Join the District Team at Kogan Plaza will be hosting S’mores Fest on Thursday, November 19th from 8pm-9:30PM. Come for your opportunity to make s’mores and hang out with residents. To attend the event, you MUST wear a mask and abide by social distancing guidelines! All COVID-19 policies must be adhered to including mask-wearing, and maintaining social distancing during the event. If you have any questions about the event, please let us know. We can’t wait to have some Fall fun with everyone! :) Learn More and RSVP

Friday, November 20

Udane Goikoetxea Bilbao, Lectuer
Talk: Slow Journalism in Fast Times
Friday, November 20  |  11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for a lecture on speed and news in the digital area.
Are reporting and news-reading moving too fast to the detriment of information quality?Join Udane Goikoetxea Bilbao, Lecture Department of Journalism, University of the Basque Country. Our speaker will provide an introduction to her home, the Basque Country, and then discuss her research on the speed of news.  She is conducting a thoughtful inquiry into the prospects of and problems with slowing news down. Learn More and RVSP
Socially Distant Lunch Outing
Socially Distant Lunch Outing
Friday, November 20  |  12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Join Area Coordinator, Julian Batts, and Senior Associate Dean of Students, Colette Coleman, for a socially distant lunch outing. Take a break from studying and meet some new friends on campus, while sharing how your semester experience has been with others.
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I Am Greta
Film Fridays with Dr. Cheers
Friday, November 20  |  6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
This week's film is the new Hulu documentary "I Am Greta" about climate activist Greta Thunberg. Log on at 6pm EST to watch and chat on Twitter.
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