Take your Faculty Member to Lunch for Free!

Do you have a great faculty member who you would like to take to lunch so you can learn more about their profession, educational background or pick their brain for advice? Email your House Mentor a short statement (no more than a page, double-spaced) that addresses the following questions:

1. Name of faculty member.

2. How you met or heard of this individual?

3. Why you are interested in getting to know this faculty member better?

4. Three to five specific questions you wish to ask the faculty member such as how did you decided to pursue your current field? Where did you earn your degree or secure your training? What advise would you have for someone interested in your field?

5. List your name and the names of one to two friends you wish to take to lunch as well.

House Mentors will review the applications and contact you via email if you have been selected for the Faculty/Student lunch program. Residents selected will be able to take the faculty member and up to two friends out to lunch in Foggy Bottom for free! GW Housing will pick up your lunch tab!

Studying Abroad and Social Networks

Studying Abroad and Social Networks!

When: November 18 at 7:30pm

Where: Ivory Tower Community Room

Attend a study abroad pre-departure orientation about the use of online social networks (Twitter, Facebook, etc.) while abroad and how they can help or hurt your experience when learning a language and immersing in a new culture. Pizza will be served!

GW Wellness Week is Here! Please RSVP!

If interested, please RSVP to mentor@gwu.edu

It is very important to RSVP if you intend on participating in any of the GW Wellness Week Events. Again, please direct all emails to mentor@gwu.edu.

Visit the Greek Embassy - 11/9/09

There will be a trip to the Greek Embassy on Monday, November 9th at 11:30am. The visit should last no more than one hour and will include a short presentation followed by a Q&A session. Please RSVP to: Marissab@gwmail.gwu.edu by November 5th at noon if you would like to attend

Green Roof B-day Bash - 10/26/09

Join President Knapp in celebrating the Green Roof's first birthday!

Monday, October 26th

11:00am - 1:00pm

1957 E Street 7th Floor Terrace

President Knapp will be cutting the birthday cake at 11:30am. Green Roof and environmental experts will be available to answer questions as you enjoy birthday cake and the beautiful view from the terrace.

To learn more about the Green Roof visit:

http://facilities.gwu.edu/GreenRoof/Intro/

DC Through a Different Lens Photography Competition

Feel like you missed your chance to showcase your photography talent? Well, here's your lucky chance...

The DC Through a Different Lens photography competition has been opened up to
any 3rd/4th year GW residents that are interested.

Participants must send in 2 of their best photos that represent the spirit and culture of any DC neighborhood. Submissions should emailed to Laurel Gwizdak <gwizdak@gwmail.gwu.edu>No later than Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. Photos will be on display and voted on at the Gallery Opening on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009 in the South Hall Community Room from 8p-10p.

Judges will include fellow students, as well as several guest judges:

-Dr. Steven Kelts (Faculty in Residence)
-Dr. Todd Ramlow (Faculty in Residence)
-Dr. Rachel Pollack (Faculty in Residence)
-Dr. Jay Coughlin (UCC)
-Dr. Carol Stapp (GSEHD Museum Education)
-Will Stapp (Photographic Historian and former Curator of Photographs at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery and at Eastman House)

Prizes will be awarded for various categories including "Student Choice" and "Best of Show."

The GRAND PRIZE WINNER will receive:

• Professionally matted and framed copy of his/her picture!

• A copy of the picture hung in his/her residence hall!

Take part in a night of amazing art and culture!

Internship Positions w/ U.S Department of State

Do you want an internship with the U.S. Department of State? Confused about the application and security clearance processes? A HR Specialist from the State Department will be holding an info session on Wednesday, October 14th at 12:00pm right on campus! The deadline for summer internships is November 2nd...so now is the best time to get your questions answered! Come learn about internships, Stay-in-School, and Co-Op programs!

Please e-mail marissab@gwmail.gwu.edu for event location.

This Week in Ivory Tower (10/4-10/11)

Gradtoberfest is Here!

Gradtoberfest is a series of helpful and informative sessions have been put together by your House Mentor staff to make applying to Grad School much simpler. Check out the information below on the dates, times, and locations of the sessions:

Applying to Graduate School

Graduate school provides an opportunity to delve into an academic disciplines, meet other emerging professionals, and work with faculty who are leaders in their field. Applying to graduate or professional school is a complex process. Through this program, you will learn what is expected of you as an applicant. Following directions, paying close attention to deadlines, and establishing back-up plans can help you move closer to achieving your academic and professional goals. RSVP REQUIRED: Register through the GWork calendar.

Tuesday, October 6, 4:00PM, Marvin Center 308

GRE Strategy Session with the Princeton Review

Find out about the types of questions you'll see on the GRE, meet an expert Princeton Review instructor who will walk you through some questions, and learn some of our proven strategies that you can use on test day.

If you want to attend one of these sessions, please send an email to dbh@gwu.edu.

Monday, October 12: 7-9pm, South Hall Study Lounge

Grad/Med/Law Applications Panel

Representatives and experts from the GW Medical School, Law School, and Higher Education Graduate School will be on hand in an informal setting to discuss your questions and ideas for post-grad applications. These professionals have lots of experience in the admissions process and can highlight what works and what doesn’t. Feel free to bring copies of application pieces for them to review!

Tuesday, October 13 6-8 PM, South Hall Study Lounge

Personal Statement Writing Session with the Writing Center

Did you know that your personal statement can make or break your graduate school application? Never fear, the Writing Center has come to the rescue to help you unlock the keys to writing your way into your dream school! Make sure to bring your personal statement draft to get one-on-one writing help.

Wednesday, October 14 7:30-9 PM, South Hall Study Lounge

Scholarship and Fellowship Workshop

The Office of Graduate Scholarships and Fellowships will be offering advice on obtaining funding for graduate school, whether at GW or elsewhere. Come learn about all of the opportunities that are available to those applying to grad school, med school, or law school!

Thursday October 15 5:30-7:30 PM, South Hall Study Lounge

Trueblood w/ Your House Mentors - Tomorrow Night!

Welcome to Ivory Tower

Welcome to the official blog of Ivory Tower - the original cool of the GW campus.

Cathleen and I are happy to be house mentors for this dynamic community, and will be maintaining this blog to keep you updated on Ivory-Specific events. Please note that Ivory also has an exclusive twitter website to keep you updated as well.

It can be found at: http://twitter.com/GWIvoryTower

Stay tuned for more postings as this blog will be updated on a weekly basis with activities and events geared towards the awesome residents of Ivory Tower! Also, we welcome any feedback so please don't hesitate to contact us!

Best,

Michael & Cathleen