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Friday, November 16, 2007


Inauguration Day

 


9-10:15am

Academic Procession Line-Ups (By Invitation)
Ric and Dawn Duquès Hall and Norma Lee and Morton Funger Hall
2201 G Street, NW

A light breakfast and line-ups for delegates of departments, schools, universities, and learned societies who have been invited to join the inaugural procession.

By invitation. For further information contact the GW Inaugural Office at (202) 994-1600.


10am-5pm

Special Inauguration Exhibition: “Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way: George Washington’s Vision”
Luther W. Brady Art Gallery, 2nd Floor
805 21st Street, NW

Last opportunity to view pages of George Washington’s will bequeathing shares of stock in the Potomac Company for the establishment of a university in the nation’s capital. The will is on display through 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16. Exhibition, which will remain open until 5 p.m., also features famed life-size oil painting of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart, ca. 1800, and other displays of George Washington Memorabilia.


10:30am-12pm

Inauguration of Steven Knapp as GW’s 16th President
**TICKETS REQUIRED**
Charles E. Smith Athletic Center
600 22nd Street, NW

The inauguration will bring together GW’s global community—trustees, faculty, students, staff, and alumni—as well as distinguished visitors to celebrate the installation of Steven Knapp as the 16th president in the 186-year history of The George Washington University.

Tickets required. General admission tickets will be available at TicketMaster on the GW campus on the ground floor of the Marvin Center, 800 21st Street, NW beginning November 5, 2007. If you are unable to claim tickets in person, please call the GW Inaugural Office at (202) 994-1600. For further information contact the GW Inaugural Office at (202) 994-1600 or email inaug@gwu.edu.


12:30-1:30pm

Luther W. Brady Art Gallery Reception “Where There’s
a Will, There’s a Way: George Washington’s Vision”

**REGISTRATION REQUIRED**
Luther W. Brady Art Gallery
Second Floor, Media and Public Affairs Building
805 21st Street, NW

Last opportunity to view pages of George Washington’s will bequeathing shares of stock in the Potomac Company for the establishment of a university in the nation’s capital. The will is on display through 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16. Exhibition also features famed life-size oil painting of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart, ca. 1800, and other displays of George Washington memorabilia.

Free and open to the entire University community. Register using online form or calling (202) 994-1600. For further information contact the Inaugural Office at (202) 994-1600.


12:30-2pm

 


Inaugural Luncheon (By Invitation)
Cloyd Heck Marvin Center, Third Floor
800 21st Street, NW

President Knapp will join processional delegates and other invited guests for lunch following the Inauguration.

By invitation. For further information contact the GW Inaugural Office at (202) 994-1600 or email inaug@gwu.edu.


3-4pm


All-University Reception
Cloyd Heck Marvin Center, Marc C. Abrahms Great Hall
800 21st Street, NW

An opportunity for GW students, faculty, and staff to meet President Knapp and congratulate him on his inauguration. Hosted jointly by GW and the Student Association.

Free and open to the GW community. For further information contact the GW Inaugural Office, (202) 994-1600 or email inaug@gwu.edu.


7:30pm

DanceWorks Fall 2007
**TICKETS REQUIRED**
Dorothy Betts Marvin Theatre, 800 21st Street, NW

Produced by the GW Theatre and Dance Department

The semi-annual modern dance concert featuring the work of GW students, faculty, and guest artist Seán Curran.

$15 General Admission/ $10 Student & Senior. Tickets can be purchased online at theatredance.gwu.edu. Email questions and concerns to onstage@gwu.edu, or call (202) 994-6178.


8pm

GW Lisner Auditorium presents the Conga Kings
**TICKETS REQUIRED**
GW Lisner Auditorium
730 21st Street, NW

The Conga Kings: Candido Camero, Carlos ‘Patato’ Valdes & Giovanni Hidalgo

An 11-piece Rumba group featuring three master congueros of Afro-Cuban music: Candido Camero, Carlos “Patato”Valdes and Giovanni Hidalgo. The Conga Kings are a celebration of modern rhythm and melody and a joyous colloquium of jazz and Afro-Cuban sounds by the likes of Dizzy Gillespie and Tito Puente.

Tickets available for $20–$35; GW Students, limited $15-tickets at the Lisner Box Office. On sale soon at www.lisner.org. Remaining tickets will be available at 6:30 p.m. the night of the event.


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