"Lighting the Presidents" Exhibit
Eckles Library
2100 Foxhall Road, NW

Through the design and construction of various types of lamps, students of Erin Speck, professor of lighting design for the Columbian College of Arts and Science, brought the impact and personality of an American president to life. Their innovative final projects are on display from Jan. 12 to Feb. 16 at Eckles Library on the Mount Vernon Campus during normal library hours. The library is closed Jan. 19-20.

Ongoing

Darrell C. Crain Collection of Official Presidential and Vice-Presidential Inaugural Medals
Eckles Library
2100 Foxhall Road, NW

The Darrell C. Crain Collection of Official Presidential and Vice-Presidential Inaugural Medals is one of the rare complete sets of Presidential and Vice-Presidential Inaugural medals. The collection begins with the McKinley medal of 1901 and continues through the second Clinton/Gore Inauguration in 1997. The collection was assembled by Crain in honor of his father, who designed medals for Presidents Wilson, Harding, and Coolidge. Crain, a 1932 alumnus of GW's School of Medicine, presented the medals to the University in 1976. At that time, it was the only complete set of inaugural medals in existence.

The exhibit is on display Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., in the Special Collections Department on the seventh floor of Gelman Library. The library is closed Jan. 19-20.

BBC Radio 4 takes its popular show Any Questions? on the road to record from The George Washington University. The 50-minute political show, hosted by Jonathan Dimbleby, will discuss the weekend’s festivities and new administration, among many other topics. The event will be broadcast throughout the United Kingdom and online globally.

Tickets are required.

The Inaugural Float Committee, comprised of students, staff, and faculty invite members of the GW community to come view the float as they continue construction. Students providing tours of the float will give a little insight into its design and the work done to make sure it’s ready for the Presidential Inaugural Parade.

To ensure that as many members of the University are able to view the float, the viewing will be divided into two time slots.

2 – 3 p.m.: Faculty and staff

3 – 4 p.m.: Students

Founding Farmers
1924 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

In town for Inauguration? Join fellow GW alumni for a casual networking reception at Founding Farmers!

There is no cost to attend. For more information and to RSVP, contact Tod Plotkin, BBA '03, at todplotkin@yahoo.com.

Founding Farmers is owned by GW alumnus Dan Simons, BBA '92.

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

"Welcome Obama" Sunday Brunch
Ames Dining Room
2100 Foxhall Road, NW

Willkommen! Bienvenido! Dobro požalovat'!

Come welcome our newest neighbor and the nation's 44th President, Barack Obama, at this special Inaugural Brunch! We'll have fun facts, coloring, crosswords, buttons, and a map of all the Inaugural Events so you don't miss a minute of the action. There will even be a chance drawing for a special prize!

This special brunch is hosted by the Mount Vernon Programming Council; additionally, both the College Democrats and College Republicans will be present to answer questions about upcoming activities.

4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

OBAMA RADIO NATION 2009
Lisner Auditorium
730 21st Street, NW

Hosted by Bill Press, Obama Radio Nation 2009 is a special three-hour live national radio broadcast, featuring a house band and some of the country’s leading progressive talk-radio hosts, including Ed Schultz, Stephanie Miller, Randi Rhodes, and many others. The program celebrates President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration and the role progressive talk radio has played in past presidential inaugurations.

Beginning Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 11 a.m., 100 free tickets will be available for GW students at the GW Lisner Box Office. A limited number of additional tickets have been allotted for students at a discounted rate of $10. 

Members of the GW community wishing to attend can purchase tickets at the GW Lisner Box Office. General admission is $35, and VIP tickets are $75. 

12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service
**REGISTRATION REQUIRED**
Meet at Cloyd Heck Marvin Center, Third Floor, Grand Ballroom
800 21st Street, NW

Join members of the GW community to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy of compassion and empowerment by serving the Washington, D.C., community.

Register using an online form or by calling 202.994-7224. For more information, visit the Office of Community Services’ Web site at: http://gwired.gwu.edu/sac/OCS/.

3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Black Law Alumni Association MLK Reception
1st Floor Lerner & Stockton Halls

Members of the GW Law School's Black Law Alumni Association host a reception celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. 

For more information, contact Maureen Devine at 202-994-7862.

4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee Book Signing
1918 F Street, NW

GW’s Black Student Union, George Washington Williams House, and the Multicultural Student Center host Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus for the 111th Congress, to speak about her autobiography Renegade for Peace and Justice: Congresswoman Barbara Lee Speaks for Me.

RSVP to (202) 994-0211.

7:45 – 9 p.m.

Inaugural Float Pep Rally
Kogan Plaza
H Street, between 21st and 22nd street

Join students, staff, faculty, and alumni at a pep rally to send off the GW Inaugural Float! Featuring the Mount Saint Mary Academy Marching Band, Colonial Brass, GW Cheer Team, and the GW mascots, the pep rally will culminate with remarks from President Knapp and GW Inaugural Float Project Leads, Vishal Aswani and Charlie Burgoyne.

Complimentary Starbucks hot chocolate will be served.

8 p.m. – 12 a.m.

GW’s Fifth Inaugural Ball
Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert Street, NW

Inaugural Ball Lost & Found: All unclaimed items from the Omni Shoreham Hotel have been moved to the University Police Department. If you lost a cell phone, coat, scarf, or other item at the GW Inaugural Ball, please contact UPD Lost & Found at (202) 994-6948, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Items will be available for 30 days.

If you already contacted Lost and Found at UPD, and they didn't have your item, please call again. UPD received another box of items from the hotel on Jan. 22.

Capturing the excitement of the inauguration of Barack Obama, the United States’ 44th president, and Vice President Joe Biden, the GW Inaugural Ball will feature live bands and performances, hors d’oeuvres and desserts, and a cash bar. 

Tickets are sold out. Buses will depart from Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon Campuses beginning at 7:45 p.m. to the Omni Shoreham Hotel.

Credentialed media can RSVP by Jan. 16. Space is limited.

Daytime

Inauguration and Parade Viewing
Jack Morton Auditorium, Media and Public Affairs Building, B-03
805 21st Street, NW

Cloyd Heck Marvin Center, J Street and Hippodrome
800 21st Street, NW

The Pub, Ames Building lower level
Mount Vernon Campus
2100 Foxhall Road, NW

Members of the GW community are invited to view the swearing-in ceremony and parade. No tickets required.

GW Float Marches in 56th Presidential Inaugural Parade

GW's float will participate in the 56th Presidential Inaugural Parade, which begins at the steps of the U.S. Capitol Building, proceeds along Pennsylvania Avenue, and ends at the White House.

Deconstructing the GW Parade Float, Washington Post Blog
GW Marches in History With 1949 Parade Float, GW Hatchet