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The students, faculty and staff of The George Washington University value our neighborhood and the relationships we have with our neighbors. We are all, together, in and of The District of Columbia. We hope you, our neighbors, take full advantage of everything GW has to offer: performing arts, technology assistance, legal clinics, art galleries, sporting events, library access, course auditing, and much, much more.

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Featured Community Events

Freshmen Day of Service and Convocation

On Saturday, September 12, 2015 The George Washington University will host the seventh annual Freshman Day of Service and Convocation event officially welcoming the Class of 2019 into the Colonials community!

Foggy Bottom/West End Neighborhood Block Party

Every year, approximately 3,000 people attend the annual FRIENDS Foggy Bottom/West End Neighborhood Block Party, a free community tradition that features a variety of local food and craft vendors, local business, restaurants, groups and institutions as well as musical and dance performances.

Food Day

Celebrate Food Day 2015 with the Urban Food Task Force!  We'll be hosting a number of events (.pdf) for the entire week, from October 19 - 24.

FRIENDS Holiday Social

The Holiday Social is an annual event that features festive refreshments and entertainment for GW neighbors and friends.

MLK Day of Service

MLK Day of Service is on Monday, January 20, 2014. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life and legacy with service alongside your friends!

Children's Book Drive

The GW Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service, the Office of Government and Community Relations, and the Office of the Vice President for Research are collecting new and used children's Books at designated locations beginning MLK Jr. Day, January 20th to March 21st.

Senior Prom

Organized by the Office of Government and Community Relations, this annual event features live entertainment, food, dancing and lively conversation among District senior citizens and GW students. 

FRIENDS Spring BBQ

The FRIENDS Spring BBQ is a community event celebrating the end of the semester. What better way to celebrate the neighborhood than with a BBQ?

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News

D.C. Residents Fill the Dance Floor at Senior Prom
April 13, 2016
University Seeks Broker for Possible Sale of HOVA
November 09, 2015
Jon Stewart’s Observational Humor Highlights Colonials Weekend
October 19, 2015

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