George Washington Week

George Washington Week is a collaborative effort between Lock & Chain, Student Union, and the Office of Student Activities to encourage school spirit, build lasting traditions, and foster debate and dialogue about the legacy of our school's namesake. Lock & Chain has planned a Washington Week for many years, and Student Union and the Office of Student Activities became involved with the project in 2008 to assist the group in expanding its presence on the campus. The groups are hopeful that they can collaborate with even more student groups and departments on campus in the years to come to continue to provide worthwhile programming that builds on the years before.

EVENTS AND PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY

2009 EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

All Week

  • Lock & Chain 105 announces its awareness campaign to bring attention to issues of racial and socioeconomic inequality in the St. Louis community
  • Bon Appétit serves special colonial dining options in the Danforth University Center, Bear's Den, Center Court, and the Village
  • The Washington University Bookstore has a 20% off sale on all Washington books and customers spending over $25 receive a free gift

Monday, February 16th

  • Colonial Lunch Menu - Roasted Turkey with Country Gravy, Green Beans and Roasted Potatoes $6.95
  • 10:00 - 2:00 P.M. - Horse and buggy rides on the Danforth Campus

Tuesday, February 17th

  • Colonial Lunch Menu - Beef and Potato Stew $5.95
  • 3:00 - 5:00 P.M. - Cherry pie and tea party in the Tisch Commons in the Danforth University Center where Jostens representatives will sell University rings
  • 5:30 - 7:30 P.M. - The Career Center presents its semiannual etiquette dinner at the Whittemore House where free copies of "George Washington's Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation" will be given away to students attending

Wednesday, February 18th

  • Colonial Lunch Menu - Baked Country Ham with Boston Baked Beans $6.95
  • All Day - "Washington Wednesday" 50% off sale at Bear Necessities
  • 6:00 - 7:00 P.M. - The Assembly Series presents "The Legacy of George Washington" in the Women's Building Formal Lounge. To commemorate the anniversary of George Washington's 277th birthday, Washington University scholars will examine the legend versus the real man, and consider whether the philosophical and moral ambiguities he wrestled with during his lifetime have modern connotations. Panelists are David Konig, Ph.D., professor of history in Arts & Sciences and professor of law in the School of Law; and Andrew Rehfeld, Ph.D., associate professor and director of undergraduate studies in political science in Arts & Sciences.The panel will be moderated by Linda Nicholson, Ph.D., Susan E. and William P. Stiritz Distinguished Professor in women and gender studies in Arts & Sciences.
  • 7:00 - 8:00 P.M. - Reception in the Women's Building Formal Lounge
  • 8:00 - 9:00 P.M. - The Political Science Student Association hosts the College Democrats and the College Republicans in the Women's Building Formal Lounge for a quiz competition

Thursday, February 19th

  • Colonial Lunch Menu - Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken on Egg Noodles $6.95
  • 12:00 - 3:00 P.M. - George Washington's 277th birthday party in the Tisch Commons in the Danforth University Center with cake, soda, and DJ

Friday, February 20th

  • Colonial Lunch Menu - Colonial Ham and Bean Soup with Cornbread $1.75/cup
  • 6:00 - 10:00 P.M. - The women's and men's home basketball games against Carnegie Mellon University in the Athletic Complex where free colonial tricorn hats will be given away to students attending and Jostens representatives will sell University rings

George Washington Week t-shirts will be sold in the Tisch Commons in the Danforth University Center from 12:00 - 2:00 P.M. on 2/13 and 2/16-2/20 as well as in Wohl Center from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. from 2/16-2/19.

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