This is a week that gives seniors and graduating Master's students a way to blow off some steam before entering the "real world." The Senior Class gift is presented, there is a trip to Atlantic City, Senior Nights, and even a Zero-Year Reunion. All of these events give friends a final chance to say goodbye and celebrate the great achievement they have accomplished, graduting from college.
The celebration has already begun! This past Monday the Student Acitivities Center hosted a Food Truck Fiesta bringing about seven food trucks on campus and giving all graduating students a $2 off coupon to some of them! Food trucks ranged from empanadas, pizza, cupcakes, and pies! It was a great way to take a break from work and grab a quick, cheap, great lunch!
The Senior Class Gift is also a huge part of wrapping up the school year. This year the theme was "Live up to the Challenge." All seniors had an opportunity to give their class gift to their organization, department, school, or any other entity of the university while the Luther Rice Society matched the gifts. This year the matched gifts are going to the Ron Howard Emergency Scholarship Fund. This scholarship allows students to apply mid-semester is their financial situation changes drastically for example if a parent loses a job or there is an illness in the family. I think this is a great way to give back and ensure the best students are able to stay at GW, despite obstacles.
I will be sure to keep you all updated on events throughout the week! Hope your year is wrapping up well, don't forget to finish strong!
Until next time,
Kim
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