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MONDAY The GW May 19, 2008 ALWAYS ONLINE: WWW.GWHATCHET.COM Vol. 105 • Iss. 2 Hatchet @ AN INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER - SERVING THE GW COMMUNITY SINCE 1904 Commencement shines through showers Tens of thousands gather on the Mall by Nathan Grossman Campus News Editor

Rain showers and the threat of thunderstorms did not deter an estimated 25,000 people from gathering for Com- mencement on the National Mall Sunday. Organizers planned a shorter ceremony to account for the rain, which started falling about halfway through the ceremony during the presentation of honorary degrees to former University President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg and former Board of Trustees Chairman Charles Manatt. “We’ve been soaking you for 20 years, so what’s a little drizzle now?” said Trachtenberg, as the Mall quickly be- came a sea of multi-colored umbrellas and ponchos. “I’ve been saving that line for a long time,” he added. University spokesperson Tracy Schario said the short speeches from Manatt and Trachtenberg, as well as the brisk pace throughout the program, cut about 20 minutes from the ceremony. Commencement ended at 11:30 a.m., while in previous years it concluded closer to noon. The ceremony began at 9:30 a.m. with the procession of graduates, faculty and administrators, led by a team of bag- pipers and drummers. The GW Symphonic Band also per- formed, at one point playing the theme from “Star Wars.” At the outset of the ceremony, University Marshal Jill Kasle announced that many of the empty seats reserved for graduates were available to the general audience, initiating a rush of parents and family members looking for a better view. Schario said the empty seats were “not uncommon” Alex Ellis/photo editor and the number of graduates present was comparable to George and Martha Washington flank University President Steven Knapp as he welcomes an estimated 25,000 people at the University See LOGISTICS, p. 6 Commencement on the National Mall Sunday. This was Knapp's first Commencement as University President. Bond addresses race, social justice by Alexa Millinger money,” said Bond, whose father was a uni- Metro News Editor versity president. Bond said after the event that he wanted Civil rights leader Julian Bond refl ected graduates to know that “whatever it is they on the legacy of race and slavery during his do, they have to do something for others.” keynote Commencement address on the Na- James Hood, uncle of graduate and for- tional Mall Sunday. mer Black Student Union President Charles Bond, the chairman of the NAACP and Basden, said he was moved by the speech. a prominent activist of the civil rights move- “When he said Martin Luther King Jr. has ment, addressed graduates and families after been dead longer than he had been alive, it being awarded an honorary doctor of public really reached me,” Hood said. service degree from the University. Honorary degrees were also awarded He emphasized that people should not to Trachtenberg and former Board of Trust- take freedom for granted. ees chairman Charles “I am the grandson of a Manatt, who both spoke slave,” Bond told the audi- "Your job, your at Commencement last ence. “(He was) property, year in their former Anne Wernikoff/assistant photo editor like a horse or a chair.” responsibility, is to make roles. Graduates react to the official conferral of degrees by Univer- As University Marshal Trachtenberg, who sity President Steven Knapp at Commencement Sunday. Jill Kasle shielded him from these protections more stepped down as Uni- the rain with an umbrella, secure, to expand them versity president last Bond invoked the memory year, was met with zeal- of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., for your generation and ous cheers and applause Intelligence chief speaks who presented his “I have a from the crowd before dream” speech on the Mall those who will accepting his degree. 45 years ago. Bond noted the follow you." Knapp praised him for to CCAS graduates progress in religious, gender, 19 years of lasting contri- sexual orientation and racial butions to GW. Nick Gingold/senior staff photographer by Alexa Millinger sons from his career in code equality since those times, In his brief remarks, JULIAN BOND NAACP Chairman Julian Bond presents Metro News Editor breaking, intelligence analysis and encouraged graduates Trachtenberg exalted the NAACP CHAIRMAN and espionage at the school's to build on these successes. work of his predecessor, the keynote address Sunday morning. John Michael McConnell, graduation in the Smith Center “Your job, your respon- former University Presi- whole world.” U.S. director of national intel- Saturday. He said his speech sibility, is to make these dent Lloyd Elliott and After the ceremony, Trachtenberg praised ligence, called on the graduates was intended to spark an inter- protections more secure, to expand them for wished Knapp “success and satisfaction.” this year’s Commencement – the fi rst in about of the Columbian College of est in pursuing an intelligence your generation and those who will follow Manatt was honored for his 45-year re- 20 years without him leading the ceremony. Arts and Sciences to help pro- career. you,” Bond said. “In doing so, you will make lationship with GW and briefl y summarized “Everyone was very good-natured about tect national security in their “Our focus is to protect Dr. King’s legacy live.” his sentiments. the weather, which is not always the case,” he future endeavors. the country and we need your Bond also sympathized with current and “This is not the time for a speech for me, said. “I took it as a testimony that I brought The intelligence czar, who help,” McConnell said. He add- former University presidents, Steven Knapp I am told, but if it were I would stress two them up right.” „ received an honorary degree, ed that George Washington was and Stephen Joel Trachtenberg, for their deci- things,” Manatt said. “Number one: one per- regaled the more than 5,200 sion to take on the position. son can make a difference, and number two: –Andrew Ramonas contributed to this report. graduates and guests with les- See CCAS, p. 6 “You live in a big house and you beg for we are not born only for ourselves but for the Dignitaries break ground on Square 54 complex

by Alexa Millinger President Steven Knapp and others armed “This event is both the end of the plan- Metro News Editor with gold-colored shovels, symbolically ning process and the commencement of broke ground on what Fenty called “a proj- development that will be the site of the most An array of prominent city and ect not just for GW, but also for the city.” important complex in D.C.,” Ritchey said. University officials gathered for a rainy bap- Officials praised the lot’s groundbreak- Asher Corson, Advisory Neighborhood tism of Square 54 Friday, and hailed the ing as a product of the cooperative relation- Commissioner for the Foggy Bottom area, future commercial and residential center ship between the District and GW. Knapp said claims by Ritchey and others that as the greatest development project in the called it a “shining example of what GW Square 54 is the “greatest development proj- District. and the city can accomplish by working ect in the city” are somewhat exaggerated. The groundbreaking marked the end together.” He attributed most of its high-profile interest of a three-year controversy between the Fenty promised his administration’s full to its valuable location across from the Foggy University and the community over the support in Square 54’s development and Bottom Metro stop. former site of the GW Hospital. Developer commended GW’s leadership for planning a The 2007 graduate also acknowledged Boston Properties will soon transform the project he said would benefit the whole city. that even though the community was criti- space into an 84,000 square foot commercial The site is expected to garner $11.5 million in cal throughout the planning stages, there arena. annual tax revenue for the District. was “no point in dwelling on the past.” He Since the project’s conception, Foggy “GW could have just maximized the said the development of the complex’s com- Bottom residents have expressed concern land and sold it off for what it’s worth, but mercial uses – especially the grocery store over increased commercial density, traffic that’s not what was done,” Fenty said. – should please residents. and potential misuse of the space. Ray Ritchey, executive vice president “Whatever else happens, I hope we can The lot is slated to include a pedestrian of Boston Properties – which has leased all be happy there’s a grocery store,” he retail plaza, more than 300 units of afford- the property from the University – praised said. able housing, commercial office space and a the future complex for its “array of uses.” Corson said he is hopeful, but doubtful, Alex Ellis/photo editor highly anticipated, full-service grocery store He highlighted the affordable housing the that developers will consider Foggy Bottom University and city leaders including D.C. Councilman Jack Evans (D-Ward by its completion in 2011. development will provide – something he 2), Board of Trustees Chairman Russell Ramsey, Mayor Adrian Fenty and Mayor Adrian Fenty, University said is a rarity to find in the area. See SQUARE 54, p. 6 University President Steven Knapp break ground at Square 54 Friday. The GW Hatchet | Monday, May 19. 2008

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GW to host Olympiad SNAPSHOT Bubble blowing

Teams are divided by school, and open to the public. Two popular Th ousands of those with the highest total rank- events are the “junk yard chal- ing are declared the winners. lenge,” where students are pre- “GW is so very pleased to be sented with materials and asked to students will hosting the 2008 Science Olym- solve problems, and the “balloon piad National Tournament,” said launched glider,” a competition travel to campus Chris Kormis, assistant vice presi- to keep a glider airborne after dent for University relations. “This launching it from a balloon. by Emily Cahn is ‘the’ science competition for our Administrators relied heavily Hatchet Staff Writer nation’s children.” on Dean of Freshmen Fred Siegel, Ed Caress, former GW profes- who coordinated the competition More than 2,000 middle to sor and an organizer of the event, at the University of Delaware in high school students, teachers and said the Science Olympiad Na- 2002, to bring the Science Olym- family members will arrive on tional Tournament will highlight piad to Foggy Bottom. the GW campus for the Science GW as a school devoted to science. “It was not hard to convince Olympiad National Tournament “GW is well known for stud- the national Science Olympiad at the end of this month. ies in government and politics, but leadership that there would be The two-day competition on is not as well known for science great advantages to the organiza- the Foggy Bottom and the Mount and engineering,” Caress said. tion to have the tournament come Vernon campuses will include a “We have excellent science to our nation's capital,” Siegel said. series of hands-on science activi- and engineering departments, Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton ties focused primarily on biology, but they are smaller than those at (D-D.C.) introduced legislation earth science, chemistry, physics other major research institutions. in the House of Representatives and technology. One hundred I believe this event will display this April lauding the University and twenty student teams from 46 to the public and prospective stu- for hosting the event. There is no states will participate in the event, dents that we have truly excellent scheduled date for a vote on the which is co-hosted by the Univer- departments, and we hope they bill. sity and DuPont. will consider coming to GW to Of the 5,000 guests participat- Alex Ellis/photo editor The Olympiad is an annual study science and engineering.” ing in the event, Kormis said 1,200 Two graduating seniors blow bubbles at Commencement Sunday morning on the Na- Participants will compete in will pay to stay in residence halls science competition for pre-college tional Mall. More than 25,000 people gathered for the ceremony. students that has been held more than 50 activities on May on the Foggy Bottom and Mount around the country since 1985. 30 and 31 – including 14 that are Vernon campuses. „

Corrections Board discusses Smith Center plans In "Republican senator says Dems can win in 2008" (April 24, Web extra), The Hatchet misattributed a exterior. The budget for the project letic teams will continue to compete ter,” said Michele Hagans, chair of the quotation, "by any measure," to Sen. Chuck Hagel Renovations will was approved by the board on Friday, during the renovations. board committee on external affairs. (R-Neb.). Moderator Frank Sesno said the quote. as part of the capital budget. The board also released plans for “We do not want cost to be a deterrent “The Smith Center is in the heart a new building to house the School to internship.” In "Tickets not needed for Mall event" (May 12, begin next year of campus, and it is the site of many of Public Health and Health Servic- The University is collaborating p. B14), The Hatchet erroneously reported that public events including basketball es, which currently shares a build- with other schools in the city on the Executive Director of University Events Kathryn by Amanda Dick games, Freshman Convocation and ing with the School of Medicine and student Metro pass and on the possi- Bugg said, "I think it's safe to leave your tickets at Senior Staff Writer Commencement ceremonies,” Uni- Health Sciences. bility of a shuttle system for airports, home." Bugg actually said, "I think it's safe, don't versity President Steven Knapp said Architectural plans are already Hagans said. Former Student Associa- leave your tickets at home." The planned improvements to after the event. “It has fallen into dis- underway for the new building, which tion President Nicole Capp attended a the Smith Center were at the center repair over the years.” will replace the Warwick Building Washington Metro Area Transit Ad- In "Report: Fire cost $75,000" (May 12, p. A1), The of discussion during the spring Board More than half of the project will on Washington Circle. SPHHS Dean visory meeting three months ago to Hatchet misattributed information regarding the of Trustees meeting Friday in Duquès be funded by donations, which start- Ruth Katz said the University will al- discuss this possibility. source of the fi re to a D.C. Fire Department report. Hall. ed with a $10 million gift from the locate $3 million for a School of Public During the meeting, Knapp also The fi re report stated that the cause of the fi re was The $43 million renovation to Smith-Kogod foundation in February Health building. emphasized the necessity for environ- "operating equipment," which was said to be an air GW’s main athletic center – slated to – the largest in University history. The The possibility of a student Metro mentally friendly initiatives at GW. conditioner by DCFD spokesperson Alan Etter. begin in spring 2009 – will include school plans to raise another $15 mil- pass, an initiative supported by the Knapp said he hopes the Board new locker rooms and academic fa- lion before beginning the project. Student Association this year, was of Trustees can “establish curricular In "Raising the bar" (May 12, p. A4), Steve Miller cilities; upgrades to seating, the swim- The work on the Smith Center will also discussed at the meeting. models so we can become a national was misidentifi ed as a cabinet member of former ming pool and the basketball court; be conducted in four phases while the “For a student interning on the leader in sustainability” at their re- Student Association President Nicole Capp. He and a major facelift of the building’s building remains in operation. Ath- Hill, it costs students $150 a semes- treat on June 19. „ was a senior adviser. News The GW Hatchet Monday, May 19, 2008 | 3 Keeping it in the family

gate scandal. So Kenner wanted to “I had the opportunity to work changes that have been made to Each graduating redeem the six allotted tickets per with some of the same people the University. They traveled from year that he missed out on. (my father) worked with 40 years New York to see their daughter “I told them, ‘I have 12 tick- ago,” said Daniel Kenner, who af- Ashley graduate from the Elliott class has about ets still sitting there and I want ter graduation will begin touring School of International Affairs. them,’” he said. His son eventu- with a theater group called the They said they were pleasantly 150 legacies ally obtained tickets for the almost National Players. surprised to see GW looking “more 20 family members coming in for Andrew Hill, GW’s director like a campus” and were impressed by Alexa Millinger the ceremony and enjoyed one of of student and young alumni pro- with the prestige of the academic Metro News Editor the perks of being a legacy at GW. grams, said each graduating class undergraduate programs. Kenner, his son Daniel and has between 100 and 200 legacies. “We always thought of it pri- When Jacob Kenner couldn’t wife Maureen mingled with other He sees this as a “good number of marily as a graduate school, be- secure enough Commencement GW graduates and their alumni legacies, considering the price of cause when we went here they tickets for all the family members family members at the Legacy GW.” didn’t have much of an under- that were scheduled to come for Reception on Friday afternoon as Hill said the motivation behind graduate program,” Carolyn said. his son’s graduation this Sunday, part of the Commencement week- the annual Legacy Reception dur- Ashley Greaf said she doesn’t he made a call to the Offi ce of end activities. Legacies are those ing Commencement weekend is to mind going to the same school as Alumni Relations. students that have family mem- recognize the multi-generational her parents, especially at a school He told them that when he bers that have also attended GW. connections at GW and give the where legacies are not as obvious. graduated from GW as an under- Daniel Kenner said he loves numerous legacy families a chance “Going to GW I think it’s nice graduate in 1970, the Kent State the idea of graduating from the to meet each other. because you’re not always termed shootings forced a cancellation of same school as his father and is Carolyn and William Greaf, as ‘the legacy kid,’” she said. the Commencement ceremony. proud to follow in his footsteps. alumni who met at GW when The GW Alumni Association When he graduated with a mas- He is even graduating from the they were working on their mas- organizes two events for legacy ter’s in 1973, the ceremony was same program as his father: the- ter’s degrees in the 1970s, were families each year; the other event „ again called off due to the Water- ater. astonished to see the amount of is during Colonials Weekend.

Tim Gowa/staff photographer A celebration of faiths University President Steven Knapp danced the night away with wife Diane at Monumental Celebration. Knapp lauds benefi ts of strong religious beliefs Graduates enjoyjy by Nathan Grossman Campus News Editor University President Steven Knapp said people of their last dance deep faith can use their strong religious devotion to do good things in the face of great evil at the annual Inter- Graduates and their families faith Baccalaureate ceremony Friday by Nathan Grossman were entertained by dance band Speaking at the Western Presbyterian Church on Vir- Campus News Editor Great Expectations, a jazz quartet ginia Avenue, Knapp recalled a recent evening he spent and caricature artists. Georgeanne with South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who was The soaring spaces of Union Orndorff, a fortune teller who fi lled with “mirth” – a state where joy is found in com- Station provided the backdrop Sat- works at GW Hospital, dressed panionship and there is a bottomless desire to do good. urday night for this year’s Monu- as “Good Attitude” the clown on “It is my hope that each of you will meet these special mental Celebration, held annually Saturday night. She said she has people who seek justice, even while recognizing the evil for graduates and their families. worked at the Monumental Cel- in the world,” Knapp said in the keynote address. More than 2,000 seniors, friends ebration for “years and years.” The service also featured a number of students and and family members packed the “It’s a fabulous party,” she said religious leaders from a variety of faiths. historic building for an evening full twisting a balloon into a heart for The fi ve student speakers discussed how their time of dancing and desserts. a young girl. “Every year it’s fabu- at GW helped them develop spiritually. Saif Inam, a Mus- “I feel like it’s a great oppor- lous.” lim, said the University forced him to mature by chal- tunity to have fun with your par- It was also a night for adminis- lenging him inside and outside the classroom. Noting the ents and mingle without being trators to unwind and enjoy them- rising price of tuition, Saif told the crowd that the money trashed,” said Sarah Zubrain, an selves. University President Steven spent was “worth every penny.” Elliott School of International Af- Knapp, Executive Vice President “The knowledge I’ve gained here is priceless,” he fairs graduate. Donald Lehman and Senior Vice said. For graduating senior Mark President Robert Chernak all Sarah Spooner, a Presbyterian who worshipped at Prysler, the “big shebang,” as he danced with their spouses. Western Church for the past four years, recalled a trip called the celebration, represented “(Monumental Celebration) is back home to work on a political campaign in the middle the culmination of his four years a chance for people to get together of the semester. Although she was unsure of herself and at GW. and socialize,” said Chernak, liken- wondered if it was the right decision, Spooner said those “I came from nothing and now ing the occasion to an “after-dinner around her had faith in her decision. I’m something,” spot.” “Our shared belief in God gives us a belief in each Prysler said. Leh man, other,” she said. “Coming here, who has at- Catholic Bryan Ediger discussed his attachment to I feel high-class. “Coming here, I feel tended every the GW Newman Center and the people he met there. This place repre- year for more He remembered how they all came together after the Vir- sents what I want high-class. This place than a decade, ginia Tech tragedy last year. to become.” represents what I said this year’s “I was so proud that we knew what to do, that we Tickets to the celebration was were able to come together as a community and support event were $35 want to become.” “absolutely ter- each other,” he said. for graduates and rifi c.” Lawrence Bryant, a Christian and an eight-year $40 for friends and “Every year Army veteran, gave advice to his younger fellow gradu- family members. MARK PRYSLER it’s very nice,” he ates, many of whom “are so driven they know everything Attendees en- GRADUATING SENIOR said. they want before their parents let them out of the car.” He joyed the buffets “I love to see said it was important to know what you want and how scattered through- parents looking to get it, but also to leave room for the unexpected. out the two halls, along with sev- so proud,” added his wife, Elyse, a “There are always going to be things you can’t plan eral cash bars serving a variety of 1970 doctoral graduate of GW and for,” Bryant said, recalling how he met his wife at a Bible drinks. professor at George Mason. “It’s a study in 1999. University spokesperson culmination of years and years of Kathleen Borgueta, a Jew, discussed her faith and love Alex Ellis/photo editor Tracy Schario said all 2,000 tickets hard work.” of music. She said music has been “a constant” through- (Above) Prof. Robert Baker sings Leonard Bernstein's "A Simple Song." (Below) made available for the event were A number of people comment- out her life as both an assistant cantor at her synagogue at Prof. Millicent Scarlett sings the African-American spiritual "Over My Head." sold out. She attributed the event’s ed on the opulent decorations in home and a participant in services at GW. popularity to a restructuring sev- the two halls where the celebration “It’s my way to feel close to God,” said Borgueta, eral years ago that lowered ticket was held. who sang “Yerushalayim Shel Zahov” as part of the bac- prices and made it less formal. “I’m very impressed,” said calaureate. “It’s much more of a social eve- Pete Gallo, father of graduating se- Borgueta also discussed the Jewish concept of “Tik- ning and it’s clearly very success- nior Brian Gallo. “Somebody went kun Olam,” or “repairing the world.” Refl ecting on her ful,” Schario said. “It’s a great event through a lot of trouble for these new job with an international AIDS organization, she for everyone.” decorations.” said she now has the skills to make a difference. Schario added that the plan- Others admired the century- Rabbi Jessica L. Oleon of Temple Sinai gave the ser- ning for the evening began almost old architecture of Union Station. vice’s invocation. She challenged graduating students to a year ago in the fi rst week of June. “It reminds me of Grand Cen- make the world a better place for all its inhabitants. “It’s a tremendous undertak- tral Station,” said Irving Spodek, “Your success in life will not be measured by your ing that requires a great deal of or- a Long Island, N.Y. resident who wealth or material possessions, but by how you change chestration,” she said. came to Washington for the gradu- the world,” she said. “We are depending on you. Change Many in attendance said they ation of his daughter, Nicole. wisely and change well.” were impressed by the work done “I feel like it really refl ects GW’s This year’s Interfaith Baccalaureate marked the sev- to make the celebration a reality. home in our nation’s capital,” add- enth consecutive year the service has been held at West- “It’s a really nice set-up, and ed Diana Johnson, GW professor ern Presbyterian. Pastor Carol Howard Merritt hosted it was done properly,” said Ron- of biology who was attending the the ceremony and music was provided by GW music ald Solevo, whose daughter Jenny celebration for the fi rst time. „ professors. „ graduated this weekend. The GW Hatchet | Monday, May 19, 2008, page 4 QUOTABLE “The weather doesn’t bother me. The future’s bright, even if the day’s a little cloudy.” –Phil Potter, grandfather of graduate Stephanie Dolloff. oClaire Autruonpinig – Opinions Editor ([email protected]) ons Niketa Brar – Contributing Editor ([email protected]) Diana Kugel – Contributing Editor ([email protected]) editorial GW's Great“ White Whale GWorld 2.0 puts Science center in Campus Plan an unhealthy, poorly funded obsession A university headed by an English professor large academic investment in the Campus Plan as free money. Across campus, faculty members flash over function needs no reminder that the Pequod and all but is wholly inconsistent with its grand strategy of “below deck” have heard Ahab’s excited stumping one on board were doomed by an obsession. The building on strength. as the White Whale gets closer, with each thump obsession in GW's case is the inclusion of a mas- Theory aside, harpooning the White Whale, the call for more externally funded research. Soon, you may be able to touch sive, precariously funded science building in the as Ahab found, is dangerous. The behemoth The administration also appears to believe your GWorld to a sensor instead of Campus Plan. science center is a serious financial risk to the that large numbers of extremely productive scien- swiping, or use it as a debit card to pay The need for new science facilities is great. University. Budget estimates for the building tists and engineers can be recruited to GW cheaply, for your meal at J Street. Unfortunate- For decades the sciences at GW have alone of $240 million were floated each of whom will bring with them more free ly, J Street will still be the same unap- suffered the indignities of the poor in years past, with speculation that money. These “plans” go one step beyond Ahab’s pealing place where you must spend stepchild, with resource problems that PROF. DONALD inflation might push that figure to obsession. Ahab at least had a harpoon forged on your Colonial Cash, Gelman Library extend well beyond physical facilities. $400 million. The cost of staffing the board the Pequod. The administration is proposing will still be old and tuition will still be Over the last decade, the Faculty Senate PARSONS science center with a large number that Moby Dick supply the weapon and harpoon through the roof. has on several occasions singled out of additional high-quality scientists itself. One need not be an economist to recognize The University recently an- new science facilities as the No. 1 build- and engineers could easily exceed that this is a risky business plan. nounced that it is examining a signifi- ing priority. the center’s construction costs. This So what might Chief Mate Starbuck, the voice cant overhaul of the GWorld system, The question is one of balance. Is it reason- would be financially daunting at a top-ten uni- of reason, say at a GW planning meeting? He might which may include proximity chips able to go from student laboratories inferior to versity, much less a chronically cash-strapped argue for a rapid upgrade of the science facilities that allow students to touch their card those in many local high schools to the lumbering GW. for current students and faculty in tandem with to sensors to enter buildings, a debit behemoth envisioned for 23rd and H streets? The So how would this project, the total of which building a smaller, more targeted science building, card feature, a Metro fare card and University's own planning model would say no. is uncomfortably close to the University’s total one that extends the research capabilities of cur- other technological advancements. GW’s Strategic Plan for Academic Excellence states endowment, be financed? Not much can come from rent students and faculty, and provides room for All of these changes make for that the University will build on its strengths, the “usual suspects” – students and their tuition reasonable faculty expansion. a more fun, snazzy and convenient which now include an excellent Law School, good payments, which have already been squeezed to To give a concrete example of a smaller, tar- GWorld, but why fix something that medical and business schools, and a vibrant mix fund other building projects. Despite University geted approach, Oregon State University recently isn’t broken? There are plenty of areas of undergraduate and graduate programs in the President Steven Knapp’s obvious charm, it is completed a successful $80 million drive to fund begging for the University’s attention, Elliott School and Columbian College, including unlikely to come from gifts. A large, comprehensive a science building, the Linus Pauling Institute for and the GWorld overhaul seems to be notable, focused programs in evolution and biodi- science and engineering building is not easy for a nutritional research. This focused project builds on a case of flashiness over functionality. versity, environmental chemistry and low-energy major donor to love. OSU’s special research strengths and offers a con- University President Steven physics. Obsession, of course, frees planning from any crete, appealing concept to fundraisers. Knapp’s administration has rightly Of course, further investments in the sciences serious connection to reality. The administration I think Starbuck would urge GW to be simi- placed emphasis on the affordability will have to be made if we are not to be a Potomac/ appears to believe that much of the money can larly creative. of the school, one of GW’s most press- Political Science version of the London School of come from externally funded research contracts, –The writer is a professor of economics in the ing issues. The superfluous laser light Economics. Nonetheless,y, it is odd that the one truly espypecially if one treats “indirect” contributions Columbian Collegfge of Arts and Sciences. show was cut from Colonial Inaugu- ration along with other perks that provided more flash than function. Allotting budget money for the vast undertaking of perking up GWorld seems contrary to this new direction. Raising the bar for It's just not A specific price tag has not been at- tached to this project yet, but consid- ering the vast population that uses GWorld – all the undergraduate and language education going to happen graduate students, faculty and staff at the University – there is little chance this can be done cheaply. Why GCR reforms must After considering all the pro- Even the best-laid plans won't posed changes, it seems that two main consider languages advantages are that students could produce University spirit carry less cards in their wallets with everything all rolled into an upgraded As you leave Foggy Bottom this ping inside a language classroom by So maybe we are at summer Soon into these students’ first GWorld, and that the sensors would spring, you may think that GW is taking history, geography, art or other camp after all. years, most find their niche in a make it a lot easier to enter a dorm going to hibernate until you return classes that satisfy this requirement. The University recently cause or organization in Foggy with an armful of groceries. While next fall. Fortunately, things don’t quite As for the School of Business, the announced that they will soon Bottom. Participation can be as this would be more convenient than work that way, and one of the projects only possible reference to a language launch a new campus unity cam- extensive or limited as desired, but the utilitarian system in place now, it occurring in the ensuing months is a class is that in their first year, stu- paign targeting the oft-heard com- once these lines are drawn, they would by no means revolutionize GW re-examination of the general curricu- dents must take “one approved elec- plaint that this campus just does become very difficult to cross. life. Convenience does not seem to be lum requirements. Hopefully language tive focusing on a culture or political not have any spirit. While it may be intimidat- enough justification for the cost, time education will play a significant role in system other than one’s own.” For a “GW Olympathon” aims ing to try new things and meet and energy this project would require. this reassessment. school that is supposed to be educating to bring students together in a new people, the responsibility to Many students and administra- In the fall, a committee in the the top business leaders of tomorrow, it competition which sounds remi- take chances belongs to only one tors have come out in favor of over- Columbian College of Arts is surprising that students niscent of middle person – the student. hauling GWorld in connection with and Sciences will release are not encouraged to school P.E. – but It is not the job of the pending Metro collaboration and its recommendation on a learn Arabic or Chinese, instead of promoting the University, even the possibility of student discounts. possible reform to course DIANA or one of the other lan- physical fitness and NIKETA in the form of SASS, Paying less for the Metro would be a requirements (“Columbian KUGEL guages that dominates exhausting hyper- BRAR to bring hermits welcome break for students’ wallets, College mulls GCR chang- large parts of the world’s active 10-year-olds, out of their caves. but discounts can be achieved without es,” Apr. 21, p. 1). CCAS business market. While the goal here is to Those individuals an entirely new GWorld system. Dean Peg Barratt said if the business students do increase attendance who are intent upon The current system works. It may school makes any changes, it will likely have some electives, their curriculum at University-sponsored events secluding themselves and ignor- not be a highlight of GW’s techno- be a decrease in the amount of required is so structured that achieving profi- by bringing our student body ing campus events will continue logical prowess on tours, but it is not courses. ciency in a new language would prove together. to do so even when faced with begging for change either. J Street, For the most part, I agree with the difficult, as is true for students in some You have to hand it to Student enticingly named events such as Gelman library, tuition, sustainability arguments for less mandatory courses of the other GW schools. and Academic Support Services. At Olympathons. issues, ratio of adjunct to full-time fac- and giving students more freedom to Professional goals aside, it is least they’re trying. Unfortunately, SASS should not feel like it ulty and quality of academic facilities, design their educational careers. As slightly shocking that in this day and attempts do not always equate to is their responsibility to mobilize on the other hand, could use some at- Claire Autruong reasoned in her April age, being a well-rounded and edu- success, especially not in a task such students; instead, the orga- tention. 17 column ("Reimagining general cated individual does not mean being as challenging as “bonding” our nization should focus on diversi- requirements," p. 4) the purpose of a able to command a language other campus. fying its approach and attracting GW education should be to arm stu- than your native tongue. At the risk This is not to say that SASS people who are already active in dents with relevant knowledge instead of sounding like your typical “just is to blame. What action could student life – not just in SA life. of just familiarizing them with a wide returned from studying abroad with SASS, the Student Association or The current promotion of Kennedy range of topics. As a non-science major, an overly enlightened perspective” stu- any administrative body possibly Center shows and outdoor activi- I have personally struggled my way dent, I have to say that I was impressed take that would successfully over- ties provide more points of entry through two science classes, and am with how most Europeans I encoun- haul the GW mentality? Between for a student body as unique as Want to have your dreading the idea of having to go tered could fluently communicate in at internships, classes, part-time jobs ours – and increasing these options through one more. least three languages. In my host city and spending time with friends, will reach many more individuals voice heard by GW? Still, there is one area of study of Barcelona, children start elementary it becomes impossibly difficult to than ever before. that – rather than having too many school learning Catalan, Castilian and schedule time for sleep and proper Let’s let go of the assump- requirements – seems to have fallen English, and continue with these lan- meals – much less spirit-building tion that spirit events will actually far behind. In a world where we are guages through university. exercises. attract a majority of this campus. more and more globally connected, Donald Lehman, executive vice This is a campus of leaders. Unless students receive a fair bit Join The Hatchet's it is surprising that learning a second president for academic affairs, has In making the effort to attract of brainwashing, they will not. language seems to be at best optional, said the Columbian College’s decision yearbook editors, student body Instead, we should just focus on and at times difficult, in many of GW’s regarding GCRs could affect similar presidents, debate champions getting the most out of this incred- Opinion section! schools. changes in the other schools. Among and student group founders from ible city and location, and rely a True, the Elliott School of whatever other changes it may make, some of the nation’s best high little more on ourselves to get the International Affairs does require a hopefully the school will set a trend of schools, year after year GW wel- job done. third-year-level proficiency in a modern making language education a staple of comes in a new class of students –The writer, a senior majoring [email protected] foreign language. But in the Columbian the GW academic diet. increasingly intent on making a in political science and international College, students must complete six to –The writer, a junior majoring in difference in some aspect of life in affairs, is a Hatchet contributing eight credit hours in Foreign Languages psychology, is a Hatchet contributing the District. opinions editor. and Cultures, and can easily avoid step- opinions editor.

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Why I'm not giving a senior gift educational institutes, but can’t we wait until a few, have been well-documented by The it should improve its programs and the overall after the ink has dried from our annual $50,000 Hatchet and others. I don’t think we should experience. GW should spend the money it I understand the importance of alumni checks, until student loans have been repaid reward the University for letting these prob- already receives in a more efficient manner, support, but I feel like the constant pressure to and we’ve had the opportunity to reap the lems persist by forking over more cash. rather than pester me for the entirety of my donate before we’ve even graduated is inap- benefits of our education? The argument that we should “donate so senior year. propriate. From my point of view, you give a gift to we raise the school’s national ranking” is espe- The Alumni Association will have a life- While I’m overall pleased with my edu- thank someone for value way beyond what you cially irritating. While it may be that donations time of opportunities to ask me for money. cational experience here at GW, I don’t think paid. Some aspects of GW have been frustrat- are correlated with school quality, you cannot Give me some peace while I’m still a broke I need to give a gift at this time, and quite ing on many levels. The problems with hous- possibly fool me into believing that money student. frankly, I’m annoyed by the numerous solici- ing, Colonial Cash, advising, study abroad, alone will solve every problem. If GW wants Bob Martin tations. I do think it’s noble to give money to transferring in and the mail system, to name to be included among the nation’s top schools, Alumnus

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SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES Provost welcomes graduates into medical community Graduates at the School of a career that will be about ser- Medicine and Health Sciences vice.” graduation ceremony were He added, “You will serve warned not to strain their mus- human beings who want to be cles in any self-congratulatory whole and well and healed.” accolades Saturday afternoon in Marijke Geldenhuys, who re- Lisner Auditorium. ceived a student award, told the University Provost John graduates about her experiences “Skip” Williams told graduates with GW while working on her at the School of Medicine and master’s in the clinical research Health Services that they have administration program from worked hard during their time at her home in South Africa. She GW, but should be careful in cel- said the hard work was worth it. ebrating their accomplishments. “My mind broadened, my “You can and should pat academic skills blossomed and Alex Ellis/photo editor yourself on the back, but don’t my understanding of my life’s John Michael McConnell, director of national intelligence, urged strain any muscles unless you vision deepened,” she said. CCAS graduates to consider a career in intelligence. have friends that are (physical Geldenhuys was one of therapists),” Williams said. many students who had com- your comfort zone and they make He said the graduates from pleted their medical degrees you grow.” the class of 2008 embody the ide- through distance learning pro- CCAS She said these things can range als of the medical school. grams. from looking a homeless person in “Your faces refl ect the spirit “It was my fi rst time to from p. 1 Anne Wernikoff/assistant photo editor the eyes and saying ‘hello’ to hold- of independence that is the campus,” said graduate Rachel University Provost John "Skip" Williams gave advice to the the nation’s fi rst “spymaster.” ing the elevator for someone even strength and the excellence of Vaughan, a Boston resident, after School of Medicine and Health Sciences graduates at the McConnell addressed the ear- though it may make you late. She the health sciences programs,” the event. “It was surreal.” school's ceremony Saturday. lier of the two Columbian added, however, that Williams said. “You have chosen –Andrew Ramonas College celebrations on students who shop at Saturday afternoon, since Trader Joe’s instead of the school’s large size pro- the Watergate Safeway “I think (Commence- about $250,000, while the hibits a unifi ed ceremony. “Do three are not being “squishy.” ment) was very well-orga- overall price tag for Com- Student speaker Audra In her charge to the LOGISTICS nized and well-executed,” mencement Weekend neared SQUARE 54 Clark, who received a mas- squishy graduates, CCAS Dean from p. 1 said Nancy Falk, who came $750,000, Schario said. from p. 1 ter’s in public administra- things a Peg Barrett told the from New Jersey to see her The University gave tion, presented another graduates that their GW Schario said the empty daughter receive a master’s each graduate six Com- challenge to the graduates. day.” background will give seats were “not uncommon” degree. mencement tickets – four residents input throughout the process. Although she did not ad- them a “strong advan- and the number of gradu- The rain did not dampen of which were valid for the He said he has a meeting this week with vocate a job in national tage.” ates present was comparable the spirits of those present – Verizon Center, the backup GW to discuss further plans for the site. security, she charged stu- AUDRA “I look to you for to previous years. some of whom stayed after location for the Commence- Dale Johnson, owner of the Watergate dents to “do three squishy innovations, creativity, CLARK Attendees far away from the ceremony to socialize. ment if there was life-threat- Gallery and Frame Shop in the Watergate things a day.” discovery, service and the speakers were kept close “The weather doesn’t ening weather reported on Complex, said she was initially skeptical “Squishy things are STUDENT leadership,” she said. SPEAKER to the action by four large bother me,” said Phil Pot- the Mall. Schario said there of the traffic impact from the new devel- those that stretch you,” “Remember to grow projection monitors. Student ter, grandfather of gradu- were fewer tickets available opment, but added she was eventually said Clark, who is also the upon your experiences volunteers ferried mobility- ate Stephanie Dolloff. “The for the Verizon Center be- won over by the boons the complex development director for and relationships at GW impaired audience members future’s bright, even if the cause the stadium’s seating would provide for the community. City Year D.C., a non-profi t to help you through in large golf carts, while day’s a little cloudy.” capacity of 20,000 is smaller Still somewhat skeptical, Johnson organization that mentors youth in your challenges, and please stay in EMeRG was on hand for any Sunday morning’s cer- than the open spaces of the added, “I hope that it lives up to all the the District. “They push you out of touch.” „ potential emergencies. emony cost the University National Mall. „ promises.” „ Students share wisdom Collins and Ray push graduates to fi x the world

by Sarah Scire Campus News Editor

The two student Commencement speakers are decades apart in age, but they both touched on similar themes while addressing their fellow graduates Sunday at the National Mall. Christine Handy Collins, a doctoral graduate of the Graduate School of Education and Human Development and a high school principal in her 40s, and Sara Ray, a graduat- ing senior from the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences heading to the Peace Corps, both stressed the importance of public service and integ- rity in their Commencement speeches. Ray, who spoke first, said this year’s graduates had a calling to address the world problems that they studied at GW. “We are graduating from talking over pizza into the wee hours about how to make the world better,” Ray said. “We are graduating from thought into action.” In her two-minute speech, Ray also refuted on the notion that her generation was unaware of social issues. photos by Alex Ellis/photo editor “I can tell you our public Student speakers Christine Handy Collins (top) and Sara Ray conscious is far from dead,” (bottom) address the crowd at the University Commencement. Ray said. “Our pulse is alive d strong.” an After the ceremony, Collins speakers had more passion Collins told the class of said she thought her address than the administrators,” heck their table of 2008 to “c was appreciated by the audi- said David Nash, the father contents” for critical qualities ence. of Elliott School graduate like civility and integrity. “It was fantastic being on Kathryn Nash. “Be sure to see what’s stage,” Collins said. “I think Carrie Potter, a former inside of you,” Collins said. my message was well-received Student Association presi- lity and integrity will let “Civi even in the short time.” dent who also sat on the stage you go forth and make a dif- Graduate Kate Williams Sunday, said she thought the ference in the world.” said she enjoyed both speak- similarities between the two She challenged her fel- ers. speakers said something posi- low graduates to “love thy “It’s great to see your peers tive about GW. neighbor as thyself” and to up there,” Williams said. “It’s “I think it shows that GW give back to their communities something not many people students are unique in that fter GW. a could do – never mind well – they are concerned about com- “Lift up your neighbor,” so I have a lot of respect for munity,” she said. “They both Collins said. “But remember both of them.” did a great job.” „ hbors go beyond next our neig Other attendees also –Andrew Ramonas contrib- he neighborhood we door or t applauded the only student uted to this report. live in. It extends to our cit- speakers at Sunday’s event. ies and our great nation – the “I thought the student United States of America.” The GW Hatchet, Monday, May 19, 2008 Kieran Wilde, Classified Manager Phone: (202) 994-7079 Fax: (202) 994-1309 We accept American Express, Email: [email protected] Discover, MasterCard, and VISA cards, as well as Web: www.gwhatchet.com/classifieds CLASSIFIEDS cash & checks through the office. 465 - TUTOR SERVICES 610 - CHILD CARE 665 - PART TIME 675 - SUMMER JOBS

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LAW SCHOOL GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION Dean urges continued learning

Graduate School of Edu- cation and Human Develop- ment Dean Mary Hatwood Futrell told graduates at the school’s graduation ceremony Saturday morning in Smith Center to continue their drive for knowledge even after they leave GW. Futrell said education should be a lifelong endeavor. “Never stop learning and never stop examining the Nick Gingold/senior staff photographer world around you,” she said. Ten members of the men's and women's crew teams graduated in a special ceremony Thurs- The GSEHD dean said day at the Jack Morton Auditorium. They competed in the Eastern Sprints race Sunday. graduates must be willing to embrace change and ensure that everyone can thrive in a constantly evolving world. An early fi nish “When you walk through Nick Gingold/senior staff photographer that door, reach back and have (Top) Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) meets with Univ. President Ste- by Alexa Millinger someone else come through “As we gather to celebrate participating in Sunday’s race the door with you,” she said. ven Knapp. (Bottom) Law School Dean Frederick M. Lawrence. and Danielle Meister your accomplishments both in with graduation conflicts were Hatchet News Editors Futrell also acknowledged the classroom and on the water, not hosting similar sendoffs. Sheila Marie Day, a GSEHD I applaud your hard work and Carolyn Esman, who came master’s candidate who died Before the senior class Sen. pushes public service perseverance,” Knapp said. to see her daughter Emily April 13. The GSEHD faculty walked down the National Two of the graduates, Eliz- graduate, said the ceremony and the GW Board of Trustees Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Ha- way for a country that had in- Mall, 10 seniors on the crew abeth Cavanaugh and Peter was special because it was both voted to posthumously waii) recounted his own decorat- carcerated them without cause,” team graduated in a special Magee, delivered speeches to “small, very intimate and very award Day her master’s de- ed record during the Law School Inouye said. “I am proud to say ceremony in the Jack Morton their fellow teammates, fami- personal.” gree. graduation ceremony on Sunday that we became the most deco- Auditorium Thursday after- lies and friends in attendance. “I’m surprised they did “(Sheila) would want us to afternoon at the Smith Center to rated unit in the history of the noon. They spoke about the tight this,” Esman said. “They made move forward, have hope and encourage new graduates to en- United States military.” The team competed in the bonds of the team’s members, such a nice ceremony for a realize your dreams,” Futrell ter into public service careers. In addition to Inouye’s ad- Eastern Sprints race on Sunday who they said they consider handful of kids.” said. The Hawaiian senator, who dress, Bryan King, president of and missed Commencement. family. Graduate Joe DeLeo said Tia McNair, who received graduated from GW Law School the Student Bar Association, pre- To compensate, the University “We will never again be the crew commencement was a doctor of education, gave in 1952, encouraged the gradu- sented awards to a distinguished organized a special ceremony part of a unit this tight, and I an appropriate way to end the the Dennis H. Holmes Memo- ates to use their degrees to see professor, staff member and stu- for the graduates and their will look back on this part of year. rial Address as the ceremony’s beyond “wealth and power” and dent who were selected by the families. my team as my best friends at “(Graduation is) a culmi- student speaker. McNair ex- enter into work that will benefi t class of 2008. University Marshal Jill GW,” Cavanaugh said. nation of four years of hard horted her fellow graduates to their fellow Americans. Ralph Steinhardt, who re- Kasle and University President Crew team graduates said work,” DeLeo said. “It is fit- focus on their own futures. “Take seriously the idea of ceived the faculty service award, Steven Knapp led the event, they were thrilled to have their ting that we end our collegiate “From this moment on, public service,” Inouye said. said he spoke on behalf of all which included the same pro- own personalized Commence- experience with a special cer- it’s not about your degree, but “Use your knowledge to strive professors at the Law School in cessions and regalia of a tradi- ment ceremony. emony for the rowing team.” about what you do with it,” toward life, liberty and the pur- thanking the class. tional Commencement. “I loved Knapp’s speech Most of the graduates said she said. suit of happiness.” “Sitting there in your faux “You epitomize the best of because it was dedicated to they were not upset about McNair said graduates In his address, Inouye re- medieval regalia and text mes- what it means to be a student- rowing,” graduate Angela missing the University-wide should strive to be leaders called the patriotism of his fel- saging each other – just like you athlete at GW,” Knapp told the Wunderli said after the event. Commencement on the Mall whose actions refl ect their be- low Japanese-Americans during did in all of my classes – I just graduates. Wunderli said that she was Sunday and were thrilled liefs. World War II. want to thank you for being He noted the many titles glad GW took the time to or- about graduating before their She said, “We need to fo- “Thousands of Japanese- here,” said Steinhardt. “You en- and awards the crew team has ganize a special ceremony for fellow classmates. cus on how we plan to infl u- Americans volunteered to serve ter as students but you leave as won over the years and the the crew graduates who would Wunderli said, “It was ence society for the better.” in the military and were willing colleagues.” dedication it took to achieve otherwise miss Commence- a race to graduate, and we –Nathan Grossman to place themselves in harm’s –Sarah Scire them. ment, while other colleges won.”„ SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Corporate leaders speak Consultant addresses undergrads

Erika Muhlberg had to hear some words of wisdom from her mother at the School of Business graduation ceremony Friday in the Smith Center – whether she want- ed to or not. Judith Muhlberg, a consultant for Gagen MacDonald and mother of marketing major Erika, gave the keynote address at the ceremony. “When I was fi rst asked to speak at this ceremony, I knew I wouldn’t have a scheduling con- fl ict,” Muhlberg said to the 382 Anne Wernikoff/assistant photo editor graduates and their families. “I also Peyton R. Patterson of NewAlliance Bank addresses Business knew this would be a good time to School graduate students at the Smith Center Friday. impart some modest advice to Er- ika in a situation where she would not likely be able to leave the CEO advises grad students room.” Karyn Sha- Peyton R. Patterson, chair- “You can’t be afraid to piro, the under- man, president and CEO of know that you need to know graduate stu- NewAlliance Bancshares and more,” Patterson said. “But I dent speaker, NewAlliance Bank, told the ask that you strike a balance discussed why graduate students of the School between what you want to do she transferred of Business Friday that if they professionally, what you want from Lafayette want to move up in their ca- to do in your personal life, and University dur- Judith reers, they must understand that’s what needs to be what ing the second their companies. you defi ne as just enough to get semester of her Muhlberg Patterson, ahead.” freshman year. who received her Aman- “I wanted to leave my isolated masters at GW da Charles, bubble,” she said. “GW allowed in 1983, gave the the student me to expand my horizons and ex- keynote address “You can't be afraid to speaker, perience positive change.” at the ceremony know that you need to shared her School of Business Dean Susan in the Smith Cen- story of grow- Phillips thanked the graduates for ter and said the know more.” ing up in the their commitment to maintaining graduates must Dominican the school’s rank in the top 50 un- get to know their Republic and dergraduate business schools for businesses inti- PEYTON R. coming to eight consecutive years. mately. PATTERSON GW. She said “You will be expected to im- “You’re go- CEO NEWALLIANCE BANK anything is prove upon the knowledge you ing to be in a job possible from developed in school,” Phillips said. and you’re go- this year’s “Maintain an appetite for lifelong ing to have an class. learning and make a continual in- immediate boss, “Class of vestment in yourself.” but you are a part of a larger en- 2008, if anything is to be said of Kirk Haldeman, recipient of tity,” Patterson said. “So it is im- us, let it be that we care enough, the Outstanding Bachelor of Busi- portant for you to understand dare to dream and still change ness Administration Award, was the metrics, the boundary sys- our world,” she said. confl icted between enjoying his tem, where is this company go- Heejun Lee, who received last weekend in college and spend- ing. You should have to spend her masters of tourism admin- ing time with his family. a lot of your hard-earned time istration on Friday, said after “Today I was my mom’s fa- to support that company so you the event that her fi rst goal after vorite,” Haldeman said. “I am need to know it well.” graduation is to get a good job. looking forward to spending time She also said the graduates “I am a job hunter now,” she with friends and family, but I feel must be their most powerful ad- said. “With this degree, I can get terrible about graduating.” vocates and not be afraid to ask a better position.” –Amanda Dick questions. –Andrew Ramonas News The GW Hatchet Monday, May 19, 2008 | 9 Leaders dispense advice, wisdom

ELLIOTT SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Alex Ellis/photo editor Graduate Frederick Jordan Evert receives the GW Alumni Association Award Saturday at the Elliott School ceremony. Alum: apply your degree

New responsibilities us,” Morgenstern said. come with an Elliott School of Some of the ceremony International Affairs diploma, speakers also sent the gradu- said Roger Cressey, president ates off with advice taken of Good Harbor Consulting from fortune cookies. Group, at the school’s gradu- Professor Barbara D. Viktors Dindzans/assistant photo editor ation ceremony Friday in the Miller – this year’s recipient ROTC graduates from area universities take their offi cial oaths to become commissioned Naval offi cers at a ceremony Friday. Smith Center. of the Harry Harding Teach- Cressey, the keynote ing Award – said she asked speaker for the ceremony, her colleagues if they had and a 1991 alumnus, urged any good advice from for- students to take everything tune cookies to share with the Navy commissions new offi cers they were graduates. taught and Harry By Andrew Ramonas a quote from President John F. apply it to Harding, Senior News Editor Kennedy in which the former future situ- a profes- president said he had the “best ations. sor of in- Navy commanders com- of both worlds” by graduating “As ternational missioned 16 GW students as from Harvard University and re- graduates affairs, ap- military offi cers at a Navy ROTC ceiving an honorary degree from of the Elliott proached ceremony Friday morning in the Yale University. The GW profes- School you the mi- Dorothy Betts Marvin Theatre. sor said the Navy ROTC class of are in a tre- crophone Keynote speaker Vice Adm. 2008 also had the “best of both mendous and said Norbert R. Ryan Jr., president of worlds.” position to his favor- the Military Offi cers Association “You will be graduating from give back,” ite Chinese of America, said the 29 GW Navy excellent universities,” Southby Cressey Roger Cressey gives the keynote fortune: “It ROTC ensigns – who are from said. “In addition, you have suc- said. “As address at the Elliott School ceremony. takes brains Catholic, Georgetown, Maryland cessfully completed all the re- you receive to be a real and GW – are part of the second quired education and training to your diploma today and fool.” “greatest generation.” He said he be commissioned as an offi cer celebrate your wonderful As the class of 2008 observed fi rsthand the dedica- in the United States Navy or the achievement, just remember walked out of the Smith Cen- tion and commitment of today’s United States Marine Corps. I one thing – it’s time to pay ter, families said they were young soldiers when he toured conclude from this that all of you the rent.” excited to celebrate with their Iraq with Gen. David Petraeus, have a strong commitment in be- Student speaker David accomplished children. Aaron Morgenstern imposed “I can’t believe that it’s who oversees all American mili- Viktors Dindzans/asst. photo editor ing in service to the nation.” tary forces in the country. GW student Adam Hoover, upon his classmates the wis- happened,” said Paula Miller, Navy ROTC members stand at attention Friday. GW professor dom he learned from one of who traveled with her family “Gen. Petraeus told me that Richard Southby said they have the "best of both worlds." who will serve with the Marine as I went out and met with our Corps, said the completion of the most important people in from Kentucky to see her son troops serving in Iraq, I would War II generation,” Ryan said. I went out to Iraq, that this was ROTC had not fully set in yet. his life – his mother. graduate. “I mean, four years come to the same conclusion he “Volunteers voluntarily serve another greatest generation.” “It’s gone by fast,” Hoover “I think achieving per- have just fl own by. Who did – and that is that today, our when our nation is at war to pre- Richard Southby, a GW pro- said following the event. “But spective and maintaining it would’ve thought?” all-volunteer force is next great- serve our freedom and protect fessor and the Navy ROTC repre- they certainly made us earn is a worthwhile goal for all of –Justine Karp est generation, just like our World our mainland. And I saw that as sentative to the University, shared it.” „

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCES GW trustee calls engineers "heroes" Graduates of the School of Engineering and Applied Sci- ences were recognized as “he- roes” at the school’s graduation ceremony Saturday night in the Smith Center. Keynote speaker Mark Hughes, former president of System and Network Solutions Group Science Applications In- ternational Corporation, said SEAS granted the graduates with great skills to make a dif- ference in the world and fi ght problems like poor medical care, pollution and poverty. “You will be the world’s heroes if you use your skills to help solve some of these impor- tant problems,” said Hughes, who also serves on the GW Board of Trustees. “The world needs your expertise.” Student speaker Faezeh Razjouyan, who is from Iran, said SEAS graduates possess the traits of superheroes. “GW engineering have provided us with the tools and the right mindset to go out, explore the world and make a difference in someone’s life,” Razjouyan said. Nick Gingold/senior staff photographer SEAS Dean Timothy Tong, Mark Hughes, a GW trustee, gives the keynote address at the who is departing GW to be- School of Engineering and Applied Sciences ceremony. come the president of Hong Kong Polytechnic University, to use your engineering skills to “It is nice to be fi nally fi n- shared his formula for success make the world a better place.” ished,” said SEAS graduate with the graduates. Many of the graduates said Ben Rosenfeld. “We worked “Skill plus passion plus they were happy to be done hard, and it is nice to be ac- fl exibility plus integrity equals with their grueling studies in knowledged.” success in engineering,” Tong engineering and applied sci- said. “To be a success, you need ences. –Andrew Ramonas

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES NYC offi cial discusses public health New York City Public Health can have a dramatic impact. Deal encouraged her classmates Commissioner Thomas R. Frie- “Only irrational optimism can to not let their diplomas “become den discussed his long and distin- lead to great success,” said Frie- another fancy piece of paper.” She- guished career in public health at den of his work in India, where he told them to think of an object that the School of Public Health and helped implement a nationwide symbolizes their goals in life and Health Services graduation cer- program that has treated 8 million described how a hammer repre- emony Saturday at Lisner Audito- people. sented her own personal hopes. rium. Frieden said that the American “I want to break down the Frieden praised public health health system is decidely ineffi - barriers that prevent people from professionals as the people “who cient, despite the $2 trillion that is receiving the most human right, see the faces and lives behind the spent annually on it. the right to health,” said Deal, who numbers,” and said his efforts in “It would be hard to spend this will be joining the Peace Corps. fi ghting the tuberculosis epidemics much money and do worse,” Frie- “And then I want to help build a in New York and India are exam- den said. better system for everybody.” ples of how public health workers Student speaker Elizabeth E. –Nathan Grossman 10 | Monday, May 19, 2008 The GW Hatchet