International Alumni
The GW international alumni network comprises more than 10,000 graduates living in 150 countries. The GW Alumni Association provides you with a variety of opportunities to stay connected, access benefits and get involved with your University and fellow alumni.
Save the Date - GW Global Forum
November 13-14, 2009, Hong Kong
Global Forum Website | Event Registration
GW's inaugural Global Forum provides an opportunity for alumni, parents, students, and friends to convene at one of Asia's most exciting locations.
Join us to network with members of the GW worldwide community and to hear from recognized experts from the U.S. and Asia about the most pressing issues facing the United States and Asia today!
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GW International Alumni Chapters
Stay Connected
Join the Alumni Online Community
Connect and share news, information, and ideas with other members of the Colonial community.
Stay Informed About GW Today
Stay on top of the latest news, and update your contact info, so you receive the Colonial Cable, Regional Round Up, and YAN eNewsletters.
Sign Up
Join our GW Alumni groups on LinkedIn and Facebook to connect with fellow alumni.
Access Benefits
Take advantage of an array of benefits and services, including:
- Create a permanent Alumni GWMail or Alumni Email Forwarding account
- Premium electronic resources through Gelman Library
- Club Quarters® hotel discounts
- Career services
- And much more. . .
Get Involved
Attend Alumni Events
Check the Calendar of Events and look for events in you region in the event type drop down menu or view our photo gallery of past events. Our international programming continues to grow!
Volunteer
Whether you are looking to engage fellow alumni or connect with students, we have an opportunity for you. Become a mentor through the Career Advisor Network, interview prospective students through the Admissions Alumni and Parent Program, help build the Alumni Chapter in your area, and more! Read about international alumni chapters in the April 2008 Colonial Cable.
Reunions
All GW graduates are invited to Alumni Weekend! We will be celebrating with alumni in undergraduate classes 2004, 1999, 1988, 1984, 1970-79, and 1959 and before during Alumni Weekend 2009, Oct. 1-4, 2009, in Washington, D.C.
GW Annual Fund and Luther Rice Society
Alumni gifts allow the University to provide the best experience to current and future generations of Colonials. GW's oldest giving society, the Luther Rice Society, welcomes young alumni for an annual gift of $250+ (alumni within 5 years of graduation) or $500 (alumni 6-9 years after graduation). This is an excellent networking opportunity for young professionals.
GW INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI – SUMMER CONNECTION EVENTS

GW alumni leaders in Hong Kong, Beijing, and Seoul hosted GW Summer Connection Events this year. GW alumni and students from these cities joined and shared their GW experience with new Colonials.
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Honorary Degree Ceremony for South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak
His Excellency Lee Myung-Bak, president of the Republic of Korea, received an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree from GW and met alumni leaders from Seoul on the Foggy Bottom campus. Left to right: Dr. Youn Taek Lee, GSEHD MA '85, GSEHD EdD '88; Korean President Lee Myung-Bak; GW President Steven Knapp; and Mr. Jae Seong Choi, CCAS BS '94, LAW JD '97. View Photos and Video »
Business Leader and Philanthropist Carlos Slim Awarded GW President's Medal

Business leader and humanitarian Carlos Slim received the President's Medal in recognition of his significant contributions to business and community development in Mexico and Latin America. Watch Video and View Photo Gallery »
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View a map of international alumni.





