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Plus, officials to pursue internal diversity review this fall, breaking from past plans.

GW will cap off its bicentennial this weekend with a three-day celebration comprising nearly 20 events, headlined by a postponed Commencement on the National Mall for the classes of 2020 and 2021.
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Officials to pursue internal diversity review this fall, breaking from past plans

In a reversal of the University’s plans to conduct an external audit of campus diversity this year, officials said they will instead review GW’s diversity, inclusion and equity later this fall through a more internal process.

Students say absence of Vern COVID-19 testing center is inconvenient, worrying

Despite housing nearly 700 students this fall, the Mount Vernon Campus is the University’s only location lacking a COVID-19 testing site.
D.C. pilot program to shut down E Street homeless encampment

D.C. officials have unveiled a pilot program that would shut down three of the city’s major homeless encampments and connect its residents to housing, but critics say the plan lacks clarity and thoughtfulness.
 
Townhouse Row residents to return from hotels after nearly a month off campus

Townhouse Row residents will return to their residential buildings on campus next week nearly a month after they were relocated to local hotels because of water leaks and mold growth in their rooms.
Culture
D.C. Fashion Week showcases emerging designers at Saturday show

D.C. Fashion Week held its 35th season this weekend with three shows featuring more than 40 designers debuting looks ranging from simple patch-work denim dresses to elaborate headpieces and gowns.
Sports
Men’s and women’s cross country notch record-setting season starts

Both the men’s and women’s squads won their first two meets of the year, becoming the first teams in program history to win both of their first two team events in a season.
Opinions
GW should have been prepared for the surge in COVID tests
 
After GW announced that community members will need to get tested for COVID-19 every 15 days, many students were left frustrated with an appointment shortage. Now, one columnist is arguing that the University should have been prepared to conduct more tests before announcing the new twice-monthly testing policy.
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GW Students march on Capitol for climate action

In the lead up to Congress’ consideration of the $3.5 trillion Reconciliation bill, Sunrise GW marches on the Capitol to demand the passage of landmark environmental legislation.
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Snapshot: Thousands participate in the annual D.C. Bike Ride
 
Take a look at a snapshot of the annual D.C. Bike Ride, where twenty miles of city roads were closed this past Saturday for the fourth annual D.C. Bike Ride.
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