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Plus, Giving Day donations passed $1 million for second year, falling short of last year's total

Jean Johnson, the founding dean of the School of Nursing, returned to the school as a faculty member in 2015 and has since held several positions at GW.

The founding dean of the School of Nursing will take charge of the school as interim dean, officials announced Monday.

Provost Christopher Bracey said in a release that Jean Johnson, the first dean of the nursing school, would return to the position “effective immediately.” Officials launched a search for an interim dean for the nursing school in March after former Dean Mei Fu, the school’s third dean since July 2021, resigned two months into her tenure.

“From the beginning, Dr. Johnson has been a champion of nursing education at GW and an innovative and dedicated leader for students, faculty and staff,” Bracey said in the release. “Her vision of excellence for nursing education has been foundational for the school’s continued growth, and her experienced leadership will ensure it remains on a trajectory of success in its second decade.”

Former Dean Pamela Jeffries vacated the position in July 2021 after six years in the role to head the nursing school at Vanderbilt University. Following Jeffries’ departure, Pamela Slaven-Lee, the school of nursing’s senior associate dean for academic affairs, led the school as an interim dean from July 2021 until January 2023, when Fu took over the position.

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Giving Day donations dip: GW’s third annual Giving Day amassed more than $1 million for the second consecutive year but fell short of the $1.6 million raised last year. The University received $1,282,437 in donations from Tuesday to Wednesday during the annual fundraising push, about $400,000 below last year’s $1.6 million total. 

Boosting SA funds for students: The Student Association Senate unanimously passed an act Monday that allocates an additional $150,000 in funding to student organizations. SA Sen. Linsi Goodin, CCAS-G and the chair of the Finance Committee, sponsored the Invest in Student Organization Act, which will increase funding for durable goods – items that can be used multiple times over more than one year – like televisions and refrigerators. 

Remembering Ciudad Juárez fire victims: Student leaders hosted a vigil in front of the White House Saturday evening to honor victims of a fire at a border detention center in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. More than 50 demonstrators joined UndocuGW, League of United Latin American Citizens GW and Students Against Imperialism in Lafayette Square to mourn the 40 migrants killed in the fire, located across the border from El Paso, Texas.

Nicaragua dissident at Elliott: An anti-government political dissident discussed the politics of Nicaragua at the Elliott School of International Affairs Tuesday. Lesther Alemán, a former University of Central America student and pro-democracy activist the Nicaraguan government jailed in February 2022, said the country should expand social welfare programs, oust President Daniel Ortega from power and restore democracy.

 
 

The limited viewpoint of country music: Contributing Opinions Editor Julia Koscelnik writes the country music industry must learn to accept diverse perspectives instead of sticking to an age-old mold: "Freedom of expression is essential in all aspects of media, particularly in the universal language of music – a connector of cultures, identities and backgrounds. The music industry – in all genres – should be a place where every person can see themselves positively reflected, and country music shouldn’t be the exception."

 

Ella Mai at Echostage: British R&B singer Ella Mai brought her euphonious, high-soprano vocals and in-sync dance choreography to D.C. with a stop at Echostage on her Heart On My Sleeve Tour Saturday. After a four-year hiatus from touring, Mai showcased the extended version of her 2022 sophomore album “Heart On My Sleeve,” which released in February with three bonus tracks. 

 

 

 
SPORTS

Bishop's back: Men’s basketball star senior guard James Bishop will return for his final year of eligibility in collegiate basketball as a graduate student after solidifying his place among the top scorers in GW history this season. The team announced Bishop’s decision on Twitter Monday, delivering the biggest news of the basketball offseason yet that will be a sure incentive for fresh talent searching for transfer destinations.

 

 

 
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