Report on Philanthropy
Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s
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THE POWER OF GIVING
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STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Editor: Gray Turner President of the University: Steven Knapp Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations: Michael J. Morsberger
A Creative Outlet for Veterans
Global Women: Up Close and Personal
A Leadership Gift
Second Class of Clark Engineering Scholars
Parents’ Generosity Still Felt After 25 Years
GW’s Wall Street Advantage
Giving Reaches New Heights in 2012
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SMART INVESTMENT
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Heritage Society Spring Luncheon Spheres of Influence
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GW POWER & PROMISE
Alumni Outstanding Service Awards Bernard J. Davisson, II Joins GW as New AVP for Principal Gifts Groundbreaking Held for New Public Health Building Chernak Honored with Special Evening 4th Annual Women and Philanthropy Forum Class of 2012 Breaks Senior Gift Record
A Legacy of Learning Celebrating Scholarships and Fellowships New Endowed Scholarships
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COVER STORY
A Home for Churchill
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IN MEMORIAM Dirk Brady Julius Fleischman Dorothy Shapiro
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