Protest Activity Status Update
Demonstration activity remains active on H Street and GW’s University Yard. There is increased activity around GW’s G Street Park and University Yard. The Office of Emergency Management and GW Police Department expect a potential increase in pedestrian traffic, including demonstrators. GW’s Office of Emergency Management is collaborating with local and regional public safety organizations to monitor activity in the District and will send email and/or text alerts to the entire GW community if necessary.
Safety and Security Update
Early this morning, GW Facilities personnel, with support from D.C. Department of Public Works staff, removed the bike racks from the center of University Yard without incident. The bike racks were removed to ensure the safety of individuals in and around the encampment.
Access to buildings on the Foggy Bottom Campus remains on GWorld Safety mode. University Yard and Kogan Plaza remain closed. H St. between 20th and 21st streets, NW, remains closed to vehicles.
GWorld Safety Mode: All GWorld readers on the Foggy Bottom Campus continue to be locked, and access is only available to GWorld cardholders who would normally have tap access. Normal tap access is defined as an individual authorized to access a GWorld reader-controlled space.
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Academic Operations Update
Faculty have the option of offering classes on the Foggy Bottom campus virtually through Friday, May 3.
MSNBC Host and Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki will give the 2024 Commencement address on the National Mall on May 19. The university remains committed to doing everything possible to ensure our graduating students and their families and friends have the commencement experience they deserve.
FAQ from Thursday, May 1, 2024
Why did the House Oversight Committee visit GW campus yesterday? Also, did President Granberg meet with DC Mayor Muriel Bowser? What was said in these meetings?
Over the last several days, President Ellen M. Granberg has met with both city and Congressional officials regarding the ongoing protest activities on our campus.
Since Thursday, April 25, GW and city officials have remained in close contact. On Tuesday, President Granberg and Mayor Bowser met to discuss the situation.
On Wednesday, representatives of the House Oversight Committee visited the campus to see the ongoing protest activity on GW’s University Yard. University officials met with the group in advance of their tour to inform the delegation about the current state of the demonstration and how GW has responded thus far. University officials reaffirmed their commitment to the safety of all students, freedom of speech, accountability for those who have violated university policy, and stability on the campus so students can complete their academic requirements and attend their graduation ceremonies. Following the meeting, the representatives continued to H Street on their own to hold a press conference.