The George Washington University

Time 2020-06-16 09:03:44

Web Name: The George Washington University

WebSite: http://www2.gwu.edu

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Groups of students and faculty members from across disciplines collaborated to find immediate responses to the needs of health care professionals at GW Hospital. The group represented the Corcoran School of Art and Design,School of Engineering and Applied Science, GW Hospital, the GW Innovation Center, student organization George Hacks and others who worked togetherto develop and manufacture much needed protective gear and protocols. Using a 3-D printing farm, they produced 200 face shields in under a week. Across the university, across disciplines and across programs, there s a group of really energetic people who are hustling to deal with COVID-19, said James Huckenpahler, an adjunct digital lab instructor in the Corcoran. See Our Schools Find Our ResearchThe GW Cares Student Assistance Fund assists any undergraduate or graduate student facing financial hardship, including in paying for housing, food or technology expenses; offsetting income from lost part-time jobs; or subsidizing transportation for those traveling home to complete the spring semester virtually.The GW community has furthered their commitment to service by continuing volunteer efforts and service-learning projects throughout the pandemic. Amy Cohen, executive director of the GW Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service, said students and faculty have worked hard to adapt their goals and continue to connect scholarship to service, taking their service online or serving their home communities in new ways. GW is committed to digital accessibility. If you experience a barrier that affects your ability to access content on this page, let us know via the Accessibility Feedback Form.

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