Office of Special Events
School of Business Office of Special Events Directory
Margaret Vann, Director of Special Events, (202) 994-8252
Donita Vann, Special Events Coordinator, (202) 994-8259
Larry Layne, Events Specialist, (202) 994-8252
George Brown, Events Specialist, (202) 994-8252
About the Office
The Office of Special Events is responsible for programming many significant School of Business events that contribute to academic and student life, and University recognition. We are committed to working with our faculty, staff, and *students to enhance and unite the School of Business through the production of events. Our office provides a central resource and expertise for those who are responsible for organizing a special event. We advise and provide direction to ensure events meet the specifications, expectations, and desired results of the client. We are happy to plan meetings, seminars, symposiums, receptions, dinners, and other events. Our staff is available to provide assistance with invitations, room set-up, catering, décor, entertainment, etc.
To arrange Audio/Visual needs contact Fred Ross, director of audio visual services, by calling (202) 994- 8304 or (202) 359-1024 or emailing fross@gwu.edu.
*Student requests must be made through an SB Department.
In order to schedule a room at the School of Business, the Space & Room Reservation Request Form must be completed and returned to the Office of Special Events by email (sbevents@gwu.edu) or fax (202 994-1190). No requests will be accepted over the phone.
All requests must be submitted at least 48 hours prior to your event. Once your requests have been processed, you will be contacted regarding your room assignment. Due to the high volume of requests and limited space, there are no guarantees of room availability.
Those entities outside of the GW School of Business desiring to use space within the School of Business will be charged a fee. Contact the SB Office of Special Events for further information.
All events where alcohol is served requires a university security officer on-site. Make arranges with University Police at (202) 994-6948.
Please read the Event Management Guidelines for detailed information on running an event. If you have additional questions after reading the guidelines, call (202) 994-8259.