Advisory Archive

Browse through past advisories below.


January 4, 2025 – Foggy Bottom Data Center

The Foggy Bottom data center, which includes the main network distribution center, will be migrated to a new network core during a routine test on January 4th.

January 6 - 9, 2025 – D.C. Special Events and Potential for Winter Weather

The Certification of Electoral Votes, President Carter’s State Funeral, and possible winter weather for the week of January 6th.

December 20-30, 2024 – Blue, Silver, and Orange Line Station Closures

Beginning on Friday, December 20, through Monday, December 30, 2024, WMATA will conduct maintenance on the Blue, Silver, and Orange lines, resulting in station closures. Metro

December 5, 2024 – The National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

On Thursday, December 5, 2024, The National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on the Ellipse at President’s Park. For additional information, please visit the event website.

Fall 2024 Test of GW’s Emergency Communication Systems

Fall 2024 Test of GW’s Emergency Communication Systems

Upcoming TEST of the GW Emergency Communication Systems

On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, between 2:00 pm and 2:30 pm EST there will be a University wide test of the GW Emergency Notification System. 

November 10, 2024 – National Veterans Day Parade

On Sunday, November 10, 2024, the National Veterans Day Parade will take place in the District of Columbia. For additional information, please visit the event website.

November 5, 2024 – Election Day

On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the 2024 presidential election will take place nationally. The university will continue to update the Election Day Safety website as additional resources or information...

November 5, 2024 - Election Day Safety

There is no information currently that suggests a specific threat to GW or other area campuses or institutions. The university will continue to update the Election Day Safety website and Campus...

October 29, 2024 – First Amendment Activity

On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, First Amendment activity is expected near the White House on the Ellipse and Washington Monument grounds.  For additional information, please visit the event website.