Ribbon Cutting of New Georgetown University Building to Feature Local and Federal Dignitaries
WASHINGTON—Georgetown University and the McCourt School of Public Policy will celebrate the opening of their new building at 125 E St. NW on Georgetown’s Capitol Campus on September 12. The ribbon cutting event will feature remarks from local and national leaders to illustrate how the McCourt School’s move from the Hilltop to the Hill brings its community closer to opportunities to work, learn and serve in a city that shapes the world.
With an iconic auditorium, sweeping Capitol views, an indoor-outdoor rooftop event space and custom installations throughout the building by renowned artist and architect Maya Lin, the McCourt School’s new building on Georgetown’s Capitol Campus is designed to cultivate interdisciplinary collaboration and inspire new ideas.
The new McCourt School building is located on Georgetown’s Capitol Campus in the heart of Downtown at 125 E St. NW, between 1st and 2nd streets, just blocks from the U.S. Capitol, adjacent to Georgetown’s Law Center, and next door to 500 1st St., the home of McCourt’s research centers. The new building will unite McCourt School students, faculty, research centers and staff in the same location for the first time in the school’s history, accelerating collaboration and spurring new partnerships. The location will serve as a front door to Georgetown University for the policy, political and local communities, deepening the university’s ties to the people it serves and its impact for the common good.
WHO:
- Muriel Bowser, Mayor of the District of Columbia
- Charles Allen, Ward 6 Councilmember, District of Columbia Council
- Maria Cancian, Dean, McCourt School of Public Policy
- Robert Groves, Provost, Georgetown University
- Frank McCourt, Founder of Project Liberty and founding donor of the McCourt School of Public Policy
WHEN:
Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024
5-7 p.m. EDT
WHERE:
The McCourt School of Public Policy
125 E St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
RSVP:
Media wishing to attend in-person must RSVP by emailing media@georgetown.edu. Space is limited and not guaranteed until confirmed by Georgetown’s Office of Communications. Please indicate if you are requesting a video or still camera position or have any other logistical concerns.
Media may request interviews with select members of the stage party. For the comfort of other attendees, we ask that in-person media attendees confirm willingness to treat the general audience as “off the record.”
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About the McCourt School of Public Policy
As a top-ranked public policy school located in Washington, DC, the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy teaches students to design, analyze and put effective policies into practice in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. From the center of the policy world, the McCourt School connects with other leading institutions and organizations to tackle society’s most complex challenges — finding solutions that turn policy into impact. For more information about the McCourt School, visit mccourt.georgetown.edu or connect with McCourt on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Instagram.
About Georgetown University
Established in 1789 by Archbishop John Carroll, Georgetown is the oldest Catholic and Jesuit university in the United States. Located in Washington DC, Doha, Qatar, and around the world, Georgetown University is a leading academic and research institution, offering a unique educational experience that prepares the next generation of global citizens to lead and make a difference in the world. For more information about Georgetown University, visit Georgetown.edu or connect with Georgetown on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Instagram.