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1782 Society Events

With invitations to a range of exclusive events and with an open invitation to everything else happening on campus, The 1782 Society provides its members inside access to Washington College.

Click here to download the Spring 2013 edition of the 1782 Society Observer newsletter.

Birthday Ball 2013: The City of Oz

About this gallery: The Washington College community danced the night away at the annual George Washington’s Birthday Ball.

Birthday Ball 2013: The City of Oz

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Birthday Ball 2013: The City of Oz

The Washington College community danced the night away at the annual George Washington’s Birthday Ball.
Maya Jasanoff: Book Prize Celebration

One of the nation’s largest literary awards, the annual George Washington Book Prize, was awarded to Maya Jasanoff for Liberty’s Exiles: American Loyalists in the Revolutionary World at Mount Vernon in May 2012. Complete with the Maryland Loyalist Battalion and WAC students recruiting for and against the loyalists, Jasanoff was welcomed to Washington College to discuss her book. The next morning Maya Jasanoff and Adam Good heart had an open discussion about how books are born.

http://washingtoncollegenews.blogspot.com/2012/06/libertys-exiles-author-maya-jasanoff.html
Andrea Wulf: Chasing Venus

Andrea Wulf, acclaimed author of Chasing Venus: The Race to Measure the Heavens, visited Washington College as a part of the Chestertown Book Festival. In her book, Wulf vividly portrays the battalion of 18th-century scientists who braved hurricanes, tropical disease, pirates, plagues, and war to fan out across the globe and witness a once-in-a-lifetime astronomical event.

http://washingtoncollegenews.blogspot.com/2012/10/in-nov-1-talk-author-andrea-wulf.html
George Washington Book Prize Winners
2012 George Washington Book Prize

One of the nation’s largest literary awards, the annual George Washington Book Prize was presented to Maya Jasanoff for Liberty’s Exiles: American Loyalists in the Revolutionary World.

The Washington Prize, honoring the year’s best book about America’s founding era, is sponsored by a partnership of three institutions devoted to furthering historical scholarship: Washington College, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, and George Washington’s Mount Vernon. It particularly recognizes well-written books that speak to general audiences and contribute to a broad public understanding of the American past.

John

Moag ’77

“In all my years as a member of the Board of Visitors and Governors, never have I felt more proud of my alma mater, or more optimistic about its future. Under the leadership of President Mitchell Reiss, Washington College is embracing every opportunity to enhance the undergraduate experience while repositioning itself among the nation’s top liberal arts colleges.”
Lauren

Littlefield ’91

“In today’s world, there are countless worthy causes to support. Our talented students will go on to become humanitarians, educators, and treatment professionals; others will make scientific and technological breakthroughs. In a way, we are contributing to a wide array of causes by supporting The Washington Fund.”
Deborah

Moxley Turner ’77

“Washington College provides an incredible array of professional and personal opportunities for students, and I know that our alumni, parents and friends believe in the learning that happens here. By contributing to The Washington Fund, we support all of WC’s programs, facilities and scholarships for the students who will grow into the next generation of leaders.”
Kelsey

Newborn ’12

“Washington College helped me find a voracious love of learning that inspired me to work harder than I ever had before. None of my memories, achievements, or inspirations would have happened without the generosity of scholarship donors through The Washington Fund.”

John

Moag ’77

“In all my years as a member of the Board of Visitors and Governors, never have I felt more proud of my alma mater, or more optimistic about its future. Under the leadership of President Mitchell Reiss, Washington College is embracing every opportunity to enhance the undergraduate experience while repositioning itself among the nation’s top liberal arts colleges.”

F.A.Q.

Is it true that a high alumni giving percentage enhances WC’s national ranking?

It’s true! Graduates who give back to their alma mater send a strong message to external reviewers and potential applicants that Washington College is a worthy investment. High alumni participation can also increase the likelihood of government grant approval. And at WC, it can earn your class a trophy through the Count Me In Campaign.
When I make a gift at The 1782 Society Level ($1500+), am I supporting The Washington Fund?

That depends. The 1782 Society is a community of donors who have given a total of $1,500 or more to any designation at Washington College during one fiscal year — July 1 to June 30. Every gift to the College is deeply appreciated, though many 1782 Society members choose to give all or a portion of their contribution to The Washington Fund because it benefits all students.
Can I make a gift in honor of someone?

Of course! Washington College welcomes gifts to The Washington Fund made in memory or in honor of a favorite professor, a current student, or anyone you wish to celebrate. As always, your gift is tax deductible, so you will receive a receipt and thank you for your records. WC will also send a note to the honored individual or next of kin to inform them of your generosity.