Buff and Bloom Week

April 7 - April 12, 2025

Buff and Bloom Week is a campus tradition for all things spring, cherry blossoms, and GW! Get ready for a week jam-packed with numerous events, programs, spectacular activities, and PINK!

Featured Events

A stylized illustration of a pink high-heeled platform shoe with crisscrossing laces up the ankle. The shoe is in the foreground and positioned to the right. Behind the shoe is a blue bingo card with a grid and the word "BINGO" at the top. Within the bingo grid are small floral icons and a star shape.

A stylized illustration of a gold trophy with two handles. The trophy is centered within a circular frame and is adorned with small pink flowers that emerge from the opening at the top. Surrounding the trophy is a symmetrical laurel wreath composed of light green leaves, adding a sense of achievement and honor. The background is a soft, pale pink circle that complements the light colors in the illustration.

Buff and Bloom Week Schedule

Buff and Bloom Events are still being added, so bookmark this page and check back often to see what updates are being made to the schedule. Be sure to follow @StudentLifeatGW on Instagram and TikTok to get connected to the GW community, and for all the latest event updates.

Monday, April 7th

Breathwork & Meditation
4:15pm - 5pm | Lerner Health and Wellness Center
Join us for a FREE Yoga and Meditation class taught by a certified Yoga instructor! This yoga class and meditation will focus on primarily breathwork. Come and relax!
Drag Show Bingo
7pm - 9pm | Columbian Square, 1st Floor of the University Student Center
Get ready to kick off Buff and Bloom week with our Drag Show Bingo. Enjoy a few rounds of bingo hosted by local drag queens complete with prizes, performances, and of course cherry blossoms!

Tuesday, April 8th

Senior Portrait Sittings for the Cherry Tree Yearbook
9am - 5pm | Lower Level, University Student Center
SENIORS! Get your portrait taken for the Cherry Tree Yearbook! The Cherry Tree Yearbook will be offering Portrait Sittings during Buff and Bloom Week and you can sign up on their official website to book your appointment. You can also purchase a yearbook on the website too! Celebrate your graduation and the memories you created at GW!
Chat with the Dean
2pm - 4pm | Columbian Square, 1st Floor of the University Student Center
Join VPSA Dean Coleman for a fun Buff and Bloom themed Chat with the Dean! There will be cherry blossom crafts and snacks/beverages to enjoy while chatting with Dean Coleman and fellow GW students.
Late Night Art at Buff & Brew
7pm - 8:30pm | Buff and Brew, Mount Vernon Campus
Join us for a student art show at Buff & Brew with snacks and a short presentation!
RHA Cherry Blossom Dance
8pm - 10pm | Post Hall, Mount Vernon Campus
Come celebrate the blossoms with us and dance the night away! Hosted by Residence Hall Association, get some free food and free vibes!

Wednesday, April 9th

Senior Portrait Sittings for the Cherry Tree Yearbook
9am - 5pm | Lower Level, University Student Center
SENIORS! Get your portrait taken for the Cherry Tree Yearbook! The Cherry Tree Yearbook will be offering Portrait Sittings during Buff and Bloom Week and you can sign up on their official website to book your appointment. You can also purchase a yearbook on the website too! Celebrate your graduation and the memories you created at GW!
Hippo Hoopla 2025
11am - 3pm | Columbian Square, 1st Floor of the University Student Center
Hippo Hoopla is back again! Starting at 11am, little hippos will be hidden all around the University Student Center. Once you find one, turn it into the 1st floor of the USC for a prize! You never what you'll get so come join us!
OSA Study Abroad Fair
1pm - 3pm | Kogan Plaza (Rain location: Grand Ballroom)
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to tour the Eiffel Tower or explore the blue city of Morocco? Do you want to learn from a world-class institution while living abroad? Join us at the Study Abroad Fair to learn about the many programs we offer and make your study abroad dreams a reality!
Halfway to Graduation
7pm - 9pm | Grand and Continental Ballrooms, 3rd floor of the Univeristy Student Center
You’re officially 50% loaded through your time at GW, and it’s time to celebrate with Halfway to Graduation! Get ready for a night of free food, arcade games, Y2K crafts, and a few surprises along the way. And of course, no occasion is complete without exclusive merch! Be sure to stop by early to secure our limited supply of class shirts
Hatha Yoga
7:30pm - 8:30pm | Lerner Health and Wellness Center
Join us for a FREE Hatha Yoga class taught by a certified Yoga instructor! Hatha yoga is a branch of yoga that uses physical techniques to try to preserve and channel vital force or energy.

Thursday, April 10th

Pride Day at GW
11:30am - 2pm | Kogan Plaza
Pride Day at GW is an annual celebration held every April 10 to honor and uplift LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and allies. Since Pride Month falls outside the academic year, this vibrant event brings the community together for a day of visibility, joy, and solidarity. We invite LGBTQ+ student organizations to table, providing resources and connections, while attendees can enjoy exciting giveaways—including banned books, t-shirts, food, and tons of pride swag. With performances, speakers, and interactive activities, Pride Day is a powerful reminder that Pride isn’t just a month—it’s a year-round commitment to equality, inclusion, and community at GW.
Chalk In
1pm - 3pm | Potomac Square
Join us for an annual GW tradition for students to destress and connect before finals. Variety of crafts will be present, but the main activity is chalking the space. Come and get creative!
A World in Bloom: International Fair
2pm - 4pm | Continental Ballroom, 3rd floor of the Univeristy Student Center
The Office for Study Abroad is throwing a fair that will feature different student organizations who have an international focus as well as 1-2 performances by student dance clubs. Join us!
Jeopardy! at GW
3:30pm - 4:30pm | Great Hall, 1st floor of the University Student Center
JEOPARDY! is coming to GWU on Thurs., April 10! Former champion Sam Buttrey will be on hand to answer questions and take photos. Students will also have a chance to take pictures on a virtual JEOPARDY! set (complete with real buzzers), grab swag, and learn more about
becoming a contestant.
Cherry Blossom Picnic with FGU
4pm - 6pm | Location TBD
First Gen United will be hosting their annual picnic to celebrate the cherry blossoms!They will have games, snacks, and little spring activities for people to engage with.
Night of Excellence
5pm - 7pm | Columbian Square, 1st Floor of the University Student Center
Honoring the game changers who make GW extraordinary, we encourage you to join us for a night of celebration, appreciation, and recognition to those individuals and groups that are Revolutionary. Enjoy free food from around the world and challenge your friends to a game of ping-pong or air hockey before honoring the award recipients. Get ready to take photos with friends and celebrate the Excellence in the GW Community!! RSVP for access!
Little Women
8pm - 10pm | West Hall Blackbox, Mount Vernon Campus
Forbidden Planet Productions is putting on a production of Little Women in the West Hall Blackbox. Little Women: The Musical is a heartwarming stage adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel. Set during the American Civil War, it follows the lives of the four March sisters—independent Jo, romantic Meg, sweet Beth, and spirited Amy—as they navigate love, loss, and self-discovery. Featuring a rich score by Jason Howland and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, the musical brings to life the timeless tale of family, ambition, and resilience. This production is directed by Eva Sell.

Friday, April 11th

SEXSONIAN
11am - 4pm | Continental Ballroom, 3rd floor of the Univeristy Student Center
Pleasure is a non-negotiable part of sexual wellbeing—so let’s talk about it! Sexsonian is returning for its second annual installment, bigger and bolder than before. This immersive, pleasure-centered sex education event invites students, faculty, community members, and media to explore, learn, and challenge taboos in an open, inclusive space.
GW Fuego: Spring Showcase
7pm - 9:30pm
GW Fuego will be putting on a dance show along with guest performances from other gw dance team from different backgrounds. There will be music, food and fun! Our theme will be Noche de Carnaval (Night of Carnaval), students can dress up in their favorite outfit to match the theme or anything they want.
Little Women: Two Shows!
6:30pm and 9:30 pm | West Hall Blackbox, Mount Vernon Campus
Forbidden Planet Productions is putting on a production of Little Women in the West Hall Blackbox. Little Women: The Musical is a heartwarming stage adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel. Set during the American Civil War, it follows the lives of the four March sisters—independent Jo, romantic Meg, sweet Beth, and spirited Amy—as they navigate love, loss, and self-discovery. Featuring a rich score by Jason Howland and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, the musical brings to life the timeless tale of family, ambition, and resilience. This production is directed by Eva Sell.

Saturday, April 12th

Blossom Street Market
1pm - 4pm | University Yard
Student Life is partnering with Student Government Association to bring you a fun event! Jump into the end of the spring semester with the Blossom Street Market. Support local vendors, enjoy various activities, or just hang out on U-Yard as we close out Buff and Bloom Week with flowers and fun!
Little Women: Two Shows!
6:30pm and 9:30 pm | West Hall Blackbox, Mount Vernon Campus
Forbidden Planet Productions is putting on a production of Little Women in the West Hall Blackbox. Little Women: The Musical is a heartwarming stage adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel. Set during the American Civil War, it follows the lives of the four March sisters—independent Jo, romantic Meg, sweet Beth, and spirited Amy—as they navigate love, loss, and self-discovery. Featuring a rich score by Jason Howland and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, the musical brings to life the timeless tale of family, ambition, and resilience. This production is directed by Eva Sell.