The AU/GWU bowling event was very successful. JCSC Lauren Stillman, who worked to bring this all together, told me that this event was co-sponsored by AU Hillel, JSA, and GWU Hillel. There were about 20 people altogether, and the group had the whole alley to itself. With music in the background and snacks available, they were randomly divided into teams so they could bowl and get to know each other better. “Everyone was having a good time — it was a very friendly, energetic atmosphere,â€? Stillman said.
AU Freshman Alexis Lavi, who attended the event, told CampusJ, “I thought this was a great event, because one could socialize with other students, but talking was not required, so it was not too awkward,” adding “I would definitely promote an event of this kind in the future — and I think AU and GW should co-sponsor more events.” Lavi hoped that “perhaps the FYSH Bowl is the beginning of a friendship between the two schools — I would like to work with the GW Hillel [and] I think that would tie the collegiate D.C. Jewish community together.â€?
Asked whether this might launch a larger partnership between the Hillel’s at AU and GW, Stillman nodded and said “Absolutely — we’re even looking to do speed dating between AU, GW and Maryland soon; we are definitely going to be co-sponsoring more with other schools.â€?