Foggy Bottom in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Professors Gate
is dedicated to
The George Washington University faculty
who have guided GW students since 1821
when President James Monroe and
The Congress of the United States chartered this institution.
On the recommendation of
The George Washington University President
Stephen Joel Trachtenberg
The George Washington University Alumni Association
resolves on January 29, 1997
to express the gratitude of countless students
whose lives were enriched
and whose development was nourished
by GS's professors.
With respect, affection and thanks, the faculty is celebrated
for their innumerable contributions to the lives of their students
and the many families, communities, professions and civic institutions
their students have served.
The George Washington Alumni Association
Alexia Morrison, JD '72, President
Eugene I. Lambert, BA '57, President-elect
Pastor Farinas, MEA '72, Treasurer
Detta Voesar, BA '68, MA '70, Secretary
John L. Chaney, Jr., BA '53, LLB '57, Immediate Past President
The George Washington University
Washington, DC
Board of Trustees
Everett H. Bellows, BA '39, MA '41,
this page online
Oliver T. Carr, Jr., Chairman Emeritus
John D. Zeglis, Chariman
Charles T. Manatt, JD '62, Vice Chairman
Nancy Broyhill, BA '65, Secretary
Carolynn Reid-Wallace, PhD '81, Assistant Secretary
Faculty Senate Executive Committee
John G. Boswell, AB '53, AM '56, EdD '63, Chair
Student Association
Damian McKenna, BA '97, President
Dianne Gayoski, BA '97, Executive Vice President
Erected 1997 by The George Washington University.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #05 James Monroe series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1821.
Location. 38° 53.946′ N, 77° 2.805′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Foggy Bottom. It is on 21st Street Northwest north of G Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 730 21st Street Northwest, Washington DC 20052, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 15, 2017
2. Professors Gate Marker with Gate in background
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Edward Teller (a few steps from this marker); Announcement of the Atomic Age (a few steps from this marker); At GW, Being Bright Comes Naturally (within shouting distance of this marker); George Gamow (within shouting distance of this marker); A Bench By The Road (within shouting distance of this marker); GW's River Horse (within shouting distance of this marker); Free Mandela (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named GW's River Horse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Ingrid Bergman (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 15, 2017
3. Memorial Plaque to the right of the Professors Gate
Knowledge
and
Scholarship
Not Forgotten
The George Washington University
Washington, DC
Myrna Pike Lee
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics
Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
Born 1936
Died 2017
On December 15, 2017, the plaque was observed with a wreath and ribbons.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,592 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 15, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
