Kogan Plaza
Students, faculty and staff enjoy Kogan Plaza as a popular outdoor space for student organization activities, university-sponsored events and a variety of student life gatherings.
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Kogan Plaza
⭐ Nelson Mandela Historic Sidewalk Slab
From 1984 to 1986, hundreds of Americans—including GW students—held political demonstrations at the South African Embassy in Northwest Washington, D.C., urging Congress to pass a sanctions bill that would cease trade relations with the country until Mr. Mandela was released.
When walking through Kogan Plaza, you may notice a cement plaque among the planted greenery and brick paths. In 1985, the alleyway that runs through Kogan Plaza was laid with a new layer of fresh cement. While it was drying, GW students etched “Free Mandela” into the slab. When Kogan Plaza was reorganized 10 years ago, the slab was preserved. Officially known as the Nelson Mandela Historic Sidewalk Slab, the block of cement is a tribute to our students’ passion for justice.
When walking through Kogan Plaza, you may notice a cement plaque among the planted greenery and brick paths. In 1985, the alleyway that runs through Kogan Plaza was laid with a new layer of fresh cement. While it was drying, GW students etched “Free Mandela” into the slab. When Kogan Plaza was reorganized 10 years ago, the slab was preserved. Officially known as the Nelson Mandela Historic Sidewalk Slab, the block of cement is a tribute to our students’ passion for justice.
