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| The George Mason University Alumni E-Newsletter | April 2009 |
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Alumni Association & Chapter News
For information on other Mason Alumni activities, visit the Alumni Events Calendar.
University News |
From the Campus Scene 
About 150 people gathered on March 30 at the Center for the Arts to celebrate scholarship giving at Mason. Pictured from left: Chair of the Mason Foundation Board of Trustees Mike Anzilotti, MBA '83 and LHD '03, emceed the program, which featured award recipients Michael McGrath, '11, and Syeda Mansur, '09. Photo by Laura Sikes. Patriot Sports
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Alumni Association News |
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Mason Night at Six Flags America Please
join fellow alumni, faculty, staff, and students on Saturday, April 25,
when Mason takes over Six Flags America in Maryland. Special ticket
prices are available. Get your tickets now! TICKETS>
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New Century College Spring Alumni Panel Please join NCC alumni, students, and faculty on Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the Johnson Center Gold Room on the Fairfax Campus (map) to share your NCC experience with current students and help them to learn how to market their Integrative Studies degree. If you are interested, contact Stephanie Morehead. |
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Alumni Association/Virginia Gold Cup Event On Saturday, May 2 at Great Meadow in The Plains, Virginia, the Mason Alumni Association will host its annual hospitality tent for all alumni to enjoy an exciting day at the races. RSVP>
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Mason Across the Nation: Boston Mason Across the Nation is coming to Boston on Thursday, May 7! Network with other Boston-based alumni and get an update on what is happening at your alma mater from provost Peter Stearns. If you will be in Boston that evening, please join us at the Boston College Club. RSVP> |
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Discount Tickets for Washington Nationals Game The Mason Alumni Association has reserved a limited number of tickets for Sunday, May 17, when the Washington Nationals battle the 2008 World Series Champions, the Philadelphia Phillies. Gather with friends, family, and Mason alumni at Nationals Park. Tickets much be purchased by May 8. TICKETS> |
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University News |
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Success for Mason Chess, Forensics, and Vocal Studies For the fourth year, Mason Chess held onto the championship at the 2009 Virginia State Scholastic and Collegiate Chess Tournament. MORE>
The Mason Forensics team placed second in the 32nd Annual American Forensic Association National Individual Events Tournament. MORE> Mason's Vocal Studies students also racked up awards at the Virginia State Voice Competition. MORE> |
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$10 Million Gift Establishes Center for Consciousness and Transformation Mason has established the Center for Consciousness and Transformation, a new teaching and research center founded through a $10 million gift from the de Laski Family Foundation to New Century College. MORE> |
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Mason Week, including the ever-popular Mason Day, is right around the corner! Join in the fun and come back to campus for the activities planned for April 17-25. MORE> |
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New Arlington Building Offers Naming Opportunities Naming a new $100 million building is a high-pressure task, especially one that has captured the attention of thousands of area residents, commuters, and visitors since work began on it more than two years ago. MORE> |
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Business Alliance Plans to Expand Its Partnerships The Business Alliance of George Mason University has announced plans to expand its programs to include a broad range of colleges and universities in the Washington, D.C., area. MORE>
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Mason Receives $7 Million Research Contract to Counter IEDs The Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization, a unit of the U.S. Department of Defense, has awarded Mason a contract for research and development to counter improvised explosive devices. The project will be housed in the Volgenau School of Information Technology and Engineering's Center of Excellence in Command, Control, Communications, Computing, and Intelligence. MORE> |
Patriot Sports |
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Alumni Reunions for Sports Teams
Please email Meg Sturges for details. |
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Mason Wrestler Named to CAA All-Freshman Team Named the CAA Championship's Most Outstanding Wrestler, Mason freshman Mendbagana Tovuujav was also recognized for his outstanding rookie season by being named to the CAA All-Freshman Wrestling Team at 174 pounds. MORE>
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Baseball Ranked in Two National Polls Mason Baseball has sparked a great deal of enthusiasm by winning a school record 21 straight home games and being ranked in two national polls for the first time in school history. Pitcher Mike Modica has been honored on an individual level for his performance in the sweep of UNCW by being named CAA Pitcher of the Week. MORE>
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