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| The George Mason University Alumni E-Newsletter | October 2008 |
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Alumni Association & Chapter News
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From the Campus Scene
Mason alumni and friends gathered for the 2008 President's Circle Reception, "An Evening at Mason's Cabaret," on October 13. Guests were treated to hors d'oeuvres on stage at the Center for the Arts along with performances by students and faculty from the Department of Music. Photo by Laura Sikes
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On Friday, October 17 from 7:30-9:30 p.m., Mason alumni are invited to gather at Brion’s Grille to celebrate the kick-off of basketball season. Mason Madness begins at 9:30 p.m. at the Patriot Center; more details will be posted on gomason.com. The Alumni Association will also be at Brion’s Grille prior to each home basketball game this season. Join us for pre-game socializing and drink specials. DIRECTIONS TO BRION’S GRILLE> |
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The undergraduates and alumni of the Mu Mu Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and the Black Alumni Chapter (BAC) of George Mason University invite you to celebrate the 23rd Chapter Anniversary on October 24 and 25, 2008. MORE>
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The School of Management Alumni Chapter and Barry Broadway, BS '87, invite all alumni to join them on November 1 from 5:00-8:00 p.m., for wine and hors d’oeuvres at Broadway Gallery in Fairfax. Enjoy fine artistic works and paintings of talented artists while networking with fellow alumni. MORE INFORMATION and RSVP> |
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Alumni, students, and friends of SPP are invited to the chapter's book sale, held on election night (November 4). The price for paperback books is $1.50, and hardcover books are $3. Books are donated by faculty, alumni and students. MORE>
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Celebrating Mason Across the Nation November
features two Mason Across the Nation events. At both events,
join Mason alumni and friends to enjoy a unique networking
opportunity while engaging November 5—Phoenix, Arizona: Shirley Travis, dean of the College of Health and Human Services, is the guest speaker. MORE INFORMATION> November 12—New York, New York: A distinguished faculty panel speaks on the challenges and opportunities facing the new administration. MORE INFORMATION> |
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On November 6, Mason alumni in Loudoun County are invited to gather at South Riding Inn from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Chris Preston, BS '96, Alumni Association Board member, and Brian Triplett, BS '99, will host this as the first of many gatherings around the D.C. metro area. The South Riding Inn will extend happy hour specials to Mason alumni for the evening. RSVP>
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Join Mason alumni and friends for the fifth annual Fairfax campus tour on November 8 from 10:30-12:00 p.m., followed by lunch. The tour will highlight the more than $500 million in expansion projects that are currently underway. MORE> |
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On
November 22, the Mason Alumni Association will host its annual
birthday celebration for the man who gave our university its name. This
year’s event marks Mr. Mason’s 283rd birthday.
Please join us for a fun and informative celebration at his home,
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In
response to alumni requests for international travel, the Alumni
Association is offering a tour of Tuscany May 21-30, 2009. The
trip includes two nights in Rome and six nights in Florence. Travelers
will enjoy guided tours of those cities and other breathtaking sights
in Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano, and the Tuscan wine country. This
small tour group will be composed of Mason alumni and friends;
a $250 deposit by December 1 saves your place. MORE INFORMATION> |
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The
fall 2008 edition of the Mason Spirit magazine
will feature expanded content, a new look, and a larger circulation.
This issue includes features on Mason's evolving campuses, a "then and
now" comparison of residence life, and a retrospective on the Robinson
professors, as well as university news, research updates, profiles,
class notes, and more. The Fall 2008 Mason Spirit
will arrive in mailboxes in early November. If you would like to share
comments on the redesigned magazine, please email us. EMAIL> |
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Mason and other state agencies throughout Virginia received the anticipated word on how much revenue will be cut from their budgets for the current fiscal year. The budget reduction being imposed upon Mason and other state agencies is the result of a $2.5 billion revenue shortfall experienced by the state. MORE> |
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For the second year in a row, Mason has been named one of the 50 best places to work for persons 50 years of age and older by the AARP. MORE>
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Mason professor Lee Talbot is an explorer, an
adventurer, and a discoverer. When he’s not racing cars
professionally or hiking in the Sierras, he’s backpacking
through undiscovered country in the jungles of Laos, finding previously
unknown ethnic groups and animal and plant species. In addition, Talbot
has been instrumental in changing environmental
policy worldwide during the last several decades. MORE> |
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Located in a highly visible, densely populated region of Northern Virginia, Mason’s Arlington Campus has been closely watched by the public ever since it was created in 1979. And having an enormous construction crater dominating the campus landscape during the last year has only raised public curiosity. MORE> |
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The Mason Forensics Team had great success in a two-day tournament recently held at Towson University, finishing as champions in the “Team Sweeps” category both days. MORE>
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As part of a comprehensive education initiative designed to support students and teachers interested in advanced automotive technology and next-generation automotive engineering, Volkswagen Group of America is investing $225,000 in Mason’s Volgenau School of Information Technology and Engineering. MORE>
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Families of alumnae are encouraged to come out on October 24 and support Mason women’s soccer! Join the pre-game tailgate at 5:30 p.m. before the 7:00 p.m. game against William and Mary. MORE>
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The Athletic Department has released the 2008-09 schedules for men’s and women’s basketball. SCHEDULES>
Mason
Alumni are invited to cheer on the men's basketball team in their home
opener against Brown University on Monday, November 17. Discounted
tickets are available at $7 per person to those who complete a short
online form. NOVEMBER
17 TICKETS FORM>
Other
highlights of the year include Homecoming Weekend, which will pit the
Patriots against Northeastern. The contest is scheduled to begin at
noon on February 14. The final home game of the year will be Senior
Night, which has Mason hosting Towson on Saturday, February 28 at 7
p.m. MORE>
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