Muslim Student Association - Friday Khutbah

Muslim Alumni are invited to the weekly sermon.

All IT&E alumni are invited to hear President Alan Merten, Dr. Ernst Volgenau and Dean Lloyd Griffiths address the crowd, followed by a ribbon cutting. Food and refreshments will be provided while tour guides lead attendees through the new building to see student and faculty exhibits.

CHSS and COS Celebration of Scholarship

The Celebration of Scholarship, of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the College of Science, is an annual gala reception to recognize the scholarly and creative activities of our faculty and students.  All alumni are welcome.

Hillel will offer a traditional Shabbat dinner with students following the service which begins at 6:15.

The Rathskeller has returned to campus!  Kick off your weekend at Mason’s new/old pub and get reacquainted with your friends while enjoying music and refreshments.

Women's Soccer Game vs. Hofstra -

Soccer Alumnae Weekend

Game of the Week - Women's Volleyball Game vs VCU - Volleyball Alumnae Weekend

The Evasons presented by Mason's Program Board

Jeff & Tessa Evason perform their mind-blowing feats of interactive psychic magic and uncanny mind reading demonstrations at many campus events across North America. This is not a show built on simple tricks or fortune-telling magicians. This is one of the most incredible shows you will ever see! http://www.evason.com/evasons-camp.wmv

On Display: University Libraries’ Special Collections and Archives

Revisit Mason’s history through photographs, yearbooks, and handouts on display in Mason Hall and the Johnson Center, presented by the Mason Libraries' Special Collections and Archives.

Breakfast with Dr. and Mrs. Merten

Enjoy a morning with Mason’s fifth president, Dr. Alan Merten. Since he became the University’s president in July 1996, George Mason has gained national and international acclaim for a number of significant initiatives and achievements. Dr. Merten will update you on the future of the University and reflect on Mason’s past.  A trolley tour of campus follows.

10 am & 11 am

11 am

11 am

11 am

A-List Lectures

Mason’s A-List professors and administrators will speak about Mason, about their exciting – and in some cases, ground breaking research or regarding hot news items.

Jim Wolfe - Entrepreneurship-Ice Age to New Age

Jim Olds - Keeping your Brain “Young”

Nance Lucas - Leadership Lessons for Emerging Executives

Garett Jones - Are We Living in Another Depression?

JC Room A

JC Room B

JC Room C

JC Room D

"BUILDING" Patriot Pride an inside look at the over $500M in construction at Mason

Vice President of Facilities Tom Calhoun will present the master plan of the over $500 million in construction happening on the Fairfax, Arlington and Prince William campuses. Enjoy this dynamic presentation which will be followed by a walking tour of campus that will feature docents in the newest state-of-the-art buildings.

Surviving your child's college admission process

Join Dr. Andrew Flagel, Dean of Admissions and Associate VP for Enrollment Development, as he explains the college admission process.  Dr. Flagel is also an author for fastweb.com where you can search for scholarships with our free scholarship matching service, get student financial aid and find money to pay for college.  A special tour given by a current Mason student follows.   

10:00am - Noon

Star Studded Tour - Mason's Planetarium

Visit Mason's planetarium for a fun and informative guided tour "under the stars."

Observatory tour

Join Professor and Alumnus Dr. Harold Geller, MAIS ’92, Cer.G. ’02, DA ’05, as he leads you on a tour of Mason’s observatory, added in January 2007. There is 16" diameter Dobsonian telescope in the observatory atop the pier and a 12 inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope used on the patio that provides good views of the sky. Also included is a 6" refractor originally built by GMU students in 1975.

Mason's Trolley Tour of campus

Ride Mason's trolley during this guided tour around the Fairfax campus.  Space is limited so you must reserve a space.

PatriotFest BBQ on the Quad
Gather with your friends and family as you return to the quad for food, family fun and entertainment.  Live entertainment will be provided throughout the BBQ. Also,
Black Alumni Chapter will host "University Game Room Experience."

Quad

SUBI, Game Room

Club Football Game - Mason vs. Louisburg College

"BUILDING" Patriot Pride an inside look at the over $500M in construction at Mason (see above for details)

SimMan Patient Demonstration

CHHS nursing students and faculty will provide a demonstration of the state-of-the art SimMan “patients” while attendees witness the simulators life like reactions of breathing, coughing and talking in response to skills being performed by students and faculty.

Free Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar screenings

Nursing students will also provide blood pressure and blood sugar checks for visitors wishing to check their personal health statistics.

Star Studded Tour - Mason's Planetarium (see above for details)

Observatory tour (see above for details)

1:00 - 3 pm

3 - 3:30 pm

Backstage tours:
Recreational and Athletics Complex, Library & Archives, The Engineering Building, Housing, and Center for the Arts

Patriot Center

Walking tour

1 pm & 2 pm

1 pm

1 pm

1 pm

2 pm

A-List Lectures

Susie Crate - The Importance of Going Green

Gary Dittmer - Financing Your Child’s College Education

Provost Peter Stearns - State of Mason Address

Coach Jim Larranaga - Mason Patriots, Past Success, Future Aspirations

JC Rooms A-F

JC Room A

JC Room B

JC Room C

Cinema

Affinity Receptions

Native American Alumni Reception

Native American Alumni are invited to gather in SUBI to celebrate returning to campus and to gain interest in planning of future events for Native American alumni.

Honors College Alumni Reception

Come out and reminisce with old friends, reconnect with your favorite professors, and see the future of the George Mason Honors College. Join us for a family-friendly get together to include memorabilia, a slideshow, light refreshments, and a lot of fun as we introduce you to the new Honors College.

COS - Celebrate Science Oktoberfest*

College of Science alumni are invited to the "Celebrate Science Oktoberfest." Toasts will be made to our alumni, beer and tasty treats will be available. Faculty members are looking forward to greeting graduates and updating them on what is happening in their departments. Fun and good times are promised for all COS alums and their guests!

College of Education and Human Development Alumni Reception
CEHD Alumni are invited to hear readings, engage in discussions, and have the opportunity for book signings by published alumnus Dr. Steve Gladis, MA English ’84, PhD Education ’85

School of Management Silver Anniversary Alumni Reception*

Meet new School of Management Dean Jorge Haddock and mingle with SOM faculty, staff, and fellow alumni as we proudly celebrate our silver anniversary alumni (alumni who graduated in or prior to 1985) at an inaugural international reception featuring hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. Invitation is extended to all School of Management alumni and their guests. 

JC Lounge, 2nd Floor

SOM alumni only

$10/$5 - add'l

adult/child

Student-Leader Alumni reception

Student Activities welcomes back all former student leaders to campus. Visit our open house from 3 to 5pm and check out our new spaces. Meet the staff and exchange notes with current student leaders. Light refreshments will be provided.  

CHSS alumni reception*

Enjoy coffee and dessert with your fellow alumni from across the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Reconnect with old friends and see your favorite faculty members. This event includes members of the New Century College Alumni Society, the English Alumni Society, and the History & Art History Alumni Society, Public and International Affairs Alumni Society, as well as the Psychology, Communication, Economics, the Administration of Justice departments, and others.

Lambda Alumni Chapter Reception

A reception and get-together for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, and Ally Alumni. Meet up with old friends and make some new ones. Come hang out and relax. Refreshments and fun will be served!

Women's Volleyball Game vs. W&M - Alumnae Reunion

The Dirt on the Grape: CHHS Alumni Signature Event*

College of Health and Human Services faculty member Lisa Pawloski, a nutrition expert, will lead a wine tasting reception for the college’s alumni. Compare wines from Virginia and beyond while hearing more about their nutritional benefits. 

Patriot Club Champions Dinner

Join the Patriot Club for the evening to celebrate Mason Athletics champions of the 2008-2009 season. Patriot Club donors, supporters, Mason student-athletes and coaches will be honored for their commitment to Mason Athletics.

$75/ind

$125/couple

$50/Grads of 2007-2009

Student Activities presents DC Improv Comedy Workshop and Show

Workshop in SUBI (tbd)

Mason Rathskeller

Finale Concert- The Legwarmers

Everybody's workin' for the weekend...Alumni Weekend that is!  Join alumni and friends at our finale concert featuring The Legwarmers, the "Ultimate 80s tribute band", that will knock your slouched socks off.  This event promises to provide entertainment for all ages.  You won't want to miss this concert.  It's going to be totally rad!

Alumni and Catholic Campus Ministries Mass (Reception to follow)

Alumni are invited to attend this special alumni mass. CCM alumni are invited to attend a reception following the mass to reconnect with one another and gather with CCM students.

Women's Soccer Game vs Northeastern -Alumnae Weekend