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Homecoming Block Party

Alumni Association Hospitality Tent

Saturday, February 20

Time and opponent TBD

Additional Alumni Homecoming Events:

Faculty/Staff Alumni Appreciation Reception

Thursday, February 18  ~ 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Office of Alumni Affairs, Johnson Center Room 122

Student Leader Alumni Reception

Friday, February 19  ~ 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

4th Annual Homecoming Beer Tasting

Friday, February 19  ~ 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

George's Restaurant, Johnson Center, 3rd Floor

Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend.

 

For more information and to register, visit http://alumni.gmu.edu/homecoming/


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Mason Receives Major Property Gift in Loudoun County
Loudoun GiftGeorge Mason University announced a major land gift of 37 acres in Loudoun County, Va., from Van Metre Companies. The property is located in Ashburn, near exit 6 of the Dulles Greenway. It is within one mile of a future Dulles Corridor Metrorail station. “We are very excited and appreciative of the great generosity of the Van Metre Companies,” says Mason President Alan Merten.  Pictured above: Albert (Beau) G. Van Metre Jr., chairman of the board of Van Metre Companies, left, and Mason President Alan Merten following the signing of a gift agreement transferring the Loudoun County property to Mason.
Alumnus Matt Chrabot is National Champion in Triathlon
ChrabotMatt Chrabot, BS Management, `05, won the elite national championship in Triathlon on August 22, 2009, in Tuscaloosa, Al.  The grueling race includes a 1.5-kilometer swim, 40-kilometer bike ride, and 10-kilometer run.  His win puts him on the short list of hopefuls aiming to represent the United States at the 2012 Olympics in London.  Building on his national championship, Matt became the youngest American to win a World Cup Triathlon on November 8 in Huatulco, Mexico.

At Mason, Matt was a varsity swimmer and a member of the cycling club.  He currently resides at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs where he trains full-time for the 2012 Olympic Games.



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February 3- Mason Across the Nation: Atlanta TICKETS AND INFO>
February 5- Discounted Tickets Available for Caps Game DETAILS>
February 13- Mason Across the Nation: Hampton Roads/ODU TICKETS AND INFO>

February 20- Homecoming Regional Watch Parties LOCATIONS>

 
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Excitement Building for Mason Inn Conference Center and Hotel FULL STORY>
Mason Scholarships Making a Difference in Student's Lives FULL STORY>
Mason Named to Kiplinger's Best Value List FULL STORY>
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Upcoming Events
January 26- GMU Business Roundtable Speaker's Series DETAILS>
January 28- SPP International Trade Careers Panel and Speed Networking REGISTER>
January 28- Law Review Annual Alumni Reception DETAILS>
January 30- Law Alumni 11th Annual Murphy Pool Tournament DETAILS>
January 30- CHSS 4th Annual Dean's Tailgate DETAILS or RSVP>
February 17- CVPA Alumni Chapter Presents "Arts in the Real World" DETAILS>
March 25 - April 3 - Travel to Turkey with Mason Alumni DETAILS>

 

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