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| The George Mason University Alumni E-Newsletter | November 2007 |
Alumni Association News & Events
University News & Events
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From the Campus Scene
There were no shovels in sight on Tuesday at the "groundbreaking" for the new Art and Visual Technology building on the Fairfax Campus. Instead, participants were invited to pick up a brush or a marker and be creative. The new 88,000-square-foot building is expected to be completed in 2009.
Photo by Cathy Lemmon
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Alumni Association News |
Alumni Spirit Spreads Coast to Coast The spirit of Mason alumni continues to grow, not just in Northern Virginia, but nationwide. In less than 10 years, Mason’s alumni population has nearly doubled in every state.Read More» |
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Vision Series Lectures Alumni are invited to join faculty, staff, and students on December 3, at 8:00 p.m. in the Concert Hall to hear Fred Bemak, Director Diversity Research and Action Center, speak on A Generation in Jeopardy: Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Future. The lecture is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. Call for Award Nominations For more than 30 years, the Alumni Association has honored individuals who have enhanced Mason’s reputation through their outstanding achievements. Please nominate someone you know who is worthy of recognition for the Alumnus of the Year Award or the Alumni Service Award. Nominations are also sought for the Faculty Member of the Year Award. The deadline for submissions is February 11, 2008. |
Alumni Association Hosts "Considering Graduate School" Panel Are you considering graduate school to advance your career? Perhaps you are thinking of a career change and need an advance degree to help with the transition. Or maybe you are interested in graduate school, but not sure how you might finance the endeavor. Find the answers to these and other questions by attending this FREE panel discussion on December 4 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.RSVP Today» |
On December 8, from 12:30-3:00 p.m., the George Mason University Alumni Association will kick off its new event series geared towards families. Please join us for an ice skating party with pizza and games at Skatequest-Prince William.
CEHD Alumni Invited to Rockapella Celebrate the holidays with the CEHD Alumni Chapter at "Rockapella." This five-man a cappella group will perform a variety of holiday songs with a combination of soul, rock, R&B, and jazz on December 8 at 8:00 p.m. Please join us at 6:45 p.m. for a pre-performance reception in the Alumni Atrium of Mason Hall. |
Mason Alumni at the Washington Capitals Mason alumni can purchase up to 4 discounted tickets for themselves and guests from the Office of Alumni Affairs and enjoy a great Capitals home game on Saturday, December 8, at 7:00 p.m. in the Verizon Center.Event Information» |
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Student Leaders Invite Alumni to Celebrate Anniversaries Mason students have planned an anniversary celebration for Saturday, November 17, and invite alumni to participate. The celebration will commemorate the university’s 35th anniversary as an independent institution and the 50th anniversary of the creation of the George Mason College. The event is free and open to the public. Please join the fun on the SUB I Quad from 1:00-4:00 p.m. For more information, contact Ijeoma Nwatu, Student Body Vice President at sbvp@gmu.edu. |
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TIME Magazine Names Professor Hussam a Global Hero Mason chemistry professor Abul Hussam is cited as a Global Hero of the Environment for 2007 in TIME magazine, and he was presented with an award in London on October 25.Read More» |
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New Building for the Volgenau School of IT&E When the Volgenau School of Information Technology and Engineering opens the doors of its new building on the Fairfax Campus in 2009, the school will be continuing its history and reputation as an innovative educational project.Read More» |
Even from a distance, most people are able to recognize close friends and family members by the way they walk. Psychology professor James Thompson is studying why. |
New Indigenous Studies Minor As a result of efforts from faculty members, the American Indian and Alaskan Native Student Association (AIANSA), as well as local native community members, a new interdisciplinary minor in indigenous studies is slated for 2008. |
Research Roundup Research in social, scientific, and environmental issues is being conducted by Mason professors. The following gives a brief synopsis of the latest research on Enhancing Law Enforcement, Causes of Alzheimer’s, Tracking Political Influence of Dispersed Peoples, Whale and Dolphin Conservation, and Early Childhood Education. |
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Men’s Basketball Wins Season Opener Mason won 60-53 over Vermont to win their season opener at home in the Patriot Center on Friday night, November 9.Read More» |
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Mason Rowing Earns Top 5 Finishes in Four Races at the Head of the Occoquan Mason’s women rowers wrapped up their fall season at the Head of the Occoquan, finishing with a boat in the Top 5 in every event the Patriots entered.Read More» |
Men's and Women's Cross Country Compete at the Cavalier Open A pair of freshman ran the top times for both teams as Phillip Mlinarcik was the top finisher for the men while Samantha Fickel crossed the finish line first for the women's team.Read More» |
George Mason's Softball Complex Earns SportsTurf's Field of the Year For the third time George Mason has won a STMA Field of the Year Award.Read More» |
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