Photograph and Text Courtesy of Robert Vay and Adam Fielding, Special Collections & Archives, University Libraries

Though today Mason Week spans an entire week, it originally began as a simple one-day, college-wide event meant to bring together the entire student body and faculty.

In 1965, the first Mason Day featured a series of speeches given by the faculty and administration. By 1967, it was expanded to include academic and service awards presentations, food, and a variety of activities, including a tug-of-war and a human-powered “chariot race.”

By Student Media Freelancer Aram Zucker-Scharff, GMU Events Round-Up

The biggest things you'll see on campus this semester are coming at you this week: Mason Week and Earth Week, both with a huge number of events.

Earth Week centers around Tuesday's Earth Day, with more movies, events, and talks then I could get to in one blog post. So check out the special Earth Day Edition of the Mid-Week Round-Up!

Then, of course, there's Mason Week, which is centered around Mason Day, usually the biggest event to hit campus in a semester. This year's highlight is a performance by Gym Class Heroes. Stay tuned for a special preview post of Mason Week events coming to you here.

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By Connect Mason Asst. News Director Rashad Mulla

The fourth week of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is packed with five events, starting tomorrow evening.