January 2009
VIDEO: The 1989-1990 Video Yearbook Part II
The second part of the 1989-1990 GMView video yearbook takes a look at Mason Athletics. Also, keep an eye out for boys in boxers playing cupid, Spring Break photos, parking tickets and some hardcore musical performances.
Missed part one? Catch up here.
Campus News in Brief
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
An Evening of Reflection will be observed on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 5 p.m. in Dewberry Hall.
The evening will include a reception with refreshments, a keynote address by Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, a child leader of the Civil Rights Movement and the present president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and the awarding of the Spirit of King Awards for one faculty member and one student who have made contributions to the development of a multicultural campus through their teaching, research or leadership.
Housing's Role in Sustainability at Mason
By Broadside Contributor Dan Waxman
The Office of Housing and Residence Life has certainly made sustainability a priority. The Greening Group, co-chaired by Rachel Siditsky and Brad Menard and encompassed by staff members from a variety of areas, have engaged and inspired George Mason University’s residence hall students to live sustainably through a variety of initiatives.
MCN Live Show - 9:00pm
Mason Cable Network will be preparing for our first Live show, a new segment where we interview GMU student organization Presidents about what they do.
Our first guest this Thursday is Filipino Cultural Association President Vincent Lacsamana.
Due to this show being our first Live show, audience is limited.
If you would like to be part of our "Studio Audience", please e-mail us at "mcn@gmu.edu" with the Subject Line "Live Audience".
Sports in a Minute: January 26 Recap
By the Broadside Sports staff
MEN’S BASKETBALL
George Mason University (14-4, 7-1) fell for the first time in conference play after a 58-57 loss to the Northeastern University Huskies (12-6, 7-1) last Wednesday. The team suffered a devastating blow when senior guard John Vaughan collapsed on the court during a free throw attempt. Prior to the injury, Vaughan led the team with 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting, five of which came from three-pointers.
Poetry Block Held on Campus
By the Broadside News Staff
In honor of Black History Month, the Omicron Rho chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is presenting a “Poetry Block,” during which students read poetry from African American authors.
All students are welcomed to participate and encouraged to attend. Join the sisters of Delta Sigma Theta from 12 to 1 p.m. on the North Plaza on Tuesday, Feb. 3.
For more information, contact Tiffany Reaves at treaves@gmu.edu.
PHOTOS: Bull Riders Fight at the Partiot Center
Photos by Randy Urick
Mason students are used to seeing the Patriot Center as a basketball court or concert venue, but this weekend it was transformed into a rodeo arena for the Professional Bull Rider's Fairfax Invitational.
- PHOTO GALLERY: See what it's like to take on a bull and win.
To see what other events are coming up at the Patriot Center, check the venue's online calendar.
University Opens At Noon Today
By Connect2Mason Breaking News Director Matt Todd
After a second wave of winter weather dumped more freezing rain with ice accumulations of more than a quarter-of-an-inch, George Mason has decided to delay classes until noon today, Wednesday, Jan. 28, according to the University Web site.
Added at 8:16 a.m. Though the e-mail alert sent to students at 5:37 a.m. says the School of Law would be opening at 10 a.m., the Law School has updated their decision and will be opening at noon. The Law Library will open at 11 a.m.