September 2010
Alumni on campus this weekend
|The 2nd Annual George Mason University Alumni Weekend commences with three events on Thursday, Sept. 30.
Events begin with the New Century College 15-year Anniversary Celebration, from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., and the School of Management Alumni Celebration, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Both events will take place at the Mason Inn Conference Center. There will also be a tent near the George Mason statue, outside the Johnson Center, holding a faculty and staff Alumni Appreciation event from 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. this evening.
SOM alumnus discusses sponsorship of 2010 Distinguished Speakers Series
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Mason’s School of Management hosts a distinguished speaker sponsored by SOM Alumnus Jeff Johnson. The next event is scheduled for Nov. 8 with Former U.S. Comptroller General David Walker. (Screenshot SOM website)
Stuff (Commuting) Mason Students Like #10: Finding a parking spot
|There are a few things that commuter students miss about Mason during their summer breaks. Seeing friends on a regular occasion, getting away from their home environment, hanging out with the organization(s) they are involved in, and last but not least, parking at Mason.
UPDATE: Board of Visitors convenes for first meeting of the semester
|Story updated 09/29/2010 - 20:40:
The George Mason University Board of Visitors approved several measures and welcomed five new members to its ranks at its meeting Wednesday.
“Things went very smoothly,” said Peter Pober, the chair of Mason’s Faculty Senate. “The meeting was very productive.”
The Board approved the formation of the Office of Global Strategy, which will act as a liaison between Mason and various international institutions, Pober said.
Wizards bring Midnight Madness to Patriot Center
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Wizards fans meet with player John Wall at the Midnight Madness event held at the Patriot Center. (John Powell)
Police officer assigned to work out of dorms
|Students now have a police officer working out of a dorm to alleviate concerns of George Mason University residents.
Officer Emily Ross of the Mason Police Department started the assignment on Sept. 13 as the first Mason housing liaison officer. Her office is located in room F204 in the Potomac Heights dorm.
Fusing Cultures: Upcoming festival to feature international food, dance and fashion
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People participate in last year's Cultural Fusion Fairfax event. This year's event kicks off Wednesday. (courtesy photo)
Cultural Fusion Fairfax is returning to George Mason University for a third year from Oct. 6-27, opening with tables in the Quad, free food, information and activities.
Zipcar returns: Car-sharing service to offer rentals at Fairfax, Arlington campuses
|Zipcar, the popular short-term rental car service, is now available for members of the George Mason University community.
“The Zipcar program as a whole is really aimed at providing people who don’t have a vehicle but occasionally need a way to get around,” said Josh Cantor, director of parking and transportation at Mason.
The service costs $8 per hour and $66 per day to rent one of the four vehicles – two Toyota Priuses and two Scion XBs – assigned to Mason. Two vehicles are available at the Fairfax campus and two at the Arlington campus, Cantor said.
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