October 2010
UPDATE: Potentially dangerous juvenile recently spotted on campus 'still at large'
|A potentially dangerous runaway from a juvenile detention facility was seen recently on the George Mason University Fairfax campus, and Mason Police are asking for help in locating him.
The individual is described as a "Juvenile Male 15 years of age Asian 5’7” height 155 lbs. Black Hair Brown Eyes." He was last seen wearing a "Gray T-Shirt or Sweatshirt Bluish/Greenish Pants Bright Orange Shoes."
George Ginovsky, assistant chief of police for University Police, said he was deemed potentially dangerous because of a history of edged weapons use.
Cultural Fusion Fairfax begins, brings together Mason's international cultures
|A little rain, chilly temperatures and a gas leak didn't hurt Cultural Fusion Fairfax. The event designed to bring together George Mason University's diverse cultures, departments and international groups kicked-off Wednesday on the Quad at George Mason University's Fairfax campus.
CFF, once a single field day, has now grown to a month-long event. Read more about it here.
Mason Police hope to combat sexual assault with defense classes
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Rubi X. Chavez, a Mason graduate, demonstrates self-defense techniques against Lt. Kevin Barrett, an officer with the GMUPD, Tuesday Sept 28 at a gym on campus. She took a previous RAD class as a member of the GMUPD Police Cadet Program. (Antonieta Rico)
Gas leak evacuates campus buildings
|Several buildings on campus were evacuated around 11 a.m. Wednesday after a gas leak in the Northeast end of campus was reported to the George Mason Police Department.
No one was injured in the incident, according to Mason Police.
Video: Gas leak near Northern Neck
Summit looks at importance of community colleges in higher-ed
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President Obama and Dr. Jill Biden address participants of the White House Summit on Community Colleges in the East Room of the White House, Oct. 5, 2010. (Jordan Frasier)
Mason sends its largest team to AIDS Walk Washington, raises $10,700 for DC nonprofit
|Over 400 George Mason University students participated in the 24th Annual AIDS Walk Washington, an event that raises awareness and money for those living with HIV/AIDS in the District.
The registered team of 435 students was the largest in the school's 20-year history of participation in the event that brings thousands to the nation's capital to benefit the Whitman-Walker Clinic, a local nonprofit that provides health care and services for the District's citizens HIV/AIDS.
Clothesline Project gives opportunity to 'break the silence' on sexual assault
|Turn Off the Violence week began Monday with the arrival of hand-painted t-shirts bearing the voices and messages of those affected by sexual assault.
Dangling in the wind near the main sidewalks on George Mason University's campus, the t-shirts make up the Clothesline Project, which runs through Thursday and is one of the week's several activities designed raise awareness and prevent violence in relationships.
Honors College and CGE organize Honors credits for London abroad program
|The Honors College is now offering course credit for select study abroad opportunities. As of now, one course has been approved by the Honors College and they are expected to approve more courses later in the semester.
The first course to gain approval in the initiative is London Theatre Tour: British Theatre Today, which counts towards the HNRS 122: Reading the Arts credit.
White House holds summit on community colleges and higher-ed
|The White House Summit on Community Colleges will be held today (Tuesday) in Washington.
President Obama asked Jill Biden to host the summit to bring attention to the nation’s community college system and the role those institutions play in higher education and work force development.
Participants include members of the Obama administration, community college representatives and students, business leaders and philanthropic leaders.