February 2011
Academic Advising and Transfer Centers combine
|Earlier this semester the Academic Advising Center, which assists students with declaring a major and registering for classes, combined with the Transfer Center to form one organization.
The Academic Advising & Transfer Center (ATC) is now one academic unit housed within Student Academic Affairs, Advising & Retention.
“[We] expanded the number of people who can service students,” said Virginia Lewis, assistant dean for Student Academic Affairs, Advising, & Retention.
Patriots clinch regular season CAA Title with win over Northeastern, 67-61
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Junior Ryan Pearson led the Patriots to their 14th straight win Thursday night with 18 points and 15 rebounds. This win locks them with the top seed in the CAA Tournament. (John Powell)
Mason named residential campus
|The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has officially named George Mason University as a "primarily residential" campus. In order to be considered as primarily residential, 25 to 49 percent of undergraduates must live in campus housing.
Mason offered to open branch campus in southern Virginia
|George Mason University was officially invited to form a branch campus by the New College Institute (NCI) in southern Virginia, said Provost Peter Stearns.
Dippin' Dots to return to Mason
|Mason students had the opportunity to purchase Dippin' Dots in the Johnson Center during the week of Jan. 31. This development was an unexpected success for Sodexo and Mason Dining, as they were only being sold in the JC for fear of their stock going bad.
Dippin' Dot sales will resume Tuesday in the Johnson Center from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students may purchase the Dippin' Dots at Freshens using their Meal Plans, Mason Money, Cash, or Credit.
'Dancing with Patriots' airs on MCN, online
|Didn't catch the first episode of the student-made show on the campus's dance clubs? The reality dancing program 'Dancing with the Patriots' begins its four-episode run Monday on the Mason Cable Network, but you can also watch it online on Connect2Mason.
Patriot Platoon member talks infatuation with tiny pieces of paper
|As a precursor to every home basketball game, some members of the Patriot Platoon diligently tear programs into pieces of confetti. They unleash tiny pieces of paper into the air in stoms of jubilation when the team scores.
Off-campus and community events for Feb. 24
|Looking for excitement this weekend or just an excuse to go somewhere new? This week brings sports, music, fashion and much more!
Calling all hockey fans! The Washington Capitals face the New York Rangers this Friday at 7 p.m. over at the Verizon Center. Tickets are still on sale.
Students spar over smoking debate
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Freshman global affairs major Vernon Miles speaks with Student Government Senator Michael Schaffer regarding the university's smoking policy. (Jake McLernon)
UPDATED: Feb. 25, 2011