August 2011
University Mall Giant hoping to become first grocery store to accept Mason Money
|As the Fairfax community and Mason continue to grow, the Mason Money program is also expanding. Perhaps the biggest sign of expansion is the decision of one Giant grocery store to begin working towards accepting Mason Money in 2012.
Joy or jitters? Fall classes begin
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The Fairfax campus was once again full of students this Monday. Here are some of their thoughts. (Jake McLernon)
C2M highlights some notable changes around campus
|Over the summer, George Mason University underwent a number of changes. In recent years, the university has added several new buildings and dining locales, made traffic changes, as well as renamed some of its housing neighborhoods and residence halls. C2M highlights a few of the more recent changes students can look out for around campus.
College Colors Day kicks-off Spirit Fridays at Mason
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Advertisements around campus bring attention to College Colors Day, happening Friday, Sept. 2. (Kevin Loker)
On Friday, Sept. 2, College Colors Day comes to Mason. The event is intended to encourage students, faculty/staff, and alumni to represent Mason by wearing their green and gold garb throughout the day.
Merten reflects on freshman move-ins
|President Alan Merten participated in his first freshmen move-in at George Mason University in August 1996. Fifteen years later – and in his last year at Mason – he's still helping out.
A peek at Mason's Move-in Week 2011
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(Student volunteers assist freshman move-in on Thursday. "Jake McLernon").
Incoming students might feel a bit overwhelmed by the prospect of moving onto Mason’s Fairfax campus this week.
Connect2Mason launches new logo
|We're cleaning up for a new year of news coverage at George Mason University. Check out our polished look.
C2M Introduces Student Government at Mason
|Students having aspirations of one day running for public office may view Student Government (SG) as a way to jump start their political careers. One thing that is often overlooked by students is how large of a time commitment student government requires. According to SG officials, it’s more than just a title, it’s a full time job that must be performed to serve over 32,000 students.
Literary garden takes root on Fairfax campus
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A 1794 poem by William Blake is positioned on a placard in the new literary garden by Robinson A. (Kevin Loker)
Economic Burden Shifted to Mason Students, Parents
|George Mason University (GMU) and higher learning institutions around the country have responded to the double-headed monster of state budget cuts and an ailing economy by forcing students and parents to shoulder an increasing share of the economic burden, according to GMU officials and knowledgeable observers.
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