December 2011
Mason names sixth university president: Ángel Cabrera
|George Mason University named its next university president on Dec. 15: Ángel Cabrera. Here's a little bit more about the big news, including links to all our coverage following the announcement.
‘Major announcement’ set following special BOV vote Thursday
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The BOV announced Monday a special meeting set for this week. (Screenshot)
George Mason University’s Board of Visitors will hold a meeting Thursday, Dec. 15 that will include a vote on an action that will “significantly impact the future of the institution.”
Top five holiday dates to cap the semester
|As finals wind down and the holidays approach, it’s the perfect time to organize a holiday date to awe that special someone. Take a look at these top five holiday date ideas here in the D.C. area that are affordable, but still might get you that kiss under the mistletoe.
5. Getting Cozy
Merten Scholars to be selected from ‘exceptional Virginians’
|Outstanding Virginian applicants will be eligible for the recently-announced annual four-year, full-ride scholarship named in honor of President Alan Merten and his wife Sally.
Women's hoops suffers blowout loss to No. 5 Maryland, 78-50
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Head coach Jeri Porter addresses the media following the lopsided defeat at the hands of the Maryland Terrapins Sunday afternoon, with star guard Taleia Moton with her head down (John Powell).
Final candidates to replace Merten to meet with Faculty Senators
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President Merten speaks at a champagne toast to President Merten and his wife, Sally, during Alumni weekend. (Jake McLernon)
A small number of Faculty Senators are expected to meet Sunday in a closed meeting with an unreleased number of final candidates for the university president position.
Mason ends road trip with win over Radford
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Mike Morrison dunks in the Patriots big win over Radford. He amassed 17 points and 11 rebounds in the afternoon game. (Jake McLernon)
Mason among top in CAA Blood Challenge
|Mason placed second in the 10th annual CAA Blood Challenge last month with a school record of 1,004 blood donations, beating out third place Drexel’s 909 donations and falling short of winner Delaware’s 1,086 gathered units.
Plans to implement new faculty email system now underway
|Plans to move university faculty and staff to a new email system are currently underway, although the process is only in the early planning stages and the date of the move has yet to be decided.