January 2012
Thompson Hall now reopened, equipped with new classroom technology
|Thompson Hall reopened at the start of the spring semester, debuting new classroom technology that developers say will improve the functionality of the building. The building had been closed since June 2010 for renovations.
Weekly Rundown: 5 events for your week
|No time to look through Today @ Mason or sift through Facebook event invitations? We've got you covered. Here are some events for the week to consider placing on your Google Calendar or iCal. (Or your traditional paper planner).
Our picks for Homecoming 2012
|This year's homecoming celebration goes on a magic pumpkin ride from Jan. 30 to Feb. 5. C2M previews some notable homecoming events happening this week.
Pearson and the Patriots prevail against JMU for 10th CAA win
|Thanks to Pearson’s CAA Player of the Year caliber performance, Mason (18-5, 10-1) prevailed in a close contest against rival James Madison (10-12, 3-8) by a final count of 89-79. As was expected for a matchup against JMU, the Patriot Center was packed, the student section was loud, and the Green Machine was rocking at full force.
Social media to determine menu for burrito joint’s replacement
|The menu for Burrito Del Ray's replacement will be determined via feedback on Mason Dining's Facebook page. During the first week of classes, and the start of the Chinese New Year, the location served Chinese.
New housing selection process incentivizes group selection
|The Office of Housing and Residence Life is implementing a new housing selection process this semester which incentivizes group selection, ends room retention and partially changes how seniority operates in the process.
Lot I reopens, permits now available to freshmen
|Lot I reopened Jan. 23, coinciding with the opening of the Whitetop and Rogers residence halls. (Jake McLernon)
Parking Lot I, which reopened at the start of spring semester after nearly two years of closure during the construction of the Whitetop and Rogers residence halls, is now available as a parking option to freshmen alongside Lot J.
Men's hoops survives against UNCW to stay first in CAA
|Fairfax, Va.– Despite another sloppy, turnover-plagued performance, the Patriots (16-5, 8-1) were able to take down conference foe UNC Wilmington (8-11, 4-5) by a final count of 67-61 for their ninth win in the last 10 games. And more importantly, the win kept them alone atop the CAA standings.
Full menu Subway opens in new dorm
|A new Subway restaurant is open for business in the Rogers dorm building, adding a fourth sandwich location to the university’s Fairfax campus.
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