February 2013
OPINION: GMU Confessions and the effects of anonymity
|With almost four thousand “likes,” the newly created Facebook page GMU Confessions has practically overrun the campus. It distracts students everywhere from their responsibilities and replaces them with hours of off-color entertainment and hilarious conversational topics. The confessions are so widely viewed that an oatmeal epidemic, shall we say, has stemmed from one unfortunate person’s account of their roommate’s blatant misuse of the breakfast product.
Mason to contribute to life sciences research
|The Virginia Economic Development Partnership announced the creation of the Virginia Biosciences Health Research Corporation on Monday, Feb. 5. The organization's goal is to spark life sciences research in Northern Virginia with the assistance of key Virginia universities.
George Mason University is among the five charter universities of the VBHRC. The other four are Eastern Virginia Medical School, the University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University and Virginia tech.
Mason considered highly affordable compared to other universities
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| Under its new rating system, the U.S. Department of Education gave Mason high marks in affordability (photo courtesy of U.S. Department of Education). |
George Mason University received high marks on a new affordability rating by the U.S Department of Education.
The information is included in the Department of Education’s “College Scorecards,” in which the costs of various universities across the country were measured and compared.
Top 5 weekend picks February 22
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very week Connect2Mason will offer five entertainment picks for your weekend. Ranging from on-campus to off-campus events, Connect2Mason's Top 5 will give you a jump start on your weekend. Here are the Top 5 picks for this weekend:
With Mason baseball's first home series this weekend, Coach Bill Brown weighs in on the 2013 season
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| Baseball opens their home schedule Friday vs. Iona University (Photo courtesy of Mason Athletics). |
Prior to boarding the team bus and heading south to Charleston, S.C. for The Citadel Memorial Challenge, George Mason University baseball coach Bill Brown, entering his 33rd season, sat in his office looking over some papers in preparation for the 2013 season.
For Brown, who has coached the Patriots to 873 wins throughout his tenure, the expectations for the upcoming season were the same as they have been in years past.
VIDEO: Career Services: Spring Career Fair
|This week, George Mason University held its bi-annual career fair in Dewberry Hall. Students met company representitives to discuss career opportunities for their future.
Mason students attend 'Forward on Climate' Rally in D.C.
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| (Photo courtesy of Brittany Grutter) |
On Sunday, Feb. 17, people from all over the nation gathered on the National Mall to hold a climate change rally. This event was called, “Forward on Climate.” Battling through extremely low temperatures and freezing wind chills, over 30,000 people made sure President Obama heard their voices. Rest assured that a major statement was made on President’s Day: from marching up and down the National Mall to chanting for a fight against climate, the crowd made their presence and their cause known. Many students and staff members from our very own George Mason University were present on this historical day.
Q & A with former Mason and current Miami men's basketball coach Jim Larranaga
|Could you ever have imagined having the level of success this season in only your second year at University of Miami?
JL: We thought we were capable last year but injuries and suspensions set us back. I thought we had a great chance this season and I even told the Board of Trustees that I thought we would have the best season in Miami basketball history.
Have you seen a substantial difference in the level of competition in the ACC, not just on the floor, but in terms of recruiting?
OPINION: Mason students should take advantage of LinkedIn and its professional offerings
|LinkedIn has been dubbed the professional Facebook by the Branding Muse. The business-oriented social network allows people to create professional profiles in order to connect with colleagues, classmates and employers. Job seekers use the site for employment. Employers and recruiters use the site to find potential employees. Because of the professional connections to be made, Mason students should embrace LinkedIn as a gateway to their future.
Fairfax city council discusses future of downtown with Mason student government
|Representatives from George Mason University Student Government met with the full Fairfax City Council to discuss the relationship between the city and the university.
The special session, held on Feb. 19 in Mason Hall, focused on encouraging more students to spend time in Old Town Fairfax, located less than a mile north of the Fairfax campus.