November 2013
Provost search committee chairman hosts open forum
|The search for a new provost to replace Peter Stearns, who has held the position since 2000, is underway. Professor T. Mills Kelly, the chair of the Provost Search Committee, hosted a forum October 24th to discuss the search with the public.
“It’s a chance for me and others in the search committee to hear feedback,” Kelly said.
Sage workshop displays Native American traditions to Mason students
|The Native American and Indigenous Alliance and the Office of Diversity kick off the month of November by teaching Mason students the spiritual and practical uses of sage.
Election Day at Mason
|Fairfax proved a pivotol county in the tight Governor's election. Over 800 students, faculty, staff, and Fairfax residents stopped by University Hall to cast their ballots. Democratic Terry McAuliffe won the election with 47.74% of the vote, defeating Republican Ken Cuccinelli and Libertarian Robert Sarvis. 303,465 votes were cast in Fairfax, with 67,000 votes more for McAuliffe than Cuccinelli: almost exactly what the Democrat needed to win.
Administrative officials express support for undocumented students at Mason DREAMers event
|Leaders from multiple Mason administrative offices expressed their support and listened to student suggestions for proposed aid to undocumented students at a panel discussion this Monday.
“We want to fully support Mason DREAMers because their goals are [University Life’s] goals," said Rose Pascarell, vice president of University Life, who was on the panel.
Dispute on new parkway sparks conflict on sustainable transit
|The proposed bi-county parkway between Loudoun and Prince William counties is dividing area officials who believe the highway will ease traffic and advocates of sustainable transit.
The parkway, which is planned to connect Loudoun County Parkway and the Route 324 bypass in Prince William County, will allegedly ease traffic in the west of Fairfax and will be one of the only major north-south highways in the region.
Co-curricular learning model on the horizon
|Mason’s University Life department is spearheading a new initiative to develop co-curricular learning as part of their five-year strategic plan.
While not a part of the regular curriculum, a co-curricular activity enhances and applies the knowledge learned in the classroom.
Fairfax community works to fight homelessness, hunger
|Senior Yara Mowafy first thought of the idea of donating unused meal plans to homeless students while working on a project for a communication class.
Two years later, donating meal plans is out of the question, but Mowafy has managed, along with senior Jordan Bivings, to set up a Meal Plan Assistance Fund for homeless students. The fund is located in the Office of Advancement and Alumni Affairs.
Students in need of emergency meal assistance are either referred to the Office of Case Management and Student Support or can self-identify to this office.
2013 Election Overview
|With an election precinct at University Hall, voting in the general election has never been easier for Mason students. On Nov. 5, Mason students will be able to vote for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General and the Virginia House of Delegates. To vote, students will need to present valid identification. Acceptable identification includes:
Poll: How do you pick classes?
|What factors influence your decision when picking classes? Comment below with how you find your information (friends, catalog, ratemyprofessor, etc).
Women's soccer reflects on first season in A-10
|The Mason women’s soccer team was relaxed but focused as they started practice the day before leaving for Philadelphia for their last two games of the regular season.
The team was getting ready to take on Saint Joseph’s University and La Salle University, two Atlantic 10 opponents. While the team entered the weekend having won four of their last five games, the season had not come without its share of struggles.