Fenwick

Fenwick Library to double in size with new addition

Thursday, September 13, 2012 - 4:32pm | C2M Deputy News Editor Frank Muraca

Beginning this fall, construction will begin on an addition to Fenwick Library that doubles the size of the existing facility.

“We’re hoping to start late fall on the site-work itself,” said Brian Snyder, project manager for the addition.

Fenwick Library, originally built in 1967, is currently over 140,000 square feet. The addition will add another 150,000 square feet to what is already in place.

Mason Arabic professor awarded 2012-2013 Fenwick Fellow grant

Monday, September 10, 2012 - 2:36pm | C2M Deputy News Editor Jill Carter

This August, Fenwick Library announced the 2012-2013 recipient for the Fenwick Fellow grant.

“The annual Fenwick Fellow program assists research by Mason faculty members as well as enhances the resources and capabilities for the University Libraries,” according to a press release from University Libraries. “The fellowship provides a $5,000 award for research materials and assistance, along with a fully equipped office in the Fenwick Library, to support the research project.”

Connect2Mason secures interview with Abdirashid Dahir

Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - 9:27am | C2M Standing Editor Alex Guichet

Abdirashid Dahir, a George Mason University senior, was charged for allegedly abducting a female student in a campus library, and was subsequently expelled from Mason Housing. Dahir talked with us to cover his side of the story.