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Librarians Create Open Access
By Broadside Assistant News Editor Sonya Hudson
Free, easily accessible information is a powerful tool for students and faculty in a digital world. The Open Access Movement is a movement to enhance and improve the accessibility of knowledge throughout the world in a digital medium.
Ethics Panel Discusses Scrupulo-politico
By Broadside Staff Writer Jared Trice.
Photo by Assistant Photo Editor Teddy Meyer
An ethics panel discussion was held in the Johnson Center Cinema last Tuesday night as part of the Mason Leads program. The panel included Richard Norton Smith, a scholar in residence at George Mason University, Juan Williams, senior correspondent at NPR, Elizabeth Martin, president of the League of Women Voters, Toni-Michelle Travis, an assistant professor at Mason, and Student Body President Zack Golden.
The Human Cost of Obtaining Civil Liberties
By Broadside Correspondent Rachel Palting. Photo by Brittany Rouse
A panel discussion concerning the human rights movement in Peru took place Tuesday, Sept. 30, in the Johnson Center Cinema. Moderated by Professor Jo-Marie Burt of the Department of Public and International Affairs, the presentation featured three guest speakers: Francisco Soberón, founding director of the Human Rights Association, Gisela Ortiz, a spokesperson of family members of the victims of the Cantuta massacre, and Ronald Gamarra, the Executive Secretary, member of the National Human Rights Committee and lawyer representing victims at the trial of former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori.
Weighing In On America's Healthcare
By Broadside News Editor Noah Martin
Congressional hopefuls gathered in Harris Theatre on Wednesday night to deliver their proposals to the public about the growing problems of America’s health care system and faltering health insurance structure and to respond to specific policy questions from panel members. Even if they could not agree on a solution, all of the candidates were in agreement about a growing crisis.
Town Hall Meeting: Sex & Scholarships Explored
By Broadside Assistant News Editor Sonya Hudson
Condom use and scholarships were the topics of the October Town Hall meeting, sponsored by the Student Government.
Danielle Lapierre, assistant director of the Office of Alcohol, Drug and Health Education, gave an interactive presentation on safe sex to the small group of about eight students, Wednesday night in the Johnson Center. The Director of Fellowships and Undergraduate Apprenticeships, Deirdre Moloney, discussed the parameters for applying for scholarships, mostly graduate student specific.
President’s Convocation: Merten Discusses Future
By Broadside Reporter David Pierce. Photo by Laura Foltz
President Alan Merten spoke to faculty members at the President’s Convocation on Wednesday, Oct. 1 in Dewberry Hall. He was joined by Provost Peter Stearns and Senior Vice President Maurice Scherrens to discuss the current state of the college, the budget and the 2014 strategic plan.
Student Government Senate Meeting Recap
Story by Broadside Reporter David Pierce. Photo by Elizabeth Biondi.
The Student Senate discussed important issues pertaining to the George Mason University community in their weekly meeting, last Thursday afternoon on the third floor of the Johnson Center.
Joining the Rat Race: Career Fair Comes to Campus
By Broadside News Editor Noah Martin
A tumultuous stock market has left many Americans unsure about their future. To help in the job search for George Mason University students and alleviate fears, University Career Services will be hosting a job internship fair on Tuesday, Oct. 7 and Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Dewberry Hall.
Quick Tips For Interview Success
Headed to a job interview? Here are some handy tips to help you be prepared.
Job Interviews: Making a Good First Impression
By Career Guide 2007 Staff Writer Elizabeth Stern
You have eaten an entire tin of Altoids. You have rehearsed what you want to say at least a hundred times and you are still stumbling over the words. You begin to sweat in places you did not know could sweat. You then realize you have job interview anxiety. It is no wonder most people would rather study for an organic chemistry exam than interview for a job, or that the prospect of an interview prompts some of us to develop a sudden interest in deep-cleaning the microwave. A job interview is difficult, stress-inducing and anxiety-ridden. Fortunately, all supervisors agree on certain aspects of the interview and simply remembering a few small but important things could have a significant impact on whether or not you land the job.