Student Life
Homecoming 'Spirit' 2010: Fans, Beads and Pie Eating
|Saturday was gameday at Mason, and pre-game festivities were in full Mardi Gras swing outside the Patriot Center. Armed with a camera and mic, C2M/MCN Video Adviser David Miller and C2M Executive Editor Kevin Loker prowled the homecoming parade and block party.
They snagged some big interviews, including President Alan Merten, a grade-school Patriots fan, and the Cookie Monster.
Click to above to see the 'craziness.'
In Bed with Billy: The Life Lessons of Commitment
|In life we are constantly challenged — challenged to do the right thing, to keep moving forward, to continue to better ourselves. Yet through all of this, we remain steadfast, we remain adamant and we remain committed to our goals as well as to ourselves. We remain committed to the truth, our truth, whatever that may be.
New Century College to Hold Conference
|George Mason University’s Center of Consciousness Transformation, in conjunction with MasonLEADS, will host a Leadership and Positive Psychology Conference in SUB II on March 19.
The conference is being organized by New Century College students taking NCLC 295, an events management class, and while it is “geared mainly for Mason’s undergrads,” anyone may attend. The students said the function’s main purpose was to give attendees tools to “improve . . . leadership effectiveness” and “grow . . . workplace satisfaction.”
Workshop in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
|George Mason University philosophy professors want to show students the different connections between politics, philosophy and economics. Dr. Peter Boettke, an economics professor at Mason, said the school’s weekly seminar touching on all three areas will integrate the topics. “Increased specialization in these subjects has isolated them from what they were in the past,” said Boettke, who hopes to bring the fields closer together.
Mason Majesty Showcases Spirit: Competition Becomes Fierce as Students Battle for Title
|Homecoming Week began on Monday with a heavy dose of George Mason University spirit. The celebration coincided with Mardi Gras and Michelle Davis, event coordinator and assistant director for programming from the Office of Student Activities, was there to bring a little New Orleans flavor to the Fairfax campus.
New Fraternity on Campus: Sigma Alpha Epsilon Chartered This Past Weekend
|The Greek community at George Mason University got a little bit bigger this weekend. Sigma Alpha Epsilon, a colony of the national fraternal organization, joined the ranks of Mason’s fraternities and sororities when it was officially chartered in a ceremony at the International Country Club on Saturday night.
Job and Internship Fair Nears: Event to Help Students in Struggling Economy
|Serious job seekers should look no further than George Mason University’s annual job and internship fair. The fair is an opportunity for students to learn about potential careers, check out the competition or even land a position. Employers will be recruiting for every major, and professional dress is essential. “Our goal is to get a variety of employers to attend the fair,” said James Barricelli, career services assistant director for employer relations.
Snow Storm Still Causing Headaches: With Giant Snow Piles and Icy Sidewalks, Anxiety Over Safety Remains a Concern
|Although ‘Snowpocalypse’ has been over for two weeks now, the effect of the massive storm is still clear at George Mason University. When students returned on Friday, Feb. 12, much of the campus was covered in knee-high snow, despite the efforts of Mason to clean up the campus.
How Snow Days are Decided; Safety and Financial Loss Taken into Consideration
|George Mason University’s closure policy is independent from that of area public schools, a fact that will come as no surprise to students who trudged to class in early February while Fairfax County classrooms were shut due to inclement weather.
While Mason was closed for four days during last week’s back-to-back blizzards, it often remains open even when road conditions make it difficult for some to come to class.