Fourth Estate
Editor’s Blog: Tenured professors are teaching less and researching more
|Mason’s strategic plan, passed late last semester, outlined a commitment to boost research funding and incorporate more research into undergraduate programs.
Part of this transition has raised discussion about how faculty will spend their time, and finding a balance between research and teaching.
Walnut Street Theatre charms Mason with heartfelt production of "Driving Miss Daisy"
|The Walnut Street Theatre performed “Driving Miss Daisy” in their third production at Mason's Center for the Arts.
On Feb. 7, excited “Daisy” fans gathered in the Center of the Arts’ Concert Hall as music from the jazz age set the tone for the evening’s play. “Driving Miss Daisy,” directed by Bernard Havard, is a story about friendship and acceptance.
2014 Homecoming Week events preview
|Taking the torch from the Sochi Olympics, Mason wants you to bring home the green and gold for Homecoming Week. With friendly competitions, blocks parties, and a variety of special events, you have plenty of accessible opportunities to express your Patriot pride every day this week.
Trivia Night
February 12 – The Rathskellar (SUB 1) – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Provost candidate Diane Chase delivers presentation to Mason community
|The provost search committee presented Dr. Diane Chase as one of their four finalists chosen for the position of university provost on Feb. 4.
Chase, currently the executive vice provost at the University of Central Florida, is an anthropologist by training, who spent the session presenting her relevant credentials and experience, as well as answering the questions of the various Mason faculty members and staff in the audience.
Mason men's volleyball falls to IPFW 3-1, but Heim makes Sports Center Top 10
|The Mason men’s volleyball team lost Saturday night to the Indiana University-Purdue University of Fort Wayne Mastodons at the Recreation and Athletic Complex in Fairfax, Virginia.
It took the Mastodons four sets to defeat the Patriots. The individual sets were 25-23, 25-21, 25-23, and 25-18. Mason looked dominating in their second set win, but were unable to get anything going after that.
Mason men's volleyball falls to Ball State, 3-0
|The Mason men’s volleyball team lost 3-0 sets to Ball State University on Friday night at the Recreation and Athletic Center in Fairfax, Va.
Mason (4-3) had a hard time dealing with the No. 15 Cardinals’ balanced offense and defense throughout the match and committed multiple serve and attacking errors that cost them losing the individual sets 25-18, 25-18, and 25-20.
10 Songs that Define America's Beatle Craze
|Feb. 9, 2014 stands as the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ historically televised performance on the Ed Sullivan Show. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr’s performance resulted in a record-breaking 73 million television viewers tuning in, instantly infecting America with the Beatlemania craze.
Mason men's basketball falls to Dayton, 84-67
|Mason men’s basketball fell to Dayton on Wednesday night, 84-67.
Jordan Sibert led all scorers with 19, as the Flyers shot 54.9 percent from the floor on 28-51 shooting. Sherrod Wright led the Patriots with 18 points, followed by Bryon Allen with 16 and Corey Edwards with 10. Mason shot 40.0 percent on 18-45 shooting, but won the rebounding battle 30-28 in the game.
Clothing tips to beat the cold
|Students, professors, and faculty alike have to deal with the constantly fluctuating snowy spell that has fallen upon Mason. With below freezing temperatures and frigid wind chill, it is important to stay warm while walking around campus. Here are some winter clothing essentials and tips to turn your wardrobe from warm to totally toasty.
Mason introduces co-ed living options
|Beginning in Fall 2014, returning students applying for on-campus housing will have the new option of “flexible housing” which allows students to live with the opposite gender.