News for July 2, 2009

Philanthropist Nancy de Laski Dies

Nancy de Laski, a generous, longtime friend of George Mason University, died at home on June 19.

Retired Mason Police Captain Malherek Passes Away

Former police captain Paul Malherek died on June 29.

News for July 1, 2009

Bob Counts Is the July Employee of the Month

Many Mason employees have discovered how to make data report requests quick and painless: Simply contact Bob Counts, senior programmer and analyst in the Registrar’s Office and also July Employee of the Month.

News for June 30, 2009

Mason Students Prepare for Green Experience

Thirty college students will be going green this summer, literally. The students will spend a week in Prince William Forest in Triangle, Va., as part of the Student Training for Environmental Protection Program.

News for June 29, 2009

CVPA Breaks Ground for Performing Arts Building Addition

The Mason community is invited to a groundbreaking for the addition of the Donald and Nancy de Laski Performing Arts Center on the Fairfax Campus on Wednesday, July 1.

News for June 26, 2009

CHSS Employee Bikes Across the Country

Since 2000, Christine “Kiki” Holl has completed 12 successful long-distance biking trips. For her most recent trip, she plans to make the headlines.

News for June 25, 2009

Off the Clock: Physics Professor Touts Merits of Go

Physicist Bob Ehrlich tells all about the game of go, as well as the Go Congress convening at Mason this summer.

News for June 24, 2009

USAF Band Commander Joins Mason Faculty

Col. Dennis M. Layendecker, commander, music director and principal conductor of The United States Air Force Band, will join the Mason faculty this summer.

News for June 23, 2009

Transitions

This periodic column highlights the comings and goings of Mason faculty and staff, as well as promotions and job changes within the university.

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News for June 22, 2009

Mason Faculty Members Mentor Undergraduate Apprentices in Summer Term

Fifteen faculty members will mentor 15 Mason undergraduates in the competitive Undergraduate Apprenticeship Program for the summer 2009 term.