Philanthropist Nancy de Laski Dies
Nancy de Laski, a generous, longtime friend of George Mason University, died at home on June 19.
Nancy de Laski, a generous, longtime friend of George Mason University, died at home on June 19.
Former police captain Paul Malherek died on June 29.
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.
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.
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.
Since 2000, Christine “Kiki” Holl has completed 12 successful long-distance biking trips. For her most recent trip, she plans to make the headlines.
Physicist Bob Ehrlich tells all about the game of go, as well as the Go Congress convening at Mason this summer.
Col. Dennis M. Layendecker, commander, music director and principal conductor of The United States Air Force Band, will join the Mason faculty this summer.
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Fifteen faculty members will mentor 15 Mason undergraduates in the competitive Undergraduate Apprenticeship Program for the summer 2009 term.

Robyn Madar, trainer in Human Resources and Payroll, uses a fire extinguisher to quench a controlled blaze, while Lee Wilson, Mason's fire safety inspector, monitors the situation. Wilson offered fire safety tips and taught Mason employees how to use a fire extinguisher in this Lunch & Learn program on June 25. Photo by Rashad Mulla
NCAA Collaboration Scores with Alcohol Education BookJune 22, 2009
Mason professor David Anderson advises the NCAA on its alcohol abuse prevention program.
Forget the Peg Legs and Parrots, These Pirates Mean BusinessJune 22, 2009
Economist Peter Leeson's latest book was inspired by a ride at Disney World.
The Never-Ending Story: Securing CyberspaceJune 22, 2009
Mason's Center for Secure Information Systems is at the helm when it comes to keeping networks secure.
Mason Supports Affordable Higher Education CampaignJune 22, 2009
The Virginia Business Higher Education Council’s Grow by Degrees campaign is pushing for attainable and affordable high-quality college degrees.
Life Is a Winning Season for Baseball Head Coach June 22, 2009
After 28 years as baseball head coach, Bill Brown has just seen one of the best seasons in school history.
Jun 29—The Washington Post
Mason psychologist Raja Parasuraman discusses how human interaction with--and dependence on--automated systems may contribute to accidents such as the Metro crash last week.
Jun 23—Technology Review
Mason professor Allison Macfarlane interviewed by MIT's Technology Review on the future of U.S. nuclear waste disposal.
Jun 22—Live Science
Geoffrey Birchard, associate professor of environmental science and policy, discusses a new equation for calculating dinosaur mass based on skeletons that has found that scientists have been overestimating the girth of many dinosaurs.
Jun 18—Inside Higher Ed
Mason economics student Patrick Marquard's surprise findings on what effect Virginia's Standards of Learning tests have on student GPAs.
Jun 15—Time Magazine
Eric McGlinchey, assistant professor of government and politics, discusses the political landscape of Central Asia.