October 31, 2003
Following are members of the George Mason community who made presentations to community groups in October as part of the University Speakers Bureau. For more information on participating in the Speakers Bureau, call (703) 993-8693.
October 31, 2003
Following are highlights of national news coverage George Mason received during the past week:
October 31, 2003
A unique ensemble comprising top international performers, Orchestra Verdi Europa represents a collaborative relationship between some of the premiere opera houses in Central Europe, historically nurturing grounds for eminent singers and distinguished conductors of international renown.
October 31, 2003
By Ryan Effgen
A series of Iranian feature-length films and animated shorts will be shown in the Johnson Center Cinema Saturday through Monday, Nov. 1, 2, and 3. The festival will also feature a panel discussion and presentations by contemporary Iranian directors. All screenings are free and open to the public.
October 30, 2003
The George Mason wrestling team is ranked fifth, and seven individuals are among the top six wrestlers in their respective weight classes in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) preseason rankings.
October 30, 2003
Celebrated concert pianist Abbey Simon will perform in the Center for the Arts (CFA) Concert Hall on Saturday at 8 p.m. Simon is a logical replacement for the ailing Byron Janis who was originally scheduled to play that date, according to Rick Davis, CFA artistic director.
October 30, 2003
Could you effectively defend yourself if attacked? The George Mason Police Department is offering Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Systems training at no cost to university-affiliated women Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. in the Aquatic and Fitness Center.
October 30, 2003
Editor’s note: This weekly question-and-answer column with George Mason administrators appears every Thursday in the Daily Gazette.
By Jeremy Lasich
Can you give me a brief overview of the Facilities Office and everything you oversee?
Under the Facilities umbrella there are four areas: Space Administration, Facilities Planning, Facilities Construction, and the Physical Plant.
October 29, 2003
On the foggy fall evening of Oct. 30, 1938, America went to war with Mars. Adapted for radio by Howard Koch and starring Orson Welles, War of the Worlds was presented as a Halloween thriller, or as Welles put it: “The Mercury Theatre’s own radio version of dressing up in a sheet and jumping out of a bush and saying, ‘boo.’”
October 29, 2003
By Tara Laskowski
Author Margot Livesey will read from her latest work tonight at 8 p.m. in the SUB II Front Ballroom as part of the Visiting Writers series sponsored by the Creative Writing Program.