November 25, 2003
Following are members of the George Mason community who made presentations to community groups in November as part of the University Speakers Bureau. For more information on participating in the Speakers Bureau, call (703) 993-8693.
November 25, 2003
As part of the university’s ongoing efforts to bring the best entertainment available to fans of George Mason athletics, the Intercollegiate Athletics Department, in partnership with the Official College Sports Network (OCSN), has joined RealNetworks’ College Sports Pass, giving fans the ultimate in Internet programming.
November 25, 2003
The Bookstore invites the university community to take advantage of its annual faculty/staff appreciation days, Dec. 2 and 3 on all three campuses. The staff discount of 10 percent will be increased to 20 percent for those two days (textbooks excluded). A valid George Mason ID must be presented.
November 25, 2003
By Jeremy Lasich
Karen Rosenblum, vice president for University Life, is stepping down in May after seven years on the job. She will return to her previous faculty position teaching in the Sociology Department. Information about a search for a new vice president will be forthcoming in a future Daily Gazette article.
November 24, 2003
George Mason senior outside hitter Aline Pereira has been named the women’s volleyball 2003 Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Player of the Year by a vote of the league’s head coaches, marking the third consecutive year she has won the award.
November 24, 2003
The George Mason Police Department has made an arrest in the case reported as an abduction in Lot B. The incident was said to have occurred on Oct. 16 and reported to the police on Oct. 21. Following a sustained investigation, police were able to positively identify the person who encountered the victim on Oct. 16.
November 24, 2003
By Patty Snellings
George Mason’s National Center for Biodefense (NCBD) opens its first international biodefense conference today at the Hilton Arlington & Towers. The two-day program, cosponsored by Georgetown University, has attracted participants from the United States, Canada, Sweden, Russia, Singapore, and Taiwan.
November 24, 2003
By Tara Laskowski
Faculty and staff at George Mason can now take advantage of reduced price tickets for certain performances at the Center for the Arts. Several days before a performance, a selection of “rush” tickets may be available at half the price of the original ticket.
November 21, 2003
Following are highlights of national news coverage George Mason received during the past week:
November 21, 2003
Mozart wrote Die Zauberflöte at the age of 35, shortly before his death, and it was first performed in Vienna in 1791. This classical piece, enhanced with traditional folk tune motifs, is filled with symbolism, political satire, and humor. Now, Virginia Opera brings Mozart’s Magic Flute, an opera in two acts, with libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder, to the Center for the Arts Concert Hall tonight at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.