January 30, 2004
By Ryan Effgen
Black History Month’s kick-off weekend begins tomorrow with “Freedom’s Song: the Quest for Education, Justice, and Equality,” an evening of musical performances by the George Mason University Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and the Duke Ellington School for the Arts Show Choir and Jazz Trio.
January 30, 2004
Following are highlights of national news coverage George Mason received during the past week:
January 30, 2004
Following are members of the George Mason community who made presentations to community groups in January as part of the University Speakers Bureau. For more information on participating in the Speakers Bureau, call 703-993-8846.
January 30, 2004
George Mason senior Adrian Austin has been named the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Wrestler of the Week. Austin won all five of his bouts at the CAA Duals last week, including four wins against wrestlers who are ranked in the CAA.
January 30, 2004
George Mason Dining Services, in conjunction with Porter Consulting Worldwide Inc., has developed a new survey to solicit feedback from the university community on ways it can improve the food services offered at Mason.
January 29, 2004
Jac Cicala, head women’s soccer coach for the past 12 years, resigned and has accepted a position at Centreville High School, where he will teach U.S. government and coach boy’s varsity soccer.
January 29, 2004
Nominations for the Outstanding Achievement Award are due in Human Resources by Friday, Feb. 6. This award is presented for a sustained, long-term accomplishment over a period of at least one year that results in significant benefit to the department and to the university. This accomplishment is within the realm of the employee’s job.
January 29, 2004
Provost Peter Stearns hosts a faculty forum on Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 3 to 4 p.m. in Mason Hall, Room D3. Stearns will lead a discussion for all full-time faculty members regarding the criteria for promotion and tenure at George Mason. Questions, which will be answered after the discussion, may be submitted in advance to [...]
January 29, 2004
This weekly column, written by Thomas Hennessey, chief of staff to President Alan Merten, is published to keep the university community informed on the legislative situation in Richmond and how those developments directly affect George Mason.
Legislative work in the General Assembly is rapidly approaching its peak activity as committees and subcommittees consider introduced legislation.