March 30, 2004
The new Center for Social Science Research (CSSR) has been established in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) to “provide a platform that brings together social science theories and methods, applying them to some of the most pressing social, behavioral, and political problems facing contemporary U.S. society,” according to the center’s mission statement.
March 29, 2004
The Mason Media Lab, George Mason’s multimedia production lab, will host an open house for all faculty and staff on Wednesday, March 31, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Johnson Center, Room 311.
March 29, 2004
Provost Peter Stearns hosts a faculty forum on Monday, April 19, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Arlington Campus in the Original Building, Room 257.
March 29, 2004
NuRide, a new commuter program billed as “the nation’s first ride network that helps people plan trips, ride together, and get paid,” is now available to the George Mason community.
March 29, 2004
Academic units have generated plans for 2010, and some collective goals are available as well. The plans can be found at the Provost’s Office web site beginning at noon today.
March 29, 2004
Nearly $112 million has been raised for The Campaign for George Mason University, which began July 1, 1998, and runs through June 30, 2005. This represents 77,626 gifts and commitments from 36,480 donors. The majority of the gifts and commitments are restricted by the donors to support priorities within each unit of the university.
March 26, 2004
Following are highlights of national news coverage George Mason received during the past week:
March 26, 2004
Virginia Opera concludes its 2003-04 season in Fairfax with Fidelio, Beethoven’s eloquent salute to freedom and condemnation of oppression. This Virginia Premiere Series production is directed by Lillian Groag, with set design by Michael Ganio in his Virginia Opera debut.
March 26, 2004
Many Americans have been riveted by the TV show The Apprentice, which shows a team of women consistently beating a team of men in the game of business. This show reflects reality, says Ellen Fagenson Eland, management professor and author of Women in Management: Trends, Issues and Challenges in Managerial Diversity.
March 26, 2004
Beginning Monday, the Information Technology (IT) Security Office launches a lunchtime series of seminars on cyber security in coordination with National Cyber Security Day.