November 30, 2004
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 703-993-8846.
November 30, 2004
On its recently released recording, “How Sweet the Sound,” the Grammy award-winning Chanticleer builds on its reputation for vivid interpretations of vocal literature such as Renaissance, jazz, gospel, and adventurous new music. The all-male vocal ensemble, known as “an orchestra of voices,” returns for its annual Christmas performance at George Mason’s Center for the Arts Concert Hall at 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3.
November 30, 2004
The independent film, About Baghdad, will be shown in the Johnson Center Cinema tomorrow at 6 p.m. Hosted by the Center for Global Studies, the screening is free.
November 30, 2004
“Confronting Change: Labor Unions in a Globalizing World” will be presented by Professor Agnieszka Paczynska, Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, tomorrow from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Student Union Building II, VIP 1. RSVP to Marcy Glover at 703-993-8770 or mglover2@gmu.edu. Beverages will be provided.
November 30, 2004
The College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) has formed Mason’s newest alumni chapter. Board members have been actively building the chapter since April 2004, sending surveys and e-mails to former students. This was no easy task—even though it is one of the smallest and most specialized colleges on campus, CVPA currently has more than 1,800 alumni. With much positive response and a unanimously approved vote at an Alumni Association Board meeting, the chapter officially came into existence in September.
November 29, 2004
The Mason Modern Music Ensemble of Mason’s Music Department will present a concert of new music tomorrow at 8 p.m. in Harris Theatre. This performance is free and open to the public.
November 29, 2004
George Mason senior Jesica Umansky and junior Natalia Porosa have had some tremendous volleyball performances against Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) opponents this season and in the process, they earned the respect of the opposing coaches. That respect showed last week when the All-CAA awards were handed out.
November 29, 2004
Do you use online banking, or do online vacation planning? Do you have a driver’s license with your Social Security number printed on it? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should attend this month’s DoIT Dialogue to learn basic tips on how to avoid becoming an identity theft victim.
November 29, 2004
Bull Run Hall, the newest academic building at the Prince William Campus, is the prime attraction of the Information Technology Unit (ITU) 2004 Open House on Wednesday, Dec. 1. Faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend from 10 a.m. to noon in the atrium, where refreshments will be served, and prizes awarded from among those registered.
