George Mason Faculty in the Community
October 31, 2005
Following are members of the George Mason community who made presentations to community groups in October as part of the University Speakers Bureau.
Archive for October, 2005
Nursing Professor Will Study TB among Latino Immigrants
October 31, 2005
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“Although TB is preventable and curable, it has re-emerged as a significant health problem in the United States, particularly among Latino immigrants,” says Rita Ailinger, professor of nursing with the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS), formerly the College of Nursing and Health Science.
Tunnel of Oppression Raises Awareness of Social Injustices
October 31, 2005
George Mason’s Office of Diversity Programs and Services (ODPS) will present the “Tunnel of Oppression: From Civil Wrongs to Civic Rights,” an award-winning multisensory, multimedia presentation experience, Nov. 15-16 in the Johnson Center Dewberry Hall.
School of Information Technology and Engineering Receives $10 Million to Kick Off 2010 Campaign
October 31, 2005
The School of Information Technology and Engineering (IT&E) celebrated its 20th anniversary last Friday night, culminating in an announcement of a $10 million gift from Ernst and Sara Volgenau. The gift is the largest individual contribution in the history of the university and kicks off the newly named Volgenau School of IT&E’s $20 million fund-raising campaign.
Riding into the Future
October 31, 2005
Study Finds George Mason Contributes $1.6 Billion to Economy
October 31, 2005
Audio: Stephen Fuller, professor of Public PolicyWhat would Northern Virginia be without George Mason University? While the answer to this question is not clear-cut, a new study by Stephen Fuller, School of Public Policy professor, shows that the university’s total economic impact to the Commonwealth of Virginia in fiscal year 2005 was $1.6 billion – with the Northern Virginia region receiving almost $600 million.
Guest Artists Bring a Different Perspective to Dance Department
October 28, 2005
With everyone using terms like “chapters,” “phrases” and “composition,” someone walking into the Dance Performance Studio on Wednesday might have thought they stepped into a writing workshop – at least right up to the part where the instructor rolled across the floor.
Alumni Provide Childcare Options with the Click of a Mouse
October 28, 2005
Eric Smeby’s idea for his MS in technology management capstone project was not the winner. But the idea launched a partnership with two teammates in what may become a lucrative side business.
George Mason in the News
October 28, 2005
Following are highlights of national news coverage George Mason received during the past week.
Monday Oct. 24, bizjournals.com
Unusual Suspect: This Prof Gets the Point, You’ve Gotta Have Passion to Make the Next Big Widget
“At the start of every school year, Jim Wolfe always gets in a crucial ritual: show and tell …”
Mason Celebrates American Indian and Alaskan Native Heritage Month
October 28, 2005
One of the highlights of George Mason’s annual observance of American Indian and Alaskan Native Heritage Month is the Veteran’s Day Powwow, sponsored by the Office of Diversity Programs and Services (ODPS), American Indian/Alaskan Native Student Association and University Life.