August 29, 2006
One of the popular pastimes of college students is traveling across the United States during the lull between the spring and fall semesters. This summer, George Mason rising senior John Lumsden did just that – on his bicycle.
August 29, 2006
Residential students heading to campus this fall brought with them an ever-enlarging collection of essentials that includes a host of electronic devices: computers, portable music players and digital cameras, among others.
August 29, 2006
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Courtney Giarrusso, 25, and her family followed a local tradition and decided to ride out Hurricane Katrina on the top floors of the Fairmont Hotel in downtown New Orleans. Little did they know that the levee flooding would trap them in the hotel and later destroy their Lakeview home, designed to accommodate Giarrusso’s needs as a quadriplegic.
August 29, 2006
A new electronic message sign was recently installed at Braddock Road and Nottoway River Lane on the Fairfax Campus. Visible from both directions, the sign will display information about major university events; messages are coordinated through Information Services in University Relations.Photo by Nicolas Tan
August 28, 2006
In the 98th minute of play, freshman defender Richard Edgar connected on a perfect header that went into the upper right side of the net to seal George Mason’s 1-0 season-opening victory over Monmouth University (0-1-0) in men’s soccer action at George Mason Field Friday evening.
On Sunday, the George Mason women’s soccer team showed no signs of fatigue, and three second-half goals were proof of how fresh the Patriots were as they broke open a 1-1 game to beat Coastal Carolina, 4-1, in the 2006 home opener.
August 28, 2006
Many students and a majority of faculty members were away from George Mason over the summer, but that doesn’t mean activities came to a standstill.
August 28, 2006
With more than $23.2 million received in new gifts and pledge payments during the fiscal year ending June 30, the George Mason University Foundation posted the best-ever cash flow in the history of the university.
August 28, 2006
George Mason, the man, believed in both steadfast tradition and positive change, and George Mason, the university, is carrying out those beliefs. As the more than 30,500 students return to the campuses this week, old traditions will still be in place, but new and exciting changes also await.
August 25, 2006
This periodic column highlights the comings and goings of George Mason faculty and staff, as well as promotions and job changes within the university.
August 25, 2006
Following are highlights of national and international news coverage George Mason received during the past week.