Archive for January, 2007

Patriots Pound James Madison, 59-41

January 29, 2007

The George Mason men’s basketball team opened the second half with a 17-3 run on Saturday afternoon, and Mason’s defense returned to form as the Patriots took a 59-41 win at James Madison.

Black History Celebrated with Music and More at Mason during February

January 29, 2007

If there is one thing that sets Mason’s Black History Month apart from most campus celebrations, it is the music.

From Mason’s own gospel choir, the Anointed Voices of Unity, and music professor Patricia Miller’s stirring tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. to Mason’s annual collaboration with the Duke Ellington School and a Center for the Arts performance of the Soweto Gospel Choir, the month of February will provide musical celebrations galore.

Going to and fro: Transportation Fair Highlights Options

January 29, 2007

No one who lives in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area is immune to traffic and transportation issues. At the same time, many people and organizations are engaged in finding ways to making getting around the area a little easier, including Mason.

NEW Center Opens

January 29, 2007

Michelle Lim, Human Resources faculty liaison, cuts the ribbons for the grand opening of the Human Resources and Payroll New Employee Welcome (NEW) Center, which began operations last week.Photo by Lori Ann Roth

Acting Company to Bring ‘Jane Eyre’ to Center for the Arts

January 26, 2007

Jane Eyre production

Every year, The Acting Company engages an ensemble of the best-trained, talented young actors available to perform classic plays and contemporary works in repertory.

Transitions

January 26, 2007

This periodic column highlights the comings and goings of George Mason faculty and staff, as well as promotions and job changes within the university.

George Mason in the News

January 26, 2007

Following are highlights of national news coverage George Mason recently received.

Patriots Pound James Madison, 59-41

January 26, 2007

The George Mason men’s basketball team opened the second half with a 17-3 run on Saturday afternoon, and Mason’s defense returned to form as the Patriots took a 59-41 win at James Madison, improving to 12-8 on the year, 6-4 in Colonial Athletic Association action.

In Colonial Academic Alliance Everyone Is on the Same Team

January 25, 2007

On the basketball court and soccer fields, the 12 members of the Colonial Athletic Association can be intense rivals.

A View to the Stars

January 25, 2007

Visitors during the grand opening of the new Research I building on Wednesday got to tour the top level of the observatory tower where a temporary telescope was set up.Creative Services photo