Mason Hall Alumni Atrium Gallery to Feature Work of Fairfax Artist Herb Beard
August 29, 2008
Herb Beard paints pictures that offer glimpses into American life in the mid-20th century.
Archive for August, 2008
Mason in the Community
August 29, 2008
Following are members of the Mason community who made presentations over the summer as part of Mason Speakers — the university’s speakers bureau.
For more information, or to schedule a speaker, visit the web site or call 703-993-8761.
Mason in the News
August 29, 2008
Following are highlights of national news coverage Mason recently received.
Single Tickets for Great Performances at Mason Events on Sale
August 28, 2008
Single tickets for all events at Mason’s Center for the Arts in Fairfax go on sale to the public Tuesday, Sept. 2.
New Road to Connect Fairfax Campus to Downtown
August 28, 2008
Efforts to improve traffic flow in and around Mason’s Fairfax Campus never cease.
Researchers Identify Best Strategies for Supporting New Science Teachers
August 28, 2008
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Research shows that 66 percent of new science teachers will quit the profession within three years. With a nationwide shortage of science teachers and
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plummeting student test scores, many school districts are scrambling to find ways to retain and support good science teachers.
Mason Hosts ‘Italy’s Young Talent: A Showcase of Italian Short Films’
August 27, 2008
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Mason will be host to a traveling film series featuring five short films by some of Italy’s most talented young directors on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 7 p.m. in the Johnson Center Cinema.
These recent films treat a range of crucial social issues in Italy today, from immigration to unemployment.
While You Were Out: What You Missed at Mason over the Summer
August 27, 2008
Catch up on the exciting things that happened at Mason over the summer.
Instruments in the Attic Contributes to Ongoing Music Education
August 27, 2008
Area schools, as well as Mason students who contribute to successful local school music programs, are facing a shortage of musical instruments.
Stocking Up
August 26, 2008
Junior Seth Williams, an English major, piles up an armload of books in the University Bookstore.Photo by Evan Cantwell