News for November 3, 2009

Provost Reports on State of Mason Academics

Provost Peter Stearns reported on some bright spots amid the dampening effects of state budget cuts.

Mason Remembers Deceased Alumnus Picone

A “Celebration of Brian Picone” will be held on Thursday, Nov. 5.

Powwow Leads Off American Indian/Alaskan Native Heritage Month

The Mason community is preparing for a party, Native American style.

News for November 2, 2009

Sara Morrisroe Is the November Employee of the Month

Morrisroe, the assistant director for student organizations in Student Activities, maintains contact with 250 student leaders on a regular basis.

H1N1 Vaccine Available at the Fairfax Campus

Student Health Services executive director Wagida Abdalla especially urges eligible students to get the vaccine, while supplies last.

November 2009 Accolades

Accolades is a monthly column that recognizes the latest professional achievements of Mason faculty and staff members.

News for October 30, 2009

Public Policy Center Receives World Medical Association Designation

The Center for the Study of International Medical Policies and Practices was recently designated by the World Medical Association as one of its three cooperating centers.

ICAR Holds Conference on Youth in Post-Conflict Settings

The conference celebrates the five-year anniversary of the Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution undergraduate program.

Mason Dining Expands Services; Still Time to Name the Mason Cookie

Expanded hours of two dining locations and two new Jazzman’s locations are planned.

News for October 29, 2009

Polivka, Former Social Work Chair, Passes Away

On Sept. 22, Jirina Polivka, a former chair of the Social Work Department at Mason, passed away at the age of 83.