Provost Reports on State of Mason Academics
Provost Peter Stearns reported on some bright spots amid the dampening effects of state budget cuts.
Provost Peter Stearns reported on some bright spots amid the dampening effects of state budget cuts.
A “Celebration of Brian Picone” will be held on Thursday, Nov. 5.
The Mason community is preparing for a party, Native American style.
Morrisroe, the assistant director for student organizations in Student Activities, maintains contact with 250 student leaders on a regular basis.
Student Health Services executive director Wagida Abdalla especially urges eligible students to get the vaccine, while supplies last.
Accolades is a monthly column that recognizes the latest professional achievements of Mason faculty and staff members.
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.
The conference celebrates the five-year anniversary of the Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution undergraduate program.
Expanded hours of two dining locations and two new Jazzman’s locations are planned.
On Sept. 22, Jirina Polivka, a former chair of the Social Work Department at Mason, passed away at the age of 83.

David Weisburd, 2010 Stockholm Prize in Criminology winner and Administration of Justice professor, was interviewed by Mary Lou Leary, acting assistant attorney general, U.S. Department of Justice, during a videotaped session titled "Hot Spots Policing and Why It Works." The taping occurred on Oct. 26 at the Justice Department in Washington, D.C. The audience included police executives such as D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier and Baltimore Police Commissioner Frederick H. Bealefeld III, as well as Justice Department employees. Photo by James Greif
Mason Receives 2009 Governor’s Technology AwardNovember 3, 2009
Mason's Virtual Computing Lab enables faculty members and students to access specialized software any time, anywhere.
English Students to Help Plan Smithsonian Folklife FestivalNovember 2, 2009
The English Honors seminar, American Chinatowns, will offer students an opportunity to study—and practice—ethnography.
Alum and WUSA-9 Anchor Has a Drive to GiveNovember 2, 2009
Angie Goff, traffic anchor, entertainment correspondent, lifestyle blogger and morning fill-in anchor, makes time for volunteering.
Dream-Catchers Program Boosts Potential College Students October 26, 2009
Mohamed Hashi credits Mason’s Dream-Catchers Mentoring Program with helping him get to where he is today.
Mason Supports Growing Student Veteran PopulationOctober 26, 2009
The Office of Military Services is assisting active duty, reserve, National Guard and veteran students in adapting to collegiate life.
Nov 6—The NewsHour with Jim Leher (pbs.org)
Stephen Fuller, public policy professor and director of the Center for Regional Analysis, says the latest unemployment figures indicate that economic recovery may take a long time.
Nov 6—Agence France Presse (AFP)
John Dale, assistant professor of sociology, discusses U.S. diplomatic engagement in Myanmar.
Nov 3—The Washington Post Magazine
Psychology professor Todd Kashdan was one of five area researchers featured in an article in the Post's Education Review. He was interviewed about his research on curiosity and happiness.
Oct 30—WTOP Radio
Mason political scientists, Mark Rozell and Stephen Farnsworth, discuss the latest political strategies in the Virginia Governor's race.
Oct 30—The Christian Science Monitor
Stephen Farnsworth, assistant professor of communication, discusses the political climate and challenges for comedians writing jokes about President Obama.