September 26, 2003
Editor’s note: The Daily Gazette is publishing interviews with 10 deans, 2 institute directors, and the vice president for University Life focusing on what was successful in their departments last year and what the George Mason community can expect this year. This is the 13th article in the series, which will conclude next week with an interview with President Alan Merten.
By Jeremy Lasich
Can you give me a brief year-in-review for the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and talk about some of the successes you had?
Well, the biggest highlight was the [2002] Nobel [Memorial Prize for Economic Sciences] awarded to Vernon Smith in the Economics Department. It’s very tough to top that.
November 7, 2002
Don Lavoie honored by the School of Public Policy.
October 10, 2002
By Elena Barbre
Vernon Smith, professor of economics and law, has been awarded the 2002 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for his contributions to the field of experimental economics. He shares the $1 million prize with Princeton University professor Daniel Kahneman.
“We are extremely pleased for and proud of Vernon Smith for receiving this great and [...]
October 4, 2002
A memorial service for Wesley (Jim) Liebeler, who died Sept. 25 in a plane crash, will be held Monday at 4:30 p.m. in the Original Building, Room 332, at the Arlington Campus.
Mark Grady, School of Law dean, and Timothy Muris, chairman of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, will speak at the event. Refreshments will also [...]
September 18, 2002
Nearly 1,800 people from the George Mason and Fairfax community gathered in the Concert Hall on Sept. 11 for “A Day of Remembrance: An Interfaith Gathering United for Peace.” The event was followed by a walk to the George Mason Pond, where 184 candles were lit and set afloat. Another 1,500 people attended a lecture [...]
August 7, 2002
George Mason signed an agreement on Monday with the Federal Aviation Administration to participate in the Airways Facilities-Collegiate Training Initiative. Pictured here are, from left to right, Jack Nager, program director, National Airspace System Implementation Program Office; Terry Laydon, deputy program director; Provost Peter Stearns; and Pat Carretta, associate dean for University Life. For more [...]
July 24, 2002
College of Arts and Sciences Dean Daniele Struppa (bottom), who is on leave through Jan. 20, is enjoying his time off. This skydiving mission in Reggio Italy Emilia began at 15,000 feet, and the parachute was opened at 5,000 feet. Struppa was recently re-appointed dean through 2006.
May 23, 2002
George Mason unveiled its new media lab at a grand opening last week. The lab features high-end audio and video technology for faculty, staff, and students developing multimedia projects for clients. For more information on the event, click here.
May 17, 2002
A total of 5,083 students will graduate at George Mason’s 35th annual commencement tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the Patriot Center. Kay Coles James, director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, will deliver the commencement address.
Of the 2002 graduating class, 3,164 are receiving undergraduate degrees and 1,712 will be awarded master’s or doctoral degrees. [...]
May 15, 2002
President Alan Merten spoke at yesterday’s press conference to introduce John McCarthy and the Critical Infrastructure Protection Project. For more information on the event, click here.