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Campus Updates听
Board of Visitors Public Comment Session Scheduled for April 1听
The 黑料社 Board of Visitors will conduct a meeting with a corresponding Public Comment session on Tuesday, April 1. This meeting will encompass a presentation by Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration Deb Dickenson on Mason鈥檚 FY 2026 Tuition and Mandatory Fees. Details specific to the meeting and the public comment process are available on the听.听
President's Town Hall Sessions with Faculty/Staff听
黑料社 President Gregory Washington will host two 90-minute town hall sessions to discuss the state of the university and to engage with faculty and staff.听
The town hall for employees working in nonacademic units will take place on Tuesday, March 25, at 1:30 p.m., on the Fairfax Campus, The Hub, Ballroom.听听
For those unable to attend in-person, the session will be livestreamed on Zoom. Contact your respective unit leadership for Zoom link and password. While questions will be taken at the conclusion of the town hall, the Zoom chat function will not be enabled. Should virtual attendees have any questions, please provide them to your designated unit contact so they can be shared in-person during the town hall session.听Learn more.听听
The town hall for faculty and staff working in academic units occurred on Wednesday, March 19.听
Mason Empty Bowls
Empty Bowls is a grassroots movement by artists in cities around the world to raise money for food-related charities that feed the hungry in their communities. All funds raised through George Mason Empty Bowls will be donated to the Student Food and Housing Insecurity Fund, which serves George Mason students experiencing food insecurity.听
Mason Empty Bowls will be hosted on Wednesday, April 30, from 6鈥9 p.m. at the Center for the Arts on the Fairfax Campus. The event includes dinner, dessert, and sounds of Green and Gold Soul. Guests will choose a handmade bowl to take home as a reminder of the students in our community who struggle with food insecurity. For more information and purchase tickets, .听
Training and Professional Development听
Harnessing AI for Every Mind: Innovations in Education
This interactive workshop, hosted by the College of Science, explores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. Whether you are an educator, industry leader, researcher, or student, this event promises to deepen your understanding of how AI can create adaptive, inclusive learning environments for individuals with diverse cognitive profiles, including dyslexia, autism, and ADHD.听
Harnessing AI for Every Mind: Innovations in Education
Friday, March 28, from 1鈥3 p.m.
Fairfax Campus, Planetary Hall, Room 124
Call for Programs: University Life Student Success Symposium听
George Mason faculty, staff, and graduate students are invited to submit program proposals for the 2025 University Life Student Success Symposium. The symposium pre-conference will take place on Tuesday, June 3, and the symposium will be held on Wednesday, June 4.鈥听
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Upcoming Workshops from the Stearns Center for Teaching and Learning
How to Handle Difficult Classroom Discussions and Situations in the Moment
Friday, March 28, from 1鈥2 p.m. via Zoom
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Are you prepared to handle difficult discussions and charged situations in the classroom in the moment? Do you usually think of things later that you wish you would have said or done?听In this workshop, prepare and practice how to handle important and potentially tense classroom conversations. The focus will be on how to support everyone in the classroom鈥攊ncluding yourself鈥攄uring tense times. Contact Rachel Yoho with questions.听
Helping Students Learn in Difficult Classroom Conversations and Situations听
Friday, March 28, from 2:15鈥3:30 p.m. via Zoom听
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In this leveled-up workshop, participants will explore the elements of free speech in an educational context, investigate types of disruptions and situationally appropriate teaching responses, and analyze scenarios with colleagues. Contact Rachel Yoho with questions.听
Resources for You听
MMR Vaccine Clinic: Thursday, March 27听
The division of Risk, Safety, and Resilience is hosting a Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccine clinic on Thursday, March 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Fairfax Campus in the Population Health Center in Peterson Hall. This clinic is open to George Mason faculty, staff, and their families insured under Aetna and Anthem BCBS. Others should verify coverage with their provider. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. .听
Your Resilience Recipe: Finding Support in Mason Resources听
Just like a great recipe, resilience is built with the right ingredients鈥攃onfidence, adaptability, purpose, and support. In this interactive workshop, participants will mix these key elements with George Mason鈥檚 well-being resources to create their own 鈥淩esilience Recipes.鈥 The workshop will discuss:听听
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Gather Your Ingredients: Explore the essential components of resilience.听
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Find the Right Tools: Discover George Mason鈥檚 resources that support faculty and staff resilience and well-being.听
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Refine Your Recipe: Leave with a personalized plan and practical strategies to strengthen your resilience at work and beyond.听
Resilience isn鈥檛 one-size-fits-all鈥攊t鈥檚 a recipe unique to each person. This virtual workshop will be hosted on Wednesday, March 26, from 1鈥2 p.m. on Zoom.听听to discover the ingredients that best support your well-being.听
Patriots Helping Patriots: Alumni and Career Services Offer Job Market Guidance听听
In times of rapid change and uncertainty, focusing on what you can control is key. George Mason alumni are invited to join University Career Services and the Office of Alumni Relations for an interactive workshop that will explore practical strategies to adapt career plans, discover new opportunities, and prioritize well-being throughout a job search.听听
Session 2: Navigating Your Job Search in Uncertain Times听
Wednesday, March 26, at 4 p.m. (virtual event)听
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Participants will gain insights into job search resources available to George Mason alumni, including Handshake, a powerful platform connecting job seekers with employers actively seeking George Mason graduates.听听
Spring Plaza Season at Mason Square听
The plaza event season at Mason Square started March 17 and continues through May 16. Every weekday will feature three events, ranging from the Lunches on the Lawn discussion series to Zumba Power Hour, a fan favorite.听听for more information about the individual and special events.听听
Mason Square Plaza events are free and open to the public. All are welcome!听听
The Impact of Social Ties on Public Health听
Panel Discussion: Stronger Together鈥擳he Impact of Social Ties on Public Health听
Wednesday, April 9, from 6鈥8:30 p.m.听听
Fairfax Campus, Merten Hall, Room 1201听
Join Melissa Perry, dean of the College of Public Health,听for a panel discussion on social isolation and loneliness across the life span. This dialogue will explore the true scope and severity of the issue鈥攊s it really a public health crisis? The panel will challenge assumptions, explore solutions, and highlight the role of individuals and communities in fostering connection.听
College of Public Health: Dean鈥檚 Speaker Series听
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Tuesday, March 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.听听听
Fairfax Campus, Peterson Hall, Multipurpose Room听听听
This event will feature guest speaker Cristina Mogro-Wilson, a Latina scholar and expert in health disparities working with Latino families. Her research has made substantial contributions to improving the lives of families by identifying modifiable factors associated with parenting and how culture influences parenting in Latino families.听听
Mogro-Wilson is the editor-in-chief of听Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services, a core journal in social work research. She is co-PI on four federally funded five-year grants totaling more than $20 million from the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Resources and Services Administration.听
Decorate and Connect with Ava Uppal, Alum and Culinary Entrepreneur听
Join Ava Uppal, George Mason alum, marketing executive, published author, and on-air expert, as she returns to George Mason to share her inspiring journey from international student to successful culinary entrepreneur. Learn cake decorating tips, connect with fellow Patriots, and be inspired by Ava鈥檚 creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and insights from her book. Join the fun on Tuesday,听March听25, at 4 p.m. on the Fairfax Campus at The Spot.听.听
Kritikos Anti-Racist Reading Group: Spring Sessions听
The Kritikos Anti-Racist Reading Group will meet on Friday afternoons this spring. Kritikos engages in discussions on writing about the arts, critical studies, translation, the artist in society, and art as speech.听.听听听听听听听听
Join them for the topic 鈥淚magining AI and Environmental Justice鈥 on Friday, March 28, from 1鈥2:30 p.m. via Zoom. This event is free and open to the public.听
Upcoming Performances and Arts Events at George Mason听听听
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School of Dance听听
Friday, March 28, at 8 p.m.听听
Saturday, March 29, at 8 p.m.听听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts听听
The highlight of the School of Dance season, featuring guest artists of international acclaim. This year鈥檚 Gala Concert includes 鈥淭he Hunt鈥 by Robert Battle, 鈥Cloudline鈥 by Robyn Mineko Williams, a premiere by Christopher d鈥橝mboise, and 鈥淭he Fracture of Light鈥 by Yin Yue. If you鈥檙e up for a party, we throw a great one prior to the performance on Saturday during the听!听
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Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music听听
Monday, March 31, at 8 p.m.听听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts听听
Join the Mason Jazz Ensemble (director Jim Carroll) and two special guest big bands for an evening that celebrates the hot sounds and swinging beats of the Big Band era.听
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School of Art and Mason Exhibitions听
Thursday, April 3, from 4:45鈥6:30 p.m.听
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The next event in the Visual Voices lecture series will feature Jordan Nassar, a Palestinian-American artist who was born and raised in New York City. Extending from this, his work evokes a very particular kind of imagined space: the sort of utopian vision of Palestine held by the displaced constituents that comprise the region鈥檚 diaspora.听
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April 3鈥6, multiple performances听听听
Fairfax Campus, Harris Theatre听听
When Prospero, a gifted sorcerer, and his young daughter, Miranda, are banished by his scheming brother, Duke Antonio, Prospero seeks shelter on a remote island and bides his time, waiting for the perfect moment to enact his revenge. A conjured storm shipwrecks Duke Antonio and his allies on听Prospero鈥檚 island, offering him the opportunity he鈥檚 been awaiting. But love and magic throw a wrench into Prospero鈥檚 plans, and he must consider what matters the most in his quest for justice. Set in an alternate universe of artificial intelligence and virtual reality, this exceptional adaptation will be directed by Rick Davis, dean of George Mason鈥檚 College of Visual and Performing Arts.听
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Saturday, April 5, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.听听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts听听
Known for their modern circus incorporating mechanical marvels, Cirque Mechanics introduces the wildly astonishing Pedal Punk, set in a Steampunk-inspired world where cycling provides wondrous escape from pervasive obsession with technology. A 22-foot, pedal-powered performance platform (dubbed the Gantry bike) serves as the caravanning mobile centerpiece of this high-flying thrill ride, featuring spectacular storytelling and daredevil acrobatics.听听
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Sunday, April 6, at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.听听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts听听
Called 鈥渁bsolutely incredible鈥 by听Rolling Stone听and featured as a semi-finalist on听America鈥檚 Got Talent,听Lightwire听Theater uniquely combines technology and theater to bring stories to life in complete darkness, through its signature brand of electroluminescent artistry. In this production, Marvin the Mouse wants to be popular, but is constantly bullied by the 鈥渃ool鈥 rats. He retreats into his science books and a world of fantasy as respite, longing to have adventures and be the hero. Join Marvin on the space adventure of a lifetime: a trip to the surface of the moon on his homemade rocket where he meets a strange cast of misfit creatures and views awesome beauty in this cosmic adventure about celebrating differences. Recommended for ages 10 and under.听
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Sunday, April 6, at 7 p.m.听听
SciTech Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall听听
Become a part of broadcast history as two-time Grammy winner and West Virginia native Kathy Mattea hosts a taping of听Mountain Stage, live from the Hylton Center. Since 1983,听Mountain Stage听has given listeners the best seat in the house for performances by rising stars and longtime legends. Recorded in front of a live audience, each two-hour episode features contemporary artists in genres ranging from roots, folk, blues, and country to indie rock, synth pop, world music, alternative, and beyond.听
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Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music听听
Wednesday, April 9, at 8 p.m.听
Fairfax Campus, Harris Theatre听
The Jazz Workshop explores the intersection of improvisation and composition in a medium-size jazz ensemble. Enjoy a night of modern jazz music written for ensemble configurations other than the typical 鈥渂ig band." This program will focus on developments in jazz since the 1960s, such as modality, modern grooves, novel orchestrations, and contemporary harmonies.听听
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Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music听听
Friday, April 11, at 8 p.m.听
Saturday, April 12, at 2 p.m.听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts听
Join the University Chorale for its annual Broadway Showcase. Experience the magic of timeless Disney melodies, reimagined with the dynamic energy of Broadway, as the University Chorale delivers a performance that promises to entertain audiences of all ages.听
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Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music听
Monday, April 14, at 8 p.m.听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts听
Join听Darden Purcell, the Mason Jazz Voice Studio, and the DOWNBEAT award-winning Mason Jazz Vocal Ensemble for an evening of swinging standards, Brazilian songs, and classic hits from the Great American Songbook.听
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Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music听听
Tuesday, April 15, at 8 p.m.听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts听
Combo Italia/Combo 336 (directed by Shawn Purcell) and the Braddock Road Brass Band (directed by Graham Breedlove) perform their spring 2025 concert.听
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Wednesday, April 16, at 8 p.m.听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts听
Enjoy the Mason Symphonic Band in a celebration of traditional and contemporary works for wind band in this final concert of the ensemble for the semester. Led by graduate conducting student Derik Wright, the Mason Symphonic Band comprises nonmajors from across the university鈥檚 disciplines and music majors from the Dewberry School of Music.听