| Times | Events |
|---|---|
Welcome Mason NationStudent Activities, (703) 993-2909 | |
Convoy of Hope Community Outreach ProgramBull Run Park, Centerville Volunteer to support the local underprivileged and homeless. The program provides a free meal, social service help, educational help, medical screening, business clothes, free entertainment, a kids carnival, free haircuts, and free groceries to the underprivileged and homeless. Charvis Campbell, (703) 993-8373, ccampbe7@gmu.edu, University Life | |
| 7 am - 12:30 pm | Apex Cycle EducationJohnson Center, Room F; Lot C Basic Rider Course. Choose between morning or evening range class. Evening class, 8/28, Johnson Center, Room F. Range class, 8/29 - 30, Lot C. $349 Apex Cycle Education, (571) 201-7661 |
| 8:30 am - 2 pm | School of Public Policy Master's Student OrientationArlington, Original Building, Room 329 Free School of Public Policy, (703) 993-2280 |
| 9 am - 12 pm | GMAT Preparation Course: Verbal ReviewJohnson Center, Room B Mason students & alumni recieve a 10% discount. Saturdays, 8/29 - 9/26. $350 Events Management, (703) 993-8830, oemprep@gmu.edu |
| 9 am - 12 pm | GRE Preparation Course: Verbal ReviewJohnson Center, Room B Mason students & alumni recieve a 10% discount. Saturdays, 8/29 - 9/26. $350 Events Management, (703) 993-8830, oemprep@gmu.edu |
| 9 am - 12 pm | Organic Gardening WorkshopSmithsonian's Conservation and Research Center (CRC), Front Royal This workshop is designed for anyone interested in growing plants, fruits, and vegetables in an environmentally sustainable way. Instructed by Tanya Amrhein Paull of the Belle Meade School and Farm. Offered as part of the Smithsonian-Mason Global Conservation Studies Programs. Register online by 8/26. $70; $55 for Friends of the National Zoo members Anne Marchant, (571) 296-6008, amarchan@gmu.edu, Mason Center for Conservation Studies |
| 9 am - 1 pm | SAT and ACT Practice TestFine Arts Building, Room B112 Summit Educational Group, (800) 698-8867, info@mytutor.com |
| 9 am - 4 pm | Upperclassmen Move-In Day Check-InJohnson Center, Dewberry Hall For upperclassmen moving into the Chesapeake Area and Student Apartments. Free Office of Housing & Residence Life, (703) 993-2720, housing@gmu.edu |
| 9 am - 4 pm | Upperclassmen Move-In Day Check-InPotomac Heights, Multi-Purpose Room For upperclassmen moving into Potomac Heights. Free Office of Housing & Residence Life, (703) 993-2720, housing@gmu.edu |
| 9 am - 4 pm | Upperclassmen Move-In Day Check-InLiberty Square For upperclassmen moving into Liberty Square. Free Office of Housing & Residence Life, (703) 993-2720, housing@gmu.edu |
| 9 am - 4 pm | Upperclassmen Move-In Day Check-InUniversity Townhouse A-2 For upperclassmen moving into the University Townhouses. Free Office of Housing & Residence Life, (703) 993-2720, housing@gmu.edu |
| 9 am - 6 pm | TechAdvance Seminar: Microsoft Certified ProfessionalCenter for Innovative Technology, Herndon Every other Saturday and Sunday, 8/29 - 9/12. $1050 TechAdvance, (703) 842-7404 |
| 11 am - 3 pm | Welcome Mason Nation: Mason in ActionSouthside Plaza In coordination with the Orphan Foundation of America. Free Student Activities, (703) 993-2909 |
| 12:30 pm - 6 pm | Apex Cycle EducationJohnson Center, Room F; Lot C Basic Rider Course. Choose between morning or evening range class. Evening class, 8/28, Johnson Center, Room F. Range class, 8/29 - 30, Lot C. $349 Apex Cycle Education, (571) 201-7661 |
| 2 pm - 5 pm | Welcome Mason Nation: Take a Peek into Greek BBQPresidents Park Meet and greet with the Greek community. Student Activities, (703) 993-2909 |
| 5 pm - 9 pm | Welcome Mason Nation: Who Got Game?Shenandoah Hall, Corner Pocket Sponsored by Student Centers. Student Activities, (703) 993-2909 |
| 6 pm - 9 pm | Welcome Mason Nation: Wolverine: X-Men OriginsJohnson Center, Cinema Student Activities, (703) 993-2909 |
| 7:30 pm | The Moon FestivalConcert Hall A performance of song and dance to celebrate the mid-autumn Moon Festival with the Yellow River Art Ensemble, and performers from China, Taiwan, and the United States. Sponsored by University Life and the New World Bilingual Institute. $50; $25; $17; $12 New World Bilingual Institute, (703) 205-0083 |
| 8 pm | Welcome Mason Nation: Mason MayhemJohnson Center, Dewberry Hall Student Activities, (703) 993-2909 |
| 8 pm | Faculty Artist Series: An Evening of Contemporary Dance and Interactive Electronic MusicHarris Theater Free Music Department, (703) 993-1380 |
