| Times | Events |
|---|---|
Welcome Mason NationStudent Activities, (703) 993-2909 | |
| 8 am - 5 pm | TIAA-CREF CounselingJohnson Center, Room 244 Financial counseling for Mason faculty and staff. Register online. 9/1 - 2. Free Yolanda Hernandez, (866) 904-7805, x257107 |
| 8:30 am - 1:30 pm | Fairfax Public School Inservice DayHarris Theater Music Department, (703) 993-1380 |
| 8:30 am - 4:30 pm | OCPE Seminar: Accounting for Federal Contracts and Dealing with AuditsCenter for Innovative Technology, Herndon Wednesday - Thursday, 9/2 - 3. $995 Office of Continuing Professional Education, (703) 993-4800 |
| 8:30 am - 5:30 pm | NVMS Workshop: Mediation Skills & Process4260 Chain Bridge Road, A-2, Fairfax $745; $695 Northern Virginia Mediation Service, (703) 993-3724, info@nvms.us |
| 10 am - 2 pm | Welcome Mason Nation: Go for the Gold and Get SpottedJohnson Center, North Plaza Wear gold school colors and receive a prize and a sticker. Student Activities, (703) 993-2909 |
| 10 am - 3 pm | Field Instructor OrientationSUB II, Room 5 Breana Bayraktar, (703) 993-4247, bbayrak@gmu.edu, Social Work Department |
| 10 am - 10 pm | Kick Off the Good Times at Hard Times CafeHard Times Cafe, Fairfax A fundraiser for Kappa Phi Gamma Sorority, Inc. Ten percent of the purchases will be donated towards the sorority to make bigger and better events for the Mason community. Amreen Panjwani, (571) 243-1003, apanjwan04@gmail.com |
| 10:30 am - 12 pm | Library Workshop: GIS at FenwickFenwick Library, GIS Room Free Fenwick Library, (703) 993-2238 |
| 11 am - 3 pm | Welcome Mason Nation: Recreation and Athletic Complex Grand OpeningRAC Free Student Activities, (703) 993-2909 |
| 11 am - 3 pm | Welcome Mason Nation: Smart Markets at MasonJohnson Center, North Plaza A weekly, sustainable, and guaranteed producer-only farmers' market. Presented by University Services and Smart Markets, Inc. Student Activities, (703) 993-2909 |
| 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Oral Defense of Dissertation ProposalArlington, Original Building, Room 246 The Marketplace Role of Certification and Self-Regulatory Standards: Case Studies in Medical Specialty Certification, presented by Julia Cerenzia. Free School of Public Policy, (703) 993-8200 |
| 12 pm | Arch Lab Talk: Julian SanchezSUB II, Rooms 5-6 NextGen, Go-Green, and Agricultural Vehicles: Common Threads & Human Factors Research Opportunities, presented by Julian Sanchez, The Mitre Corporation. Free Arch Lab, (703) 993-2104 |
| 12 pm - 2 pm | Welcome Mason Nation: A Small Taste of Prince WilliamPrince William, Bull Run Hall, Atrium Food samples from local area restaurants and free giveaways. Free Student Activities, (703) 993-2909 |
| 12 pm - 2 pm | Math Placement TestSUB II, Room 2002 Bring your Mason ID and a pencil. Free Mathematics, (703) 993-1460 |
| 12 pm - 2 pm | Applied Information Technology Ice Cream SocialPrince William, Bull Run Hall, Atrium Free Applied Information Technology Department, (703) 993-8461 |
| 12:30 pm | Music Department ConvocationHarris Theater Free Music Department, (703) 993-1380 |
| 3 pm - 9 pm | Welcome Mason Nation: CelebrationJohnson Center, North Plaza Help Mason break the world record for the longest game of telephone. Games, prizes and live performances. Student Activities, (703) 993-2909 |
| 5 pm | Men's Soccer: American v. George WashingtonGeorge Mason Stadium Part of the DC College Cup. $5; $2; Mason students free w/ID Athletic Ticket Office, (703) 993-3270 |
| 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Welcome to Mason Nation: ArlingtonArlington, Original Building, Room 329 Free Arlington University Life, (703) 993-8984, ularl@gmu.edu |
| 6 pm - 7 pm | Novice Women's Rowing Info MeetingEisenhower Hall, TV Lounge Check out Mason's Division I rowing team. For freshman and sophomore full-time undergrads. The program offers a learn-to-row program for former high school athletes who are looking for a new sport. Ellen Gallagher, (703) 993-3337, egallag1@gmu.edu, ICA-Women's Rowing |
| 7:30 pm | Men's Soccer: Mason v. HowardGeorge Mason Stadium Part of the DC College Cup. $5; $2; Mason students free w/ID Athletic Ticket Office, (703) 993-3270 |
| 7:30 pm - 10 pm | Epic Movement Kick-Off PartyJohnson Center, Room A Join Epic Movement an Asian American Christian Ministry for free ice cream float and hear what Epic is all about. Free Brian Dang, (703) 231-9867, bdang@gmu.edu, Epic Movement |
| 7:47 pm - 9:15 pm | 747 Creative Christian WorshipSUB I, Room B A weekly student-led community worship gathering combining creative activities and discussions with songs, prayers, and spiritual practices from various times and places. Sponsored by United College Ministries and Lutheran Campus Ministry. Free Ben Buss, (614) 306-2525, bbuss@gmu.edu, Campus Ministry |
