| Times | Events |
|---|---|
Women's History MonthCelebrate the history of women all month long. Women and Gender Studies Center, (703) 993-2896 | |
Love Your Body WeekAlcohol, Drug & Health Education, (703) 993-3690 | |
| 9 am - 5 pm | BHM: Minority Bone Marrow DriveStudent Union Building I, Patriot's Lounge The venue will be open all day for people to stop by and sign up to be a marrow donor. In the evening, our expert on bone marrow and a bone marrow donor recipient will share their experiences. Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Multicultural Resources, (703) 993-2700 |
| 9:30 am - 11:30 am | Customer Service Certificate Program: Crucial ConversationsUniversity Hall, Room 2001 Review the Crucial Conversations book and method of creating dialogue. Practice difficult conversations with Mason's Workplace coaches. Please note that there will be extensive role-playing in this workshop. Bridget Peabody, (703) 993-6764, hrlearn@gmu.edu |
| 10 am - 8 pm | When The House Burns Down: Deborah LashJohnson Center, Gallery 123 Photography exhibition When The House Burns Down by Mason alumna Deborah Lash. The series follows two children throughout the summer in an empty world devoid of people and possessions, exploring the texture of intimate relationships. Walter Kravitz, (703) 993-7203, ekravitz@gmu.edu, School of Art |
| 10:30 am - 1:30 pm | De-Stress DayPrince William Campus, Bull Run Hall, Atrium Are you already stressed out reading over your new syllabi for the Spring semester? Join University Life for a relaxing day of massages, snacks, and smoothies! Jackie Inskeep, (703) 993-9779 |
| 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm | Academic Skills Workshop: Exam StrategiesStudent Union Building I, Room 3129 Be well prepared and test-wise for the next exam. Open to Mason students. Counseling and Psychological Services, (703) 993-2999 |
| 3 pm - 5 pm | 2012 Sojourner Truth: Scarred JusticeMason Hall, Room D3 A&B Hands on the Freedom Plow: A Discussion on Race, Gender, and the Civil Rights Movement. Featuring two former members of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), producer, writer, and activist Judy Richardson, and writer and activist Betty Garman Robinson. Moderated by associate professor of History & Art History, Jennifer Ritterhouse. A book signing and reception will follow this event. Free Mika'il Petin, mpetin@gmu.edu, African and African American Studies, Women and Gender Studies |
| 4 pm | National Competition for Young ArtistsCenter for the Arts, Concert Hall Center for the Arts Box Office, (703) 993-8888 |
| 4:30 pm - 7:10 pm | Cultural Studies ColloquiumJohnson Center, Room A Cultural Studies student/faculty colloquium. Cultural Studies Program, (703) 993-2857 |
| 6 pm - 7 pm | Panel Discussion: Philanthropy in Higher EducationMason Hall, Edwin Meese III Conference Room Our panelists wil address the history, challenges, and changing trends of philanthropy in higher education. The panel discussion is part of the Patriots to Patriots Giving Campaign, which is promarily an educational campaign to raise awareness about the vital role that philanthropy plays at George Mason University. Lauren Kelley, (703) 993-2223, lkelley2@gmu.edu |
| 7 pm - 10 pm | GMAT Test Preparation: MathResearch Hall, Room TBA The majority of class time is devoted to taking practice exams, exploring the rationale behind correct answers, and understanding the underlying principles that apply to related questions. $350 Office of Events Management, (703) 993-2853 |
| 7:20 pm - 9 pm | Linguistics Weekly ColloquiumJohnson Center, Room D English Department, (703) 993-1160 |
| 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm | Liberty In North Korea People's TourJohnson Center, Dewberry Hall The People's Tour from Liberty in North Korea will show the documentary The People's Crisis to facilitate awareness and open discussion of the crisis facing the people of North Korea. Free Cassandra Whalen, cwhalen2@gmu.edu, Office of International Programs and Services |
| 7:30 pm - 11 pm | GMU Swing Dance ClubJohnson Center, Dance Studio Ashlee Duncan, (703) 993-9745, eduncan@gmu.edu, GMU Swing Club |
| 8 pm | Mason Players: This is Our YouthPerforming Arts Building, Room 105 Written by Kenneth Lonergan, directed by Bethany Galyen. Theatre Department, (703)993-1120 |
| 8 pm - 11 pm | GbayJohnson Center, Dewberry Hall Live auction to support student scholarships Office of Admissions, (703) 993-2400 |
| 9 pm | PB Film: New Year's EveJohnson Center, Cinema Set during New Year's Eve in New York city, this movie follows several people and how the day affects them. Program Board, (703) 993-2925 |
