| Times | Events |
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Asian Pacific American Heritage MonthOffice of Diversity Programs & Services, (703) 993-2700 | |
University Libraries - Data Management DayCharlottesville, VA - University of Virginia George Mason University Library is partnering with University of Virginia Library for Data Management Day. Discuss research data issues and institutional initiatives aimed at addressing these issues. Wendy Mann, (703) 993-5272, University Libraries | |
| 8:45 am - 5 pm | TEDMED - Live StreamingResearch Hall, Showcase For three and a half exciting days, this uniquely diverse community will explore the ideas, innovations and challenges that will help shape the future of health and medicine for 300 million Americans...and the world. Volgenau School of Engineering, (703) 993-1505 |
| 10:30 am - 12 pm | Talk by Jennie SimpsonResearch Hall, 163 Dr. Jennie Simpson, a recent graduate of the Ph.D. program in anthropology at American University, will present on Policing the new downtown: Interactions between police officers and homeless individuals with mental illnesses in Washington, D.C. Lincoln Sloas, lsloas@gmu.edu, Criminology, Law and Society |
| 11:30 am | Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center Advisory Board Finance CommitteePrince William Campus, Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center, Room 214 Leslie Shinners, (703) 993-8483, lshinner@gmu.edu |
| 12 pm | Life Planning Seminar: Medicare 101Johnson Center, Room 311D; Arlington Campus, Founders Hall,Room B119; Prince William Campus, Occoquan Building, Room 221 Join us as Medicare expert Howard Houghton discusses topics of interest and more about the wonderful world of Medicare. Bridget Peabody, (703) 993-6764, hrlearn@gmu.edu, Human Resources and Payroll, (703) 993-2600 |
| 12 pm - 1:30 pm | Autism Awareness Week: Autism and Asperger's Panel DiscussionThe Ridge (Former Corner Pocket) Come hear about Autism and Asperger's from the people who are affected by it, a panel composed of students with Asperger's and professionals who work with people with Autism and Asperger's. Brown bag event- Bring a lunch, dessert will be served. John Caldora, (703) 387-8285, jcaldora@gmu.edu, Office of Housing and Residence Life |
| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | Internships 101 WebinarOnline Looking for a summer internship? Then join us for our April Webinar Internships 101 featuring Career Services. Find out about tips for finding and getting those last minute internships! Free Jennifer Burns, (703) 993-4281, jburns10@gmu.edu, Office of Orientation and Family Programs and Services |
| 1 pm - 3 pm | Discussion: Youth, Social Media and Political ProtestJohnson Center, Cinema An interactive discussion with Dr. Adel Iskandar, Georgetown University, and Dr. Alexander Sokolowski, USAID, on the topic of youth political participation in Egypt, Europe and Eurasia, and the variety of techniques being used to mobilize youth to action. Erin McSherry, (703) 993-5056, emcsherr@gmu.edu, Global Affairs Program |
| 1:30 pm - 3 pm | Customer Service Certificate Program: Dealing with Irate CustomersUniversity Hall, Room 3300 This class is based on the Telephone Doctor's method of customer service and guaranteed to give many examples of how to deal with the irate customer. The class is instructor led and interactive. Registration required. Human Resources and Payroll, (703) 993-2600, hrlearn@gmu.edu |
| 2:30 pm - 4:10 pm | SPP Workshop: Doctoral Student ResearchArlington Campus, Founders Hall, Room 602 RSVP required. School of Public Policy, (703) 993-2280, eeck@gmu.edu |
| 3 pm | ECE Seminar: David CristNguyen Engineering Building, Room 3202 LTE Physical Layer Synchronization presented by David Crist. Electrical and Computer Engineering, (703) 993-1569 |
| 3 pm - 5 pm | Workshop: How to Conduct a Successful Outreach CampaignJohnson Center, Room 240A Isabelle Katz, Program Director of PROJECT FUTURES global and The Somaly Mam Foundation presents her work with organizations that campaign against human trafficking and share her expertise in the area of volunteer coordination, event planning, and social media best practices. Erin McSherry, (703) 993-5056, emcsherr@gmu.edu, Global Affairs Program |
| 4:30 pm - 7:10 pm | Cultural Studies ColloquiumJohnson Center, Room A Cultural Studies student/faculty colloquium. Cultural Studies Program, (703) 993-2857 |
| 5 pm - 6 pm | Career Services Workshop: Federal Government Job/Internship SearchStudent Union Building I, Room 3400 Learn how to search and apply for federal government internships and full-time positions. USAJOBS is one source but there are many other strategies and resources to use. University Career Services, (703) 993-2370 |
| 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Women and Gender Studies Alumni Speaker SeriesJohnson Center, Room 240K Join alumnus Ana Kay Yaghoubian who will present on the topic: What you need to consider about graduate education. Women and Gender Studies, (703) 993-2896 |
| 6 pm | Arlington Campus Advisory Board MeetingArlington Campus, Founders Hall, Room 716 Toni Andrews, (703) 993-8558 |
| 6 pm - 7 pm | Career Services Workshop: Security ClearancesStudent Union Building I, Room 3400 Open to Mason students only. Career Services, (703) 993-2370 |
| 6 pm - 9 pm | SCAR: Global Problematique SymposiumArlington Campus, Founders Hall, Room 125 Come join the Global Problematique Working Group for an opportunity to meet, listen, network, and discuss with some of the DC areas brightest thinkers and practitioners on global problems and see where the future of tackling these problems is headed. Registration online. School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, (703) 993-1300 |
| 6:30 pm | Film Screening: 3 IdiotsJohnson Center, George's Restaurant Professor Supriya Baily will discuss the challenges of education in India in the 21st century. Prior to the movie, pizza will be served for students. Lee Krinzman, (703) 993-9381, Office of Global Strategies |
| 7 pm | Ringling Brothers Circus: Fully ChargedPatriot Center Don’t miss Fully Charged, the all-new surge of circus entertainment from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® where megawatts of thrills explode off of the arena floor with breathtaking dare-devilry, superhuman stunts and never-before-seen performances that energize children of all ages! $110, $75, $55, $30, $18, $14 Patriot Center Box Office, (703) 993-3000 |
| 7 pm - 9 pm | TraCCC with Virginia-Stop Modern Slavery and Anka RisingArlington Campus, Founders Hall, Room 134 Corporate Social Responsibility and Modern-Day Slavery. A presentation covering sectors that are affected by slavery, the supply chain problem, and corporate social responsibility among other issues. Terrorism, Transnational Crime and Corruption Center (TraCCC), (703) 993-9749 |
| 7:20 pm - 9 pm | Linguistics Weekly ColloquiumJohnson Center, Room D English Department, (703) 993-1160 |
| 7:30 pm | Visual Voices: Sangram MajumdarHarris Theatre Recent Works Free School of Art, (703) 993-8898 |
| 7:30 pm - 9 pm | Linguistic Film Series: American TonguesJohnson Center, Room D Rich in humor and regional color, this sometimes hilarious film uses the prism of language to reveal our attitudes about the way other people speak. From Boston Brahmins to Black Louisiana teenagers, from Texas cowboys to New York professionals, American Tongues elicits funny, perceptive, sometimes shocking, and always telling comments on American English in all its diversity. Free Steven Weinberger, (703) 993-1188, weinberg@gmu.edu, English - Program in Linguistics |
| 8 pm | Giselle by Moscow Festival BalletPrince William Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall $50; $42; $34 Hylton Performing Arts Center Box Office, (703) 993-7759 |
| 8 pm | Concert: Percussion EnsembledeLaski Performing Arts Building, Rom 3001 Center for the Arts Box Office, (703) 993-8888 |
