| Times | Events |
|---|---|
Mason Week 2012Events all week, ending with Mason Day and the Mason Day Concert. Program Board, (703) 993-2925 | |
Asian Pacific American Heritage MonthOffice of Diversity Programs & Services, (703) 993-2700 | |
Denim DayPart of National Crime Victims Rights Week. Denim Day is a rape prevention education campaign, where members of the Mason community are asked to make a social statement with their fashion statement and wear jeans as a visible means of protest against misconceptions that surround sexual assault. Free Rachel Lindsey, (703) 993-9859, rlindsey@gmu.edu, Sexual Assault Services | |
| 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | ADP Colloquia SeriesThe HUB, Rooms 1 and 2 All members of the Mason community are welcome to attend the Applied Developmental Psychology Colloquia Series. Psychology Department, (703) 993-1342 |
| 12 pm | Dedication of the Yellow Birch TrailUniversity Hall, Plaza Join Mrs. Sally Merten and Wellness by Mason for a brief ceremony followed by an inaugural walk of Mason's first official 1.6 miles walking trail! Human Resources, (703) 993-2600 |
| 12 pm | Life Planning Seminar: Getting the Most Out of Your Mason Benefits PackageUniversity Hall, Room 2001; Arlington Campus, Founders Hall,Room B119; Prince William Campus, Bull Run Hall, Room 254 Join Rizna Ahmed, Ph.D., Director of Benefits and Absence Management as she discusses the role your benefits can play at every stage in your life at Mason. Bridget Peabody, (703) 993-6764, hrlearn@gmu.edu, Human Resources and Payroll, (703) 993-2600 |
| 12 pm - 1 pm | SPP Brown Bag Seminar: Ken ReinertArlington Campus, Founders Hall, Room 317 Globalization for Development? Policy and Collaboration. Presented by Ken Reinert, Professor of Public Policy. School of Public Policy, (703) 993-2280 |
| 1 pm - 3 pm | How to Preserve Your Personal CollectionsJohnson Center, Library Instruction Room, Room 228 Brian Baird, conservator, will conduct an "Antiques Roadshow" type session after his discussion of preserving personal collections. You may bring in 1-2 fragile books, Bibles, family papers, or photographs for treatment evaluation and storage recommendations. Free Lene Palmer, (703) 993-2667, lenep@gmu.edu, University Libraries |
| 2 pm - 5 pm | Cafe-GMU Korean Cooking ClassSouthside We have one more cooking class for this semester, and we saved the best for last! We're cooking Korean! Traditional recipes such as Kimchi (Cabbage), Japchae (Beef & Mushrooms with Noodles), and Bulgogi (Korean Beef BBQ) will be on the menu! It's going to be delicious. Free, after paid entrance to Southside John Reynolds, (703) 338-8272, jreynolg@gmu.edu, Cafe-GMU |
| 2 pm - 6 pm | Bike to Mason Day in ArlingtonArlington Campus, Founders Hall, Plaza All students, faculty, and staff who bicycle to campus are greeted with drinks and snacks by the Parking and Transportation office and mechanical support from a local bike shop. Marina Budimir, (703) 993-9530 |
| 3 pm | Farewell Reception for President MertenMason Hall, Room 3 A&B Sponsored by Staff Senate. Staff Senate, (703) 993-4141 |
| 4 pm - 5:30 pm | Book Discussion: The Clash of Economic IdeasThe Mason Inn Conference Center and Hotel, Grand Ballroom Please join us for a lively discussion on Lawrence White's new book, The Clash of Economic Ideas, chaired by GMU economics professor Peter Boettke. Reception starts at 5:30 PM. RSVP to email. Mercatus Center at George Mason University, (703) 993-4930, events@mercatus.org |
| 4 pm - 7 pm | Distinguished Quill AwardsThe Hub, Ballroom Come out and celebrate Mason organizations at the Quill Awards. Watch the best of the best be celebrated and honored at this evening event during Mason week. Student Involvement, (703) 993-2909 |
| 6 pm - 8 pm | Azucar Salsa Dance LessonsJohnson Center, Dance Studio Salsa Workshops instructed by a professional dancer are free for Mason Students, and $5 for non-Mason students. Every Wednesday evening. $5; Free for Mason Students Christine Gonzales, cgonzald@gmu.edu, Azucar GMU Salsa Club |
| 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Panel Discussion: Implications of the Death of Trayvon MartinMason Hall, Room D3 A&B The panel will discuss issues including: the social, racial and legal implications of this case; why do people care so much about Trayvon Martin; the precarious state of black masculinity; what students/citizens can do to prevent similar incidents from happening again; and more. Joseph Williams, (703) 993-5343, jwilli32@gmu.edu, Counseling and Development |
| 8 pm | Faculty Chamber Ensemble: Anna BalakerskaiaHarris Theater The Ensemble da Camera of Washington lead by Anna Balakerskaia. School of Music, (703) 993-1380 |
