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April 26, 2012 | Today | Print Calendar

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Mason Week 2012

Events all week, ending with Mason Day and the Mason Day Concert.

Program Board, (703) 993-2925

 

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Office of Diversity Programs & Services, (703) 993-2700

10 am - 2 pm

Mason Day - Prince William Campus

Prince William Campus, Bull Run Hall, Plaza

Before you get ready to Mason Day to Fairfax, stop by the PWC for our celebration! The day will be filled with food, give aways, live music, and a dunk tank.

Jackie Inskeep, (703) 993-9779

12 pm - 1:30 pm

Accountability in Governance

Mason Hall, Room D3 A&B

Professor Mel Dubnick will speak on accountability in government. Professor Dubnick currently teaches at University of New Hampshire and for nearly three decades, Dubnick's work has focused on accountability and governance in the public, non-profit and private sectors. Join us for this thought-provoking discussion. Light refreshments will be served.

Free

Carrie Drummond, (703) 993-9377, cdrummo2@gmu.edu, Public and International Affairs/Centers on the Public Service

Web Site

2 pm

Farewell Reception for President Merten

Arlington Campus, Founders Hall, Multi-purpose Room

A Toast to Dr. and Mrs. Merten.

Office of Events Management, (703) 993-2853

2 pm

Fenwick Fellow Lecture: Michael Chang

Johnson Center, Library Instruction Room, Room 228

Service at the Manchu Court presented by 2010 - 2011 Fenwick Fellow Michael Chang.

Debra Hogan, (703) 992-2491, University Libraries

3 pm - 4 pm

HAP/CHPRE Seminar Series hosted by CHPRE and HAP of CHHS

Johnson Center, Room F

HAP/CHPRE Seminar Series hosted by the Center for Health Policy Research and Ethics and the Department of Health Administration and Policy. Chapin D. White, Ph.D., presents his talk The Big Unknown in Scoring Health Reform: What Happens When Expanding Demand Meets Contracting Supply?.

Free

Caryn Sever, (703) 993-9490, csever@gmu.edu

Web Site

3 pm - 5 pm

Information Session: Traditional BSN Pathway

Johnson Center, Cinema

Prospective students have the opportunity to meet with an advisor from the College of Health and Human Services.

School of Nursing, (703) 993-1901

Web Site

3 pm - 5 pm

Women's Sorority/Fraternity Leadership Tea and Reception

Johnson Center, Room 240K

Leaders from the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Panhellenic Council, and Multicultural Greek Council are invited. Please join us for food and refreshments as we honor strong leaders on campus.

Women and Gender Studies, (703) 993-2896

Web Site

4 pm

Make Mason Day GOURMET

Southside's professional kitchen; Parking Lot L

Join a massive effort between Student Government, your fellow RSO Crazy-Awesome Food & Entertainment, Mason Dining, and Program Board to make this Mason Day’s food the most mouth-wateringly delicious it can be. Sign up to help.

Student Involvement, (703) 993-2909

Web Site

4:30 pm - 7:10 pm

Cultural Studies Colloquium

Johnson Center, Room A

Cultural Studies student/faculty colloquium.

Cultural Studies Program, (703) 993-2857

Web Site

7 pm

CHHS: Health Care Quality Improvement Awards

Fairview Park Marriott, Fairfax, VA

The Awards recognize individual quality improvement programs and teams in hospitals, vertically integrated health care systems, and long term care and senior housing organizations for their successful improvement efforts, and ensure that their hard work is appreciated and acknowledged. Register by Friday, April 20.

$54, $20

College of Health and Human Services, (703) 993-1901

Web Site

7 pm - 9 pm

Wine Tasting

Prince William Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center

Paradise Springs Winery will dazzle the palette with a selection of wines and hors d'oeuvres for a full-flight tasting experience.  The event will celebrate your graduation, and promote networking among students, faculty, staff and alumni.

Jackie Inskeep, (703) 993-9779, University Life - Prince William Campus

Web Site

7:20 pm - 9 pm

Linguistics Weekly Colloquium

Johnson Center, Room D

English Department, (703) 993-1160

Web Site

7:20 pm - 10 pm

Forensic DNA Evidence Presented during Mock Trial

Innovation Hall, Room 103

Students enrolled in DNA Analysis of Biology Evidence will present DNA evidence, for either the prosecution or the defense in a mock court room setting. Judge Michael Lindner from the Fairfax County Court will preside over the trial.

J. Thomas McClintock, (703) 927-9090, dnadiagnosticsinc@gmail.com

Web Site

7:30 pm

Visual Voices: Monica Amor

Harris Theatre

Gego Weaving the Space In Between

Free

School of Art, (703) 993-8898

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