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8:30 am

Summer Orientation 2012 - Make Up

Fairfax Campus

Make up date for Freshman and Transfer students.

Orientation and Family Programs and Services, (703) 993-2475

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9 am - 12 pm

Summer Camp 2012: Camp Freedom for Preschoolers

Prince William Campus

Each week preschoolers explore a different theme through a variety of related activities, games, arts & crafts, music, and movement. Campers should bring a snack each day.

$100

Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center, (703) 993-8513, fccamps@gmu.edu

Web Site

9 am - 1 pm

New Faculty Workshop - Half Day

Research Hall, Room 163; Student Union Building I, Room 3; University Hall, Room 1200

Workshops for incoming faculty.

Center for Teaching Excellence, (703) 993-8652

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9 am - 4 pm

Summer Camp 2012: All Sports

Prince William Campus, Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center

Campers will enjoy a week of socializing with others their age while developing team building skills and leadership qualities. Once a week campers will have the opportunity to work with certified athletic trainers and participate in fitness related games and activities.

$250

Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center, (703) 993-8513, fccamps@gmu.edu

Web Site

9 am - 4:30 pm

Summer Camp 2012: Camp Freedom

Prince William Campus

Campers enjoy a broad range of recreational sports and games, arts and crafts projects, a daily swim, a weekly field trip, and participate in special enrichment sessions such as cooking, fitness activities, nutrition education, science experiments, drama games and skits, and special events.

$195; $158

Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center, (703) 993-8513, fccamps@gmu.edu

Web Site

9 am - 4:30 pm

Summer Camp 2012: Recreation with Motion Camp

Prince William Campus, Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center

Activities include a selection of sports and games chosen by the campers along with the direction of their counselors. Daily activities may include basketball, volleyball, football, soccer, lacrosse, obstacle courses, relay races, capture the flag and much more.

$195; $158

Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center, (703) 993-8513, fccamps@gmu.edu

Web Site

9 am - 4:30 pm

Summer Camp 2012: Basketball Camp

Prince William Campus, Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center

Campers are divided into small groups based on age, experience, and ability level to ensure a high quality and beneficial program. Lectures and motivational sessions focus on personal development, teamwork and enjoyment of the sport. Billy Fields, former Providence College guard and 3 on 3 World Champion, directs the experienced coaching staff.

$210

Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center, (703) 993-8513, fccamps@gmu.edu

Web Site

10 am - 12 pm

Summer Camp 2012: Science Camp

Prince William Campus

Discover a magical world during this two-week hands-on camp that explores the three major scientific fields: physical, chemical, and biological.

$160; $80

Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center, (703) 993-8513, fccamps@gmu.edu

Web Site

10 am - 2 pm

Academic Skills Workshop: Crash Course in Academic Skills

Student Union Building I, Room 3008

Get ready for the semester by attending this academic skills workshop the week before classes begin. Topics include good study strategies, effective note-taking techniques, learning styles, exam preparation, and effective time management.

Free

Vicki Dominick, (703) 993-2999, lsstaff@gmu.edu, Learning Services

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10:30 am - 10 pm

Math Camp for Incoming Economics Graduate Students

Krug Hall, Room 210

This course will be a review of mathematical concepts needed to understand and apply during the first year of graduate economics work. All Fall 2012 graduate economics students are welcome to attend.

Department of Economics, (703) 993-1151

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1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Summer Camp 2012: Drama Camp: Pied Piper Theatre Programs

Prince William Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center

Students will have the opportunity to participate in all elements of the production from character development to creating sets, props, makeup, and costumes. Friends and family are welcome to attend the performance on the final afternoon.

$395; $375

Anne Ridgeway, (703) 330-2787

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5 pm

CVPA Graduate Student Orientation

Center for the Arts, Grand Tier III

College of Visual and Performing Arts, (703) 993-8877

6 pm - 8 pm

VSE New Graduate Student Orientation

Enterprise Hall, Room 80

Essential information regarding university services for graduate students and program information from academic departments will be provided. RSVP online.

Volgenau School of Engineering, (703) 993-1512

Web Site

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Azucar GMU Salsa Club

Johnson Center, Dance Studio

Free Salsa Dance workshops for Mason students & faculty! All levels are welcome for fun salsa lessons to get you ready and moving through the summer.

Christine Gonzales, azucargmu@gmail.com, Azucar GMU Salsa Club

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7 pm

Women's Soccer: Mason vs. American

Field House

Home game.

Intercollegiate Athletics, (703) 993-3222

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