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College Colors Day 2012

We Are Green. We Are Gold. We Are MASON. Show the world your spirit and pride. Wear green and gold be a part of College Colors Day!

Office of Student Involvement, (703) 993-2909

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

10 am - 2 pm

Welcome Week 2012: Off-Campus Students Meet 'n' Munch

Johnson Center, George's Restaurant

Mingle with Off-Campus Student Advisors and representatives from other offices on campus to gain the resources you’ll need for a successful semester.

Student Involvement, (703) 993-2909

Web Site

10 am - 3 pm

Naturalization Ceremony

Arlington Campus, Founders Hall

12 pm - 12:25 pm

Mason Catholic Campus Ministry: Catholic Daily Mass

Student Union Building I, Room 3B

Father Peter Nassetta will celebrate Mass for students, faculty and staff.

George Mason Catholic Campus Ministry, (703) 425-0022

Web Site

12 pm - 12:30 pm

Welcome Week 2012 - PWC: College Colors Day - We Are Mason!

Prince William Campus, Bull Run Hall, Plaza

Wear green and gold be a part of College Colors Day. We’ll be taking plenty of photos and looking for spirited participants to award prizes.

University Life: Prince William, (703) 993-9779

Web Site

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Jazz Convocation

de Laski Performing Arts Building, Band Room

School of Music, (703) 993-1380

Web Site

1:30 pm - 2:45 pm

Academic Skills Workshop: Overview of Study Strategies

Student Union Building I, Room 3129

Explores effective study methods and note-taking techniques. You'll examine how you learn best, explore strategies to capitalize on your learning style, and learn methods to transfer information from short-term to long-term memory.

Kellie Scanlon, (703) 993-2999, Learning Services

Web Site

3 pm - 4:30 pm

Summer Camp 2012: Cooking Camp, Sweet Treats

Prince William Campus, Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center

Campers will prepare several delicious and some nutritious treats and snacks. Copies of recipes will be given to the campers at the end of teh week.

$95

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

Web Site

3:30 pm - 5 pm

New SPP International Student Orientation

Arlington Campus, Founders Hall, Room 560

Open to newly admitted international School of Public Policy students.

School of Public Policy, (703) 993-2280, specini@gmu.edu

Web Site

4 pm - 6 pm

NSBE Back to School Mixer

The Hub, Corner Pocket

The National Society of Black Engineers will be hosting a Back to School Mixer. If you're looking to make some new friends, mix and mingle with the old NSBE members and enjoy some deliciously hot and fresh food served by Famous Dave, you do not want to miss this event! 

Free

Christian B. Adounvo, cadounvo@gmu.edu

Web Site

7 pm

Women's Soccer: Mason vs. Maryland

Field House

Home game.

Intercollegiate Athletics, (703) 993-3222

Web Site

7 pm - 10 pm

Welcome Week 2012: NPHC Step Expo

Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall

This annual Mason event is always a crowd pleaser as members of our Black Greek Community showcase an art form that has a significant history tracing back to Africa.

Student Involvement, (703) 993-2909

Web Site

8:30 pm

Concert: Klose to My Heart with Sonu Nigam

Patriot Center

And the Symphony Orchestra. Doors open at 7:30pm.

Patriot Center Box Office, (703) 993-3000

Web Site

9 pm - 1 am

Welcome Week 2012: Party Rock 2012

The Hub, Ballroom

Themed after Sean P. Diddy Combs’ annual White Party, this will be the event NOT to miss during Welcome Week.

Student Involvement, (703) 993-2909

Web Site