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Turn Off the Violence Week (TOV)

Each October since 1997, Sexual Assault Services has sponsored a week dedicated to helping the Mason community work to end violence against women, and to honor its victims.

Hope Savolainen, (703) 993-2837, Sexual Assault Services

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TOV - The Clothesline Project

Groves behind Robinson Buildings

October 2- RAIN LOCATION: Student Union Building I, Patriots Lounge

Survivors and supporters can decorate shirts to honor victims and break the silence surrounding these crimes. Students can heal by creating their own shirts and passer-bys can gain a deeper understanding of vicim trauma.

Hope Savolainen, (703) 993-2837, Sexual Assault Services

11 am - 4 pm

Fall 2012 Career Fair

Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall

Fall 2012 Career Fair offered by University Career Services. Open to Mason students only.

Career Services, (703) 993-2370, careerhp@gmu.edu

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12 pm - 2 pm

TraCCC Lecture: Anti-Corruption Technical Assistance

Arlington Campus, Founders Hall, Room 113

Guest Speakers: Jeanine Zeitvogel and Scott Carlson. Bring your own lunch, drinks will be provided.

School of Public Policy, (703)-993-2280

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1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Study Abroad 101

Johnson Center, Room 234

Study Abroad 101 is general advising for all study abroad programs that are available to Mason students from the Center of Global Education.

Erin Keeler, (703) 993-2154, ekeeler@gmu.edu, Center for Global Education

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1:30 pm - 2:45 pm

Academic Skills Workshop: Exam Strategies

Student Union Building I, Room 3129

Be well prepared and test-wise for your next exam. This workshop teaches preparation and test-taking strategies.

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

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2 pm - 3 pm

Home Security Part I: Staying Safe Online at Home

Johnson Center, Room B

Part of Cybe Security Awareness Month. These seminars will provide you with valuable information on staying safe online.

Sarah Morehouse, (703) 993-2906, ITU Security Office

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2 pm - 3 pm

Cyber Security Awareness Month Week 1

Johnson Center, Room B

Home Security Part I: Staying Safe Online at Home. This year's National Cyber Security Awareness Month is themed: Our Shared Responsibility. Seminars wil consist of presentations, interactive activities, and tips and tricks to help raise awareness.

Sarah Morehouse, (703) 993-2906, smoreho3@gmu.edu, ITU Security Office

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3 pm

Physics and Astronomy Colloquia: Makenzie Lystrup

Research Hall, Room 163

Makenzie Lystrup presents Science and Congress. Lystrup just finished her tenure as a Fellow and will share her experiences and reflections on the 112th Congress, effects on science R&D in terms of budget and other policy, and a look forward to the 113th Congress.

Robert Ehrlich, (703) 993-1268, rehrlich@gmu.edu, School of Physics, Astronomy, Computational Science

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3 pm - 5 pm

Charlotte Rogers' Book Launch

Johnson Center, Room A

Assistant Professor of Spanish Charlotte Rogers recently published Jungle Fever: Exploring Madness and Medicine in Twentieth-Century Tropical Narratives with Vanderbilt University Press.   All members of the Mason community, and especially students, are welcome to attend.

Modern and Classica Languages, (703) 993-1220

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4:30 pm - 5:45 pm

Chemistry Graduate Seminar Series: Farrel N. Borden

Johnson Center, Room D

Spectral Searching and Interpretation using Bio-Rad's KnowItAll Software and Databases presented by Farrel N. Borden, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Informatics Division.

Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, (703) 993-1070, cheminfo@gmu.edu

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5:30 pm - 7 pm

M.A. in Global Affairs Information Session

Mason Hall, Room D5

We invite you to come learn about our program, the application process, and hear from current students and alumni about their experience as a graduate student in Global Affairs.

Global Affairs, (703) 993-9185

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6 pm - 8 pm

VSE Prospective Graduate Student Information Session

Nguyen Engineering Building, Room 4201

RSVP required.

VSE Grad Admissions Office, (703) 993-1512, vsegrad@gmu.edu

Web Site

6:30 pm

PTAP: ISO 20000 - Service Management

4031 University Drive, Ste 100 Conference room, Fairfax, VA 22030

This seminar will explore the new wave of government mandates requiring ISO 20000 for Service Management.

$50

Mason Enterprise Center, (703) 277-7757

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7 pm

Women's Soccer: Mason vs. James Madison

Harrisonburg, VA

Away game.

Intercollegiate Athletics, (703) 993-3222

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8 pm

Performance: Where Has Tommy Flowers Gone?

de Laski Performing Arts Building, TheaterSpace, Room 105

A hilarious and exciting journey through the life and mind of Tommy Flowers, a rebellious 30-year-old who refuses to grow up.

$15; $10

Center for the Performing Arts Box Office, (703) 993-8888

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8 pm - 10 pm

Atlantic Reed Consort Recital

de Laski Performing Arts Building, Room 3001

School of Music, (703)-993-1380

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8:30 pm - 10 pm

Mason Cru: Large Group Meeting

The Hub, Ballroom

Every week, we bring the entire movement together to be with each other, worship, and learn from the Bible. Following each meeting is an After-Cru, where you'll find people up till all hours of the night hanging out and having fun.

Campus Ministry Association, (703) 993-3323

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9 pm

Film: American Reunion

Johnson Center, Cinema

Jim, Michelle, Stifler, and their friends reunite in East Great Falls, Michigan for their high school reunion.

Student Involvement, (703) 993-2909

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