University Life

Month: March 2019

Freedom and Learning Forum: Racism in Virginia and Opportunities for Change

Freedom and Learning Forum, Dr. Gail Christopher

RSVP today for the next Freedom and Learning Forum featuring Dr. Gail Christopher, visionary and architect of the Kellogg Foundation-led Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation effort for America:

Racism in Virginia and Opportunities for Change: Moving Toward Truth and Transformation
Monday, March 25
4 to 5:30 p.m.
The Hub, Ballroom
RSVP

Join us for a conversation between President Ángel Cabrera and Dr. Gail Christopher, who is widely recognized for designing holistic strategies for social change.

Dr. Christopher is the visionary behind the Kellogg Foundation-led Truth Racial Healing and Transformation (TRHT) effort for America. TRHT is an adaptation of the globally-recognized Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) model. Dr. Christopher is the former senior advisor and vice president of the Kellogg Foundation and past executive director of the Institute for Government Innovation at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

For more information and to RSVP, visit: lead.gmu.edu/freedom.

Sibs & Kids Weekend 2019

Slibs & Kids Weekend: April 27-28, 2019

Sibs & Kids Weekend is April 27–28. Mason faculty, staff, and students are invited to register their kids and siblings ages 6–18 to experience life as a Patriot!

Participants receive giveaways, a Sibs & Kids Weekend t-shirt, and entrance to all events on the schedule (including meals, access to Mason Recreation facilities, and parking on the Fairfax Campus).

The cost is $15 for Mason faculty/staff members, $25 for participants (ages 6–18), and free for Mason students.

Online registration is open now at masonfamilyevents.gmu.edu.

For more information, contact New Student and Family Programs at [email protected] or 703-993-2475.

Leadership Legacy Program: Deadline Extended to Mar. 18

Photo of the latest Leadership Legacy graduates with President Cabrera.

The Leadership Legacy Program, a partnership program sponsored by MasonLeads and Human Resources and Payroll, is designed for Mason full-time faculty and staff who are committed to furthering their leadership development.

The program curriculum provides opportunities for experienced faculty and staff to advance their conceptual and experiential understanding of leadership in the context of university settings.

Applications and nominations for the 2019–20 cohort are due March 18.

To learn more and to apply, visit the Leadership Legacy website at leadershiplegacy.gmu.edu.

Contact [email protected] or 703-993-2600 with questions.

Destressing during midterms: Recreation on student well-being

Recreation and Athletic Complex at Fairfax Campus. Photo by Alexis Glenn/Creative Services/George Mason University

Mason Recreation is all about creating an opportunity for your student looking to de-stress during midterms. At Mason Rec, we take a holistic approach to well-being. We seek to provide an environment that nurtures the Mason community’s state of being, happiness, and health.

Read more about de-stressing with Mason Recreation

ADVANCE program expected to top 100 transfer pathways this fall

ADVANCE Program

George Mason University’s ADVANCE transfer program with Northern Virginia Community College plans to offer more than 100 degree pathways in fall 2019, five times as many as currently offered in the inaugural year of the program.

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Sojourner Truth speakers examine black feminism throughout history

Michelle Allen (left), assistant director of the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Multicultural Education + LGBTQ Resources, moderates a talk with Robin Boylorn (center) and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor (right) during the 2019 Sojourner Truth Lecture. Photo by Lathan Goumas.
Dr. Michelle Allen (left), assistnat director of the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Multicultural Education, moderates a talk with Dr. Robin Boylorn (center) and Dr. Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor (right) duirng the 2019 Sojourner Truth Lecture. Photo by Lathan Goumas/Strategic Communications

Sojourner Truth was both an abolitionist and women’s rights activist. In her honor, the Women and Gender Studies and the African and African American Studies Programs at George Mason University invited two speakers to carry on her legacy of activism to speak on the meaning of black feminism.

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George Mason University offers first generation college students support

First Gen Summit leadership

George Mason University launched their first ever First Gen. Summit aimed at helping first generation college students.

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Women’s History Month

Women's History Month Events-2019

March is Women’s History Month.

Women and Gender Studies and various campus departments and student organizations have planned a whole month filled with events commemorating Women’s History Month. Check out all the events here.

For more information, contact [email protected] or 703-993-2896.

From https://www2.gmu.edu/news/575051

2019 Sojourner Truth Lecture features two award-winning scholars and activists

Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor (left) and Robin M. Boylorn (right)

Each year, the Women and Gender Studies and the African and African American Studies Programs at George Mason University sponsor the Sojourner Truth Lecture Series during the spring to honor both Black African Heritage History Month and Women’s History Month.

This year’s event features two speakers, Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor and Robin M. Boylorn, who are scholars, activists and award-winning authors.

Read More about the Sojourner Truth Speakers