University Life

Month: February 2021

Celebrating Black and African Heritage Month

Black and African Heritage Month, February 1-28, 2021
This February, Mason’s Center for Culture, Equity and Empowerment and others have created programming that centers and uplifts the well-being of Black life on campus and includes storytelling, guest speakers, a gala, and more. Check out the schedule of activities.

Mason Lobbies gives students access to Virginia leaders

About two dozen George Mason University students took part in the ninth annual Mason Lobbies on Wednesday, Feb. 3.

About two dozen George Mason University students took part in the ninth annual Mason Lobbies on Wednesday, Feb. 3, discussing issues with lawmakers from across the Commonwealth of Virginia, including Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates Eileen Filler-Corn, House Majority Leader Charniele Herring and Secretary of Education Atif Qarni.

This year the program was virtual but still featured opportunities for interaction with state leaders.

Read More about Mason Lobbies

Homecoming at Home

Mason Homecoming at Home: February 5-14, 2021

Enjoy this year’s fun-filled festivities from the comfort of your home. Check out what Alumni Relations has in store for Homecoming 2021!

Connecting Through Kindness

Mason Chooses Kindness

Join Mason Chooses Kindness on Wednesday, Feb. 3 from noon to 1 p.m. for a virtual panel discussion about embedding kindness into your daily life. Kindness and compassion have never been as important as they are now. Go here for more information and to register.

Mason students well-positioned to fight for social justice, equity

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Evening of Reflection hosted by the Coalition Building and Diversity Education, co-hosted with University Life, Welcome2Mason, Center For Culture, Equity, and Empowerment, Mason Votes, Student Engagement for Racial Justice. Student Panel Q&A and discussion with President Gregory Washington. photo by Evan Cantwell/Creative Services
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Evening of Reflection hosted by the Coalition Building and Diversity Education, co-hosted with University Life, Welcome2Mason, Center For Culture, Equity, and Empowerment, Mason Votes, Student Engagement for Racial Justice. Student Panel Q&A and discussion with President Gregory Washington. photo by Evan Cantwell/Creative Services

Students living in this era of racial reckoning and political unrest have far more resources at their disposal than social justice advocates had a half-century ago, George Mason University President Gregory Washington told a student panel at the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Evening of Reflection on Thursday night.

Read about the Evening of Reflection