University Scholar Charly Dutton plans to major in government and international politics and aspires to one day run for office, maybe in her home state of New Jersey.
STEP students. Photo by Evan Cantwell/Creative Services/George Mason University
Mason incoming freshmen Jacie Hernandez, Linh Vu, and Neyda Gonzalez spent six weeks on campus this summer as a part of the Student Transition Empowerment Program (STEP).
We are welcoming Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) and University Offices/Departments to be present at our largest involvement fair to help students connect with around 350 Student Organizations and our many excellent offices.
The Get Connected Fair allows your group to talk to students as they walk to class! Limited spaces, sign-up before midnight, August 26th. When: Wednesday, August 31st, 11:00am – 2:00pm Where: Wilkins Plaza (Outdoors) How do we sign up? Fill out our Mason360 form to reserve a table: https://cglink.me/2d7/s70799
Any questions please reach out to Aya Leonhardt, Assistant Director for Student Involvement, [email protected].
Mason students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to participate in College Colors Day on Friday, Sept. 2. College Colors Day seeks to celebrate and promote school spirit by encouraging Mason fans to wear green and gold. College Colors Day also kicks off another school year of Spirit Fridays where individuals show school pride by wearing Mason gear. Be sure to join in the celebration between 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Wilkins Plaza. Bring your $25+ bookstore receipt for branded merchandise to claim a free t-shirt.
New Student and Family Programs invites your family to join us for Family Weekend 2022 – October 14-16! Online registration is now open and will close on Friday, September 16 at 9 p.m. Eastern Time.
Family Weekend is an opportunity to come together to connect, have fun, celebrate and make new memories, become familiar with the institution, and spend time with your student, which is why our schedule includes events for people of all ages. Family Weekend features several events that showcase the best of Mason and all it has to offer, including a signature athletic event, faculty spotlights, student performances, area tours, service opportunities, and much more! There will also be opportunities to tune into Family Weekend events from the comfort of your own home if you are unable to come to campus.
Kick off the academic year by welcoming our newest Patriots to the Mason Nation, and enjoy the best of Mason talent with student performances and our very own Green Machine with Doc Nix!
Friday, August 19, 2022 10–11:15 a.m. at EagleBank Arena
August 2022 Employee of the Month Janae Haaland. Photo by: Cristian Torres/Strategic Communications/George Mason University
Janae Haaland, associate director of technology services in the division of University Life, has been a part of Mason Nation since 2015, starting out as the assistant director for technology with Mason Recreation.
