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Both the Mason men’s and women’s basketball teams were in action at home his weekend to conclude Homecoming 2022. The men fell to rival VCU, 85-70, at EagleBank Arena on Saturday, while the women came up just short to visiting Saint Joseph’s in a 50-45 setback on Sunday.

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Saturday inside EBA and celebrations outside

as well as Sunday’s game

Mason’s Homecoming 2022 celebration started Friday, Feb. 4, and this week’s activities included a Tip-Off Party and a Day of Service, which included a blood drive and food drive. Homecoming concludes this weekend with men’s and women’s basketball games and a Saturday tailgate.

See the schedule.

To honor the legacy of Mason benefactors Paul and Gwen Patton, the University Life Advisory Board and Paul’s colleagues at CACI have established a scholarship endowment for students who graduate from Mason’s Early Identification Program (EIP).

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The Mason Chooses Kindness Committee is conducting the Pats for Pats program, an initiative to spread kindness throughout the campus by giving shout-outs and recognition throughout the Mason Community. Pats for Pats are a free and easy way to thank, recognize, show appreciation for a Mason colleague or student who has taken the time to do something kind, generous or thoughtful towards others.

Learn more or nominate an individual.

Homecoming 2022, which kicks off Mason’s celebration of its 50th anniversary, begins Friday, Feb. 4, with Student Involvement’s Tip-Off Party. Head out to the Hub to pick up exclusive Homecoming goodies and a special Homecoming shirt. Homecoming will conclude the following weekend with the men’s and women’s basketball games.

Check out the schedule.

Leah and Peregrine Pistone, both freshmen attending George Mason University, credit their loving family for encouraging them in their desire to learn and experience new things.

This year, their family received the 11^th annual Alan and Sally Merten Family of the Year Award at Mason’s Family Weekend. Ken, Leah and Peregrine’s father, wrote a three-page, newsletter-style essay, complete with photos, explaining why their family should be nominated.

Read more about the Family of the Year

Mason Madness is back!

On Friday at 7 p.m., EagleBank Arena will host the official kick-off to George Mason men’s and women’s basketball season.

Mason fans will be introduced to the student-athletes from each team and hear from men’s basketball head coach Kim English and women’s basketball head coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis. Each team also will take part in a scrimmage on the EagleBank Arena floor.

Read more about Mason Madness

The 11th annual Dr. Alan and Sally Merten Family of the Year award is back! The 2021 Family of the Year Award honors a family who supports their Mason student’s achievements and provides recognition for the crucial role families play in their student’s experience.

The nomination process is easy! All you have to do is complete the short nomination form at masonfamilyevents.gmu.edu/2021-family-of-the-year and submit a presentation, essay, or creative writing telling us why your family deserves to be awarded Family of the Year. That’s it!

The winner will receive the following:

• Commemorative plaque
• All Family Weekend fees refunded or waived (up to $250)
• $100 University Bookstore gift card
• GMU woven blanket
• Featured article on GMU.edu
• Family photoshoot with a photo selected to be the cover of the 2022-2023 Family Calendar
• The winner will be notified on Friday, October 1, and the award will be presented during Breakfast & Bingo on Sunday, Oct. 17.

Visit masonfamilyevents.gmu.edu/2021-family-of-the-year to nominate your family before the deadline this Friday, September 17 at 5 p.m. Good luck!