September 2013
INFOGRAPHIC: Alternatives to driving to campus
|This semester, parking on Mason's Fairfax campus has become a contentious issue. In response to crowded lots and decks, Parking Services suspended the sale of its general permits to help mitigate the demand. While many students have expressed frustration over the issue, Parking Services is reminding students that there may be other transportation programs available to them. Here is a breakdown of some of those options:
New shuttle service begins from Sandy Creek to Burke VRE
|Posters around the Fairfax campus announce a new shuttle route from the Sandy Creek on-campus stop to the Burke VRE train stop on Sept. 23. According to Parking Services Coordinator Ann Moran, the service was added in response to requests for a new shuttle from staff and student commuters-- some of whom travel as far as Fredericksburg. The annual Parking and Transportation survey, first opened in May 2013, enforced these requests. Josh Cantor, director of Parking and Transportation, communicated with the VRE staff and received permission to add a Mason shuttle stop to the Burke train stop.
Patriots drop third-straight in 3-0 loss to Delaware
|The George Mason University women’s soccer team registered a third consecutive defeat, falling 3-0 to Delaware at the George Mason Stadium on Sunday.
Two goals from Chelsea Duffy in the 42nd and in the 87th minutes, and a goal by Alison Stark between them sunk an injury-struck Mason team.
Although Mason were first to come close to score in the first half when a corner taken by Amanda Stephenson deflected off a Delaware defender in the penalty box and struck the post, the Patriots rarely threatened Jess Figueroa’s goal in the first half.
Recycling program encourages waste reduction on campus
|For the past year, an experiment has been underway at Mason. Located in every dorm room across campus are now more than 3,000 recycling bins intended to encourage residents to reduce waste.
The initiative, spearheaded by the Office of Sustainability, was jointly funded by the Patriot Green Fund, the Auxiliary Enterprise Management Council, and a grant from the Coca-Cola/Keep America Beautiful Program.
Margaret Lo, the director of the Office of Sustainability, described the first year of the program as a success.
Parking Services provides transportation alternatives for commuter students
|For George Mason University student Julia Jazynka, who lives near the Vienna metro station, alternative transportation makes sense.
"I live right next to the metro so it's cheaper to just take the shuttle than have to pay for parking or anything," Jazynka said.
Not every student needs to live near a major metro station to have access to public transportation. Mason provides students with many options to avoid having a car on campus, most of which are either free or much cheaper than maintaining a car.
3-D Visualization lab opens for classes in spring 2014
|Located on the bottom floor of Exploratory Hall is the brand new Visualization Lab, boosting students’ educational experiences through the use of three-dimensional high definition technology.
In the works since the remodeling of Exploratory Hall, construction on the lab began in late May. The lab is expected to be completed in early 2014.
Justin Brown, the director of information technology and security, has been working with Senior Engineer Duane King on preparing the visualization lab for use.
Fall for the Blog: Hope for GMU
|Fourth Estate follows events of the Fifteenth Annual Fall for the Book Festival through
Virginia's Lieutenant Governor candidates debate at Mason
|Tuesday night at the Arlington campus, the candidates for Virginia’s Lieutenant governor talked higher education, sequestration and mental health among others in their first appearance together and their only debate of the election.
Republican E.W. Jackson and Democrat Ralph Northam took the stage together in Founders Hall to answer debate questions moderated by WUSA reporter Peggy Fox.
Fall for the Book: "In Your Face Mrs. Zaganhagen!"
|Fourth Estate follows events of the Fifteenth Annual Fall for the Book Festival through Fall for the Blog.
Novelist Benjamin Percy shared with an audience full of students his love of werewolves and all things adventurous at the Johnson Center Cinema on Sept. 25.
For Andrulis, modeling successful athletes and people is a life's work
|At first glance, it would be hard-pressed to differentiate this particular office in the Field House from any other on the George Mason University campus. The desk with the intimidating stacks of paperwork is there, as is the comfortable chair and the desktop computer. The office is no different than the typical one in which a Mason employee would spend an entire workday.
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