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George Mason on his 285th birthday [VIDEO]

Sunday, December 12, 2010 - 5:03pm | Ramon Brackett and C2M Staff

Didn't get a chance to visit us at George Mason 285th Birthday Celebration last week? That's a shame.

Don't worry though. Mason Cable Network's Ramon Brackett has you covered. Above is his video recap of the event, complete with the full speech from "the man himself." 

On this date: Mason's birthday and more

Thursday, December 9, 2010 - 1:44pm | C2M Senior News Editor Jordan J. Frasier

December 9 is the 343rd day of the year, the last Thursday of classes before finals, International Anti-Corruption Day and it’s George Mason’s Birthday.

Today, students, staff and visitors celebrate the 285th birthday of George Mason, the namesake of George Mason University. But Dec. 9 boosts more notoriety than just the birth of Mr. Mason.

Merten on George Mason the man at Mason's birthday bash

Thursday, December 9, 2010 - 12:26pm | C2M Staff

President Merten stopped by George Mason's 285th Birthday Celebration and spoke on the George Mason's contributions to American history. Check out the raw Livestream footage below.

A George Mason impersonator, along with an impersonator version of his daughter Nancy, also spoke shortly before the President's remarks.