student involvement

Wale performs at the Patriot Center

Wale, Washington D.C.’s hip-hop golden boy, visited the Patriot Center Thursday, September 20. Even after signing under Miami-based Maybach music group and producer Rick Ross, Wale continues to stick close to his hometown by performing regularly around the D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia area. Wale’s performance on Thursday was the only stop in the DMV area. 

Top 5 weekend picks September 20

Every week Connect2Mason will offer five entertainment picks for your weekend. Ranging from on-campus to off-campus events, Connect2Mason's Top 5 will give you a jump start on your weekend. Here are the Top 5 picks for this weekend:

Student survey leads to Lupe Fiasco pick

Students flocked the Patriot Center Box Office Thursday to purchase tickets to see Lupe Fiasco perform at the Patriot Center next month. Tickets went on sale at 10 a.m. and hundreds were sold within hours.

Lupe was asked to perform at Mason as the result of a student choice survey conducted by the Student Involvement Office last summer.

Students celebrate Mason Day

Hundreds of students visited Lot L to take part in this year's Mason Day on Friday, April 29. Students were able to go on amusement park rides, eat free food, listen to live music and visit with various student groups.

C2M's George Yanez was on the scene and captured the above footage of Mason Day.