George Mason University
The Arlington original building's future
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| Arlington Original Building basement (photo by Evan Stancil). |
Long before the shadows of Founders Hall were cast towards George Mason University’s graduate campus on Fairfax Drive, there stood a rectangular red brick building serving as a central part of Mason’s Arlington campus. The Arlington Original Building as it is still called, was a Kann’s department store prior to becoming home to many of Mason’s academic programs.
Strategic plan outlines university ten-year goals
|Mason’s new strategic plan lays out the university’s goals for the next ten years, showcasing the priorities of the university and where resources, including funding, should be allocated.
“It’s a structured approach to anticipating our future,” said Michelle Marks, chair of the strategic planning committee. “It will help us concentrate our resources in areas in highest priority to key stakeholders which include students, number one, also faculty, staff, also our community, our region and also the world.”
OPINION: Apathy about campus architecture
|There was a time when buildings were not built in the ugliest and most offensive manner possible. That time is now past, and its passing is in few places more apparent than on the contemporary college campus. When our nation’s capital was being built, the architects looked back to the experts—to Rome and Greece—for inspiration. They built columns and arches and domes; they raised up out of the earth the most beautiful ruins man has seen. What, then, is the muse of our modern builder?
Singer-songwriter Andy Grammer headlines Mason Day 2013
|If you’ve tuned into the radio at all these past few months, you’ve most likely heard of singer-songwriter Andy Grammer. With his popular, catchy songs such as “Keep Your Head Up” and “Fine By Me,” Grammer is headlining at this year’s Mason Day. Grammer's music is reminiscent of acts such as Colbie Caillat and Jason Mraz.
Mason Day concludes a week’s worth of events that celebrates the end of another school year at George Mason University. Setup in the Patriot Center’s parking lot, Mason Day marks it’s 48th year and includes carnival rides and activities, and will be held on Friday, April 26 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
A look into Mason's 2013 International Week
|Hot on the heels of Pride Week, George Mason University will host International Week – a weeklong series of events that aim to celebrate the diversity of Mason students and faculty. From Monday, April 8 to Friday, April 12, there will be dozens of events on the Fairfax campus that help remind students of their membership in a global community.
Students create official George Mason University "Harlem Shake" video
|What started off as a way to pass time during a slow day in Australia has become an instant viral hit. These “Harlem Shake” videos have become the latest pop culture hit. With millions of views on YouTube, everyone has joined in the craze.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: James Buchanan and his legacy in economics
|Over winter break I was saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. James Buchanan. I would like to offer condolences to Betty Tillman, his secretary of over fifty years.
As Mason’s first Nobel laureate, winning the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics in 1986, he put the university and its economics program on the map. Buchanan’s work was groundbreaking and has inspired countless colleagues and students. He leaves behind a prolific list of books and papers that he authored as a testament to his work ethic and remarkable mind.
"Into the Woods" brings Mason's music and theater departments together
|The College of Visual and Performing Arts is embarking on a new journey; that is a magical journey into the land of fairy tales. In a collaboration between George Mason University’s School of Music and the Department of Theater, the CVPA is presenting Stephen Sondheim’s 1987 musical “Into the Woods.”
Actor Stacy Keach launches Mason's new theater project
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Golden Globe winner and Tony award nominee, actor Stacy Keach is embarking on a new journey. This time, he will be improving the acting chops of the actors at George Mason University’s Theater Department.
Young Wizards bond, build for the future at Mason training camp
|After finishing the 2011-2012 regular season with a dismal 20-46 record, Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis needed to make some changes. The changes that had to be made were a priority for a team that had become a laughingstock in the National Basketball Association over the past few seasons. His main focus shifted to building a contender through the draft and by developing young, talented and character players.
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