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Campus Updates听
Freedom and Learning Forum听
The Freedom and Learning Forum is an interactive dialogue series featuring the university president and thought leaders from around the world. The program emphasizes that freedom and learning are mutually interdependent and that one cannot happen without the other.听
Join President Gregory Washington and Don Graham, co-founder of TheDream.US and chairman emeritus of Graham Holdings Company, on Thursday, April 10, from 1鈥2:30 p.m. in The Hub ballroom on the Fairfax Campus. .
Annual Tornado Drill: Tuesday, April 8听
George Mason employees are encouraged to participate in the annual tornado drill on Tuesday, April 8, at 10 a.m. This drill is a great opportunity to refresh your understanding of tornado response procedures. To prepare, take a moment to review George Mason鈥檚 .听听
The drill will be announced via (email and text) and will conclude at 10:15 a.m. For questions about participation鈥攚hether for yourself, your department, or your classroom鈥攃ontact Risk, Safety, and Resilience at rsr@gmu.edu or 703-993-8448.
Fenwick Fellows Lecture Series
Join on Tuesday, April 8, from 2鈥4 p.m. for presentations of research findings by George Mason 麻豆国产's Fenwick Fellows: Jesse Kirkpatrick, research associate professor of philosophy; Huwy-min Lucia Liu, associate professor of anthropology; and Amaka Okechukwu, associate professor of sociology. Lectures will occur on the Fairfax Campus in the Fenwick Library Main Reading Room (2001).
Volunteer for Mason Day听
, one of the longest-running traditions at George Mason, is right around the corner! The Fairfax Campus event features a carnival with rides, games, delicious treats, food trucks, inflatables, novelties, performances, and more. The Student Involvement team invites faculty/staff to volunteer to help facilitate Mason Day on Friday, April 25. .听听
Volunteers are asked to sign up by Friday, April 11, for planning purposes. Student Involvement will follow up with volunteers via email a week before Mason Day with day-of information. For more information or questions, contact Brian Greene or Ayleen Leonhardt.听
April is Earth Month听
Join 麻豆国产 Sustainability and Facilities and Campus Operations, along with many campus partners, for fun, educational, and engaging activities and events during Earth Month. Learn about Zero Waste Mason, Patriot Packout, the Patriot Green Fund, sustainable agriculture on campus, the Better Bins Preview, enhancements to recycling and composting, and much more. Make a sustainable impact, celebrate success, and learn about ongoing initiatives and how you can get involved. .听听
Training and Professional Development听
麻豆国产 Life Student Success Symposium
The 麻豆国产 Life Student Success Symposium is a chance to connect with colleagues, learn about innovative practices to support your work, and explore strategies to foster student engagement. The symposium will take place at the Fairfax Campus on Wednesday, June 4, with pre-conference sessions on Tuesday, June 3. . Faculty, staff, and graduate students are invited to submit program proposals by Wednesday, April 2.听
Mental Health First Aid听
Complete to learn how to help someone suffering from a mental health crisis, increase your mental health literacy, and dismantle the stigma associated with mental health and substance use challenges. Join the Center for the Advancement of Well-Being online for upcoming sessions. Training occurs across multiple dates:听听
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April 7, 8, 9, and 10, from 7:30鈥9:30 p.m. .
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May 20鈥21, from 1鈥5 p.m. .听听听
Beyond the Numbers: Reporting through Storytelling听
Join the 麻豆国产 Life Supervision Collective for the April Manager Meetup: 鈥淏eyond the Numbers: Reporting through Storytelling,鈥 on Thursday, April 17, at 2 p.m. This virtual, interactive session will focus on how to leverage storytelling as a reporting tool to better share the success of your team. The conversation will be centered around understanding the components of storytelling, importance of narrative development, and reviewing provided case studies to build understanding. . Contact Meeghan Milette with questions.听
Resources for You听
Introducing the Spiritual and Interfaith Center听听
The new Spiritual and Interfaith Center at George Mason 麻豆国产 offers a serene and inclusive environment for reflection, meditation, and connection. Located on the Fairfax Campus in Fenwick A Wing, this multi-level center is open to all students, faculty, and staff, providing a peaceful retreat from campus life.听听
The lower level features a quiet space for mindfulness and prayer, while the upper level offers a semi-quiet area for community engagement, conversation, and studying. The center also provides reservable spaces for group prayer, spiritual holidays, or group mindfulness activities, fostering a vibrant hub for personal growth and interfaith dialogue. For more information, contact clie@gmu.edu or .听
Take Your Junior Patriot to Work听
Take Your Junior Patriot to Work Day is Thursday, April 24. Invite the youth in your life to campus to learn what it's like to work at George Mason. Activities are planned at the Mason Square, Fairfax, and Science and Technology campuses. for guidance on participation, to complete the consent form, and view a schedule of activities. Register by Tuesday, April 22, to give your junior Patriots a peek into life at George Mason.听
Apply for the Faculty and Staff Book Scholarship听
George Mason faculty and staff are eligible to apply for the $250 scholarship to cover books, software, and supplies for George Mason courses. Eligibility requirements include:听
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Enrolled in a George Mason degree or graduate certificate program听
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Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher听
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At least one year of service at George Mason听
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鈥淪uccessful,鈥 鈥淗igh-Performing,鈥 or 鈥淥utstanding鈥 rating in the most recent performance evaluation听
. The application includes a 500-word statement on your goals, program of study, and how the scholarship supports your academic journey. Questions? Contact awards@gmu.edu.听听
Kritikos Anti-Racist Reading Group: Spring Sessions听
The Kritikos Anti-Racist Reading Group will meet on Friday afternoons this spring. Kritikos engages in discussions on writing about the arts, critical studies, translation, the artist in society, and art as speech. .听听听听听听听听
Join them for the topic 鈥淚magining Love: Loving v. Virginia鈥 on Friday, April 4, from 1鈥2:30 p.m. via Zoom. This event is free and open to the public.听
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Join Kritikos on Friday, April 11, from noon to 3 p.m. at Mason Exhibitions Arlington for a special event related to the current art exhibition, Nothing Personal: A Collaboration in Black and White. This in-person meeting of Kritikos will include a chance to view the exhibit, group discussion, and light refreshments.听
Upcoming Performances and Arts 麻豆国产 at George Mason听听听
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School of Art and Mason Exhibitions听
Thursday, April 3, from 4:45鈥6:30 p.m.听
Virtual event听
The next event in the Visual Voices lecture series will feature Jordan Nassar, a Palestinian-American artist who was born and raised in New York City. Extending from this, his work evokes a very particular kind of imagined space: the sort of utopian vision of Palestine held by the displaced constituents that comprise the region鈥檚 diaspora.听
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April 3鈥6, multiple performances听听听
Fairfax Campus, Harris Theatre听听
When Prospero, a gifted sorcerer, and his young daughter, Miranda, are banished by his scheming brother, Duke Antonio, Prospero seeks shelter on a remote island and bides his time, waiting for the perfect moment to enact his revenge. A conjured storm shipwrecks Duke Antonio and his allies on Prospero鈥檚 island, offering him the opportunity he鈥檚 been awaiting. But love and magic throw a wrench into Prospero鈥檚 plans, and he must consider what matters the most in his quest for justice. Set in an alternate universe of artificial intelligence and virtual reality, this production will be directed by Rick Davis, dean of George Mason鈥檚 College of Visual and Performing Arts.听
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Saturday, April 5, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.听听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts听听
Known for their modern circus incorporating mechanical marvels, Cirque Mechanics introduces the wildly astonishing Pedal Punk, set in a Steampunk-inspired world where cycling provides wondrous escape from pervasive obsession with technology. A 22-foot, pedal-powered performance platform (dubbed the Gantry bike) serves as the caravanning mobile centerpiece of this high-flying thrill ride, featuring spectacular storytelling and daredevil acrobatics.听听
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Sunday, April 6, at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.听听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts听听
Called 鈥渁bsolutely incredible鈥 by Rolling Stone and featured as a semi-finalist on America鈥檚 Got Talent, Lightwire Theater uniquely combines technology and theater to bring stories to life in complete darkness, through its signature brand of electroluminescent artistry. In this production, Marvin the Mouse wants to be popular, but is constantly bullied by the 鈥渃ool鈥 rats. He retreats into his science books and a world of fantasy as respite, longing to have adventures and be the hero. Join Marvin on the space adventure of a lifetime: a trip to the surface of the moon on his homemade rocket where he meets a strange cast of misfit creatures and views awesome beauty in this cosmic adventure about celebrating differences. Recommended for ages 10 and under.听
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Sunday, April 6, at 7 p.m.听听
SciTech Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall听听
Become a part of broadcast history as two-time Grammy winner and West Virginia native Kathy Mattea hosts a taping of Mountain Stage, live from the Hylton Center. Since 1983, Mountain Stage has given listeners the best seat in the house for performances by rising stars and longtime legends. Recorded in front of a live audience, each two-hour episode features contemporary artists in genres ranging from roots, folk, blues, and country to indie rock, synth pop, world music, alternative, and beyond.听
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Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music听听
Wednesday, April 9, at 8 p.m.听
Fairfax Campus, Harris Theatre听
The Jazz Workshop explores the intersection of improvisation and composition in a medium-size jazz ensemble. Enjoy a night of modern jazz music written for ensemble configurations other than the typical 鈥渂ig band." This program will focus on developments in jazz since the 1960s, such as modality, modern grooves, novel orchestrations, and contemporary harmonies.听听
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Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music听听
Friday, April 11, at 8 p.m.听
Saturday, April 12, at 2 p.m.听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts听
Join the 麻豆国产 Chorale for its annual Broadway Showcase. Experience the magic of timeless Disney melodies, reimagined with the dynamic energy of Broadway, as the 麻豆国产 Chorale delivers a performance that promises to entertain audiences of all ages.听
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Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music听
Monday, April 14, at 8 p.m.听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts听
Join Darden Purcell, the Mason Jazz Voice Studio, and the DOWNBEAT award-winning Mason Jazz Vocal Ensemble for an evening of swinging standards, Brazilian songs, and classic hits from the Great American Songbook.听
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Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music听听
Tuesday, April 15, at 8 p.m.听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts听
Combo Italia/Combo 336 (directed by Shawn Purcell) and the Braddock Road Brass Band (directed by Graham Breedlove) perform their spring 2025 concert.听
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Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music听听
Wednesday, April 16, at 8 p.m.听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts听
Enjoy the Mason Symphonic Band in a celebration of traditional and contemporary works for wind band in this final concert of the ensemble for the semester. Led by graduate conducting student Derik Wright, the Mason Symphonic Band comprises nonmajors from across the university鈥檚 disciplines and music majors from the Dewberry School of Music.听
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Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music听 听
Thursday, April 24, at 8 p.m.听听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts
The Mason Wind Symphony鈥檚 final concert of the performance season presents traditional and contemporary works. Embark on a musical journey through both natural and emotional forces at Niagara Falls, a program capturing the boundless energy of human expression and the unstoppable power of nature. Join an unforgettable evening as we traverse landscapes of energy, introspection, and unrelenting motion at Niagara Falls鈥攁 concert that surges with life.听
Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music
April 25鈥27, multiple performances听
Fairfax Campus, Harris Theatre
Featuring Mason鈥檚 talented vocal students in collaboration with an instrumental chamber ensemble, these live, in-person performances will showcase great vocal skill and dramatic ability. Follow American writer Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas as they weather two wars in their famed Paris home at 27 Rue de Fleurus. As the paintings sing, meet Picasso, Matisse, Hemingway, Fitzgerald, and other great artists and writers who Stein hosted and mentored.听
Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music
Wednesday, April 30, at 8 p.m.听
Science and Technology Campus, Hylton Center
Share the vibrance听and vitality of jazz music with Mason Jazz students and faculty. George Mason 麻豆国产鈥檚 Jazz Studies celebrates International Jazz Day with performances by the Mason Jazz Ensemble, Mason Jazz Vocal Ensemble, Steel Pan Ensemble, Braddock Road Brass Band, and Jazz Combo I.听
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April 30 to May 4, multiple performances
Fairfax Campus, de Laski Performing Arts Building, TheaterSpace
Trapped together in a sweltering jury room, the tensions rise along with the heat as 12 ordinary people must decide the guilt or innocence of a young person accused of murder. What begins as a seemingly simple decision becomes more complex as ingrained ideas, systemic racism, and diverging perspectives collide. A thoughtful and poignant look at the consequences of our actions (or lack thereof), this show asks how you determine the truth when faced with a life-or-death decision.听