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Young Alumni Night at Nationals Park
7:05 pm
- The Research I observatory provides access to the night skies for students and amateur astronomers throughout the region.
- Mason students come from all 50 states and more than 125 countries, creating an environment rich in cultural perspectives.
- With nearly 5,000 students living on campus, Mason boasts one of the largest residential communities in Virginia.
- Mason has 22 NCAA Division I teams, including women's rowing, and a wide range of club and intramural teams.
- Fine and performing arts students learn from award-winning artists and performers.
- More than 200 student organizations and other activities contribute to a vibrant campus life.
- More than 7,000 students graduated this year at Mason's Commencement in the Patriot Center.
- Mason's dynamic academic programs prepare students for 21st century careers.
- Southside, Mason's innovative new dining facility, was designed with sustainability and environmental issues in mind.
University Acquires Unique East German Poster Collection
The collection provides a window into the artistic, cultural and political activities in the country over a 40-year period.
Saying ‘I Do’ at the Mason Inn
It’s wedding season, and the brides and grooms are lining up to be among the first to have a reception at the new Mason Inn Conference Center and Hotel.
Instructional Technology Students Develop Tools for Industry
A prototype was developed for the Defense Acquisition University, which provides training for the U.S. Department of Defense workforce.
Mother’s Weight Puts Children at Risk for Obesity, Study Finds
Mason College of Health and Human Services researchers believe that obesity risk factors begin before a child is conceived.
When Climate Change Becomes a Public Health Issue, Do More People React?
Presenting information about the human health implications of global warming helps to make the issue more relevant and understandable.
And now for a (statistical) look at disease risk as it pertains to diet, height and media coverage
Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles Times mentions a recent analysis by Rebecca Goldin, associate professor of mathematical sciences and Jing Peng, statistical sciences graduate student, on a study assessing the potential protective benefits of the Mediterranean diet on patients with heart problems.
New Research Shows Bullying is Rampant in the DC Area and Globally Too
Washington Examiner
Research by CHHS’ Kathryn Jacobsen and Lila Fleming is featured in this article about bullying among teens.
USDA and Shirley Sherrod Controversy
WTTG-TV/Fox 5 Morning News
Michael Fauntroy, assistant professor of public policy, discusses the need for a national discussion about race and politics.
Unemployment Benefits Bill May Become Law
WTTG-TV/Fox 5 Morning News
Stephen Farnsworth, assistant professor of communication, discusses the political debate surrounding the unemployment benefits bill in the U.S. Senate.
Arlington Voters Could Face Referendum
WAMU-FM/NPR
Jeremy Mayer, associate professor of public policy, discusses a proposed referendum in Arlington, Virginia that states that the county executive should be elected instead of appointed, and county board members should represent districts instead of Arlington County as a whole.
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