Congratulations, Graduates! You did it. Graduation is just around the corner and we invite you to come out and celebrate your accomplishments. Activities are planned for the Class of 2008 and are open to both seniors and graduate students.

Monday, April 28

Pre-Register for Saturday Night's Grub Crawl

The undergraduate and graduate Class of 2008 is invited to participate in the Grad Grub Crawl Saturday Night. The evening will begin at Damon’s Grill at 7:00 p.m. Shuttles will run from 8:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. from various locations on campus to restaurants in downtown Fairfax. Please pre-register with Student Government in the SG office, located by the Media Center (Johnson Center, 1st Floor), by Saturday, May 3.

Grad Week Kiosk: Cap Decorating & Make-a-card for your Grad
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Kiosk B
How are your family and friends going to spot you at commencement? Come decorate your cap so you can stand out in the crowd. The Grad Week kiosk will also have additional giveaways, information about your transition from Mason, and a schedule of the week’s activities.

Tuesday, April 29

Grad Week Kiosk: Cap Decorating & Make-a-card for your Grad
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Kiosk B
How are your family and friends going to spot you at commencement? Come decorate your cap so you can stand out in the crowd. The Grad Week kiosk will also have additional giveaways, information about your transition from Mason, and a schedule of the week’s activities.

Grad Game of the Week: Baseball
3:00 p.m.
Patriots vs. Georgetown
Grads are invited to stop by the Mason Athletics tent at the game to enjoy free hot dogs and hamburgers and learn about special discounts and programs for young alumni. Prizes, giveaways and much more for the graduating seniors. So come out and cheer on the Patriots! Sponsored by Mason Athletics and the Patriot Club.

Salary Negotiation Workshop
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., JC Room F
Presenters: James Barricelli, Assistant Director, Employer Relations, University Career Services and Ralph Lattanzio, Employer-in-Residence, University Career Services and ExxonMobil Corporation

What should you say when an employer asks you for salary requirements? What should you do if you don't like the salary - but want the job? Come join us and learn how to evaluate job offers and gain tips for negotiating a salary. The workshop will cover deciding between multiple job offers, the negotiation process, maximizing your bargaining power, and ethical considerations.

Wednesday, April 30

“Moving On” Fair
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Dewberry Hall Lobby
It is time to move on from Mason. Join us at the “Moving On” fair to prepare for this transition. Pick up your free copy of Moving On, Mason's Guide for Career Planning & Job Search. Learn about alumni discounts and benefits offered by Athletics, the Aquatic and Fitness Center, and the Alumni Association. Sign up for PatriotJobWeb, Mason's job listing and employer database. Check out Continuing Education, Graduate Admissions and Annual Giving to learn more about ways to stay connected to Mason. Don’t miss this opportunity to find out about these offerings and so much more.

Alumni Association Welcome Brunch
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Dewberry Hall
Join fellow graduating students and alumni at a FREE brunch for all graduating students. Starting April 2, pick up your ticket to the brunch in the Office of Alumni Affairs, Johnson Center Room 122, just behind Taco Bell. Limited tickets available. Gunston will be there - bring your camera!

Thursday, May 1

Grad Week Kiosk: Cap Decorating & Make-a-card for your Grad
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Kiosk D
How are your family and friends going to spot you at commencement? Come decorate your cap so you can stand out in the crowd. The Grad Week kiosk will also have additional giveaways, information about your transition from Mason, and a schedule of the week’s activities.

“I’m Hired. Now What?” Workshop
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., JC Gold Room
Presented by Mr. Rick Bradshaw, Lockheed Martin Corporation

You're on your way to your first job...either internship/co-op or full time. Sure you are technically competent, but do you really know all you need to know to start a JOB? Do you know how to fill out your W-4 and 401K forms? Do you know how to decipher corporate culture or how you are graded at work? Come learn all the basics that will make your first months on the job go SO much easier!

JC Cinema: Atonement
6:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.

Friday, May 2

Every Freakin’ Friday
9:00 p.m., JC Atrium
*Live Band: Black Violin
*9pm & Midnight JC Cinema: Cloverfield
*Cap Corner--decorate your Graduation Cap!
*Free Food

Saturday, May 3

 JC Cinema: Cloverfield
6:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.

Live@Damons: Sophia Bass trio
8:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m.

The Grad Grub Crawl
Downtown Fairfax

8:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

The undergraduate and graduate Class of 2008 is invited to Damon’s Grill at 7pm for the kickoff event for the Grad Grub Crawl. Shuttles will run from 8pm-2am from various locations on campus to restaurants in downtown Fairfax. Please pre-register with Student Government in the SG office, located by the Media Center (Johnson Center, 1st Floor), by Saturday, May 3.

Grad Week is sponsored by:
University Life, Career Services, the George Mason University Alumni Association,
Student Government, and the Office of Annual Giving.