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| The George Mason University Alumni E-Newsletter | March 2008 |
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Alumni Association News & Events
University News & Events
Patriot Sports
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Congratulations, Patriots! MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM WINS 2008 CAA CHAMPIONSHIP AND ADVANCES TO NCAA TOURNAMENT
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by David T. Pierpont
Nationwide Game Watch Locations can be found at www.gmu.edu/alumni.
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Alumni Association News |
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College of Science Alumni Recognition Reception - Wednesday, March 26 The dean and faculty of
the College
of Science cordially invite COS alumni to attend the first Chocolate
and Champagne Alumni Recognition Reception on March 26. The reception
will be followed by private starlight tours of the skies over Mason as
viewed from the new observatory.
CEHD Alumni Chapter Hosts Wine 101 - Saturday, March 29 On March 29, the College of Education and Human Development Alumni Chapter will host a wine-tasting class at Out of Site Wines in Vienna, VA. All alumni are invited to join us for this fun and informative event. RSVP by March 20.Event Information > |
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NPHC Step Show and Black Alumni Chapter Social - Saturday, March 29 The Mason Black Alumni
Chapter
invites alumni and friends to support current black students and
socialize after the National Pan-Hellenic Council Step Show on
Saturday, March 29, 2008. The social will take place directly following
the step show at Damon's (on the Fairfax campus) in SUB I. RSVP by
March 24.
Alumni
Association Hosts Scavenger Hunt at the National Zoo - Saturday, April
5 Lions, and tigers and
bears - oh my!
See them all on April 5 and explore the treasures of the National Zoo
at this Alumni Association event designed for Mason families.
Event cost is $7.95 per person and includes souvenir button, Zoo store
discount coupons, and lunch. Prizes for all kids that
complete
the scavenger hunt. Come out and explore the zoo with your
Alumni
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See the Cherry Blossoms By Bike - Sunday, April 6 Please
join
fellow Alumni Association members on April 6, for a "Bike the
Sites" tour of the Cherry Blossoms in DC. This tour is rated
"easy" for level of difficulty and is an excellent
way to
see the beautiful blossoms around the Potomac Tidal Basin and East
Potomac Park. Bring out the family for this popular Washington DC
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Third Annual School of Management Alumni Summit - Thursday, April 10 The School of Management and the School of Management Alumni Chapter are proud to host their Third Annual School of Management Alumni Summit on April 10. Come network with regional alumni while enjoying the ambiance of one of the university's newest facilities. RSVP online.Event Information > International Dinner Dance and Pre-gathering - Saturday, April 12 The Mason Alumni Association invites alumni and friends to attend the Annual International Dinner Dance and Pre-Gathering on April 12. This special event is part of International Week, one of Mason's longest standing traditions. Tickets to the International Dinner Dance are available for alumni to purchase. Please purchase your tickets early, as space is limited and tickets sell out fast.Event Information > |
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Take me out to the ballpark! Mason's Alumni Association has reserved a limited number of tickets in the left field box for the first Saturday home game of the Washington National as they take on the Atlanta Braves.
Association Hosts Alumni at Virginia Gold Cup - Saturday, May 3 Once again, the Alumni Association invites you to join in the fun at the Virginia Gold Cup Races on May 3. This exciting event has been a spring tradition for the Mason Alumni Association for many years. Gold Cup entertainment starts at 10:30 a.m., and the Alumni Association's hospitality tent opens at 11:00 a.m.Event Information >
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College of Health and Human Services Alumni Chapter Signature Event at CFA - Saturday, May 3 All alumni are invited to attend the College of Health and Human Services Alumni Chapter's Annual Signature Event on May 3 for an evening of acrobatic artistry at the Center for the Arts performance of Diavolo and a pre-performance reception at 6:30 p.m. Special alumni discounted tickets are available from the Center for the Arts box office at 703-993-2787 or online at www.gmu.edu/cfa. Use the coupon code 'CHHS' to receive 20% off the ticket price. |
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University News |
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Patriot Center Gets a Face Lift Change is under way at the Patriot Center, Mason's 10,000-seat arena for Mason basketball games, Commencement and a wide variety of performances and special events.Read More > |
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Mason Freshman Earns Seat at World Economic Forum Imagine being among a crowd of influential world leaders and listening to the likes of Bono and Al Gore discuss global problems while offering solutions to alleviate them. Even better, imagine sharing your own ideas with them. Whitney Burton, freshman global affairs major and university scholar at Mason, got to do just that. Burton landed the opportunity when she won a seat at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, last month.Read More > |
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Mason Professors Find Math Can Optimize Cancer Treatments How do businesses continually improve their products? The answer is rooted in one of the oldest and most classic of academic disciplines: mathematics. The recent research efforts of Mason professors Roman Polyak and Ariela Sofer demonstrate that mathematics is essential to today's most innovative technology.Both scientists work in the field of mathematical optimization. Optimization, as the name implies, involves making something as effective as possible; mathematical optimization uses math models to achieve this. Read More > |
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Patriot Sports |
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Knight Named CAA Most Outstanding Swimmer Junior Eric Knight picked up
another first-place finish en route to being named the Colonial
Athletic Association Most Outstanding Swimmer, as the 2008 CAA Swimming
and Diving Championship came to a close.
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Coach Kendrick Named to NCAA Women's Volleyball Rules Committee George Mason head women's volleyball coach Pat Kendrick, BS '83, has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Rules Committee. The appointment is a four-year term which runs from September 1, 2008 until September 1, 2012.Read More > |
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#14 Men's Volleyball Gives #1 Penn State its First Loss of Season The 14th-ranked George Mason men's volleyball team earned one of the most monumental victories in the 34-year history of the program in front of a standing-room only crowd of 1,114 at the Fieldhouse on Friday night. The Patriots 3-1 (30-23, 30-22, 17-30, 33-31) win marked the first victory over a top-ranked team in the history of the program.Read More > |
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#17 Women's Lacrosse Gets First Road Win of Season No. 17 George Mason hit the road on Thursday and picked up its first victory away from George Mason Stadium this season, downing the Iona College Gaels by a final score of 15-5 in New Rochelle, N.Y. With the win, the Patriots improve to 4-1 overall, while the Gaels fall to 0-5 following the loss.Read More > |
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