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George Mason University
Office of Alumni Affairs
Johnson Center, Room 122
4400 University Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030

Phone: (703) 993-8696
Fax: (703) 993-8799

Mason Alumni Support Students

  FOR STUDENTS
» Scholarships
» Etiquette Dinners
» Student Alumni Partnership
» Dinners for 12 Patriots
» Exam Week Goodie Giveaway
» Commencement Activities
» Career Network Online
» Student Alumni Listserv
» Prized Patriots

 

The George Mason University Alumni Association is committed to engaging students throughout their

academic career in order to form a stronger bond with

the university and its alumni body.

Scholarships
Mason's Alumni Association sponsors student scholarships awarded annually. Winners are recognized at Celebration of Distinction, the Association's annual awards banquet.

  • John C. and Louise P. Wood Undergrad Scholarship ($2,500)
  • John C. and Louise P. Wood Graduate Scholarship ($2,500)
  • Peter Forame Student Leadership Scholarship ($1,000)
  • The George Mason University Alumni Association Service Scholarship ($1,000)

The next set of scholarships will be awarded for the 2009-2010 academic school year.  Applications are available online and in the Office of Alumni Affairs. Deadline to submit application is February 9, 2009.

Etiquette Dinners

Etiquette Dinner

  • While sitting at the dinner table do you look at the place setting and wonder what water glass is yours or which fork you should use?
  • Are you nervous about a business meeting or job interview that might be held over lunch or dinner?


The Student Alumni Etiquette Dinner is a great way to learn the appropriate tools and techniques. This is a unique event that allows you to network with alumni in a relaxed environment while being taught proper dinning etiquette. The event is just $5.00 and includes dinner, etiquette instruction, and an evening of fun. Seats are limited, don't delay! Read more about past dinners.

Save the date for the 2008 Etiquette Dinner

Tuesday, October 14, 7:00PM to 9:00PM

Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall

 

Student Alumni Partnership
Introduced for the first time during the 2005-2006 academic school year, the Student Alumni Partnership is a select group of students that apply to be partnered with a Mason Alumni Association board member for a mentoring experience. This is a voluntary opportunity for you to expand your network and connect with current and former Mason Alumni Association board members. Space is limited and students are selected based on their interests, academic standing, and the ability to match them with an appropriate alumni partner.

For additional information, please contact Clarissa Bannor, Assistant Director for Alumni Affairs at

(703) 993-3847 or cbannor@gmu.edu.

 

Dinners for 12 Patriots

Dinners for 12 Patriots is based on a simple idea: local alumni host dinners in their homes for students, faculty and fellow alumni in an effort to make Mason a smaller, cozier place. Dinners range from catered affairs to simple buffets to home cooked fare. In addition to a great dinner, the program offers participants an excellent opportunity to make new friends and valuable connections. For more information, please contact Clarissa Bannor, Assistant Director for Alumni Affairs (703) 993-3847 at cbannor@gmu.edu.

2008 Dinners

Saturday, November 15

 

Exam Week Goodie Giveaways
You will not want to miss this! Each semester the Alumni Association recruits alumni volunteers to help distribute FREE scantrons and bluebooks to students prior to exams. Look for a kiosk in the Johnson Center during the final week of classes and stop by to pick up your goodies.

Grad Week
Grad Week is a week long celebration that allows the upcoming graduating class to celebrate their accomplishments at Mason. Special events are planned throughout the week and include; the Alumni Association Welcome Brunch, Grad Week "Moving On" Fair, Annual Giving's Student Giving Party, cap decorating and more. Activities are sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs, the George Mason University Alumni Association, the Office of Annual Giving, University Life and Career Services. Learn more about 2008's Grad Week activities.

Commencement Activities
The Alumni Association is present at commencement each year to welcome the newest members to the alumni community. The Alumni Association provides a special gift to the graduating students. Gifts range from books, to t-shirts, to a lapel pin that can be worn in the work place to promote Mason pride. Membership into the Alumni Association is free and alumni are encouraged to stay connected to their alma mater after graduation.

Career Network Online
Alumni and friends of George Mason University make up this valuable network of professionals who share career and job hunting advice with students and fellow alumni. Sponsored jointly by the Office of Alumni Affairs and Career Services this is a great tool for networking with alumni. Visit http://careers.gmu.edu/cn to begin a Network search.

Student Alumni Listserv
Join the Student Alumni listserv to get announcements about special opportunities available for students from the association. In addition receive MasonWire, the Association's monthly e-newsletter. Email cbannor@gmu.edu to be added to the listserv.

Prized Patriots
Throughout the year the Alumni Association can be found giving away cool prizes at a variety of student events. Look for the Alumni Association Prized Patriots table at:

  • Mason Day
  • New Student Days & Welcome Week
  • Hispanic Heritage Month Networking Reception