| Fall
2008
Recruitment Schedule
Throughout the fall semester, the School of Public Policy (SPP) attends graduate and professional school admissions fairs around the country. These events allow prospective students to learn more about SPP and speak directly with a member of our admissions staff.
For further information, call (703) 993-8099 or e-mail spp@gmu.edu.
SPP Graduate Admissions fall recruiting season has closed, however, below is a list of locations we attended September - December 2008 for your reference.
Date,
Location, and Time
September 10, 2008 * New York, NY
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The New York City Idealist.org
Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good
Hosted by:
Teachers College Columbia University
Graduate and Professional School of Education
Roone Arledge Auditorium
Columbia University
2920 Broadway
New York, NY 10027
Event Website
September 11, 2008 * Arlington, VA
6:30 p.m.
SPP Open House for Master’s Programs
George Mason University
Arlington Original Building, Room 329
3401 Fairfax Dr.
Arlington, VA 22201
Register Now
September 15, 2008 * Boston, MA
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The Boston Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good
Hosted by:
Boston University, School of Management
Lower Three-Court Gymnasium Area of the Fitness and Recreation Center
915 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
Event Website
September 17, 2008 * Fairfax, VA
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
George Mason University’s Graduate Showcase
Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall
4400 University Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
Register Now
September 18, 2008 * Toronto, Ontario
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Toronto Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good
Hosted by:
The Hart House of the University of Toronto
The Great Hall, Main Floor
Hart House, University of Toronto
7 Hart House Circle
Toronto, Ontario M5S 3H3
Canada
Event Website
September 19, 2008 * Washington DC
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
National Defense University, Information Resources Management College
300 5th Avenue SW
Fort Lesley J. McNair, Lincoln Hall
Washington, DC 20319
Event Website
September 19, 2008 * Washington DC
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Washington, DC Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good
Hosted by:
The Georgetown University
Conference Center/Marriot Hotel
3800 Reservoir Road
Washington, DC 20007
Event Website
September 22, 2008 * Philadelphia, PA
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Philadelphia Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good
Hosted by:
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Halls of Flags and Bodek Lounge
Houston Hall
3417 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Event Website
September 22, 2008 * Washington DC
3:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Graduate and Professional School Fair
Hosted by:
Washington DC area Universities
The George Washington University Smith Center
600 22nd Street, NW (between F & G Streets, NW)
Washington, DC 20002
Event Website
September 29, 2008 * Blacksburg, VA
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Graduate and Professional School Day at Virginia Tech
Commonwealth Ballroom
Squires Student Center, 2nd floor
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Event Website
September 30, 2008 * San Francisco, CA
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
San Francisco Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good
Hosted by:
Monterey Institute of International Studies
Exhibit Hall
Nob Hill Masonic Center
1111 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
Event Website
September 30, 2008 * Harrisonburg, VA
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Graduate and Professional School Fair
College Center Ballroom
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Event Website
October 1, 2008 * Los Angeles, CA
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Los Angeles Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good
Hosted by:
University of Southern California School of Social Work
Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel
California Ballroom
711 South Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Event Website
October 1, 2008 * Charlottesville, VA
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
University of Virginia Professional and Graduate School Fair
Newcomb Hall
Charlottesville, VA 22904
Event Website
October 2, 2008 * Richmond, VA
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Graduate and Professional Schools Fair at Virginia Commonwealth University
Monroe Park Campus
University Student Commons
Commonwealth Ballroom
Richmond, VA 23284
Event Website
October 2, 2008 * Newport News, VA
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Christopher Newport University Fall Graduate School Fair
David Student Union
Ballroom, 2nd floor
1 University Place
Newport News, VA 23606
Event Website
October 3, 2008 * Williamsburg, VA
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
William and Mary Graduate and Professional School Fair
The Sadler Center (formerly known as the University Center)
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Event Website
October 14, 2008 * Arlington, VA
7:00 p.m.
SPP Information Session for the Ph.D. in Public Policy Program
George Mason University
Arlington Original Building
Arlington, VA 22201
Register Now
October 15, 2008 * Lewisburg, PA
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Bucknell University Professional and Graduate School Fair
Elaine Langone Center, Terrace Room
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Event Website
October 16 , 2008 * University Park, PA
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The Pennsylvania State University Grad School Day
Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
University Park, PA 16802
Event Website
October 20, 2008 * Chicago, IL
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Chicago Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good
Hosted by:
University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy Studies
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
2233 South Martin Luther King Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
Event Website
October 21, 2008 * Ann Arbor, MI
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Ann Arbor Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good
Hosted by:
The Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
Ballroom, Second Floor
Michigan Union Building
530 S. State Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Event Website
October 22, 2008 * Arlington, VA
6:30 p.m.
SPP Open House for Master’s Programs
George Mason University
Arlington Original Building, Room 329
3401 Fairfax Dr.
Arlington, VA 22201
Register Now
October 23, 2008 * Winston-Salem, NC
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Wake Forest University’s Graduate and Professional School Day
Benson University Center
Gulley Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27109
Event Website
October 23, 2008 * St. Louis, MO
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
St. Louis Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good
Hosted by:
George Warren Brown School of Social Work at the
Washington University in St. Louis
Rec Gym, Francis Field House
330 N. Big Bend Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63130
Event Website
October 27, 2008 * Durham, NC
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Durham Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good
Hosted by:
Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment, Terry Sanford Institute and Fuqua School of Business
Durham, NC 27708
Event Website
October 30, 2008 * New Orleans, LA
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
New Orleans Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good
Hosted by:
Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Lavin-Bernick Center Ballroom
Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life
Building 29 on McAlister Drive
Tulane University – Uptown Campus
New Orleans, LA 70118
Event Website
November 3, 2008 * Atlanta, GA
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Atlanta Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good
Hosted by:
Georgia State University’s Andrew Young School
The State Ballroom, First Floor
The Student Center
44 Courtland Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
Event Website
November 4, 2008 * Carlisle, PA
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Dickinson College
Holland Union Building
Carlisle, PA 17013
Event Website
November 4, 2008 * Gettysburg, PA
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Gettysburg College
College Union Building
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Event Website
November 5, 2007 * Lancaster, PA
10:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Franklin and Marshall College
Mayser Physical Education Center
Lancaster, PA 17604
Event Website
November 13, 2008 * Arlington, VA
6:30 p.m.
SPP Open House for Master’s Programs
George Mason University
Arlington Original Building, Room 329
3401 Fairfax Dr.
Arlington, VA 22201
Register Now
November 18, 2008 * Arlington, VA
7:00 p.m.
SPP Information Session for the Ph.D. in Public Policy Program
George Mason University
Arlington Original Building
Arlington, VA 22201
Register Now
December 12, 2008 * Arlington, VA
7:00 p.m.
SPP Information Session for the Ph.D. in Public Policy Program
George Mason University
Arlington Original Building
Arlington, VA 22201
Register Now |