OIPS-NEWS Updates, Tuesday, February 5, 2008
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1.CINTAX Complete International Tax Preparation Software Is Now
Available For 2007
2.What's Next After OPT
3.Valentine's Day Special With International Association
4.Cssa Chinese New Year's and Valentine's Day Ball on Feb. 10th
(Sunday)
5.Vision Series Lecture
6.Experience Washington Dc During Its Signature Springtime
Event 2008 National Cherry Blossom Festival
7.Panel Discussion With India And Globalization Working Group
8.2008 Mason Leadership Institute
9.Interview Practice Day With Employers
10.Human Rights Fair With Amnesty International
11.Mason International Week 2008 Opening Ceremony - Parade Of
Flags Sign Up Is Available At OIPS
12.Showcase Your Country/Culture During The International Week
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1.CINTAX COMPLETE INTERNATIONAL TAX PREPARATION SOFTWARE IS NOW
AVAILABLE FOR 2007!
OIPS has once again obtained a license for the use of CINTAX, a
tax preparation software designed for certain foreign nationals
in preparation of their Federal Tax Return. The software is
similar to products such as Turbo Tax or Tax Cut in that tax
returns are prepared based on the answers to a series of
questions.
The license is to be used only by those in F-1 and J-1 status
who are here at George Mason University.
This e-mail includes links to two documents that contain basic
instructions for the usage of CINTAX and a third document that
includes information for those individuals with NO income who
must file the form 8843 with the IRS.
Please read these instructions slowly and carefully. Keep in
mind that OIPS staff cannot answer any questions you may have
regarding the use of the software. All questions should be
directed to CINTAX via email at support@cintax.us.
Basic Instructions:
http://oips.gmu.edu/forms/taxes/BasicInstructions.doc
Information for those individuals with NO income:
http://oips.gmu.edu/forms/taxes/cintax-instruct-noincome.pdf
CINTAX Welcome Infosheet:
http://oips.gmu.edu/forms/taxes/CINTAX_Welcome_InfoSheet.pdf
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2.WHAT'S NEXT AFTER OPT
Visa Law Group representative, Sara Lindstrom will be here for
the Feb 11th OPT workshop to follow OIPS Assistant Director Amy
Moffitt and talk about follow on visa types after OPT.
For more information please contact
Christina M. Lehnertz, Assistant Director for Employee Services
clehnert@gmu.edu
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3.VALENTINES DAY SPECIAL WITH INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION
International Association kindly offers a nice Valentine's Day
Gift delivery Service for all international students and
scholars. If any of you want to deliver gifts to your loved ones
please drop your gift in the OIPS along with the TIME, VENUE and
the Name, we will see to it that it gets delivered.
The gift can be anonymous. Your "secret" can be safe with us.
The charge for this service is only 1$.
So come to us and we will make your Valentine special!
PS - The gifts will be only delivered on and around GMU Fairfax
campus
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4.CSSA CHINESE NEW YEAR'S AND VALENTINE'S DAY BALL ON FEB. 10TH
(SUNDAY)!
For many of us, this will be the last spring in Mason. Digging
ourselves out of the winter snow, we now invite you all to the
sizzling 2008 Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day Ball.
Excited for traditional Spring Festival? Or just stressed out
over the cold winter? Looking for a place to spend a romantic
Valentine's night with your loved one? Or you are still waiting
to meet your dream girl/boy? Right on, we make it happen for
you!
CSSA Chinese New Year's and Valentine's Day Ball of the Winter
Quarter!
Fancy suits, stylish boots, Jazz, cracking shows!
Aside from Chinese Appetizers and Desserts, CSSA presents Rock
bands, instrument performances, and of course, hot dance from
our gifted students... And more, CSSA has over 20000 songs for
you to pick, to show off your singing talents.
Enjoy an evening of charming music and tons of fun with CSSA!
**** SPECIAL VALENTINE'S GIFTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR LUCKY DRAW!!****
Our dearest Chinese compatriots, come and join us! It's an
evening you don't want to miss!
Time: Sunday, February 10th, 2008;
Door Opens at 7 pm. Party starts at 7:30;
Where: Johnson Center Bistro
ADMISSION:
All GMU Students and Faculty ------ FREE!!!
$2 Admission Fee for non-GMU affiliates.
$5 Donation is recommended!
Free Chinese Calendars will be giving out on a first come, first
serve basis.
Event Information can be found:
http://www.gmu.edu/org/China/events/events.html
Please Bring Your Show ...Tremendously Welcomed!
Singers, Dancers and Actors, the elites of our Chinese
population! Volunteers Wanted!
Event Registration is Required. RSVP starting from NOW.
Please send email to slin3@gmu.edu to reserve, and indicate who
is coming with you.
*** For those who have transportation difficulty on Sunday,
please notify us when you register.
We will find car pool for you. ***
If you are interested please contact Tina qjiang2@gmu.edu or
Lin, Shengle slin3@gmu.edu, 703-336-3489
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5.VISION SERIES LECTURE
Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend the sixth
lecture of the Vision Series on Monday, February 11, 8:00 PM, in the
Center for the Arts. Carma Hinton, Robinson Professor, Visual
Culture and Chinese Studies, will present "This Old Chinese House:
Traditional Village Architecture And Its Fate Through Revolution And Reform."
A reception will follow the lecture.
The Vision Series lectures are free and open to the public.
Tickets are available online, or at the CFA ticket office, or the
evening of the presentation.
For more information and to reserve tickets,visit
http://www.gmu.edu/cfa/vision.
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6.EXPERIENCE WASHINGTON DC DURING ITS SIGNATURE SPRINGTIME
EVENT 2008 NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
2008 National Cherry Blossom Festival" on Saturday, March 29 at
12:00am.
Event: 2008 National Cherry Blossom Festival
"Experience Washington, DC during its signature springtime event!"
What: Festival
Host: Washington, DC
When: Saturday, March 29 at 12:00am
Where: Various locations throughout the city
To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=6620559548
Two weeks of exciting events in DC including:
Saturday, March 29
Family Day & Opening Ceremony w/the National Building Museum
Wednesday, April 2
Grand Sushi & Sake Tasting
Saturday, April 5
Musical Prelude and Fireworks Show at the Southwest Waterfront
Wednesday, April 9
Annual Gala Dinner Cruise aboard the Odyssey
Saturday, April 12
Southwest Airlines presents the Parade of the National Cherry
Blossom Festival
Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival
March 29-April 13
Cultural Performances at the steps of the Jefferson Memorial
and much more, including art exhibits, tours, sports
competitions, and delectable cuisine!
Tickets on sale NOW...Festival hotline: (877) 44-BLOOM or
www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org
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7.PANEL DISCUSSION WITH INDIA AND GLOBALIZATION WORKING GROUP
India and Globalization Working Group (sponsored by the Center
for Global Studies, George Mason University) presents
Panel Discussion (followed by Reception)
February 21, 2008; 4-6pm
Location: TBD
Panel Title: Emerging Culture: An analysis of identity, work,
and visual culture in India.
We hope to see you at the panel presentation, and get to know
you at the reception. Do mark your calendars for 21st Feb,
4-6pm, and forward this email to anyone else who you think might
be interested.
For questions and information please contact
Bhavani Arabandi
George Mason University
Dept. of Sociology and Anthropology
Robinson B 317
703.993.1445
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8.2008 MASON LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
As many of you know, The Leadership Education and Development
Office (LEAD Office) is gearing up for the 2008 Mason Leadership
Institute, scheduled for Saturday, February 23, 2008. Created to
facilitate an in depth exploration of leadership, the Institute
is intended to provide an opportunity for Mason students to
engage in thought provoking experiences enabling an increased
self awareness of one as a leader. The theme of this year's
Institute is on Legacy.
By attending the Mason Leadership Institute, you will be able to:
1.Develop and discover new and additional leadership skills,
qualities and knowledge.
2.Create and strengthen relationships with other student
leaders.
3.Design and foster a leadership practice that will develop
their personal leadership legacies.
4.Develop a deeper understanding of personal values,
integrity, vision, and accountability.
5.Promote the value of community and citizenship within a
group.
6.Network with faculty, staff, and alumni who work with
student leaders.
Our curriculum, specifically designed to focus on legacy,
vision, and values will focus on:
1. Creating a personal/operational definition of "legacy"
2. Identifying and prioritizing personal values
3. Formulating and articulating personal legacy
4. Identifying challenges, supports and roadblocks (including
knowledge and skills to be developed, support systems,
accountability and measures of success) in developing a personal
legacy
Applications are available at http://lead.gmu.edu/mli.html.
Please be aware that the deadline to submit applications is
Thursday, February 14, 2008.
If you have any questions regarding the Mason Leadership
Institute, we encourage you to direct them to Lisa Snyder
(lsnyder2@gmu.edu) in the Leadership Education and Development
Office. We hope to hear from you soon!
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9. INTERVIEW PRACTICE DAY WITH EMPLOYERS
Want to practice your English speaking skills? Are you unsure of
what an interview is like in the United States? Then attend:
Interview Practice Day with Employers
Friday, February 8
9:00am - 12:00pm
University Career Services
SUB 1
ALL MAJORS are encouraged to attend!
Employers will be at Mason to help you practice your
interviewing and networking skills! Sign-up for a PRACTICE
interview with employers such as CapTech Ventures, Inc., GeoEye,
Enterprise Rent-A-Car and more!
Visit http://careers.gmu.edu for more information and a list of
participating employers.
* Practice *interviewing* with employers (1/2 hour time
slots between 10:00am-12:00pm, interview sign ups begin at 8:45)
* Participate in a *networking* session with employers
(9:00-9:45am)
* Attend *workshops* to enhance your job search skills
(10:00am - 1:00pm)
*Workshops include*:
*Create a Winning Portfolio Behavioral Interviewing
How to Find a Job or Internship
* http://careers.gmu.edu/calendar/index.html#ipd
See the *employers *who will be attending the event:
https://gmu-csm.symplicity.com/events/
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10.HUMAN RIGHTS FAIR WITH AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
The importance of Human Rights often does not get enough
exposure in our society, even with all the horrific human rights
violations present in our world today.
This year, GMU's chapter of Amnesty International hopes to make
the value of human rights more prevalent on our campus by
putting together an International Human Rights Fair, an all day
event in April in the north plaza that illuminates severe human
rights problems from around the world and offers ways people can
help.
Amnesty International is currently in the midst of planning the
event, but would like input from students, faculty, and staff
who are concerned about human rights. They would really
appreciate any sort of feedback or suggestions you have to
offer. If you would like to be part of the planning and
co-sponsor the event, please come to the first planning meeting
on Feb. 6, at 7:30pm in the Jonson Center room 243. If you would
still like to be part of this event, but cannot make this
meeting, just email Erin Neff, eneff@gmu.edu.
P.S. If you are interested in learning more about human rights
or Amnesty International please come to their event, Human
Rights 101, on February 13th, 7:30pm SUB I Patriot's Lounge.
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11.MASON INTERNATIONAL WEEK 2008 OPENING CEREMONY - PARADE OF
FLAGS SIGN UP IS AVAILABLE AT OIPS
International Week starts with the Parade of Flags on Monday
April 07, 2008. If you want to carry your home country's flag
or if you want to be a part of the flag parade and carry a flag,
please sign up. Sign-up sheet is at OIPS
International Week: Parade of Nations
Opening Ceremony, Monday, April 07, 2008
If you signed-up to carry a flag: Meet in the SUB I lobby at 11
a.m. on Monday April 07, 2008 to participate in the ceremony.
In case of rain, meet at 11 a.m. in the Johnson Center by the
Cinema (lower level).
Dress Code: Your native dress or something international which
will add visually to the parade of nations.
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12.SHOWCASE YOUR COUNTRY/CULTURE DURING THE INTERNATIONAL WEEK!
During the International Week 2008 we would like to showcase as
many countries and cultures as possible to give Mason community
a chance to find out more about our international students.
"Showcase of Countries and Cultures", scheduled on Wednesday,
April 9, 2008, is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your
cultures by having a table with information about your country;
which could include handouts, cultural artifacts, art, music,
posters, photographs, clothing, or anything else that would add
to the colorful and vibrant showcase of cultures. Please take
this opportunity to make your presence at Mason visible. The
possibilities are endless and we encourage you to display and
share anything you like and make the exhibit as diverse as
possible. Let us know if you decide to organize a table
representing your country and we would gladly put you in touch
with other students from your country so you do this together.
Fill out the Application Form at
http://oips.gmu.edu/forms/general/programs/showcase_cultures_appl
ication.doc and email or fax (993-2966) it to amenyayl@gmu.edu
with the subject line: Showcase of Cultures Application. You can
also drop the form at OIPS.
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OIPS-NEWS Updates, Tuesday, January 22, 2008
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1.OPT Workshop Schedule for the Spring Semester
2.Washington Night Life Tour This Weekend
3.English Language Institute Offers Free Language Improvement
Programs For Non-Native Speakers Of English
4.International Students Explore Arlington
5."Climate Change and College Life: Marketing a Green
Revolution" - Presentation
6.Chinese Students and Scholars Association Workshop for New
Students from China
7.US Foreign Policy Colloquium for Graduate Students from China
8.Global Effort to Stop Violence Against Women and Girls: "The
Vagina Monologues" and "A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant And a
Prayer" performances
9.Spring Semester News From Dining Services
10.Parking Announcements
11.Traffic Alerts/Mason Basketball
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1.SPRING SEMESTER OPT WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:
Thursday, January 31 10-11am SUB I, Room C
Tuesday, February 5 4-5 pm SUB I, Room C
Monday, February 11 1-2pm SUB I, Room B
Tuesday, February 19 6-7pm SUB I, Room B
Thursday, February 28 5-6 pm SUB I, Room C
Monday, March 10 11am-12 SUB I, Room C
Wednesday, March 19 4-5pm SUB I, Room B
Monday, March 31 1-2pm SUB I, Room B
Thursday, April 10 6-7pm, SUB I, Room C
Tuesday, April 22 4-5pm SUB I, Room A
An Arlington campus OPT workshop will be scheduled at another
time.
This schedule is also posted online:
http://oips.gmu.edu/immigration info/immigration.html#emplworkhs
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2.WASHINGTON NIGHT LIFE TOUR THIS WEEKEND
Saturday, January 26, 2008
7:45 p.m. - 1:0 a.m.
Office of International Programs and Services offers a
Washington Area Night Life Tour for interested international
students. We are meeting at 7:45 PM on January 26, at OIPS.
Around 8 PM we will take Mason to Metro Shuttle Bus to Metro.
Plan your outing accordingly, make sure you have $10-15 as an
admission cover fee and about $25 additionally for taxi, if you
are planning to leave the club late.
We take the Metro (subway) to one of the best dining and night
life spots in DC and take a short walking tour of the best book
stores, independent movie theaters, restaurants, and dance
clubs. We then pick a fairly inexpensive restaurant to eat and
later go to a coffee shop, dance club or lounge, depending on
the interest on the group.
You will need to bring a photo ID with proof of age (passport)
and $20 or more. Scholars are also welcome. Sign-up sheet will
be at Orientation and OIPS Welcome center.
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3.ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE OFFERS FREE LANGUAGE IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAMS FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH
This Spring the ELI will offer free writing seminars and
workshops for international and immigrant students, faculty,
visiting scholars and staff on the Fairfax and Prince William
campuses. In addition, non-native speakers at the Arlington
campus can arrange for free individualized help to improve their
English skills.
The Fairfax schedule for the first half of the semester will be:
Seminar in Graduate-Level Writing: Part One - Mondays and
Wednesdays, 1:30 to 2:45 p.m, January 28 to March 5, in David
King 2054
Pronunciation Workshops - Fridays, 1:30 to 2:20 p.m., February 1
to March 7, in SUB 2, Room 7 (except February 29 in SUB 2, VIP 2)
Grammar Workshops - Wednesdays, 3:30 to 4:20 p.m., January 30 to
March 5, in SUB 1, Room A
Conversation and Culture Workshops - Tuesdays, 1:30 to 2:20
p.m., January 29 to March 4, in SUB 2, Room 4 (except Feburary
19 in SUB 2, Room 7)
The Prince William schedule will be:
Seminar in Academic and Professional Writing: Part One --
Mondays and Wednedays, 1:30 to 2:45 p.m., January 28 to March 5,
in BRH 254
Pronunciation Workshops - Mondays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m,
January 28 to March 3 in Occoquan 219
Conversation Workshops - Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.,
January 30 to March 5 in Occoquan 219
The Seminar in Graduate-Level Writing (Fairfax) is open only to
GMU graduate students and visiting scholars. The Seminar in
Academic and Professional Writing (Prince William) is open to
all non-native speakers in the GMU community with at least an
intermediate-level proficiency in English.
To register for seminars or for information about any of the
ELI's language improvement programs, contact Melissa Allen at
malle2@gmu.edu or 703-993-3642. No registration is required for
workshops -- just attend.
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4.INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS EXPLORE ARLIGNTON THIS FRIDAY AND LAST
FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH 5 TO 7 PM
Dear International Students,
The last Friday of Every Month you are invited to join the group
for the evening outing to a nice ethnic restaurant in Arlington.
Get to know fellow international students and explore all that
Arlington has to offer. Treat yourself *to a drink or snack
every month at a new place!
Spring Semester dates and locations:
January 25 - Pines of Florence
February 29 - Mei's Asian Bistro
March 28 - Tandoori Nights
April 25 - O'Sullivan's
Meet in the 2nd floor lobby of the Original building at 5pm. The
group will hit the town at 5:15.
Note* the February 29 outing will be a campus-wide vent with
snacks provided by University Life. Plan to bring along some
cash for food and drink on all the other dates!
For more information contact Amy Moffitt in OIPS at 703-993-2967
or amoffit1@gmu.edu
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5.GREEN CAREERS PRESENTATION ON JANUARY 29, 2008, JC DEWBERRY
HALL
4:30—5:45 Lee Bodner, Executive Director, ecoAmerica:
"Climate Change and College Life: Marketing a Green Revolution"
Don't miss a presentation by Lee Bodner, Executive Director of
ecoAmerica will talk about how and why the solutions to global
warming matter to you - both now and after you graduate - in his
presentation on "Climate Change and College Life: Marketing a
Green Revolution". Bodner and ecoAmerica worked with MonsterTRAK
to create the GreenCareers website. He will talk about this
venture, among others that he has been involved with to expand
the field of green professionals.
Read more about ecoAmerica and GreenCareers at:
http://www.greenbiz.com/news/news_third.cfm?NewsID=36111&CFID=101
77170&CFTOKEN=87000666
Focus the Nation January 29, 2008 12-6 pm Dewberry Hall, JC
For more information and the entire program schedule:
http://www.gmu.edu/focusthenation/
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6.CHINESE STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS ASSOCIATION WORKSHOP FOR NEW
STUDENTS FROM CHINA
Dear CSSA (Chinese students and scholars Association) New Comers,
CSSA is holding a special Workshop for our New Students from
China. If you're a new student, you want to get to know the
school, places to eat, live, or play better. Come to this work
shop and get your questions ready; we will use our experience to
answer all your questions.
Workshop Time
This Sat. 1/26/2008
3:30-4:30pm In Johnson Center, 2nd floor, on your left hand
side, ROOM 243. if you have any questions please email
Tina qjiang2@gmail.com
or call (703)-608-4215
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7.US FOREIGN POLICY COLLOQUIUM FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS FROM CHINA
Mason graduate students have the opportunity to attend the
Business Alliance China FastTrack (FPC ) program on Thursday,
January 24 at the McLean Hilton in Tysons Corner, VA at
discounted registration rates: students - all day: $30, after
3:00 pm: $10; faculty - all day: $89, after 3:00 pm: $30.
This event provides an opportunity for you to connect and learn
directly from a unique gathering of Chinese and American
business executives, high level US and Chinese government
officials, and nationally recognized experts on leveraging U.S.-
China connections for business growth.
The full day of networking and information includes morning
sessions regarding market opportunities; afternoon sessions on
getting started and managing risk; plus keynotes at breakfast,
lunch and closing reception.
Complete agenda and list of speakers online:
www.businessalliance.org/chinafasttrack.html.
Special university discount registration is online at
www.businessalliance.org/chinafasttrackuniversity.html.
The FPC will be held at the Elliott School of The George
Washington University in Washington, D.C. It will begin with a
keynote speech and reception late in the afternoon of Wednesday,
June 4 and end on the morning of Saturday, June 7. For more
details, please refer to the website
(ttp://www.ncuscr.org/FPC/FPChome.htm.
All food and lodging are provided, free of charge.
Students are responsible for their own travel arrangements,
but small travel stipends are available.
Application materials and information about submission are
available at the following URL:
http://www.ncuscr.org/FPC/fpc_application.htm
For more info, please contact Jenna Crouch at
jcrouch@ncuscr.org or 212-645-9677, ext. 14
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8.THE VAGINA MONOLOGUE S& NEW THIS YEAR IN DC AND VA AREAS A
MEMORY, A MONOLOGUE, A RANT AND A PRAYER
Cast & Crew: George Mason University community
What: These performances are part of the 2008 V-Day initiative.
V-Day is a global movement to end violence against women and
girls that raises funds and awareness through benefit
productions of Playwright/Founder Eve Ensler. Both performances
create a true and profound portrait of how violence against
women and children affects every one of us. The atmosphere is
filled with laughter, tears and smiles, where actors and
audience together experience what it means to take a stand to
stop violence.
This years Spotlight Monologue, Welcome to the
Wetland, focuses on the women of Katrina, who locally symbolize
the global struggle of women. George Mason University is the
first to present Eve Ensler's newest performance in the DC metro
region. This work, A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer is
a student performed effort.
Where: George Mason University Harris Theatre
4400 University Dr. Fairfax, VA 22030
When: The Vagina Monologues, February 1 and 2*, 8PM
*ASL Interpretation for the Deaf Feb 2
A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer, February 3, 2PM
Ticket Information Call 703-993-2787 / www.tickets.com
Group Rate & Package Deal Call 703-993-8892
Tickets for The Vagina Monologues
$25 for the general public, $10 for Mason faculty/staff, $5 for
Mason students
Tickets for A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer
$15 for the general public, $10 for Mason faculty/staff, $5 for
Mason students
GROUP RATE for The Vagina Monologues
$10 a ticket when purchased in blocks of 10 or more.
PACKAGE DEAL for The Vagina Monologues and A Memory, A
Monologue, A Rant and a Prayer $30 for the general public, $15
for Faculty/Staff, $7 for Students
Contact: Connie Kirkland, 703-993-4364
Goal: To raise awareness to stop violence against women and
girls and funds for our beneficiaries, George Mason University
Victims of Violence Fund, Tahirih Justice Center located in
Falls Church, Virginia, and Fairfax County Victim Assistance
Network.
Sponsored by: George Mason University Sexual Assault Services
and Office of Alcohol, Drug and Health Education.
What is V-Day?
V-Day is a global movement to end violence
against women and girls that raises funds and awareness through
benefit productions. In 2006, more than 2700 V-Day events took
place in the U.S. and around the world. To date, the V-Day
movement has raised over $40 million and educated millions about
the issue of violence against women and the efforts to end it,
crafted international educational, media and PSA campaigns,
launched the Karama program in the Middle East, reopened
shelters, and funded over 5000 community-based anti-violence
programs and safe houses in Kenya, South Dakota , Egypt and
Iraq. In June 2006, V-Day launched the UNTIL THE VIOLENCE STOPS:
NYC festival which invited thousands of New Yorkers to stand up
and join V-Day in making New York City the safest place on earth
for women and girls. The 'V' in V-Day stands for Victory,
Valentine and Vagina. http://www.vday.org]
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9.SPRING SEMESTER NEWS FROM DINING SERVICES
Change is the only constant. Starting Tuesday, January 22, the
Bistro will be close at 2:00 pm daily, while George's has
extended its hours to 11:30 am to 7:30 pm, Monday through
Thursday, and 11:30 am to 2:00 pm on Friday.
Damon's is offering a Limited Time Offer starting Saturday,
January 26: all-you-can-eat Ribs at $14.95 from 5:00 pm to 9:00
pm, and all but two of the remaining Mason Patriot men's
basketball games will be televised on big screens in Damon's.
Also at Damon's, watch for Damon's Late Night: student-oriented
programming on Saturday nights dinner.
Watch for the Charleston Market in the Johnson Center Food Court
to transition to Exhibition Cooking, serving cooked to order
food that leans toward healthy.
The One Stop Patriot Shop convenience store in Blue Ridge Hall
in the new Chesapeake residence neighborhood is scheduled to
open sometime the week of January 28.
Any questions, as always, call Michael at 703-980-8747, or write
at mgalvin@gmu.edu
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10.PARKING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Parking Changes. With the start of a new semester remember that
parking lot F has officially closed, and the start of a new
parking garage and safety office is well under way. Parking is
available at the Field House with a free shuttle running about
every 10 minutes back to campus with a stop at the CUE bus stop.
If you have any questions call Parking Services at 993-2710.
Arlington Parking & Transportation Options. Due to the
construction at the Arlington Campus parking has become
challenging. To help you find out what your best choices are
visit www.gmu.edu/arlington/ParkingUpdate-Arl-GMU.htm
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11.TRAFFIC ALERTS/MASON BASKETBALL
As with the beginning of every semester, anticipate heavier than
normal traffic volumes approaching campus and on campus and give
yourself plenty of extra time in transit. As a special alert, on
Wednesday January 23 at 8:00 pm, there is a Mason men's
basketball game vs. Old Dominion at the Patriot Center. As has
been done several times in the past with basketball game
traffic, Mason Police will be directing traffic where needed and
staff will be directing traffic into certain lots and parking
decks. If you are not coming to the basketball game on
Wednesday, but are coming to or leaving campus between 6:00 pm -
8:00 pm it is advised that you use Roberts Road or University
Drive to avoid the crunch of the basketball game traffic.
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