When expressing gratitude, it’s all in the timing

Associate Professor Mandy O'Neill Discovers Anticipatory Gratitude as a New Tool for Boosting Employee Resilience.

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George Mason University appoints first Chief AI Officer

In the role as inaugural Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, Amarda Shehu will lead the strategy and implementation of AI across research, academics, and partnerships for the university.

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From first of its kind research to stories of student and alumni success, read the latest news from George Mason.

Welcome back, Patriots

As the fall semester kicks off, President Washington reminds students, faculty and staff of the university policies and practices for upholding First Amendment rights while maintaining a safe, welcoming and undisrupted living and learning environment.

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Around Mason

Save the Date: 9/11 Day of Service 

Students, faculty, staff, and alumni are invited to participate in a variety of service projects on the 12th annual Mason Nation 9/11 Day of Service on Wednesday, Sept. 11, on the Fairfax Campus. The event will also include an opening ceremony and lunch honoring first responders, veterans, and volunteers. Learn more and RSVP.

Bioengineering student went from Patriot to Pilgrim for summer internship 

Berk Kasimcan is working alongside Harvard University students as they attempt to alleviate the damage that buildings experience throughout the years from radiation, heat, cold, and light.  

Read more about this proof of concept for what could be described as sunglasses for buildings >

Campus Events and News

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Events

Around Campus

Sept. 11 | Day of Service | Learn more and RSVP

Sept. 13, 8 p.m.; Sept. 14, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. | School of Theater: The Originals! | Fairfax Campus, de Laski Performing Arts Building, TheaterSpace 

Sept. 15, 7 p.m. | Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel: Music of Joy and Peace | Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts 

Sept. 20-21 | GameMason | Center for the Arts

Sunday, Sept. 22, at 3 p.m.Grand Piano Celebration | Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts 

Sunday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. | Capitol Fools | Science and Technology Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall 

Registration for Mason Nation Thriving Together 5k is now open, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19

George Mason Athletics (Upcoming home events)

Sept. 12, 7 p.m. | George Mason Women's Soccer vs. Liberty | George Mason Stadium

Sept. 27, 6 p.m. | George Mason Women's Volleyball vs. VCU | Recreation Athletic Complex (RAC)

View the complete Athletics schedule and results.

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