Event sponsored by PAC
We're taking over the Johnson Center with gusto! Big things happening - so much so that they is sure to be something for everyone with cool things sprawling throughout and around the Johnson Center.
Nervous you don't know where your classes are for this year? Don't know exactly where Krug Hall is -OR- how to get to the Engineering building the fastest way? Come join some of your campus student leaders for personalized tours around campus! All you have to do is bring your class schedule, and we'll do the rest!
Rain Location: Meet in Front of the Bookstore in the Johnson Center
Target will hold an exclusive shopping event for Mason students tonight only! Need a ride? No problem! We'll have shuttles awaiting you and a TON of freebies and coupons. The Target location on Roberts Road will be open for those hours strictly for Mason students.
Target Location:
10301 New Guinea Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
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Shuttle stops are:Rogers Hall, Rappahanock Parking Deck, and Presidents Park
Shuttles will transport students from campus to Target from 9:30pm-11:00pm. The final return shuttle will leave Target at 11:30pm.
Off-campus freshmen students will have opportunity to meet with faculty, staff, and their Patriot Leaders to talk about How Full Is Your Bucket? over a delicious meal! Students will receive more information over the summer regarding dates and times.
Is it a school day that ends in a 5? If so, you are in luck. Any weekday that ends in a “5″ are days set aside by Off-Campus Student Programs and Services to offer a day’s worth of programs and services specifically for off-campus students.
Visit the North Plaza today to see what Mason Student Organizations, Academic Divisions, Mason Recreation, and Volunteer opportunities are out there for you! With over 300 student organizations represented on our campus, there are opportunities for everyone to get involved.
Student Organizations
You can check out each of the student organizations by visiting http://getconnected.gmu.edu
You can get information on organizations and also create your own profile signing in using your Mason email address and password
Recreation Sensation
Join Mason Recreation for skills contests, raffles, demonstrations and a whole lot of fun. Recreation has a variety of options and we want you to be aware of the mall. Recreation Sensation will have representatives from Club Sports, Intramural, Aquatics, and Fitness.
If it rains this event will be moved to Wednesday, August 27th on the North Plaza from 1pm-5pm
Do you like finding creative & innovative solutions to problems? Are you interested in organic gardening? Join the Center for Social Entrepreneurship and the GMU Office of Sustainability for a 60-minute problem–solving workshop. Participants will help find innovative and actionable solutions to challenges around recruiting & engagement efforts for the Mason Organic Garden Association. Tuesday, August 26th from 11:00 - noon in 4104 Engineering Building. Space is limited, please register to reserve your seat.
Off-campus freshmen students will have opportunity to meet with faculty, staff, and their Patriot Leaders to talk about How Full Is Your Bucket? over a delicious meal! Students will receive more information over the summer regarding dates and times.
Wellness, Alcohol and Violence Education and Services (WAVES) welcomes YOU to stop by our table during Welcome Week to decorate a cupcake and learn about key elements present in a healthy relationship. Whether a relationship is platonic or romantic, between roommates, friends, fellow classmates, co-workers or family members, there are a few key elements common in all healthy relationships. Our event will provide students useful tools to identify and cultivate healthy relationships while decorating and eating cupcakes! Mark your calendars and come enjoy lots of sugar, a little spice and delicious cupcakes with the WAVES staff while learning about healthy relationships.
One of the most popular events of the week, you’ll have to arrive early for a taste of chocolate so you can stay late for a taste of safer sex. Get the facts on how to stay healthy in this informative session from Mason’s Health Educator. A good mix of fun and valuable information is in this presentation while you enjoy some chocolaty delights. Don’t be shy about your health!
One of the most popular events of the week, you’ll have to arrive early for a taste of chocolate so you can stay late for a taste of safer sex. Get the facts on how to stay healthy in this informative session from Mason’s Health Educator. A good mix of fun and valuable information is in this presentation while you enjoy some chocolaty delights. Don’t be shy about your health!
Students will have an opportunity to meet faculty and staff involved in Student Success efforts, including the administration and management of Mason’s Beacon survey. Students will have an opportunity to learn and ask questions about the upcoming Beacon survey, reflect on strategies for success at Mason, and start their morning off right with a hearty breakfast.
Prior to getting breakfast, students will be asked to post on a message board (or write a message on a small white board) – Returning students will post tips for success at Mason, and First year students will post an academic or co-curricular goal for their first semester at Mason. Once they have written their message, students will be asked to tweet them, or post on Instagram/Facebook.
For students in a hurry to get to morning classes, to-go items including granola bars and bags of trail mix will be available. Packaging on to-go items will be labeled with Beacon survey dates and links to more detailed information about the Beacon survey. Fast facts from the 2013 survey, information about the 2014 survey, and Student Success Roadmaps will also be distributed at the event.
Student Academic Affairs – Advising, Retention and Transitions; University Life (Assessment, Research, and Retention)
The reception's purpose is to welcome new and returning students to campus and to introduce them to the Women & Gender Studies Program and LGBTQ Resources. The event will help build community for those who are interested in gender and LBGTQ related issues. Faculty and current students will also be available for questions and answers. Pizza will be provided along with some door prizes. ALL are WELCOME!
Come on down and get happy! Socialize with fellow students and get cool prizes, to boot!
Off-campus freshmen students will have opportunity to meet with faculty, staff, and their Patriot Leaders to talk about How Full Is Your Bucket? over a delicious meal! Students will receive more information over the summer regarding dates and times.
The Asian Pacific American Coalition will be hosting a culture night featuring performances by Korean Student Association, Vietnamese Student Association, Filipino Cultural Association, Kappa Phi Lambda, and Kappa Phi Gamma.
Sponsored by APAC, University Life and the Welcome Week Committee
Join your fellow Patriots as we attempt to break the Mason Record for the largest game of dodge ball on our campus. You’ll be placed on one of two teams, Green or Gold and battle it out in the RAC Football Field for campus domination!
Be sure to pre-register for this event to avoid long lines: http://recreation.gmu.edu/intramural-sports/how-to-register/
Online registration will only be accepted until 4:00pm the day of the event. After that participants will need to register and sign the waiver at the event, but you will still get to play!
Check-in and registration begins at 8:30PM.
This event is rain or shine it will only be canceled if there is lightening. You can call the intramural hotline to check on the status of this event this evening at 703-993-GMU1 (4681)
Join us for a day-long planting event in the Reforest Mason site, next to the Rappahannock Parking Deck. Groups of students will work with volunteers in one-hour shifts over the course of the day to plant native Virginia plants and simultaneously "plant the seeds of well-being at Mason." This event is to introduce students to the Well-Being Initiative to show how Mason promotes well-being and connects students with each other in a way that builds community. All participants will receive free t-shirts! Rain date:August 29th 10am-2pm.
Sponsored by Center for the Advancement of Well-Being, Office of Sustainability, and the Well-Being University Learning Community
Join us for this great part time Job Fair hosted by University Career Services and the Welcome Week Committee! This event will allow students seeking employment to connect with on-campus employers and other local businesses looking to hire Mason students. Employers will also have the ability to schedule interviews with students at the fair. All interested students are welcome to attend. Please note that business casual dress is strongly encouraged for all students.
Off-campus freshmen students will have opportunity to meet with faculty, staff, and their Patriot Leaders to talk about How Full Is Your Bucket? over a delicious meal! Students will receive more information over the summer regarding dates and times.
The ladies of Sigma Alpha Iota International Women's Music Fraternity will be throwing a concert as part of Masons 2014 Welcome Week. We roses want to cordially invite all students, faculty members and community members to join us in the kick off to a new year!
Come join in on this sweet experience filled with fun and excitement! There will be rides, games, and competitive activities. Receive tickets for your participation and have the opportunity to win various raffle prizes! Not to mention, the delicious candy buffet and live DJ. We look forward to seeing you there!
Rain Location: Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall
Visual Voices, a new lecture series sponsored by the School of Art, commences this fall and runs through the academic year with a full schedule of eight nationally recognized visiting artists and designers who will speak about their work and the world of art and design. In addition to providing a look inside the studios of these top professionals, the series will offer the opportunity for Mason students to interact with them during daytime seminars and studio visits
This event is Free/Non-ticketed
Students, faculty, staff, alumni and fans will celebrate College Colors Day at George Mason University on August 29, 2014. College Colors Day also kicks off another school year of Spirit Fridays at Mason where the Mason community is encouraged to wear Mason gear every Friday to show their spirit and pride. Wear your colors and be a part of College Colors Day! Show your pride for prizes!
Visit College Colors Day for more information.
Got Cornhole? Students in recovery from alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, welcome new students in recovery and everyone else who likes to have fun to Got Recovery?. Come have a blast with WAVES, Active Minds, Student Involvement and students playing games, snacking and meeting new people.
Waves.gmu.edu/recovery
Come to cheer on our Women’s Soccer team as they take on East Carolina!
Step shows have over a sixty-year history starting at predominately Black Colleges and has spread to nearly every major university in the United States including some Ivy League Schools. This annual Mason event is always a crowd pleaser as members of our Black Greek Community showcase an art form that has a significant history tracing back to Africa.
Come see the Mason Improv Association's first show of the semester. Crowd participation is highly encouraged! Find out more about our performance team and how YOU can become a part of the MIA!
The D.C. Volleyball Challenge hosted by the Patriots and American University Aug. 29-30. The first day of play will be held at AU where Mason will open the season against Howard. The tournament moves to the RAC on the 30th for the first home match of the season. Games begin at 11am, 1pm, 5pm, and 7pm. For more information go to www.gomason.com
The Mu Mu Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi will be having a pool party at Twinbrook Community Pool (9628 Boyett Ct, Fairfax, VA 22032) Saturday August 30th from 3-7pm. Come out and enjoy music, swim, play pool volleyball/basketball, and mingle with fellow George Mason Students! It's Free, and only 5 minutes away from campus!! Instagram @themumunupes for more information.
Come cheer on our Women’s Volleyball team as they take on the Metro University of Puerto Rico.
Come cheer on our Women’s Soccer team as they take on American University.
Latin Grammy award-winning artist Marco Antonio Solis is coming to the Patriot Center. Solis is touring in support of his recent album, Thank You For Being Here, which features collaborations with Enrique Iglesias, Wisin, Yandel and David Bisbal.
$169, $129, $79, $49 Tickets on sale through www.ticketmaster.com
Students will enjoy the Dive In Sing Along movie featuring Frozen at the Aquatic and Fitness Center.
Departure from Mason: Meet your bus at 10:00am at the Hampton Roads Residence Hall. You will be picked up by 4:00 pm at the location that will be designated at your trip. Metro passes will not be provided if you would like to purchase them please go to http://www.wmata.com/ for more information.
The Service trip will depart at 8 am and return around 2 pm the pick up location is Hampton Roads.
Choose Your Own Adventure! If you are staff please use this as one of your Welcome Week requirements by signing up on the volunteer pages.
Residents must sign themselves up for these trips so if you are going as a floor please have them fill out their information!
Sign Up Links:
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Choose Your Own Adventure: National Mall- Eventbrite
Eventbrite - Office of Housing and Residence Life presents Choose Your Own Adventure: National Mall - Monday, September 1, 2014 - Find event and ticket information.
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Choose Your Adventure: Food and Friends DC Service Trip- Eventbrite
Eventbrite - Office of Housing and Residence Life presents Choose Your Adventure: Food and Friends DC Service Trip - Monday, September 1, 2014 - Find event and ticket information.
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Choose Your Own Adventure: Great Falls, VA- Eventbrite
Eventbrite - Office of Housing and Residence Life presents Choose Your Own Adventure: Great Falls, VA - Monday, September 1, 2014 - Find event and ticket information.
http://tysonsadventure.eventbrite.com
Choose Your Own Adventure: Tyson's Corner Mall- Eventbrite
Eventbrite - Office of Housing and Residence Life presents Choose Your Own Adventure: Tyson's Corner Mall - Monday, September 1, 2014 - Find event and ticket information.
http://zooadventure.eventbrite.com
Choose Your Own Adventure: National Zoo- Eventbrite
Eventbrite - Office of Housing and Residence Life presents Choose Your Own Adventure: National Zoo - Monday, September 1, 2014 - Find event and ticket information.
