The Mason Spirit

Some might argue that Mason’s diversity is a product of its multicultural environment, but a deep-seated effort goes into ensuring an inclusive university. Two programs are at the crux of this endeavor.

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As the Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation celebrates the dedication of its new academic, residential, and dining facilities in October, a $5 million gift will name the residence hall and dining complex in Front Royal, Virginia, the G. T. Halpin Family Learning and Living Community.

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When it comes to dealing with the General Assembly and state capital, Mason has always been the new kid on the block. So as our graduates build careers and establish themselves in numerous places, including the Virginia state government, everyone benefits.

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It combined advanced academics with intense competition, and in the end, a room full of spectators applauded the contestants who had survived weeks of fierce elimination rounds.

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In this feature, we pose some questions to President Cabrera on everything from education and leadership to favorite vacation spots and, of course, football.

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Kees Slot Year: Senior Major: Nursing with a Minor in Public Health Military Service: Nursing student Kees Slot spent six years as an Army medic, including a deployment to Iraq in 2005, prior to attending Mason. During his time there, he assisted at a medical aid station, which was responsible for caring for soldiers and…

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When you look at what housing industry prognosticator Ivy Zelman, BS Accounting ’90, has accomplished over the course of her career, it is surprising to find out she has been driven by a fear of failure. The CEO of Zelman & Associates has more than 18 years of experience covering housing and housing-related industries and…

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After volunteering at the National Stuttering Association, Mason electrical engineering student Jonathan Posey pondered how he could apply some engineering know-how to help people who stutter. He joined forces with fellow electrical engineering students. They came up with a plan to create a device that could replicate the technology but cost significantly less than electronic earpieces currently on the market.

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This year April showers brought more than just May flowers; they also provided a fun learning opportunity for students in the Arlington Public Schools.

Operation Rain Barrel, a partnership among Mason’s Arlington Campus and Office of Sustainability and the Arlington Public School system, offered an opportunity “to engage students in learning about sustainability in a creative way,” says Toni Andrews, associate director of community relations in Arlington.

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So what’s more frightening, being chased by brain-starved zombies or quitting your job two years out of college and opening a large, seasonal, and very expensive amusement attraction?

Continue Reading Halloween Special: Mason Grad Quits Job to Cage . . . Zombies?