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Mason Spirit is published three times a year by the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations in conjunction with the Office of Communications and Marketing.
Archive for November, 2013
Inspired by Course, Student–Athlete Leads Community Project
by Mason Spirit contributor on November 14th, 2013
Taking a closer look in your bathroom drawers, you may be surprised to find out just how many bottles of shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotions you have accumulated. These bottles of hygiene items are a luxury for some people, especially those who had to suddenly flee a violent domestic situation. This came as a…
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Give Away the Profits? For Mason Grads, Restaurant Is More Than a Business
by Buzz McClain, BA '77 on November 14th, 2013
Alumni entrepreneurs donate every cent of profits from their restaurant, CAUSE, to local charities.
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Mentoring Matters
by Cathy Cruise, MFA '93 on November 14th, 2013
Mason’s Learning into Future Environments (LIFE) program strives to provide an inclusive university experience to young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Finding the New Normal
by Tara Laskowski, MFA '05 on November 12th, 2013
A new book provides reference points for couples to compare their relationship with others and to judge how “normal” they really are.
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Mason Professors Work Together to Provide Mental Health Services around the Globe
by Catherine Probst on November 12th, 2013
Mason professors Fred Bemak and Rita Chi-Ying Chung began their careers on opposite sides of the globe, but their passion for human rights and social justice ultimately brought them together.
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From Our Readers
by Mason Spirit contributor on November 11th, 2013
Flash Mobs and Classroom Rethinking I loved the (spring 2013 Mason Spirit), especially the flash lecture piece on page 6. “Rethinking the Classroom” on pages 12 to 29 was great, too. However, the “Going the Distance” sidebar was interesting. Videotaping for content for distance education (DE) classes (albeit wedding planning) with the goal of emulating…
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Wonders from Underground: Mason’s Machine Shop Is Buzzing with New Ideas
by Cathy Cruise, MFA '93 on November 8th, 2013
Mason’s machine shop provides creative space and cutting-edge technologies to support new ideas, inventions, and discoveries.
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New University Curator Uncovers Mason’s Treasures
by Corey Jenkins Schaut, MPA '07 on November 8th, 2013
From prints to books to rare art pieces, Mason’s first university curator has uncovered an impressive and historically significant collection of Mason-owned artifacts.
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Alumna of the Year Gives Back
by Cathy Cruise, MFA '93 on November 8th, 2013
Alumna Patricia Roberts donates the largest contribution in the School of Management’s history in honor of her beloved finance professor, Robert Johnston.
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Five Tips for a Better Workout
by Mason Spirit contributor on November 6th, 2013
Mason researcher and co-director of the SMART Lab offers five ways to make workouts more effective and enjoyable.
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