Association and Chapter News

Fall Means Horseback Riding

A few spots remain for the tail-to-tail ride at Marriott Ranch in Hume, Virginia, for Sunday, October 17. Join in the fun and enjoy a beautiful October day with fellow alumni, friends, and family. To sign up, please contact Darren Silvis in the Office of Alumni Affairs (703-993-3847 or [email protected]).

A 279th Birthday Celebration

Saturday, December 11, marks the 279th birthday of university namesake, George Mason. To celebrate the day, a birthday luncheon will be held at Gunston Hall, George Mason's home. The residence will be decorated for the holidays, and the festive atmosphere will enhance the birthday celebration. Please join us for the afternoon as we step back in history and appreciate the life of George Mason at his beloved home. To sign up, contact Andy Ackley in the Office of Alumni Affairs (703-993-8739 or [email protected]).

Computer Science Chapter Announces Events Schedule

The Computer Science (CS) Alumni Chapter has put together a calendar of events for the 2004–05 academic year. Activities for the upcoming year include networking events for current students, alumni, and members of the information technology industry; the annual tailgate party at Homecoming; and increased involvement with CS Partner's Day. The chapter has also begun publishing a CS alumni newsletter. Both the calendar and newsletter can be viewed online at the chapter's web site at cs.gmu.edu/alumni. To join the CS alumni mailing list, please send an e-mail to [email protected].

SPP Chapter Event Focuses on Children at Risk

The School of Public Policy (SPP) and its Alumni Chapter are sponsoring a special event, CHILDREN@RISK in an Era of Globalization, on October 22 in Dewberry Hall in the Johnson Center. A distinguished panel of speakers from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the Enterprises for Hispanic Youth Foundation, and the U.S. Fund for UNICEF will contribute to the event.

This SPP signature event is for ticket holders only. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis for Mason students, alumni, and faculty. Tickets include a cocktail reception and buffet dinner. The reception begins at 6:30 p.m. with dinner following at 7:30 p.m. For additional information or to request tickets, please contact the SPP Alumni Chapter by e-mail at [email protected].

Student Union Alumni Will Gather for Reception

Come meet, greet, and rekindle great relationships with others who worked as part of the Student Union Student Employment Program. Former student staff members will gather for fun, food, and festivities on Homecoming Day, Saturday, February 19. Save the date and watch for future mailings. Please contact David C. Atkins, director of Johnson Center and student union operations, at [email protected] for more information. Be sure to update your mailing address with Alumni Affairs so you won't miss our mailings.

Share Your Spirit with Potential Patriots

The Office of Admissions is looking for enthusiastic alumni volunteers to help recruit in the following areas: California; Chicago, Illinois; Florida; New England; New Jersey; New York; Ohio; Pennsylvania; Phoenix or Tucson, Arizona; Tennessee; and Texas. Volunteers help with college fairs, admitted student receptions, and the overall recruitment of prospective students. What a great way to promote Mason in your own area! Interested alumni—even those outside the target areas—are encouraged to contact Travis T. Anderson, assistant director of admissions, at 703-993-8437 or [email protected].

Happy Hour

The D.C. Metro Alumni Chapter is growing by leaps and bounds. The chapter's new leadership is energized and coordinating with area venues for future events. Pictured here are area alumni at Whitlow's on Wilson, in Arlington, Virginia, in August. Alumni interested in joining in the activities should contact chapter president Eric Fadden, BA Communication '99, at [email protected].

SOM Time, Some Fun

Recently, the School of Management and the D.C. Metro alumni chapters have been encouraging alumni all across the region to gather together.

The School of Management Alumni Chapter regularly hosts monthly get-togethers in the region. Pictured here are business alumni at eCitie Cafe in Tyson's Corner last August. Anyone interested in becoming more involved with the chapter should contact Steve McGinn, BS Decision Sciences and Management Information Systems '02, at [email protected].