OctOber 4–6, 2013

Fantasy Reunion

take a moment and reflect on your time at Mason. Were you eating in Ciao Hall, hanging out in the Rathskeller, playing dodgeball, or chilling in the residence halls? Now,

who are the people that come to mind? Your suitemates, neighbors, friends in your carpool, lab partners, study buddies? Start writing down their names and suddenly you have your fantasy reunion team. These are the friends you want to see at Alumni Weekend so you can get together and relive all those great memories. Now take these names and submit them for your team roster and encourage the players to get you all the points necessary to win one of these fabulous prizes.

What’s up for grabs?Every coach needs a whistle, right? Yours will be waiting for you when check in at Alumni Weekend.

Grand Prize

42” LED Smart TV and a George Mason Prize Pack including two tickets to Homecoming Weekend Festivities

2nd Place

Kindle Fire HD and Mason Prize Pack

3rd Place

Beats by Dre and a Mason Prize Pack

The clock’s ticking!The deadline to submit your team is September 23. Submissions made after this date are ineligible. Teams will be awarded points for players who register for Alumni Weekend. Extra points will be granted for your teammates who register early.

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ScHeDULe OF eVeNtS

This program may change prior to

October 4. Please reference the website

for up-to-the-minute event location and

time changes.

FriDay, OctOber 4

a reading with University Professor alan cheuse and MFa alumni4 to 5 p.m.Mason Hall alumni atriumcost: FreeMason creative writing professor and

NPR book critic Alan Cheuse joins recent

alumni from the MFA fiction program

for a reading. Cheuse will read from his

recent collection of novellas, Paradise or

Eat Your Face, and alumni will share selec-

tions from their own forthcoming books.

cHSS Fourth annual distinguished alumni reception 5 to 7 p.m.Johnson center, George’s restaurantBy invitation onlyThis celebration features distinguished

alumni from each academic department

within the College of Humanities and

Social Sciences.

Mason alumni at The Park5 to 11 p.m.The Park at 14th Street, Washington, d.c.cost: $5 Join the Black Alumni Chapter for socializ-

ing and good music on the exclusive

fourth floor of The Park at Fourteenth.

alumni authors library induction6 to 8 p.m. The Well at The Mason inncost: $10Fall for the Book and The Well will induct

the library's first alumni authors. Join us

for cocktails and appetizers and hear

your fellow alumni read from their books

before they’re added to The Well's

growing library.

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annual Business alumni celebration6 to 9:30 p.m.The ritz carlton–Tysons cornercost: $125 This reunion and networking event will

celebrate our alumni with a cocktail

reception, dinner, awards presentations,

and keynote message from Mario

Cardullo, inventor of the E-ZPass.

The Policy (and Tasting) of Wine: Mason entrepreneurs create Great Wine and a Successful Business 6 to 8:30 p.m.arlington campus, Founders Hall, Multipurpose roomcost: $10Join School of Public Policy faculty, fellow

alumni, students, and our special guests as

we talk a little policy and taste a lot of

great wine from The Winery at Bull Run.

Shabbat Service and dinner6 to 9:30 p.m.Johnson center, Third Floor, room aJoin students and alumni for Shabbat

service and dinner to follow.

Volgenau annual alumni dinner6:30 to 9:30 p.m.Mason inn conference center and Hotelcost: $20 The Volgenau Alumni Board welcomes

alumni and their guests to a wonderful

dinner at the Mason Inn. This annual event

is becoming a must-attend event for

Volgenau School alumni to meet and

to engage in discussions about the future

direction of the school.

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Women’s Volleyball vs. St. louis7 p.m.The rac

aquila Theatre: Twelfth Night 8 p.m.center for the artscost: $44, $36, $22 Mason Alumni and

their families receive a 15 percent discount.

The gifted actors of this renowned British-

American theater troupe bring William

Shakespeare’s brilliant poetry to life in this

delightful production that includes an

original musical score.

an evening under the Stars8:30 to 10 p.m.research Hall, Observatorycost: $5Have you ever wanted to look at the

stars, planets, galaxies, and more? Come

visit the College of Science’s observatory

for a tour and viewing of the night sky

through our 0.8-meter telescope

(weather permitting).

inaugural alumni Weekend drag Show8 to 10 p.m.Johnson center atriumcost: $5The Lambda Alumni Chapter invites you

to this special show featuring Mason

alumni drag queens that will entertain all

while raising funds for the Lambda Alumni

Scholarship Fund.

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SatUrDay, OctOber 5

cOS Meet the dean Open House 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.exploratory Hall cost: FreeTake a tour of the beautifully renovated

Exploratory Hall, formerly Science and

Tech Building II. At noon, meet Interim

Dean Peggy Agouris and hear what she

has to say about what’s ahead in the

college.

inaugural ceHd alumni and Family BBQ 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Krug Hallcost: $5 per person Bring your children and friends, catch up

with classmates and favorite professors,

and meet with Dean Mark Ginsberg.

There will be great food, music, and a

pumpkin patch for the littlest Patriots.

lunch and learn cost: $5A new addition to Alumni Weekend. Grab your lunch and return to the classroom to hear from Mason experts.

“Who are These People?: The People Behind the names on the Buildings” Presented by Mason archivist Bob Vay, ’92, ’99noon to 1:30 p.m. Johnson center

Positivity and Productivity at WorkPresented by Mason faculty member Steve Gladis, ’84, ’95, and Beth Cabrera, Mason’s First Lady and a research fellow at the Center for Consciousness and Transformation noon to 1:30 p.m. Johnson center

inside the college admissions ProcessPresented by Amy Takayama-Perez, ’96, ’02, Mason’s Dean of Admissions noon to 1:30 p.m. Johnson center

Mapping #MasonnationPresented by Mason researcher Anthony Stefanidis of the Department of Geography and Geoinformation Science1 to 2 p.m. Johnson center

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George Mason University libraries: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow 1 to 2 p.m.Fenwick library cost: FreeUniversity Libraries takes you back in

time as University Library staff share the

recently acquired, handwritten Mason

family account book.

What’s the big idea?– The Future of the University2 to 3 p.m.Johnson center You know Mason’s history—join us

for a presentation on what’s in store

for the future.

international cupcakes and Study-abroad Stories 3 to 4 p.m.Johnson center, George’s restaurantcost: $5 Enjoy a cupcake with an international flair

and swap study-abroad stories. Learn

about opportunities to travel abroad and

meet the staff of the Center for Global

Education.

let’s Build 25 More! 2 to 4 p.m.Early Identification Program Office, Student Union Building I cost: FreeLearn more about the Early Identification

Program, founded in 1987, as it celebrates

its 25th anniversary. The “Let’s Build 25

More!” theme will propel the program

to 25 more years of success with the help

of our alumni.

cHSS Third annual Beer and Honey Tasting4 to 6 p.m.Johnson center, dewberry Hallcost: $20The College of Humanities and Social

Sciences is teaming up with Port City

Brewing Company (@PortCityBrew)

and the New Century College’s honey

bee field station to bring you a happy

hour featuring food pairings, a wide

selection of delicious beers, and honey

tastings! BONUS: First 50 registrants

receive a free Mason pint glass.

cOS Hosts Founding Patriots reception4 to 6 p.m.exploratory Hall (Formerly Science and Technology ii)cost: $10Alumni from the classes of 1968 through

1972 are invited to attend this reception.

Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres while

reconnecting with your classmates.

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Student and Young alumni leaders reception 6 to 7 p.m.Johnson center, 2nd Floor, northwest loungecost: $10 Young alumni leaders from the classes of

2009 through 2013 are invited to attend.

Student leaders in attendance will repre-

sent campus organizations such as Student

Government, Mason Ambassadors, Greek

Life, Student Media, and many others.

Share your Patriot Pride with current

students and young alumni leaders.

School of law class reunions6 to 8 p.m.Hazel Hall, arlington campuscost: early Bird $35, General $45The School of Law welcomes all of its

alumni to a class reunion evening. For

this year’s reunion, a special invitation is

extended to alumni celebrating their 5th

and 10th years since graduation, as well as

those with class years ending in 3 and 8.

The Green and Gold Bash6:30 to 9 p.m.Johnson center north Plazacost: early-bird $35; General admission $45Join fellow alumni for wine, beer, and food

pairing at this celebration for all, featuring

the José Andrés Think Food Group.

Men’s Soccer vs. TBa7 p.m.George Mason Stadium

american Festival Pops Orchestra: Saturday nite Fever8 p.m.center for the artscost: $48, $40, $24 Mason Alumni and

their families receive a 15 percent discount.

Mason music professor Anthony Maiello

serves as the conductor and artistic

director of this accomplished ensemble

and welcomes Mason's own Mike “Doc

Nix” Nickens and the Green Machine pep

band for a special guest appearance. The

orchestra welcomes its devoted fans and

Mason alumni for a celebration of popular

music of the 1970s and 1980s including

the many eras of rock music, hit musicals,

and memorable movie and TV themes.

aquila Theatre: Fahrenheit 4518 p.m.Hylton Performing arts center, Prince William campuscost: $44, $36, $28 Mason Alumni and

their families receive a 15 percent discount.

Catch Ray Bradbury’s gripping tale

brought to life by the acclaimed British-

American touring troupe, Aquila Theatre.

Saturday night at the Bistro 8 to 11 p.m.Johnson center, Bistrocost: $30Join us to relive your experience in the JC

Bistro with Projeck GP, a band that will

stimulate your senses to create a dazzling

reunion experience. Enjoy tasty hors

d’oeuvres, a cash bar, a silent auction, door

prizes, and time for reconnecting. Sponsor

a Student for $20. Hosted by the Black

Alumni Chapter.

an evening under the Stars8:30 to 10 p.m.research Hall, Observatorycost: $5Have you ever wanted to look at the stars,

planets, galaxies, and more? Come visit

the College of Science’s observatory

for a tour and viewing of the night sky

through our 0.8-meter telescope

(weather permitting).

Ensuring the Next Generation’s Access to Higher Education Your support directly benefits two important programs at George Mason University.

Our commitment to learning innovation and student success can be seen in our programs.

• TheEarlyIdentificationProgram(EIP)isacollegepreparatoryprogram for middle and high school students in Northern Virginia who will be the firstintheirfamiliestopursuehighereducation.

• TheStudentTransitionEmpowermentProgram(STEP)isaninitiative toenhancetherecruitment,engagement,andretentionoffirst-generation andhistoricallyunderrepresentedcollegestudentsatMason.

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SUNDay, OctOber 6

alumni Weekend champagne Brunch10 a.m. to noonMason inn conference center and Hotel cost: $10Wrap up Alumni Weekend with this

special alumni brunch.

catholic Mass and ccM alumni reunion11 a.m. to 1 p.m.St. robert Bellarmine churchcost: FreeCatholic mass will be held at 11 a.m.

followed by a reception for Catholic

Campus Ministry alumni at noon featuring

our famous meatballs!

Women’s Soccer vs. St. louis3 p.m.George Mason Stadium

chamber Orchestra Kremlin4 p.m.center for the artscost: $50, $42, $25 Mason Alumni and

their families receive a 15 percent discount.

This dynamic Russian chamber orchestra

presents a brilliant concert of classical

music including works by Elgar, Dvorák,

Shostakovich, and Bach.

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