Bachelor of Individualized Study

Office Location: Robinson A 253

 Volume 2, Issue 5

February 17th, 2016

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In this Issue...

- Important Dates for the Semester
- Mason DMV2GO Schedule
- Spring 2016 Career Fair
- New Century College becomes School of Integrative Studies
- Nominate your Excellent Mentor
- 2nd annual Somatic Leadership Institute
- Brown and Brown Distinguished Speaker Series
- Vote for the 2016 Academic Advisor of the Year
- Disney Fantasia: Live in Concert
- Black/African Heritage Month 2016


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Important Dates

Final Drop Deadline (67% tuition penalty): February 19th

Last day to file a Spring 2016 Graduation Intent: February 19th
[Semester Calendar]<https://registrar.gmu.edu/calendars/spring-2016/>


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Spring 2016 Career Fair

Attend the largest career fair on campus! Here's the list of participating employers.
 <https://gmu-csm.symplicity.com/events/index.php?#/events/2b7d4af5c4897178b42598a693756d53/employers>
Last Day to Attend!

Date: February 18th
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Dewberry Hall
[Click here]<https://careers.gmu.edu/students/events/fairs/>



Mason's DMV2GO Schedule

DMV 2 Go is a fleet of five mobile customer service centers ready to bring DMV services to Virginians at convenient locations.
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[More Info...]<https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/general/#dmv_2go.asp>



New Century College Becomes School of Integrative Studies on May 1st
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George Mason University’s New Century College will be known by its new name, the School of Integrative Studies, beginning May 1. The name change was approved in late 2015 by George Mason’s Board of Visitors, said Kelly Dunne, the interim associate dean of the college. The State Council of Higher Education of Virginia approved the change this week.
The School of Integrative Studies will remain closely aligned with New Century College’s original mission to provide a robust, liberal arts-based education emphasizing integrative, experiential learning, according to an article on the college's website.<http://ncc.gmu.edu/articles/8969?_ga=1.243326597.1439149185.1452612232>
[More Info...]<https://www2.gmu.edu/news/183531>



Nominate your Excellent Mentor

OSCAR sponsors two awards each academic year - one that recognizes student excellence in undergraduate scholarship, creative activities, and research and another that recognizes the outstanding contributions of the faculty and staff who mentor undergraduates on their projects. Please follow the link below to learn more about the awards, as well as about our past award recipients!
[Click here to vote]<http://oscar.gmu.edu/fac-staff/oscar-mentor-award.cfm>


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2nd annual Somatic Leadership Institute

Date: Saturday, February 20th
Time: 10:00am-5:00pm
Location: Merten Hall, 1201

The Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) Office is pleased to announce our 2nd annual Somatic Leadership Institute specifically designed for Mason. We hope you will join us for this incredible experience. The Somatic Leadership Institute is a unique and engaging leadership experience where participants will be able to challenge their own leadership style and presence. The program is based on the idea that leadership does not require a formal position. There is a special focus on how leadership is not merely from the “neck up”, but can be viewed from a more holistic perspective where participants will focus on how they lead with their body, their mind, and their spirit. Click here to register<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12974SQzQbONhLgAsJFoOKBc3jaD53B11UapstkSAihw/viewform>
[Click here]<http://lead.gmu.edu/somatic-leadership-institute/>



Brown & Bown Distinguished Speaker Series
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Date: Wednesday, March 2
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: EagleBank Arena

Paul is chairman, president and CEO of Eagle Bancorp, Inc. and chairman and CEO of EagleBank. With over $5.9 billion in assets and over 25 offices, EagleBank is the largest community bank organized in the Washington, D.C. area. Rated A- by Kroll Bond Rating Agency, EagleBank is a member of the Independent Community Bankers of America, the Maryland Bankers Association and the Virginia Bankers Association. Click here<http://business.gmu.edu/contribute/brownandbrown/> to register.



Vote for the 2016 Academic Advisor of the Year

Nominate your favorite undergraduate academic advisor for the Academic Advisor of the Year Award. One vote per person.

Voting begins on Monday, February 8th, 2016 and will run until Monday, March 7th, 2016 at 5pm.

The committee will consider the following criteria in the selection of the Advisor of the Year:
- Caring, helpful attitude toward students
- Provides accurate information regarding university academic requirements
- Availability to students, faculty, and staff
- Makes appropriate referrals Knowledge of George Mason University regulations, policies, and procedures
- Supports student development through advising
[Click here to vote]<http://advising.gmu.edu/vote/>



Disney Fantasia: Live in Concert

Date: February 27, 2016
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Center for the Arts

Dancing hippos, ostriches, and alligators; frolicking mythical centaurs and unicorns; and one famous mouse dabbling in magic come to life with live music in this performance for all ages. Experience these animated Fantasia films as you’ve never experienced them before: accompanied by a full, live orchestra.
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[Click here]<http://cfa.gmu.edu/calendar/2016/>



Black/African Heritage Month 2016

The 2016 Black/African Heritage Month is underway!

The United States has recognized black history annually beginning in 1926, first as “Negro History Week” and has officially been celebrated as “Black History Month” since 1976. Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the founder, created the week initially in honor of Frederick Douglass’ and Abraham Lincoln’s birthdays which were in February. Mason has continued the legacy of Dr. Woodson’s initiatives and holds several Black History Month events that are both educational, inspirational, and inclusive of the entire Mason Nation!
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[More Info...]<http://odime.gmu.edu/bhm/>