Dear Students, The end of the term is in sight! I hope everyone has survived so far. Winter break for the university begins on Wednesday Dec. 23, but both Dr. Cox and I will be out of the office (separately) beginning on Monday Dec. 21. If you have paperwork to process or any issues to address please do so by close of business on Friday December 18th. Have a safe and warm, healthy and happy holiday season ! Diane St. Germain -- Diane St. Germain Coordinator, Biology and Biosciences Graduate Academic Programs** *Molecular and Microbiology Dept.* *George** Mason University* MS 1H8, 10900 University Blvd. Manassas, VA 20110 *Phone* (703) 993-4263, *Fax* (703) 993-8976**