The Mason Spirit
George Mason University
Where Innovation Is Tradition
A Magazine for the George Mason University Community
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The Inauguration of Ángel Cabrera
From the opening procession, with faculty and visiting university presidents dressed in their academic regalia, to the upbeat musical finale led by Doc Nix and the Green Machine, the inauguration of Mason’s sixth president was something to talk about.
A Passion for History and Vinting
The bite-marked bullets found on the grounds of their new winery near the Bull Run battlefield told Mason alumni Jon and Kim Hickox a Civil War tale from a time when “to bite the bullet” meant more than taking on a tough task.
A University for All
Some might argue that Mason’s diversity is a product of its multicultural environment, but a deep-seated effort goes into ensuring an inclusive university. Two programs are at the crux of this endeavor.
Patriots Are in the House–and the Senate
When it comes to dealing with the General Assembly and state capital, Mason has always been the new kid on the block. So as our graduates build careers and establish themselves in numerous places, including the Virginia state government, everyone benefits.
A Conversation with Dr. Cabrera
In this feature, we pose some questions to President Cabrera on everything from education and leadership to favorite vacation spots and, of course, football.
A University Engaged
Whether educating the next generation of leaders for the classroom, the hospital, the boardroom, or Capitol Hill, or providing quality entertainment through its wonderful arts programs and venues, Mason is setting the gold standard for the modern, public university.
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Mason Spirit is published twice a year by the Office of University Development and Alumni Affairs in conjunction with the Office of University Relations.
From the Issue
Phil Becnel: G Is for Gumshoe
More from Profiles
The commonly accepted stereotype of a private investigator is one of intrigue and danger, of native cunning, and a willingness to shed shoe leather in all-out efforts to crack a case. PIs have been romanticized in popular culture since the Victorian era, with the film nor likes of Sam Spade and Philip Marlowe paving the way for Veronica Mars and Mike Hammer in movies and television.
Mason Students and Alumni Represent in Richmond on Lobby Day
More from News
Armed with maps, contact lists, and tons of Mason spirit, a busload of students, faculty, staff, and alumni descended on the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond on February 7 to meet with Virginia legislators. The group of approximately 80 Mason representatives shared the story of the university and expressed gratitude to the legislators for all the work they do.
Mason Wetland Laboratory Provides Resources for Important Watershed Research
More from Research
If you drive behind the intramural fields on Mason’s Fairfax Campus, you may notice a fenced-in grassy area with numerous big black tubs planted with various kinds of wetland vegetation. The scientific experiments being done in this outdoor facility are the products of Mason ecological engineer Changwoo Ahn and his students.