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The spring semester is almost over, and campus is buzzing with everyone finishing up last-minute assignments and preparing for final exams. We hope that you all will have a successful end to the academic year and will be sending nothing but positive vibes and energy your way! Make sure you take advantage of the awesome end-of-the-year events happening in May, such as Off-Campus Student Appreciation Week, the Just-in-Time Hiring Fair on May 20, and more! Read below for more updates and opportunities, including GAPSA elections, housing in Arlington, job openings, and even an opportunity to win an Apple Watch! For more detailed information and updates, bookmark the Graduate Student Life page. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at gradlife@gmu.edu. Good luck on finals, and congratulations to all of our master's and doctoral graduates!
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2019 Off-Campus Student Appreciation WeekMonday - Friday, April 29 - May 3
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Upcoming Events:
- Student Appreciation Week Lunch: Thurs., May 2 at 11:00am, The HUB, Room 1014
- Trip to Newseum: Fri., May 3, Newseum in D.C.
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University Life Student Survey: Win an Apple Watch!Deadline to Participate: Sunday, May 12
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We invite all current Mason students to participate in this survey designed to obtain feedback that will help inform the 2020-2024 University Life Strategic Plan and shape the student experience. Your insight is very important to us. This survey is confidential and should take less than 5 minutes to complete. Participants who provide a correct Mason email address will be included in the opportunity to win an Apple Watch. Your survey must be completed by no later than May 12, 2019 in order to have the opportunity to win. To take the survey, follow this link. If you encounter any technical issues or have questions please contact ULA@gmu.edu.
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Off-Campus Housing FairTuesday, May 7, 2:00-4:00pm Johnson Center, Dewberry Lobby (Fairfax Campus)
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Are you a George Mason Student looking for off-campus housing options? Do you have questions about budgeting or what to look for in a lease? You are in luck! Stop by the Off-Campus Housing Fair to gather information about what to expect when transitioning off campus and meet with local apartment communities with their property information as well as other services such as cable and internet providers and furniture rental companies.
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Thanks to everyone who voted in the recent election for the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GAPSA)! Congratulations to the newly elected 2019-2020 GAPSA Executive Officers:
President: Natalie Gelbvaks Vice President of Fairfax Campus: Atis Degro Vice President of Science and Technology Campus: Octavia Sumailah Director of Communications: Wai Ling Fong
For more information about the elections and bios of the new officers, visit the GAPSA Elections page.
In addition, the referendum on the new constitution passed with 81% approval. To view the new constitution, click here.
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Special Election for VP of Arlington for GAPSAApplication Deadline: Friday, May 10, at 5:00pm
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GAPSA currently has a vacancy for the position of Vice President of Arlington Campus for the 2019-2020 year. If you are interested in the opportunity to represent your fellow graduate and professional students based in Arlington and to serve on the Executive Board of GAPSA, consider applying for this compensated position! Visit the GAPSA Elections page for more information about the special election process and the application packet. Applications are due electronically to Austin A. Deray, advisor to GAPSA, no later than 5:00pm on May 10, 2019.
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Year-End Reception and Write InWednesday, May 8, 4:30-9:30pm Johnson Center, Gold Room (Fairfax Campus)
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The Journal of Mason Graduate Research invites all graduate students to drop-in for the Year-End Reception & Write-in on Wednesday, May 8, from 4:30-9:30 p.m. in the Johnson Center Gold Room. The social hour is from 4:30-6:00 p.m. and the write-in is from 6:00-9:30 p.m. Food and drinks will be provided!
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2019 Just-in-Time Hiring Fair
Monday, May 20, 3:00-6:00pm Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall (Fairfax Campus)
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University Career Services is holding the 2019 Just-In-Time Hiring Fair on Monday, May 20, and you don't want to miss this one-stop career-shop. Employers will be on campus to network with students looking for all kinds of positions, including internships, entry level and summer employment. NO NEED TO REGISTER - PLEASE JUST SHOW UP! To prepare for the fair, join Career Services at the following event: Career Launch: Mon. May 20, 11:00am-1:00pm, Third Floor Johnson Center, West Lounge
- Make the most of the Just-in-Time Hiring Fair by attending our SAME-DAY Career Launch workshops, featuring on the spot resume reviews with employers!
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Current Postings: - NSFP is hiring a Graduate Professional Assistant for the 2019-2020 academic year to focus on New Student Programs. If you have questions, please contact Austin Pryor, Associate Director for Orientation and New Student Programs. For more information and to apply, view the New Student and Family Programs GPA Job Description.
- LGBTQ Resources is hiring a Graduate Professional Assistant for the 2019-2020 academic year. If you have any questions, please contact LuLu Géza Kelemen, Assistant Director of LGBTQ Resources. For more information and to apply, view the LGBTQ Resources GPA Job Description.
- The Office of International Programs and Services is looking to hire two graduate students as Program Assistants for 2019-2020. If you have any questions, please contact Jonathan Carmona, Global Programs Coordinator in OIPS. For more information, view the OIPS Program Assistant Job Description; to apply, visit Handshake (#2672457).
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Graduate Student Housing Coming in Arlington!
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George Mason University's Housing and Residence Life is excited to share some introductory information about graduate student housing at the Rixey. While details and the application process are not yet confirmed, we want to make sure you know what’s coming. Visit the website for details and to join the mailing list for updates.
Things to know:
- Sign up for Arlington graduate housing updates by visiting the University Life Arlington website.
- Mason is master leasing 38 bed spaces at the Rixey, a Marymount University owned and managed luxury apartment complex, located approximately one mile west of the Mason Arlington campus.
- Application priority will be given to full-time graduate and professional students who are in programs of study at the Arlington Campus.
- Most units will be double occupancy, private bedrooms (2 bedroom apartments). Some single occupancy private unites (1 bedroom) will be available – very limited availability.
- Rates and application process/timeline have not been finalized as of May 1, 2019. An email will be sent to the list as soon this information is approved to share.
- Pet options are available at the Rixey.
- All units will be fully furnished and all utilities included in the cost of rent. Cable/internet can be added for an additional fee.
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I cannot advocate enough how the arts can help bring so much positivity into your life! Live music is a great way to experience new culture, connect with new people, and in my opinion, it’s the BEST way to de-stress! With finals coming up, I think you deserve that study break. So, if you keep looking out the window of the library, jamming to your favorite song, and wishing you could have one night off, this is your universal sign. Check out the post: "Live Music Venues, What You Didn’t Know You Were Missing" to learn about venues in the area!
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Graduate Student Resources
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