Fall into Mason with SI!

On Thursday, September 21st, students, faculty, and staff gathered in Dewberry Hall for Mason in Color, a collaboration between the Patriot Activities Council (PAC) and the Center for Culture, Equity, and Empowerment (CCEE). Mason in Color is an event that gives the campus an opportunity to celebrate the rich cultural artistry of our BIPOC students. The event featured performances, informational tables and highlights, a cultural snack bar, and was hosted by Ed Mabrey, the 2019 APCA Spoken Word Artist of the Year. Ed was not the only spoken word artist in the room, however.

Photos of Mason in Color by Alex Stump

Jneva Norfleet, a student in the PHD Higher Ed Program at Mason and a Christian Spoken Word Artist, performed a powerful piece called “TAKE A STAND” that she wrote in 2020 at the height of the Black Lives Matter movement. She decided to perform it at Mason in Color because it fit in with the theme of sharing heritage, culture, and background. Jneva said “it was important to perform ‘TAKE A STAND’ because there are many things still going on in our community and it’s not just a Black or White thing. It’s up to all people to be a part of the solution.”

Other performances included compelling and engaging artistic pieces by Geciara, Yuz Ata, Nishat Sultana, ZZBOW, and Ta-Seen Reaz Niloy.

Ta-Seen Reaz Niloy, a second-year PHD student in Information Technology, performed a dance using three distinct excerpts from three different songs. “The first piece conveys the profound love and longing of a Bangladeshi person who awaits her distant lover with heartfelt yearning. The second piece beautifully depicts the traditions and rituals of village weddings in Bangladesh,” she said. “Lastly, as Bangladesh relies heavily on agriculture, its fate is often tied to the whims of weather. During seasons like summer, when rain is scarce, farmers face hardship and turn to prayer, seeking divine intervention for much-needed rain.”

When asked why she wanted to share her art and culture at Mason in Color, Ta-Seen responded “it helps people from different backgrounds understand, care about, and enjoy each other's differences, which makes our human experience better. Sharing my Bangladeshi culture lets you show the world its unique history, customs, and values, that can help people from other cultures understand and appreciate my heritage while ensuring it's passed down to future generations.”

In addition to the performances, there were tables around the room staffed by Registered Student Organizations (RSO) and campus offices. Each table shared information about their RSO or office, and how students can benefit from being connected. “I hope that students were able to learn more about the opportunities they have here on campus to make connections and network with others interested in the same areas they are,” said Hailey Salmen, one the PAC Campus Event Leads who helped planned the event.

To learn more about PAC or CCEE, visit pac.gmu.edu or ccee.gmu.edu, respectively. You can also follow them on social media platforms at @gmu_pac or @masonccee, respectively, to stay up-to-date.

Mason Night @ The Nats featuring Mason Patriots, Hailey Hobbs and Lucy Johnson! Did you come out to play ball?

IVth Night was a blast! Did you attend? If you made a tote bag, we'd love to see it! Share it on social media and tag us @MasonPatriots

FOR UPDATES ON THESE EVENTS AND MORE VISIT:

New Member Workshop Series

Thurs, Oct.5@3-4pm, JC Room C

Mon, Oct.9 @4-5pm, JC Room C

Thurs, Oct.12 @2-3pm, JC Room F

Tues, Oct.17 @5-6pm, JC Room G

Fri, Oct.20 @3-4pm, JC Room C

Mon, Oct.23 @5-6pm, JC Room D

Thurs, Oct.26 @2-3pm, JC Room C

Mon, Oct.30 @1-2pm, JC Room A

Current Member Workshop Series

Tues, Oct.3 @1-2pm, JC Room D

Fri, Oct.13 @1-2pm, JC Room C

Thurs, Oct.19 @3-4pm, JC Room B

Mon, Oct.23 @5-6pm, JC Room G

Tues, Oct.31 @2-3pm, JC Room A

When:

Sunday, Oct.8, 3-5pm

Where:

Student Involvement Office (Hub 2300)

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Join us as we celebrate our fellow women in esports at GMU! We'll have ice cream and games, so come and hang out!

When:

Wednesday, October 11, 10am – 2pm

Where:

SUB 1 Quad (Rain Location: Dewberry Hall)

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IMALIVE Mental Health Fair is a fun, interactive, and educational 4-hour event that brings awareness to mental health and suicide prevention. Join us for games, prizes, resources, giveaways, and more! CAPS is currently recruiting volunteers (students, faculty, staff) to work this event. Scan the QR code on the attached flyer to sign up!

Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention takes a community-wide effort. Thanks in advance for supporting this event!

Special Guest- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

When:

Wednesday, Oct.11, 6-8pm

Where:

Hub Front Ballroom

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The even of this goal is to help disabled students thrive in college by providing essential resources, fostering a safe and inclusive environment, and facilitating open dialogues for individuals to voice their concerns and questions about campus life. Panelists will consist of disabled students who will speak on their experiences navigating higher education. There will be a raffle at the end of the panel, and food will be served!

When:

Thursday, October 12 @7:30-10:30pm

Where:

Dewberry Hall

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Have you ever wanted to be a detective? Join us in a night of mystery and surprise to discover who did it at the Hollywood Estate of Sir Warren Peace. Students are encouraged to wear black tie attire. You will be greeted with refreshments throughout the night. Be the first to solve the mystery and win a killer prize.

This show is set in the 1920s and the actions of the actors are reflective of the period.

When:

Friday, October 13 @7pm

Where:

Eaglebank Arena

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Come meet the 2023-24 George Mason Basketball Teams and enjoy performances from the Green Machine, Mason Spirit, Campus Performance Groups and more! Attendance is free and no ticket is required! The first 2,000 attendees receive a free Mason glow stick!

When:

October 13, 20, OR 21 @7:30-11pm

Where:

Cox Farms (15621 Braddock Rd, Centreville, VA 20120)

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The Patriot Activities Council is selling discounted tickets for Cox Farms: Field of Fears! These tickets are for October 13th, October 20th, OR October 21st from 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm. Students can purchase tickets starting on October 4th in the Student Involvement Office at the front desk for $20 per ticket using Mason Money! That's 50% off the face value if purchased directly from Cox Farms! Students can buy up to 2 tickets per Mason ID.

**PLEASE NOTE**: Registering for this event on Mason360 DOES NOT mean you are guaranteed a ticket. You must purchase your tickets from Student Involvement Front Desk using your Mason Money!

When:

Wednesday, October 18 @10am-9pm

Where:

Student Involvement Office (Hub 2200)

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Stop in at the Student Involvement Office at the HUB for a Poppin' snack and Information about our office!

In-Person Workshop Link

When:

Monday, October 23, 10:30-11:30am

Where:

Online Workshop Link

When:

Tuesday, October 24, 11am-12pm

Where:

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After reviewing the RSO website and various trainings, are you still wondering how to set up an event for your RSO?

Our team will review your requested topics, craft a presentation and help you navigate the various processes needed to ensure successful events.

When:

Friday, October 27, 7-11pm

Where:

The Ridge and Fenwick Lawn

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Come out to Chesapeake River Way and The Ridge for a night of Halloween fun! Enjoy activities such as the Haunted Ridge, pumpkin painting, free giveaways, and more!

Pick up a free movie ticket for University Mall Theater in the SI Office in the Hub!

Esports hosts a Weekly Smash Bros Tournament in Hub 2300! Come by and play with us!

The Ridge is a student space on campus located between Sandbridge and Blue Ridge Halls. Its relaxed environment and late hours make it a great spot for studying and the rentable games make hanging out with friends even better. Stop. by and say hi to Team Ridge!