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SUMMARY:Mason Graduate Interdisciplinary Conference
DESCRIPTION:This annual conference opens avenues of discussion across disciplines and facilitates students’ entry into scholarly research. Students from all disciplines at George Mason University are welcome to participate\, as many perspectives enhance the potential impact of research outcomes. Students exhibit their research papers\, posters\, and presentations in an environment that closely mirrors professional scholarly practice. The conference will culminate with the final round of Mason’s Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. \nMore information to come. The call for proposals will launch in early Spring 2022.
URL:https://gapsa.gmu.edu/event/mason-graduate-interdisciplinary-conference/
LOCATION:Merten Hall\, various conference rooms\, 4441 George Mason Blvd\, Fairfax\, 22030
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T160000
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SUMMARY:General Assembly Meeting (NOV)
DESCRIPTION:The Graduate Student General Assembly is comprised of graduate and professional student representatives\, one for each of the active programs at George Mason. We meet monthly to discuss and vote on important GAPSA initiatives and other events or activities related to supporting graduate student success. \nFor the academic year 2021-2022\, General Assembly meetings will be held in-person on Fairfax campus\, with a virtual call-in option available. General Assembly meetings are open to all graduate and professional students\, although only those officially nominated as a program representative are eligible to vote. You can find out more about the General Assembly here: https://gapsa.gmu.edu/about-gapsa/graduate-student-assembly \nIf you are interested in attending this meeting\, please email gapsa@gmu.edu for details on the Zoom link and/or the meeting location.
URL:https://gapsa.gmu.edu/event/general-assembly-meeting-nov/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260516T162722
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SUMMARY:General Assembly Meeting (OCT)
DESCRIPTION:The Graduate Student General Assembly is comprised of graduate and professional student representatives\, one for each of the active programs at George Mason. We meet monthly to discuss and vote on important GAPSA initiatives and other events or activities related to supporting graduate student success. \nFor the academic year 2021-2022\, General Assembly meetings will be held in-person on Fairfax campus\, with a virtual call-in option available. General Assembly meetings are open to all graduate and professional students\, although only those officially nominated as a program representative are eligible to vote. You can find out more about the General Assembly here: https://gapsa.gmu.edu/about-gapsa/graduate-student-assembly \nIf you are interested in attending this meeting\, please email gapsa@gmu.edu for details on the Zoom link and/or the meeting location.
URL:https://gapsa.gmu.edu/event/general-assembly-meeting-oct/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T170000
DTSTAMP:20260516T162722
CREATED:20210913T194127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T194127Z
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SUMMARY:"What I Wish I Knew My First Year": Grad Student Panel
DESCRIPTION:The College of Humanities and Social Sciences invites you to hear from a current Graduate Student Panel “What I Wish I Knew My First Year” on Thursday\, September 23rd from 4-5 PM EDT. This event will be held on Zoom. To register\, please click here. Event details directly below.  \n \nHosted by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. An opportunity to hear from current graduate students about their first year of graduate school in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. \nFeaturing: \nEryn Campbell\, doctoral student\, Communication\, past president of their GSA\, and current member of the President-Student Advisory Group. \nJordan Kenyon\, doctoral candidate\, Criminology\, Law and Society and Senior Research Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton \nJonathan Marine\, moderator\, doctoral student in Writing and Rhetoric\, CHSS GAPSA representative\nIntroduced by Dylan Scarton\, GAPSA Vice President of the Fairfax Campus; doctoral student in the Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience (IPN) \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chss-graduate-student-panel-tickets-170339273352 \nSponsored by CHSS Graduate Academic Affairs and the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GAPSA).
URL:https://gapsa.gmu.edu/event/what-i-wish-i-knew-my-first-year-grad-student-panel/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T160000
DTSTAMP:20260516T162722
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SUMMARY:General Assembly Meeting (SEPT)
DESCRIPTION:The Graduate Student General Assembly is comprised of graduate and professional student representatives\, one for each of the active programs at George Mason. We meet monthly to discuss and vote on important GAPSA initiatives and other events or activities related to supporting graduate student success. \nFor the academic year 2021-2022\, General Assembly meetings will be held in-person on Fairfax campus\, with a virtual call-in option available. General Assembly meetings are open to all graduate and professional students\, although only those officially nominated as a program representative are eligible to vote. You can find out more about the General Assembly here: https://gapsa.gmu.edu/about-gapsa/graduate-student-assembly \nIf you are interested in attending this meeting\, please email gapsa@gmu.edu for details on the Zoom link and/or the meeting location.
URL:https://gapsa.gmu.edu/event/general-assembly-meeting-sept/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T133000
DTSTAMP:20260516T162722
CREATED:20210913T194819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T194819Z
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SUMMARY:GAPSA @ Mason's ScienceConnect [SciTech Campus]
DESCRIPTION:Join us for ScienceConnect this September and get to know the Mason Science community\n\nStart off the semester by meeting College of Science faculty\, staff\, and students while exploring college programs\, research\, and professional opportunities. Be sure to grab some food and win college SWAG. \nRegister to attend here: https://gmu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eJytCWKOkEN56Fo \n\n\n\nScienceConnect will be held on both the Mason Fairfax and SciTech campuses.\n\nFairfax Campus\nTuesday\, Sept. 14 from noon to 4:30 p.m.\nOutside and in front of Exploratory Hall \nScience and Technology Campus \nThursday\, Sept. 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.\nOutside and behind Katherine G. Johnson Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat you need to know when you arrive\n\n\nCheck in at one of the registration tables in order to get your food voucher.\nYou MUST complete Mason’s COVID Health Check that day and show it at the registration table.\nShow us that you follow the college on at least one of our social media platforms to receive a ScienceConnect tshirt.\nFollow Mason’s regulations on masking and social distancing to keep the event as safe as possible.
URL:https://gapsa.gmu.edu/event/gapsa-masons-scienceconnect-scitech-campus/
LOCATION:Katherine G. Johnson Hall\, 10890 George Mason Circle\, Manassas\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T162722
CREATED:20210813T134109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210825T174738Z
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SUMMARY:Office of Fellowships Workshop for Graduate Students
DESCRIPTION:GAPSA and the Office of Fellowships is partnering to put on a virtual workshop for finding and applying to fellowships\, scholarships\, and other grants while in graduate school! For more information and to register\, click on the link below:\nhttps://cglink.me/2d7/r1189110
URL:https://gapsa.gmu.edu/event/office-of-fellowships-workshop-for-graduate-students/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T140000
DTSTAMP:20260516T162722
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SUMMARY:GAPSA @ Fairfax Get Connected Fair
DESCRIPTION:Visit with Student Organizations and University Offices to discover how to get involved at George Mason University! This is the largest involvement fair with around 350 Student Organizations.\nRSVP and show us you are coming!\nFall Get Connected Fair
URL:https://gapsa.gmu.edu/event/gapsa-fairfax-get-connected-fair/
LOCATION:Wilkins Plaza\, 4500 Aquia Creek Lane\, Fairfax\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T190000
DTSTAMP:20260516T162722
CREATED:20210913T195451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T195451Z
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SUMMARY:GAPSA @ CHHS Welcome Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Rita’s Italian Ice\, graduate student resources\, and prizes. Information will be available about CHHS graduate student programs\, Graduate Student Life\, Graduate and Professional Student Association (GAPSA)\, Graduate Student Social Work Group\, Student Engagement\, Mason Recreation\, and more! \nFree tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chhs-graduate-student-welcome-resources-and-ritas-tickets-168973007815
URL:https://gapsa.gmu.edu/event/gapsa-chhs-welcome-event/
LOCATION:Peterson Hall\, 4408 Patriot Circle\, Fairfax\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T163000
DTSTAMP:20260516T162722
CREATED:20210913T194607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T194607Z
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SUMMARY:GAPSA @ Mason's ScienceConnect [Fairfax Campus]
DESCRIPTION:Join us for ScienceConnect this September and get to know the Mason Science community\n\nStart off the semester by meeting College of Science faculty\, staff\, and students while exploring college programs\, research\, and professional opportunities. Be sure to grab some food and win college SWAG. \nRegister to attend here: https://gmu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eJytCWKOkEN56Fo \n\n\n\nScienceConnect will be held on both the Mason Fairfax and SciTech campuses.\n\nFairfax Campus\nTuesday\, Sept. 14 from noon to 4:30 p.m.\nOutside and in front of Exploratory Hall \nScience and Technology Campus \nThursday\, Sept. 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.\nOutside and behind Katherine G. Johnson Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat you need to know when you arrive\n\n\nCheck in at one of the registration tables in order to get your food voucher.\nYou MUST complete Mason’s COVID Health Check that day and show it at the registration table.\nShow us that you follow the college on at least one of our social media platforms to receive a ScienceConnect tshirt.\nFollow Mason’s regulations on masking and social distancing to keep the event as safe as possible.
URL:https://gapsa.gmu.edu/event/gapsa-masons-scienceconnect-fairfax-campus/
LOCATION:Exploratory Hall\, 10431 Rivanna River Way\, Fairfax\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210826T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210826T190000
DTSTAMP:20260516T162722
CREATED:20210813T165556Z
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SUMMARY:Arlington Welcome Fair
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars today for the Arlington Fest signature event: Welcome Fair 2021! You won’t want to miss this. Enjoy free food from local area vendors\, fun giveaways\, and meet representatives from all over Mason and the Arlington Community. This is time well spent gathering information about student services and resources\, and have a fantastic time while doing it! Hope to see you there! \nREGISTER HERE \nTo learn more about upcoming events and Fall 2021 Arlington Fest visit: https://ularlington.gmu.edu/2021-fall-arlington-fest \nAll students are welcome! For more information about parking at the Arlington campus please visit: https://transportation.gmu.edu/arlington
URL:https://gapsa.gmu.edu/event/arlington-welcome-fair/
LOCATION:Van Metre Plaza\, 3351 Fairfax Drive\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="University Life Arlington":MAILTO:https://ularlington.gmu.edu/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210821T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210821T150000
DTSTAMP:20260516T162722
CREATED:20210813T133255Z
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SUMMARY:Gradstravaganza: Picnic
DESCRIPTION:All new and continuing Mason graduate students are invited to Gradstravaganza\, Mason’s annual graduate student welcome event! This year\, Graduate Student Life is bringing back Gradstravaganza as a two-day event\, including a fully virtual lineup of mini-workshops & educational sessions on Friday\, August 20 from 9am-4pm and our Gradstravaganza picnic in-person on Saturday\, August 21 from 12-3pm! Brought to you by Graduate Student Life\, the Office of the Provost\, Mason Recreation\, Student Involvement\, and the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GAPSA). \nSaturday’s picnic includes FREE food\, t-shirts\, games\, giveaways\, and more! Be sure to bring your Mason ID and your Mason COVID Health Check. Registration information is posted below. \n\n\n\n\nAgenda for Saturday\, August 21\nPlease note: Registration is required in order to attend the Gradstravaganza Picnic.  \nJoin us for the Gradstravaganza 2021 Picnic from 12-3pm on Mason Pond Lawn! At the picnic there will be FREE boxed lunches with a variety of choices\, a FREE Mason Graduate Student t-shirt\, crafts\, games provided by Mason Recreation\, and more! Seating will not be provided\, so be sure to bring your own picnic blanket or chairs to sit comfortably. \nTo attend the picnic\, you must bring your Mason ID and completed Mason COVID Health Check. This is a family friendly event and you are welcome to bring guests who are not Mason students; any non-Mason guests must also fill out the Mason COVID Health Check. Although pets are not allowed on campus\, service animals are welcomed to this event. As per Mason’s current official masking and vaccination requirements\, any attendee who is not vaccinated is required to wear a mask and socially distance. (Official masking guidelines subject to change as per Mason’s guidelines). If you are vaccinated and feel most comfortable wearing a mask and physically distancing\, we support you and encourage you to do so. There will be a limited number of free graduate student t-shirts and free boxed lunches\, including some vegetarian and gluten-free options. If you have more specific dietary restrictions or needs\, we encourage you to bring your own lunch/food. Register here.
URL:https://gapsa.gmu.edu/event/gradstravaganza-picnic/
LOCATION:Mason Pond Lawn\, 4373 Mason Pond Drive\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210820T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T162722
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SUMMARY:Arlington: "What I Wish I Knew" Student Panel
DESCRIPTION:We asked experienced students what they wished they knew when they started as a new student at Mason – especially at the Arlington Campus. Join University Life Arlington for a virtual student panel discussion about all things Mason. Learn real advice for Arlington students by current Arlington students. \nREGISTER HERE \nTo learn more about upcoming events and Fall 2021 Arlington Fest visit: https://ularlington.gmu.edu/2021-fall-arlington-fest
URL:https://gapsa.gmu.edu/event/arlington-what-i-wish-i-knew-student-panel/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="University Life Arlington":MAILTO:https://ularlington.gmu.edu/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210820T160000
DTSTAMP:20260516T162722
CREATED:20210813T133018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210813T133120Z
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SUMMARY:Gradstravaganza: Online Sessions
DESCRIPTION:All new and continuing Mason graduate students are invited to Gradstravaganza\, Mason’s annual graduate student welcome event! This year\, Graduate Student Life is bringing back Gradstravaganza as a two-day event\, including a fully virtual lineup of mini-workshops & educational sessions on Friday\, August 20 from 9am-4pm and our Gradstravaganza picnic in-person on Saturday\, August 21 from 12-3pm! Brought to you by Graduate Student Life\, the Office of the Provost\, Mason Recreation\, Student Involvement\, and the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GAPSA). \nFriday’s lineup includes mini-workshops highlighting strategies for success in graduate school\, special sessions for Graduate Assistants (GRAs\, GTAs\, and GPAs)\, opportunities to meet and connect with fellow Mason graduate students\, and more! \nAgenda for Friday\, August 20\nPlease note: Registration is required in order to receive the Zoom links for each session. Click on individual session links below\, or visit our Gradstravaganza page on Mason360. \n\n\n\n\n9:00-9:50am\n\n\nOpening Session and Welcome (plenary session)\nWelcome to Gradstravaganza! Join us for opening remarks to welcome you to the start of the new school year. Registration and more information will be posted shortly.\n\n\n\n10:00am-12:05pm\n\n\nMini-Workshops for Graduate Student Success (concurrent sessions)\nPlease register for each session of interest in order to receive the Zoom links. \n\n\n\n10:00-10:35am  \nPathway through the PhD\n10:00-10:35am  \nStrategies for Success in Your Master’s Degree Program\n10:00-10:35am  \nMaking the Commitment to Writing \n \n10:00-10:35am  \nTitle IX Overview and Sexual Harassment Prevention (Replaces Required Online Training)\n\n\n10:45-11:20am  \nHow to Get On-Campus Employment as a Graduate Student \n \n10:45-11:20am  \nBuilding an Effective Relationship with Your Mentor/Advisor \n \n10:45-11:20am  \nManaging Limited Time and Multiple Demands \n \n10:45-11:20am  \nTitle IX Overview and Sexual Harassment Prevention (Replaces Required Online Training)\n\n\n11:30am-12:05pm  \nResilience in Graduate School: Strategies to Support Your Thriving\n11:30am-12:05pm\nUnderstanding Financial Aid Options and the Impact of COVID-19\n11:30am-12:05pm  \nBuilding Your Network Now for Your Job Search Later\n11:30am-12:05pm  \nTitle IX Overview and Sexual Harassment Prevention (Replaces Required Online Training)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:05-12:30pm\n\n\nLunch Break\n\n\n\n\n12:30-1:00pm\n\n\nSpeed Networking\nWhat better way to meet your fellow graduate students than through speed networking? This 30-minute speed networking session will allow you to introduce yourself and get to know several Mason graduate students across disciplines & programs. We will provide guiding questions to help steer the conversation\, but feel free to bring questions of your own! You may join this session at any time and will be able to hop into the next round of speed networking.\n\n\n\n1:00-1:15pm\n\n\nBreak\n\n\n\n\n1:15-2:15pm\n\n\nFinding Your Community of Support: Student Panel (plenary session)\nCultivating a community of support is an essential task for all graduate students; connections with fellow students\, faculty\, and the broader campus community\, as well as support from a personal network of family and friends\, contribute to graduate student success and well-being. However\, finding this community of support can be a challenge\, made even more daunting amid a global pandemic. Join us for a panel discussion to hear how 5 current Mason graduate students from a range of backgrounds and identities have navigated finding their communities and support systems here at Mason before\, during\, and (hopefully) after the virtual world of the COVID-19 pandemic.\n\n\n\n2:15-2:30pm\n\n\nBreak\n\n\n\n\n2:30-4:00pm\n\n\nSessions for Graduate Research Assistants (GRAs)\, Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs)\, and Graduate Professional Assistants (GPAs) (concurrent sessions)\nThese sessions are intended for Mason graduate students who currently hold Graduate Research\, Teaching\, or Professional Assistant positions. These sessions will not address how to apply for or get a GRA\, GTA\, or GPA position.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduate Research Assistants as Researchers\, Mentors\, and Professionals\nBuilding Professionalism through Your Graduate Professional Assistantship\nStarting Strong: Planning for the First Two Weeks as a GTA
URL:https://gapsa.gmu.edu/event/gradstravaganza-online-sessions/
LOCATION:VA
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