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Mason Alumni Support Students
The George Mason University Alumni Association is committed
to engaging students throughout their academic career so that they can
form a stronger bond with the university and its alumni body.
Scholarships
The Alumni Association sponsors student scholarships
awarded annually. Winners are recognized at the annual Celebration of
Distinction.
- John C. and Louise P. Wood Undergrad Scholarship ($2,500)
- John C. and Louise P. Wood Graduate Scholarship ($2,500)
- Peter Forame Student Leadership Scholarship ($1,000)
- The George Mason University Alumni Association Service Scholarship ($1,000)
The next set of scholarships will be awarded for the 2009-2010
academic school year. Applicatioins will be available online and
in the Office of Alumni Affairs in September.
Etiquette Dinners
- While sitting at the dinner table do you look at the place
setting and wonder what water glass is yours or which fork you should
use?
- Are you nervous about a business meeting or job interview that might be held over lunch or dinner?
The Student Alumni Etiquette Dinner is a great way to learn the
appropriate tools and techniques. This is a unique event that allows
you to network with alumni in a more relaxed environment while being
taught proper dinning etiquette. The event is just $5.00 and includes
dinner, etiquette instruction, and an evening of fun. Seats are limited, dont delay!
Read more about past dinners.
2008 Etiquette Dinner
Tuesday, October 14
Purchase tickets at the
Office of Alumni Affairs
Johnson Center room 122
Student Alumni Partnership
Introduced for the first time during the 2005-2006
academic school year the Student Alumni Partnership is a select group
of students that apply to be partnered with an Alumni Association board
member for a mentoring experience. This is a voluntary opportunity for
you to expand your network and connect with current and former Mason
Alumni Association board members. Space is limited and students are
selected based on their interests, academic standing, and the ability
to match them with an appropriate alumni partner.
For additional information, please contact Clarissa Bannor, Assistant Director of Alumni Affairs at (703) 993-3847 or cbannor@gmu.edu.
Dinners for 12 Patriots
Dinners for 12 Patriots is based on a simple idea: local alumni host dinners in thier homes for students, faculty and fellow alumni in an effort to make Mason a smaller, cozier place. Dinners range from catered affairs to simple buffets to home cooded fare. In addition to great dinner, the program offers participants an excellent opportunity to make new friends and valuable connections.
2008 Dinners
Saturday, November 15
Learn More and Sign Up Here
Exam Week Goodie Giveaways
You will not want to miss this! Each semester the Alumni Association
recruits alumni volunteers to help distribute FREE scantrons and
bluebooks to students prior to exams. Look for a kiosk in the Johnson
Center during the final week of classes and stop by to pick up your
goodies.
Grad Week
Grad Week is a week long celebration that allows the upcoming
graduating class to celebrate their accomplishments at Mason. Special
events are planned throughout the week and include; the Alumni
Association Welcome Brunch, Grad Week "Moving On" Fair, Annual Giving's
Student Giving Party, cap decorating, and more. Activities are
sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs, the George Mason University
Alumni Association, the Office of Annual Giving, University Life, and
Career Services. Learn more about this past year's Grad Week activities.
Commencement Activities
The Alumni Association is at commencement each year to welcome the
newest members to the alumni community. The Alumni Association provides
a special gift to the graduating students. Gifts range from books, to
t-shirts, to a lapel pin that can be worn in the work place to promote
Mason pride. Membership into the Alumni Association is free so all
alumni are encouraged to stay connected to their alma mater after
graduation.
Career Network Online
Alumni and friends of George Mason University make up this valuable
network of professionals who share career and job hunting advice with
students and fellow alumni. Sponsored jointly by the Office of Alumni
Affairs and Career Services this is a great tool for networking with
alumni. Visit http://careers.gmu.edu/cn to begin a Network search.
Student Alumni Listserv
Join the Student Alumni listserv to get announcements about special
opportunities available for student from the association. In addition
receive MasonWire, the association's monthly e-newsletter. Email cbannor@gmu.edu to be added to the listserv.
Prized Patriots
Throughout the year the alumni association can be found giving away cool prizes at a variety of student events. Look for the Alumni Association Prized Patriots table at:
- Mason Day
- New Student Days & Welcome Week
- Prince William Outreach
- Hispanic Heritage Month Networking Reception
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