Campus Foragers’ Forest turns 1

This month the organizers of the Foragers' Forest on the Fairfax Campus marked the project’s first anniversary with the planting of five endangered hybrid American chestnut trees.

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Can dirty coffee grounds be the key to clean water?

Solutions to big challenges can come from unexpected places. In this episode of Access to Excellence, hear about cleaning water with coffee grounds, aerosol experiments on the ISS, and innovation inspired by jazz.

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Communication alumna went from intern to CEO of national running organization

Running, walking, and thriving together

 

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The Mason Nation Thriving Together 5K and 1-mile run/walk brought over 400 participants to GMU’s Fairfax Campus on Oct. 19, raising funds for student mental health programs.

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Can dirty coffee grounds be the key to clean water? Listen to this episode

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Former CGI president and CEO to address graduates at Winter Commencement. Learn more about George Schindler.

Winter Commencement, December 19. Information.

Building an inclusive and equitable workforce: $1.2M NSF grant fuels diversity in quantum science at George Mason. Learn more.

 

 

Cybersecurity

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Jamil Jaffer, founder and executive director of the National Security Institute and assistant professor of law at George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School discusses national security with President Washington on his podcast, Access to Excellence. 

 

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Off the Clock: Kristina Ryder keeps calm and sings on

Kristina Ryder works as an administrative specialist in George Mason’s Office of University Advancement and Alumni Relations, where she supports the Advancement communications team. Outside work, Ryder is a singer, and she has performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” at sporting events at George Mason and beyond. She recently performed at Washington Mystics and Wizards games. Read more.

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