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July 2007 |
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The "Mason Connection" is Mason's electronic newsletter, designed to keep you informed of the latest developments at the university. The newsletter is sent monthly when the General Assembly is in session and every other month when it is not in session. Multiple Construction Projects Under Way at MasonIf you want proof that Mason is a growing university, just look around. "From a construction standpoint, it's an exciting summer at all the Mason campuses," says Tom Calhoun, vice president for facilities. "We have $600 million in projects under development." Calhoun adds that although Mason is one of the largest universities in Virginia, it still lags behind many other public colleges and universities when it comes to classroom and laboratory space per student. The Northeast Sector Development is the largest project currently under construction on the Fairfax Campus. Composed of seven buildings, the new development will feature retail shops, restaurants, a dining hall, a fitness center, and housing for more than 1,000 students. Other ongoing building projects include the completion of Research I and the expansion of the Aquatic and Fitness Center. New plans are under way for an on-campus hotel and conference center and a new information technology and engineering building.
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In The NewsFriday, July 6, USA Today Some Say FAA Move Could Hide Midair Collision Risk "Federal aviation regulators have changed the way they track mistakes that bring planes too close together, a move that some safety experts say could hide risks of midair collisions..George Donohue, a former FAA official who now teaches at George Mason University in Virginia, says the multiple factors considered in the old system were necessary to understand how controllers made mistakes. 'It seems to me that they are going in the wrong direction,' he says." Tuesday, June 12, Washington Post $2 Billion Spent on Arts in Region "An economic study shows that arts spending in the Washington region has reached $2.15 billion, according to data released yesterday. The $2.15 billion in economic activity 'doesn't seem exaggerated to me,' says Stephen Fuller, professor of public policy at George Mason University. He has conducted studies for the Smithsonian and the Corcoran Gallery of Art. He cited the growing variety of cultural experiences available to the business traveler, tourist and residents." Wednesday, June 13, New York Times Searching for the Secret to Attracting the Youth Vote ? "Are voters under the age of 25 going to turn out in record numbers? History suggests it is unlikely..'Since 1972, the trend line for young voters has been relatively stable with peaks and valleys,' says Michael McDonald, professor of government and politics at George Mason University. 'Turnout among young voters or any group with traditionally low participation depends a lot on how interesting the election itself is.'" |
camp for students with learning disabilities in fourth through eighth grade. By combining writing strategies with such technology as scanners, digital cameras, graphic organizers, the latest software, and the Internet, the CompuWrite teachers aim to make writing fun for students having difficulty in the writing process.
electroencephalogram (EEG) system, which monitors the brain's electrical activity. By following subjects for five years and recording their brain and cognitive functions, researchers hope to identify patterns of change that will lead to early detection of the disease.