December 2012
College of Humanities and Social Sciences Upcoming Events
Dear Alumni, As I write to you on the last day of classes, I find it difficult to believe that another semester has come and gone. I know you will remember the days of studying for exams before hurrying home for a well-deserved winter break. Our faculty are also busy with exams, papers, and getting grades reported. Winter break begins in a week; I think we will all be ready! We just celebrated the annual Mary Roper Awards here at the college. These awards recognize the contributions of our administrative staff members and the huge contributions they make. Read more>>> I would like to congratulate alumna Miriam Van Scott, BA English ‘92, whose book, Candy Canes in Bethlehem, about children’s Christmas traditions around the world, has received very positive reviews. You can check out the book here and at the Mason bookstore.
One of our faculty members, Eskil Ullberg, recently represented the college and the university before the United Nations, at a panel entitled “Science, Technology, and Innovation for Development.” More than 100 nations were represented at the Nov. 16 panel where Ullberg, a visiting research scholar in Mason’s Interdisciplinary Center for Economic Sciences (ICES) and a visiting assistant professor in the Department of Economics, addressed the levels of infusion of technology into developing countries. Read more>>> I am looking forward to a couple of exciting events when we return from break: 7th Annual CHSS Tailgate Saturday, Jan. 19 at 3 p.m. This very popular annual event takes place right before the Mason men’s basketball game against Hofstra. The Patriots’ season is off to a strong start and this promises to be an exciting evening. Doc Nix, director of the famous Green Machine, will be in the pregame crowd, and there will be a great opportunity to enjoy food and drink with your family and friends (and maybe win some prizes!). I hope you are planning to make it. To register click here.
Thursday, Dec. 20 University Winter Convocation 1 p.m. Patriot Center, Fairfax
Saturday, Jan. 19 7th Annual CHSS Tailgate 3 – 5 p.m. Mason Hall, Fairfax
Thursday, Jan. 24 ASA President Annette Lareau speaks at ASA ASA Headquarters 1430 K Street Suite 600, D.C.
Tuesday, Jan. 29 MLK Service Fair: Community Partners Johnson Center, Fairfax
Wednesday, Feb. 27 Obama’s Second Term Panel Discussion 7:30 p.m. Mason Hall, Meese Conference Room, Fairfax
Obama’s Second Term: New Flexibility, New Impact?
A panel discussion about the international implications of a second Obama term Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m.
The college will convene an expert panel representing global perspectives on what a second Obama term could bring and how his reelection alters or cements the United States’ relationship with other countries. Kathleen DeLaski, formerly of ABC News, will moderate, and Bill Schneider, Ran Halévi, and Karen DeYoung will analyze how the continuing Obama presidency will affect different parts of the world. To learn more, please see here. I wish you all a happy holiday season, and hope to see you at Mason in the spring semester. Don’t forget to send us your news! Yours in Patriot Pride,
Jack R. Censer Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences Alumni Website Alumni Events Alumni Weekend Donate Vision Series Stay Connected
