Homecoming Alumni Association Events
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Saturday, February 6, 2021
Mindfulness and Well-Being | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. EST
Julia Morelli, M.A., '95, and B.A., '83, President of the George Mason University Instructional Foundation, Inc., invites alumni, students, and friends to practice mindful movements designed to help release stress and quiet the mind. The gentle stretches include fluid movements that are easy to do, and offer a feeling of renewal. Sponsored by the George Mason University Alumni Association’s Work Committee in collaboration with the Center for the Advancement of Well-Being (CWB).
Monday, February 8, 2021
Military Monday: Building Our Military and Veteran Community at Mason | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. EST
Join us for our inaugural Military Mondays event series as our speaker, Keith Renshaw, PhD (Department Chair and Professor of Psychology) and Troy Lowery, BA ‘15, MAIS ‘18 (Director of Student Outreach, College of Humanities and Social Sciences) give a brief overview of the initiative and lead a discussion about how to strengthen the sense of community among Mason’s military-connected students, alumni, faculty, and staff, particularly during the pandemic. Sponsored by the Military, Veterans, and Families Initiative.Mindfulness and Well-Being | 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. EST
Join Deanna Busteed, Registered Dietitian, Yoga teacher, and a sports dietician with Mason Athletics for a Mindful Practice workshop to help cultivate calm in your life. Alumni, students, and friends are invited to participate in this session which will focus on reflection and short mindful practices along with personalized action items to help you deepen your current practice or begin a new one. Sponsored by the George Mason University Alumni Association’s Work Committee.
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Business 101: School of Business Alumni Panel Webinar
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. ESTWant to get a jump start on your workforce competition or start your own business? Your Mason alumni business leaders are here to help! Hosted by the School of Business Alumni Chapter, hear from the school’s alumni panelists who will share practical business concepts from their respective fields of finance, accounting, management, marketing, information systems, and entrepreneurship.
Accounting 101 Panelist - Coming soon!
Entrepreneurship 101 Panelist - Michael Gallagher, MBA '94, Executive Chairman, The Stevie Awards
Finance 101 Panelist - David Johnson, BS Finance ’95, Partner, Signature Estate and Investment Advisor
Management 101 Panelist - Cornell Harris, EMBA '96, Practice Partner, Wipro Limited
Marketing 101 Panelist - Ava Nia, BS Marketing ’19, Marketing Manager, Array Information Technology, Inc.
Latino Alumni Chapter Presents Noche de Juegos | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. EST
Join us for an evening of games featuring Kahoot, Jackbox, and so much more! Put your Latin knowledge to the test as we have a fun-filled evening of games.
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Old Skool Throw Back with the Latino Alumni Chapter | 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. EST
Join us for a throwback as we go old skool reggaeton, bachata, y tus favoritas. We will unveil the chapter’s top 20 list. It will be a night to remember!
Friday, February 12, 2021
Black Alumni Chapter Happy Hour | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. EST
Join us virtually for live music and a happy hour. This event is sponsored by the Black Alumni Chapter and is open to all alumni aged 21 years or older.
Saturday, February 13, 2021
Mindfulness and Well-Being | 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. EST
Join Shernita Rochelle Parker, JD, Assistant Vice President, HR Strategy & Talent Management, as she explores how movement and mindfulness work together to create greater body awareness and help us feel better in our bodies – which supports our physical and psychological well-being. Focus will be on simple practices that are “portable” and easily accessible. Sponsored by the George Mason University Alumni Association’s Work Committee.Hosted By
Co-hosted with: Student Involvement, University Life, Housing and Residence Life