From: RSO Lead Team
Date: March 20
Subject: RSO Newsletter: March 18, 2025



Student involvement

RSO Newsletter: March 20, 2025

Re-Registration 2025

Officer Information

Re-Registration is April 7 through April 14
  • See the last Newsletter for some re-registration tips
  • Upcoming required updates to the RSO constitution
    • A new template for the RSO constitution will be available on March 26, 2025.  All RSOs will be required to upload their revised constitution during the registration process for review.
    • The template will be found on the RSO HUB
  • Review the Re-registration Information on the RSO HUB
  • Make note of the important dates for Priority Registration

Mason360 Event Submissions

  • Reminder: An approved Mason360 event submission only approves the promotion of the event. The RSO will need to fullfill all requirements to confirm locations, speakers, funding requests, etc.
    • We communicate with the officer who submits the request using the Mason360 chat feature. 
    • To advertsie your event to its full potential, submit at LEAST 10 business days before the event. Our team will review during office hours.
    • We will not approve events with "TBD" as the location.

International Week

7v7 SOCCER TOURNAMENT

There are spots still open for 7v7 Soccer teams!
Saturday, March 29, 2025

  TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SIGN UP  

SIGN UP HERE

Are you a part of an RSO, Cultural Association, or a student with musical talent? Introducing... WorldVision! Showcase your country, culture, and talent on April 2nd in the Johnson Center Atrium through song at our first ever WorldVision singing competition hosted by Student Centers, Student Involvement, and Student Government. Fill out our interest form by March 20th:

  TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SIGN UP  

 

SIGN UP HERE

International Photo Competition Submission Form

A photo is worth 1000 words, and this year the International Week 2025 Photo Competition is a great way to share your international experience as a student at Mason! Please submit up to one photo per category. Amazon Money Prizes will be given to the first and second-place winners in each category ($75 and $25 respectively). The top two winners in each category will have their photos displayed on our social media and website!  

Student Funding Board (SFB)

Spring 2025 Dates to Know


Friday, April 11th, 2025- SFB Funding Application Closes for 2024-2025 
  • No submissions will be accepted after this date. 
  • All submissions must be compliant with respective application deadlines. Please refer to the RSO Hub for further guidance.

SFB Reminders

  • Inquires for SFB application updates go directly to the Student Funding Board (SFB) team and not to SI Budget. 
  • Once the RSO application approval has been received, YOU must initiate a Payment Request in Mason360 per the instructions sent in your Mason360 chat. 
  • Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) do NOT automatically receive funding of $3,000 (Tier 1) or $6,000 (Tier 2). RSOs are required to submit an SFB application and receive approval to have access to these funds. RSOs are not guaranteed these dollar amounts as it is an application process. 
Visit the RSO HUB Funding Page to ensure you know our guidelines and procedures!

Student Involvement Highlights

Upcoming Student Government Events:

  • Tuition Town Hall-Thursday, March 20th, 6pm
  • University Life Town Hall-Thursday, March 27th, 6pm

RSO Opportunities Across Campus

RSO Support Team
Student Involvement
RSO@gmu.edu
The HUB, Suite 2300
703-993-2909

International Week 2025: Parade and Festival Logo

EVENT

International Week 2025: Parade and Festival

Tuesday, April 1
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Fairfax Campus, Wilkin's Plaza, Fairfax, Virginia, United States
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Show your culture and Mason Spirit by joining the Mason iWeek 2025 Parade & Festival! ALL members of the Mason community - students, faculty, and staff - are welcome to participate! During the parade, we will make announcements of all of the represented countries and groups in attendance. Followed by the International Week Festival!

RSVP for a Table at the Fair here: https://cglink.me/2d7/s95546
RSVP to hold a flag during the parade here: https://cglink.me/2d7/s95792

REGISTER
International Week 2025: Tour Around the World Logo

EVENT

International Week 2025: Tour Around the World

Wednesday, April 2
1:00pm - 3:00pm
HUB BALLROOM, Fairfax, Virginia, United States
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An International Week tradition, previously held before the Dance Competition, is now being held on Wednesday of iWeek, during the lunch-time hours to bring these tasty dishes to all the students on campus. Join us in celebrating and sharing our cultures with other students and groups across campus.

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International Week 2025: International Dance Competition  Logo

EVENT

International Week 2025: International Dance Competition

Thursday, April 3
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Center for the Arts, Fairfax, Virginia, United States
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Mason's international student clubs present dances from around the world in this colorful and lively competition! Come out and support the participating teams and individuals competing in this year's event.

Save the Date!

Ticket information will be available mid-Spring

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Distinguished Quill Awards 2025 Logo

EVENT

Distinguished Quill Awards 2025

Thursday, April 10
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Dewberry Hall, Fairfax, Virginia, United States
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SAVE THE DATE: This annual celebration recognizes leaders and organizations that have demonstrated exceptional development and impact to the Mason community.
Check for nominations and more info here: https://si.gmu.edu/distinguished-quill-awards/

We will be personally inviting those that were nominated and will be awarding trophies to those being recognized for their contributions at Mason!
Please invite your family members, friends, and fellow students to celebrate these accomplishments!

All Student Leaders and Advisors are welcome to join in and celebrate their own accomplishments as well!

REGISTER