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海角社区 Updates
New AI Guidelines and Tools for 海角社区 Students, Faculty, and Staff
海角社区 has released comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) guidelines. These resources provide framework and guidance for the responsible and ethical use of AI across the academic community.
George Mason鈥檚 enterprise AI platform, , represents the first major outcome of the university鈥檚 strategic partnership with Microsoft and Cloudforce to start a meaningful and thoughtful integration of artificial intelligence capabilities into university operations.
Through a suite of six specialized AI tools, called agents, PatriotAI offers secure, university-managed access to large language models that aid academic work, studies, and student life. Each agent was co-developed with members of the George Mason community, including the AI Visioning Task Force, and they represent our first lineup of AI tools designed to enhance learning, instruction, research, and administration across campus. For complete details about this vision, visit ai.gmu.edu.
Summer Camps at George Mason
Still deciding on summer camps? 海角社区 hosts camps and youth programs across a range of topics, including academics, visual and performing arts, recreation, and sports. Visit to browse camps hosted by George Mason departments and external groups across campuses.
Training and Professional Development
University Business Consulting鈥檚 Summer Knowledge Share Series
Registration is now open for University Business Consulting鈥檚 annual Summer Knowledge Share Series. Faculty and staff are invited to attend sessions on the following topics:
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Thinking Strategically as a Team: Wednesday, July 9
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Design Thinking and Experimentation: Wednesday, August 13
Sessions will be hosted in person on the Fairfax 海角社区 in Merten Hall, as well as via Zoom. .
Sign Up for Mason 101 this Summer
Mason 101 is an one-time workshop that covers information about the university鈥檚 history, organization, resources, and the future of the institution. Sign up for an upcoming session via MasonLeaps:
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Friday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to noon (in-person)
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Friday, August 15, from 10 a.m. to noon (via Zoom)
To register for an upcoming session:
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Go to and log in with your Mason credentials
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In the search bar in upper right corner of the page, search for 鈥淢ason 101鈥
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On the screen that opens, click 鈥淢ason 101,鈥 and available Mason 101 dates will appear
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Click on the 鈥淩equest鈥 button next to your preferred training date
Mason Career Academy
海角社区 has launched , a new online learning resource that is free for current students, faculty, and staff to develop new skills. Mason Career Academy is also available to displaced workers, including federal workers and contractors in the region, for a small registration fee.
Mason Career Academy offers access to more than 90 online micro-credential courses and industry-recognized certifications in fields such as data analytics, cybersecurity, project management, and information technology support. Read more.
Resources for You
Thrift for Free at Patriot Packout鈥檚 Free Store
The Patriot Packout's Free Store returns to campus from Monday, June 23, through Saturday, June 28. The store will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and from 3鈥7 p.m. on the Fairfax 海角社区, Art and Design Building, (located on the 1st floor).
All items in the store are free. Explore gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, books, art supplies, small appliances, electronics, household items, and kitchen goods. Partners and family members are invited to thrift with their Patriot.
. All items were donated by the university community during , a campus move-out initiative that reduces waste and addresses basic needs insecurity.
Wellness and Safety Training at Mason Square and SciTech
Facilities and 海角社区 Operations invites faculty and staff from all units to participate in upcoming wellness and safety sessions at Mason Square and the Science and Technology 海角社区. Designed to support health, safety, and overall well-being, these quick and informative sessions include CPR/AED training, emergency response (鈥淪top the Bleed鈥), ergonomic and spine health tips, and personalized wellness checks. Whether you are looking to recharge, get back on track, or simply stay proactive about your health, there鈥檚 something here for everyone. .
Upcoming Performances and Arts Events at George Mason
Tuesday, June 24, at 3:30 p.m.
Fairfax 海角社区, Center for the Arts
Argentinian drummer and percussionist Juan Megna performs Afro-Brazilian genres, jazz, Argentinian milongas, and chacareras. He had played/recorded with Tedd Baker, Wade Beach, and Shawn Purcell, as well as Brazilian artists Vinicius Dorim, Rubinho Antunes, Bruno Mangueira, and Felipe Silveira. This concert is free and open to the public and offered as part of Mason Jazz Camp.
Wednesday, June 25, at 3:30 p.m.
Fairfax 海角社区, Center for the Arts
Mason Jazz Camp presents American trombonist, composer, and educator Altin Sencalar. Praised by the International Trombone Associations Journal for his 鈥渧irtuosity [and] melodic and harmonic mastery,鈥 Sencalar has shared the stage with DeeDee Bridgewater, Rodney Whitaker, Christian McBride, David Sanborn, The Dizzy All Star Alumni Big Band, Michael Bubl茅, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, and more. This concert is free and open to the public and offered as part of Mason Jazz Camp.
Thursday, June 26, at 3:30 p.m.
Fairfax 海角社区, Center for the Arts
The U.S. Navy Band Commodores, the Navy's premier jazz ensemble, have been performing the very best of big band jazz for the Navy and the nation for 50 years. Formed in 1969, this 18-member group continues the jazz big band legacy with some of the finest musicians in the world. The Commodores' mission includes public concerts, national concert tours, ceremonial support in honoring our veterans, jazz education classes and clinics, and protocol performances for military and civilian government officials. This concert is free and open to the public and offered as part of Mason Jazz Camp.
Friday, June 27, at 2 p.m.
Fairfax 海角社区, Center for the Arts
Participants of Mason Jazz Camp perform a student showcase to conclude the week-long camp. This concert is free and open to the public.
Saturday, June 28, at 7 p.m.
SciTech 海角社区, Hylton Center, Merchant Hall
Legendary singer and songwriter Paul Anka, who has written for artists ranging from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, performs his greatest hits, including 鈥淧ut Your Head On My Shoulder,鈥 鈥淒iana,鈥 鈥淪he鈥檚 A Lady,鈥 and 鈥淢y Way.鈥
July 11鈥20, multiple performances
SciTech 海角社区, Hylton Center, Gregory Family Theater
Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs. It鈥檚 1962 in Baltimore, and loveable teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire鈥攖o dance on the popular 鈥淐orny Collins Show.鈥 When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star.
Saturday, July 12, at 8 p.m.
SciTech 海角社区, Hylton Center, Merchant Hall
Join Arif Lohar for a night of Punjabi folk music. The Jugni King will perform live in this unforgettable night.
Wednesday, July 16, at 6 p.m.
SciTech 海角社区, Hylton Center, Merchant Hall
The Onyx Project presents The Soul of America: An Orchestral Celebration of Soul and R&B. Onyx Youth Orchestra and Onyx Philharmonic will celebrate soul and R&B classics with guess vocalists and a little help from the audience.