SPP Currents

You must be registered for classes and make your payment no later than Monday, January 21* in order to avoid a late fee. You can make adjustments and add courses up until Tuesday, January 29. Please visit the Registrar’s website for a more complete calendar of deadlines: http://registrar.gmu.edu/calendars/2013Spring.html (*This is a slightly earlier deadline than [...]

Write it Up! Tips on Publishing in Scholarly Journals Presented by Claudia Holland, Head of the GMU Copyright Resources Office in collaboration with GMU Libraries and the School of Public Policy Tuesday, October 2, 3:00-4:00pm Founders Hall, 120 Find out about: Writing (not how but what and where) Evaluating a journal Similarities and differences between [...]

The Office of the President, Faculty Senate, Staff Senate, Student Government, Human Resources & Payroll and University Life are excited to invite all faculty, staff and students to a campus-wide celebration of Mason’s future. This is an opportunity for the Mason community to hear remarks from President Cabrera, ask questions, and enjoy refreshments and conversation. [...]

An academic conference bringing together policy researchers, policymakers, and those working in the community to significantly reduce the effects of homelessness on health.

All SPP students are invited to a lecture by Dr. Juan Hernandez, CNN Political Commentator and Presidential advisor. The topic is: “US-Mexico Relations: Beyond the Politics of 2012″ and promises to be interesting as both countries hold presidential elections this year. This event launches the Mexico study abroad program. When: Saturday February 25, 2012, 10am [...]

Terri Cofer Beirne ’88, a Mason University Board of Visitor and noted wine lobbyist, spoke to alumni, faculty and staff at a wine tasting hosted by Mason’s School of Public Policy.

The Center for Emerging Market Policies (CEMP) at Mason’s School of Public Policy recently hosted a seminar as part of its International Economic Policy series.

The School of Public Policy will host Abdou Filali-Ansary on Wednesday, October 26, as part “A Lecture in Honor of Seymour Martin Lipset.”

Mason Policy professors Bill Schneider and Jeremy Mayer participated with two others in a panel discussion about sex scandals in politics held in Founders Hall at the Arlington campus.

Dr. Michael Mann, author of The Hockey Stick and The Climate Wars: Dispatches From the Front Lines, will speak at George Mason University’s Arlington campus next week.