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Men's Basketball: Mason v. Virginia Commonwealth
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- The Research I observatory provides access to the night skies for students and amateur astronomers throughout the region.
- Mason students come from all 50 states and more than 125 countries, creating an environment rich in cultural perspectives.
- With 4,996 students living on campus, Mason boasts one of the largest residential communities in Virginia.
- Mason has 22 NCAA Division I teams, including women's rowing, and a wide range of club and intramural teams.
- More than 200 student organizations and other activities contribute to a vibrant campus life.
- More than 7,000 students graduated this year at Mason's Commencement in the Patriot Center.
- Mason's dynamic academic programs prepare students for 21st century careers.
- Southside, Mason's innovative new dining facility, was designed with sustainability and environmental issues in mind.
Students Practice Citizen Diplomacy in Syria
The trip was led by Professor Marc Gopin as part of his graduate conflict analysis and resolution class.
New Report Says World Is Less Violent, More Democratic
"Global Report 2009" says the global magnitude of warfare is now at its lowest level since 1960.
Weisburd’s Lecture Scrutinizes Crime Hot Spots
Location, location, location applies to crime as well as real estate, says Mason criminologist David Weisburd.
Mason Researcher Details Risk of Bioterrorism in New Book
Gregory Koblentz has written a new book on biological weapon defense titled "Living Weapons: Biological Warfare and International Security."
Mastropieri Honored with Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award
University Professor Margo Mastropieri will receive the commonwealth’s highest honor for faculty at Virginia’s colleges and universities.
Publisher Roger Lathbury Recalls Book Deal with J.D. Salinger that Went Sour
The Washington Post
The story of how Mason's Roger Lathbury almost....almost...had a book deal with J.D. Salinger.
Harsh Winter a Sign of Disruptive Climate Change, Report Says
The Washington Post
Edward Maibach, director of Mason's Center for Climate Change Communication, was interviewed by the Washington Post on his latest survey on public opinion about climate change.
Economics Rap Battle
New York Times (blog)
Russell Roberts, professor of economics, co-created this catchy rap video explaining the contrast in theories from legendary economists John Maynard Keynes and Friedrich Hayek.
State of the Union Preview with Stephen Farnsworth
CBS News Radio
In this radio clip, Stephen Farnsworth, assistant professor of communication, discusses President Obama's first year and previews the State of the Union speech with CBS Radio White House correspondent, Peter Maer.
The lonely man of peace
The Jerusalem Post
Feature story on Marc Gopin, Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution professor, and his citizen dipolomacy efforts in Syria.
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