CHSS Digest

March 21, 2024

CHSS Digest March 21, 2024
Announcements & Resources
Judy Herbert is Mason's March Employee of the Month

Judy Herbert is Mason's March Employee of the Month

Judy Herbert, senior administrative assistant for CHSS, was celebrated as Mason's Employee of the Month during a ceremony on March 11. Please join us in congratulating Judy on this well-deserved honor!

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Thank you for participating in the CHSS blood drive!

Thank you for participating in the CHSS blood drive!

A huge thank you to the generous donors who participated in last week’s blood drive in partnership with Inova Bloodmobile. CHSS donated a combined total of 34 blood products, meaning 102 lives can potentially be saved!

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Reminder: Academic Unit Town Hall with President Washington is April 16

Reminder: Academic Unit Town Hall with President Washington is April 16

On Tues., April 16, 1:00-2:30 p.m., President Washington will hold an Academic Unit Town Hall with faculty and staff. In-person attendance at the Johnson Center Bistro is encouraged.

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David J. Gerleman named Fulbright U.S. Scholar

David J. Gerleman named Fulbright U.S. Scholar

David J. Gerleman, adjunct faculty in the Department of History and Art History, has been selected as a recipient of a 2024-2025 Fulbright Scholar Award. He will travel to Hungary’s University of Debrecen, where he will teach two courses, both of which he developed and taught at Mason.

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CHSS celebrates Mason Vision Day on April 4

CHSS celebrates Mason Vision Day on April 4

We invite you to join us in making a gift on Giving Day and celebrating together the power of collective impact. We will host two drop-in sessions to provide information about some of the many funds you can support and to answer any questions you may have. It is humbling to see the generosity and commitment our faculty and staff show on Giving Day and throughout the year, and we look forward to thanking you in person on the 4th.

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Register today for Food for Thought on May 2

Register today for Food for Thought on May 2

The 7th annual Food for Thought will be held on May 2 at the Country Club of Fairfax. Support Mason's Center for Community Mental Health reduce its waitlist of over 200 children, teens, adults, and veterans for affordable mental health services while participating in our one-of-a-kind auction, sampling culinary delights, and sipping signature cocktails.

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Prepare for Mason's brand launch

Prepare for Mason's brand launch

Mason plans to unveil new university branding and graphic elements, which will include updates to the current logo, during Mason Day on April 26. To prepare for the transition, please list all digital and print items in your department, unit, or center that will need updating on this Excel spreadsheet by April 15.

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Update on transition from Blackboard to Canvas

Update on transition from Blackboard to Canvas

Please read the following update from Jerry Mize, term faculty member and online undergraduate program coordinator in the Department of Psychology, who is currently serving as the College’s representative to the Advisory Committee related to the Learning Management System transition to Canvas.

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Call for nominations: CHSS Alumni Awards

Call for nominations: CHSS Alumni Awards

Each year, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences presents awards to recognize alumni from every department who are making a remarkable difference in the world. Please consider making a nomination before the May 31 deadline.

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Mason’s Office of University Branding seeking graduating student stories

Mason’s Office of University Branding seeking graduating student stories

Do you know of a student graduating in May with an inspiring story to share? Mason's OUB wants to share their stories this spring. Please consider recommending a student using the CHSS brag form.

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Faculty: remind your students about George Mason University Foundation scholarships

Faculty: remind your students about George Mason University Foundation scholarships

Please let your students know that George Mason University Foundation scholarships are available and are open to all continuing undergraduates, admitted transfers, and graduate students.

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Shout-Outs, March 2024

Shout-Outs, March 2024

The CHSS Digest includes Shout-Outs to faculty and staff who have submitted their exciting news and accomplishments throughout the month. Have news to share? Send it our way so we can spread the word!

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CHSS faculty and staff giving

CHSS faculty and staff giving

CHSS faculty and staff can express their support for our college by opting for payroll deduction, an efficient means to make contributions to the program, scholarship, or initiative of their choice at Mason.

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Research & Scholarship News
CHSS Undergraduate Research Symposium 2024

CHSS Undergraduate Research Symposium 2024

The 14th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium will be held on April 18 in Horizon Hall. Please encourage students to submit an abstract for a poster, video, or oral presentation by April 4. Are you a faculty or staff member interested in serving as a judge? Learn how you can volunteer.

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Evan Lowder receives her SCHEV award

Evan Lowder receives her SCHEV award

The assistant professor of Criminology, Law and Society was one of 11 state educators honored as "Outstanding Faculty" by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia at a March 7 ceremony in Richmond. In this video, recorded at Mason before the event, Lowder talks about the rewards of her research and teaching at Mason.

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CHR residential fellow Jackie Burek to present at Carter School Peace Week

CHR residential fellow Jackie Burek to present at Carter School Peace Week

Jackie Burek, assistant professor in the Department of English and CHR residential fellow, will participate in a March 25 event, "Learning from the 1923-24 Welsh Women's Peace Appeal to American Women." Learn more about her research.

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2024 Sojourner Truth lecturer Rokhaya Diallo explores her life and the experiences of women

2024 Sojourner Truth lecturer Rokhaya Diallo explores her life and the experiences of women

Award-winning journalist, broadcast host, and filmmaker Rokhaya Diallo is Mason’s 2024 Sojourner Truth Lecture speaker and award recipient. Learn more about the talk.

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ICYMI: a conversation with the D.C. Divas

ICYMI: a conversation with the D.C. Divas

The Institute for Immigration Research recently hosted a conversation with current and former players on the D.C. DIVAS, one of 14 professional teams in the Women’s Football Alliance, about their mission to level the playing field for girls and women in sports and to inspire and empower the next generation of athletes. View a recording of the discussion.

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NSF Spring 2024 Grants Conference

NSF Spring 2024 Grants Conference

The National Science Foundation (NSF) will be hosting the Spring 2024 NSF Grants Conference from June 3-5, 2024, in Philadelphia, PA. This conference will be a hybrid event. The NSF Grants Conference is designed to give new faculty, researchers, and administrators key insights into a wide range of current issues at NSF.

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"Taking the Stand"

"Taking the Stand"

“Taking the Stand,” a recent article published by the journal Science, delves into the issue of scientists and academics going to court as an expert witness and the risks and rewards that it can bring to the expert.

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Events

Faculty Panel on Urban Research

Clock Icon for Thursday, March 21, 2024  1:30 PM to  3:00 PM EDTThursday, March 21, 2024 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM EDT

Map Icon for Student Union I, (SUB) I, 3rd Floor, Room #3AStudent Union I, (SUB) I, 3rd Floor, Room #3A

The Urban Research Hub invites you to hear from six Mason faculty members across three colleges/schools about their latest urban research and participate in the discussion / Q&A afterward. Topics covered include: human mobility, environmental justice, built environment, public space, social memory, systematic peacebuilding, violence prevention, disability, accessibility, urban design, gentrification, displacement, rapid transit, suburban development, and urban resilience.

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POSTPONED: An Evening with Keith Ellison

Religion, Politics, and the 2024 Election

Clock Icon for Wednesday, March 27, 2024  6:00 PM to  7:30 PM EDTWednesday, March 27, 2024 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EDT

Map Icon for Fenwick Library, Main Reading RoomFenwick Library, Main Reading Room

A series on Religion, Politics, and the 2024 Election, co-sponsored by the Department of Religious Studies and the Schar School of Government and Policy. This evening's speaker is Keith Ellison, first Muslim elected to the U.S. Congress, and currently Attorney General of the State of Minnesota.

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Book Discussion with Dr. Jamie Fader

Clock Icon for Monday, April  1, 2024 12:00 PM EDTMonday, April 1, 2024 12:00 PM EDT

Map Icon for Fenwick Library, #1014BFenwick Library, #1014B

The Social Justice Collaborative in Mason’s Department of Criminology, Law and Society welcomes Dr. Jamie Fader for discussion of her new book, "On Shifting Ground: Constructing Manhood on the Margins."

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Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Climate Change and Health

Clock Icon for Wednesday, April  3, 2024  6:00 PM to  8:30 PM EDTWednesday, April 3, 2024 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT

Map Icon for Merten Hall, 1201Merten Hall, 1201

Join moderator Dean of the College of Public Health Melissa Perry for a compelling panel discussion on "Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Climate Change and Health" featuring esteemed experts Dr. Lise Van Susteren, Dr. Ed Maibach, and Nsedu Witherspoon. RSVP by March 27.

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IIR Migration Working Group - April

The Working Group is an informal space where students and faculty discuss early-stage migration research projects.

Clock Icon for Wednesday, April  3, 2024  1:30 PM to  2:30 PM EDTWednesday, April 3, 2024 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM EDT

The IIR Migration Working Group is an informal space where students and faculty discuss early-stage migration research projects.

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Fenwick Fellow Lecture Series

Clock Icon for Monday, April  8, 2024  1:00 PM to  3:00 PM EDTMonday, April 8, 2024 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT

Map Icon for Fenwick Library, #2001Fenwick Library, #2001

Please join us on Monday, April 8th at 1-3 p.m. in the Fenwick Library Main Reading Room (2001), when Professors Emily H. Green (Music), Andrea Weeks (Biology), and Jacqueline M. Burek (English) will discuss their research findings from their fellowships.

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CHR Third Annual Research Symposium: Democracy, Disposability, and Repair (April 11-12, 2024)

Clock Icon for April 11, 2024,  4:00 PM to April 12, 2024,  3:30 PM EDTApril 11, 2024, 4:00 PM to April 12, 2024, 3:30 PM EDT

Map Icon for Merten Hall 1204 (Thursday) & 1201 (Friday)Merten Hall 1204 (Thursday) & 1201 (Friday)

SPIN Grant Database Webinar

Clock Icon for Tuesday, April 16, 2024 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDTTuesday, April 16, 2024 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

Join William DeCocco from InfoEd Global for a webinar on how to maximize your use the SPIN database to identify funding opportunities.

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CHSS in the Media

Welcome to CHSS in the Media! Some articles may be behind a paywall. Mason's University Libraries provides direct access to current news sources. For more information, go to InfoGuides: Current News: Direct Subscriptions

Mason 4C's new commentary in Environmental Communication special issue

Mason 4C's new commentary in Environmental Communication special issue

Mason’s Center for Climate Change and Communication (4Cs) is pleased to announce the publication of a new paper “The ‘Think-and-do Tank’ Model: Action-oriented Climate Communication Research” in the journal Environmental Communication.

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In the Fairfax County Times, Craig Miles is highlighted as the new Fairfax County Police Civilian Review Panel liaison

Appointed by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Craig Miles, Department of Criminology, Law, and Society, now serves as the Fairfax County Police Department Civilian Review Panel liaison, which investigates the legitimacy and fairness of past Fairfax County Police Department investigations.

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Breaking barriers in academic research: How gender, race, and culture shape health communication

In celebration of International Women's Day, Iccha Basnyat, associate professor of global health communication in the Department of Global Affairs with a joint appointment in the Department of Communication, discusses what sparked her passion for women's representation in health communication and what it is like to be a researcher in the field.

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A “window” into modern economics: the James M. Buchanan archives

Econlib publishes article by Peter Boettke, Department of Economics and Mercatus Center, about James Buchanan, “an inspired thinker, and an inspiring teacher, scholar, and academic entrepreneur.”

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In Harvard Business Review, Gregory Unruh writes about how to realize unseen values within sustainability initiatives

Greogry Unruh, School of Integrative Studies, delves into a study of how a collaboration between Intel and governmental departments helped to uncover the great potential of AI in the 2010s before the existence of ChatGPT.

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Immigration polling and the 'Politics of Fear'

Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera, professor at the Schar School and IIR faculty affiliate, is quoted in U.S. News and World Report article, explaining that negative immigration-related attitudes reflect "the politics of fear" rather than a tangible crisis impacting the day-to-day lives of Americans.

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Steve Harris-Scott is featured as a speaker in the NNK 250 Signature Speaker Series

Steve Harris Scott, Department of History and Art History, is set to speak at the NNK 250 Signature Speaker Series furthering the discussion of the history of the land in his talk, “A Place Apart: Bound Labor in Virginia’s Upper Northern Neck, 1645-1702.”

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The benefits of diving deep into the unknown

Todd Kashdan’s, Department of Psychology, theory of stress tolerance is cited in a Greater Good magazine article speaking about the psychological benefits of uncertainty.

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