CHSS faculty are encouraged to join the Grand Challenge Lightning Talks & Matchmaking Mixer on November 14—a fast-paced, engaging event where the George Mason community shares bold ideas and connects across disciplines. Whether you're submitting a proposal, seeking collaborators, or just curious about transformative research, this is your chance to get inspired and get involved. Registration is required. Learn more about the Grand Challenge Initiative call for proposals.

Join us this Saturday as we honor and celebrate the achievements of our college's distinguished faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Community and Catalysts showcases the innovative nature of our faculty research and teaching, while also illustrating how CHSS stands ready to help all George Mason students create the changes that will make our communities a better place. Register now!

Join us on November 12 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Horizon Hall 4th floor kitchen area for a morning of connection, fun, and well-deserved appreciation. Drop in as your schedule allows to enjoy breakfast, coffee, and fun activities—including the fan favorite, trivia contest! 

During the Season of Giving, consider making a gift to a fund of your choice. When you make a gift of $25 or more to George Mason University between November 1 and December 2, you’ll receive a limited-edition George Mason Tritan™ travel bowl as a thank you. It’s a meaningful way to make a direct impact—and receive a little something in return.

Join the CHSS Winter Challenge! Our faculty and staff will be collecting complete bags of food and personal care items for 50 students at George Mason who use the Patriot Pantry. Sign up to bring your donations to the Dean's Office reception area in Horizon Hall between November 10 and 20. Join us on November 21 at 11 a.m. as we deliver the donations to the Patriot Pantry. Remember to wear your CHSS shirt or fleece!

Women and Gender Studies and African and African American Studies are accepting nominations for the Sojourner Truth Faculty Award, due December 5. All members of the George Mason community are welcome to put forward nominations.

As the Bachelor of Individualized Study (BIS) celebrates its 50th anniversary as a program at George Mason, you're invited to learn more about the exclusive adult degree completion program at a virtual information session on November 13.

George Mason University and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences invite you to celebrate your achievements at the Winter University Commencement Ceremony on December 18 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., and the CHSS Degree Celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. Both ceremonies will be held at EagleBank Arena.

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is pleased to announce an opportunity for faculty to seek nomination to participate in the NHC's summer residency program that will be held June 1–26, 2026. Interested scholars must submit required information to CHSS by November 7 to be considered for nomination.

Due to the university's Thanksgiving closure, the CHSS internal deadline is November 12 for proposals that are due November 26–28. The Office of Sponsored Programs plans to submit all proposals due over Thanksgiving break by November 24.

The Office of Research, Innovation and Economic Impact (ORIEI) Research Development Services, in collaboration with George Mason University Libraries, is developing a central resource of successful grant applications for all academic units. These grants will be stored on a private Open Science Framework platform. Only users approved by Research Development will be allowed to access grant documents.

Mason Enterprise will be hosting From Lab to Market: Navigating University Technology Licensing, an online practical workshop designed to help faculty members, researchers, and aspiring entrepreneurs understand how academic innovations move into the marketplace on November 19 at noon. Registration is required.

When English professor Eric Gary Anderson steps into the classroom to teach ENGL 419 Popular Horror, he’s not just talking about things that go bump in the night—he and his students are exploring what makes people seek out horror in the first place.

The Dean’s Challenge Scholarship is awarded to recognize exceptional students not only in their superior academic achievement but in their inspirational civic and community engagement. Learn more about this year's four graduate student awardees.

Global affairs major Joey Siu was raised in Hong Kong and began her journey as an activist during the 2019 pro-democracy movement, which ultimately led her to seek refuge in the U.S. She continues her advocacy as co-founder and spokesperson for Amnesty International Hong Kong Overseas and testified before the U.S. Senate this past summer.

CHSS is pleased to recognize its University Green and Gold Day service award winners. Join us on November 18 and 19 to congratulate the recipients for their service to George Mason University and the Commonwealth!

Schrag cites reasons, other than the local opposition myth, for why Georgetown lacks a Metro.

Huneke writes about the Weimar Republic—Germany’s first experiment with democracy—and the dangers that political violence poses to self-governing societies.

Kashdan writes about, “Everything You Wanted to Know About Curiosity But Didn't Ask.”

A Loudoun Now article profiles Roszel and her award-winning book, “The I in Indian.”