The George Mason University men's basketball team will play a record number of Atlantic 10 games on national television, the university announced in its latest campus news roundup.
The historic national TV slate headlines a series of upcoming events and programs at the Fairfax, Virginia, university, including Nanotechnology Day, the Gowns for Grads regalia program, and a 10th anniversary celebration for the Student Support and Advocacy Center.
Nanotechnology Day will be held Oct. 12 at the Science and Technology Campus. The community event welcomes all ages, with a focus on K-12 learners, inviting participants to "step into the world of the ultra-small."
Faculty and staff are invited to volunteer with Gowns for Grads, a program that makes graduation regalia available for students who are unable to purchase it on their own.
The Student Support and Advocacy Center marks its 10th anniversary with an open house, care package assembly, and a Patriot Pantry donation drive.
Embassies and Entrepreneurs, which brings together embassies, small businesses, and community members for a showcase of global cultures, takes place Thursday, Oct. 15, at Mason Square.
A Nexus 234 lunch and learn on what it takes for an organization to become AI-ready will be held Oct. 14 at the SciTech Campus.
In athletics, fans ages 12 and under are invited to join the Patriots Kids Club for perks including admission to home events and gear. Upcoming home events include an Oct. 3 soccer doubleheader, women's volleyball against GW on Oct. 7, and men's soccer against Loyola University Chicago on Oct. 7.
Grammy Award winner Kathy Mattea hosts a live taping of Mountain Stage, one of the most enduring programs in public radio history, on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on the SciTech Campus.
The university also highlighted the Game Mason convention, which "leveled up with an arcade, tournaments, cosplay contest, and learning labs," with side quests including makerspace sessions and an artist and vendor fair.