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Dear Alumnus, As the 2011-2012 academic year draws to a close, we celebrate the many notable academic achievements of our alumni, faculty, and students. It’s been a tremendous year, and I am pleased to recognize members of our community for their accomplishments. Please join me in congratulating the following award-winning alumni, faculty, and students for their outstanding accomplishments. Outstanding Alumni
Kerry Miller, BA Sociology ’77, has been named deputy general counsel of the U.S. Government Printing Office. Karin Tooze (at right), MA English '09, received the 2012 Washington Post Agnes Meyer Teacher of the Year Award.
Upcoming Events May 2012 Tuesday, May 15 Women and Gender Studies Graduation Reception 2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Johnson Center, George’s Thursday, May, 17 NCC Graduation Reception 11 a.m. – Noon Center for the Arts, Concert Hall
Alumni Association's Celebration of Distinction
Tyler Cowen, BS Economics '83, received the CHSS Distinguished Alumni Award. Alexandra Gant, BA History '97, received the Distinguished Lambda Alumni Award. Major James Ogletree, BA History ’97, MS Telecommunications ’04, received the Volgenau School of Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award. Lorrie Sinclair, BA Government and International Politics ’93, received the Distinguished Black Alumni Award. Jessica Zucal (at right), BA Integrative Studies ’01, MS New Professional Studies ’09, received the New Century College Distinguished Alumni Award.
Outstanding Faculty The following faculty members received Mason’s 2012 Teaching Excellence Award, which recognizes their excellent, dedicated, and innovative work in the field of teaching:
Lisa Lister, term assistant professor in the English department, has also received a special recognition for excellence in general education. Dr. Julie Owen (at right), assistant professor of Leadership & Integrative Studies at New Century College. Danielle Rudes, assistant professor in Criminology, Law, and Society.
Outstanding Students
Kevin Loker, majoring in anthropology and minoring in electronic journalism, received the Alumni Association’s Senior of the Year Award, which recognizes outstanding achievements and contributions to the university and community by a George Mason University senior. Ajima Olaghere (at right, center), MA Justice, Law, and Crime Policy ’10, was awarded the John C. and
Thursday, May 17 Global Affairs Graduation Reception 5 p.m. Johnson Center, Room C (3rd Floor) Thursday, May 17 CHSS Graduate Convocation 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Patriot Center Friday, May 18 BIS Graduation Reception Noon Mason Hall, D Friday, May 18 CHSS Undergraduate Convocation 10 a.m. – Noon Patriot Center Saturday, May 19 University Commencement 10 a.m. – Noon Patriot Center Tickets required
Louise P. Wood Graduate Scholarship, one of the four Alumni Association Scholarship Awards. The John C. and Louise P. Wood Graduate Scholarship recognizes a graduate student who shows unusual motivation and ability in pursuit of education, and who has contributed to the development and welfare of the university, the community or both. The following students have received the prestigious and highly competitive Dean's Challenge Award from CHSS.
Undergraduate recipients:
Emily Arnold, BA English Jessica Campbell, BA History Amina Derbi, BA Global Affairs Timothy Higashi, BA Public Administration Nathan Ludwig, BA Global Affairs Emily Mann, BA Anthropology Rochelle Sceats, BA Psychology Anastasia Uzilevskaya, BA Criminology, Law and Society
Graduate recipients:
Leah Adams, PhD Psychology Laura Boyette, MA Global Affairs Amy Busch, MA Communication Kathleen Danskin, MS Biodefense Kristen Randolph, MA Psychology Cody Telep, PhD Criminology, Law and Society
We’ve had an exciting semester, and it gives me great honor to work alongside these hardworking alumni, faculty members, and students. Convocation and commencement are right around the corner, and I encourage you to join me in commending the accomplishments of the CHSS Class of 2012 at one or more of the upcoming celebrations during graduation weekend. Yours in Patriot Pride,
Jack R. Censer Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences Alumni Website Alumni Events Alumni Weekend Donate to CHSS Vision Series Become a Fan on Facebook Follow CHSS on Twitter
Kerry Miller, BA Sociology ’77, has been named deputy general counsel of the U.S. Government Printing Office. Karin Tooze (at right), MA English '09, received the 2012 Washington Post Agnes Meyer Teacher of the Year Award.
Upcoming Events May 2012 Tuesday, May 15 Women and Gender Studies Graduation Reception 2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Johnson Center, George’s Thursday, May, 17 NCC Graduation Reception 11 a.m. – Noon Center for the Arts, Concert Hall
Alumni Association's Celebration of Distinction
Tyler Cowen, BS Economics '83, received the CHSS Distinguished Alumni Award. Alexandra Gant, BA History '97, received the Distinguished Lambda Alumni Award. Major James Ogletree, BA History ’97, MS Telecommunications ’04, received the Volgenau School of Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award. Lorrie Sinclair, BA Government and International Politics ’93, received the Distinguished Black Alumni Award. Jessica Zucal (at right), BA Integrative Studies ’01, MS New Professional Studies ’09, received the New Century College Distinguished Alumni Award.
Outstanding Faculty The following faculty members received Mason’s 2012 Teaching Excellence Award, which recognizes their excellent, dedicated, and innovative work in the field of teaching:
Lisa Lister, term assistant professor in the English department, has also received a special recognition for excellence in general education. Dr. Julie Owen (at right), assistant professor of Leadership & Integrative Studies at New Century College. Danielle Rudes, assistant professor in Criminology, Law, and Society.
Outstanding Students
Kevin Loker, majoring in anthropology and minoring in electronic journalism, received the Alumni Association’s Senior of the Year Award, which recognizes outstanding achievements and contributions to the university and community by a George Mason University senior. Ajima Olaghere (at right, center), MA Justice, Law, and Crime Policy ’10, was awarded the John C. and
Thursday, May 17 Global Affairs Graduation Reception 5 p.m. Johnson Center, Room C (3rd Floor) Thursday, May 17 CHSS Graduate Convocation 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Patriot Center Friday, May 18 BIS Graduation Reception Noon Mason Hall, D Friday, May 18 CHSS Undergraduate Convocation 10 a.m. – Noon Patriot Center Saturday, May 19 University Commencement 10 a.m. – Noon Patriot Center Tickets required
Louise P. Wood Graduate Scholarship, one of the four Alumni Association Scholarship Awards. The John C. and Louise P. Wood Graduate Scholarship recognizes a graduate student who shows unusual motivation and ability in pursuit of education, and who has contributed to the development and welfare of the university, the community or both. The following students have received the prestigious and highly competitive Dean's Challenge Award from CHSS.
Undergraduate recipients:
Emily Arnold, BA English Jessica Campbell, BA History Amina Derbi, BA Global Affairs Timothy Higashi, BA Public Administration Nathan Ludwig, BA Global Affairs Emily Mann, BA Anthropology Rochelle Sceats, BA Psychology Anastasia Uzilevskaya, BA Criminology, Law and Society
Graduate recipients:
Leah Adams, PhD Psychology Laura Boyette, MA Global Affairs Amy Busch, MA Communication Kathleen Danskin, MS Biodefense Kristen Randolph, MA Psychology Cody Telep, PhD Criminology, Law and Society
We’ve had an exciting semester, and it gives me great honor to work alongside these hardworking alumni, faculty members, and students. Convocation and commencement are right around the corner, and I encourage you to join me in commending the accomplishments of the CHSS Class of 2012 at one or more of the upcoming celebrations during graduation weekend. Yours in Patriot Pride,
Jack R. Censer Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences Alumni Website Alumni Events Alumni Weekend Donate to CHSS Vision Series Become a Fan on Facebook Follow CHSS on Twitter
