SIS Newsletter
March 24, 2026
Welcome back to the School of Integrative Studies bi-weekly newsletter. For the most up-to-date information, visit sis.gmu.edu
INTS | BIS | HDFS | EVSS | Advising
Our next issue of the SIS Newsletter will be published on April 7th.
SIS Updates
Registration Priority Dates for the Summer semester:
- March 17th - Grad Students & Seniors
- March 19th - Juniors
- March 23rd - Sophomores & Non-Degree ADVANCE students
- March 25th - Freshmen
- March 27th - Non-Degree students
Make an advising appointment to register for your Summer 2026 courses.
SIS Scholarships & Award Applications DUE APRIL 5th!
SIS Scholarships and Award Applications are due NEXT Sunday, April 5th.
Open to ALL SIS Majors (INTS, BIS, HDFS, & EVSS):
Open ONLY to SIS FRESHMEN (INTS, EVSS, & HDFS):
Open ONLY to INTS Majors:
Open ONLY to BIS Majors:
Summer Classes
200-LEVEL COURSES:
- INTS 202-A01: Public Speaking & Critical Thinking Skills - taught by Assoc. Prof. David Powers Corwin on MW 4:30-7:10PM at Horizon Hall 1009 (Hybrid - 4 credits)
- INTS 210-A01: Sustainable World - taught by Assoc. Prof. Andrew Wingfield (Online - 4 credits)
- INTS 249-B01: Digital Literacy - taught by Assoc. Prof. Gregory Unruh (Online - 4 credits)
300-LEVEL COURSES:
- INTS 301-B01: Science in the News - taught by Mariah Wakefield (Online - 3 credits)
- INTS 304-C01: Social Movements & Community Activism - taught by Assoc. Prof. Shayna Maskell (Online - 4 credits)
- INTS 316-A01: Intro to Childhood Studies - taught by Assoc. Prof. Julia M. Shadur (Online - 4 credits)
- INTS 317-A01: Issues in Family Relationships - taught by Prof. Pamela Garner (Online - 4 credits)
- INTS 334-001: Environmental Justice - taught Assoc. Prof. Michael Gilmore (Online - 4 credits)
- INTS 336-B01: Poverty, Wealth & Inequality in the US - taught by Assoc. Prof. Samuel Frye (Online - 3 credits)
- INTS 362-A01: Social Justice & Human Rights - taught by Assoc. Prof. Benedict Carton (Online - 3 credits)
- INTS 391-B01: Understanding Integrative Studies - taught by Marty Abruzzo (Online)
Important Dates
IT'S SCIENCE CAREERS WEEK!
Science Careers Week is your chance to learn about a variety of jobs and experiences in a dynamic career field. During the week of Mar 23-27, students are invited to participate in panel discussions investigating multiple disciplines, including forensics, sustainability, research, and more. Don’t miss your chance to get insights and make connections you won't find anywhere else. All the details are in Handshake: https://tinyurl.com/scienceweekGM
International Student Workshop: Sharing Our Journeys
International students at George Mason University are invited to participate in a student-led virtual workshop exploring transition, belonging, and well-being. The workshop is part of a project, Fragmented Selves: Sharing Our Journeys, which examines the socio-psychological and physical effects of adjusting to life at Mason. Participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences, connect with other students, and contribute to research highlighting how international students build community and resilience. The workshop will be held on March 31 from 5–7 PM on Zoom. Interested students can sign up before March 30 using the link here or by contacting Ramya Karthik (rkarthik@gmu.edu) or Dr. Al Fuertes (afuertes@gmu.edu).
INTS 490 - Internship Application Period
March 23, 2026, 12:00 AM to May 8, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT
- Commencement is on Thursday, May 14th @9:30AM at the Eagle Bank Arena
- CHSS Degree Celebration is on Saturday, May 16th @2:00PM at the Eagle Bank Arena
- FYI, all our undergrad majors (INTS, EVSS, BIS and HDFS) are a part of the School of Integrative Studies - which is housed within the College of Humanities & Social Sciences (CHSS)
SUMMER GRADUATES: Graduation applications are due by June 29th! (Summer Grads walk at the Spring Degree Celebration!)
Upcoming Events
Fulbright U.S. Student Program Info Session
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM EDT
Higher Education Graduate Programs Information Session
Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
Online Location
CHR Book Launch: "I Will Not Abandon You: Queer Women in Nazi Germany" by Samuel Clowes Huneke
A conversation moderated by Rachel Jones
Friday, April 3, 2026 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM EDT
Hybrid- Horizon Hall 6325 and Zoom
Spring 2026 Urban Research Hub Speaker Series
Dr. Sophia Balakian
Monday, April 6, 2026 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM EDT
Horizon Hall, #1007
Pop 'N Talk with CHSS Peer Mentors
Thursday, April 23, 2026 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM EDT
Horizon Hall, Atrium (bottom floor)
Lavender and Women & Gender Studies Cording Ceremony 2026
Recognizing the Spring, Summer, and Winter 2026 Graduates!
Thursday, April 30, 2026 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall