School of Integrative Studies

SIS Newsletter

February 11, 2025

Welcome back to the School of Integrative Studies bi-weekly newsletter. For the most up-to-date information, visit sis.gmu.edu

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Our next issue of the SIS Newsletter will be published on February 25th.

SIS Updates

Spring and Summer Graduation Applications Due

Students who plan to complete their degrees in Spring or Summer 2025 need to apply to graduate via PatriotWeb

Career Services Event Schedule

February is packed with events to prepare for the Career Fair on February 18-20th; including: workshops, resume clinics, and more. Check it out!

DON'T FORGET: The Last Day to Drop a course (with 50% Tuition Refund): Tuesday, February 11th • (TODAY) • Make an appointment with your advisor here.

Events

Black History Month activities

African and African American Studies has a full list of events and activities to celebrate and honor the contributions of our Black ancestors, artists, scholars, leaders, innovators, and community members.

African and African American Studies Info Session

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EST

Johnson Center, 240A

Explore the diverse academic opportunities in African & African American Studies.

Details

Latin American Studies Minor Virtual Open House

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM EST

Join us for a virtual open house to learn more about the Latin American Studies minor! Engage in discussion, ask questions, and connect with faculty about the program. Open to faculty, current LAS students, and the general student body. Don’t miss this chance to be part of the conversation!

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Scholarship Opportunities

Per our first Newsletter on January 28th, we let you all know that the SIS Scholarship and Award applications would be opening on February 1st - that got pushed back to Friday, February 7th. Applications are now open, Apply Now!

SIS Scholarships Open on February 7th

Are you looking for funds to participate in Experiential Learning such as internships or study abroad? Are you a First Gen college student? Can't find any scholarships for your major? Calling all INTS, BIS, HDFS, and EVSS students, check out these scholarships!

Check out the list below, eligibility requirements vary by scholarship.

First Generation Scholarship
School of Integrative Studies Founders Endowed Scholarship
Lucas Leadership Scholarship
Drs. Surya and Cecil Howard Book Fund
Jon Sultan Writing Award
Bachelor of Individualized Study Endowed Scholarship
Jack Fahey Giving Back Endowed Scholarship
Linda D. Hemm Scholarship
Dr. Kenneth Thompson Scholarship

For more read more about these scholarships and to apply, visit our Scholarships & Awards page.

BIS Student Spotlight

Learn more about BIS student, Angela Aldave, as she bridges the Cultural Gap for FCPS Families

BIS Student Angela Aldave Bridges Cultural Gap for FCPS Families

Learn more about Angela Aldave's experience in the BIS program and how she applies what she learns to her career.

SIS Assoc. Prof. Chrystal George Mwangi Publishes New Book

SIS Associate Professor Chrystal A. George Mwangi's latest co-authored book Hidden in Blackness: Being Black and Being an Immigrant in U.S. Schools and Colleges, is set to publish February 2025 as a part of Columbia University's Teachers College Press - Multicultural Education Series.

SIS Updates

Events

Scholarship Opportunities

BIS Student Spotlight

Faculty Update