SIS Newsletter

August 5, 2025

SIS Newsletter August 5, 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 August 26th.

SIS Updates

ATTENTION all SIS Students interested in pursuing work in the medical field after graduation: 

Pre-Health Checkbox

In case you missed it, there is now have a Pre-Health Checkbox in Patriot Connect!

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SIS Intern Spotlight
SIS Intern Spotlight: Amanda Leach

SIS Intern Spotlight: Amanda Leach

Meet Amanda Leach, an SIS junior majoring in Integrative Studies with a concentration in Social Justice and Human Rights. Read more about her internship with Digital Commonwealth Project via Mason's Center for Social Science Research. 

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Upcoming Events

New Student Convocation 2025

Clock Icon for Friday, August 22, 2025  1:00 PM to  3:00 PM EDTFriday, August 22, 2025 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT

Please join Pres. Washington at New Student Convocation at the Eagle Bank Arena to kick off the academic year by welcoming our new students to GMU

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5th Annual CHSS Back on the Block Party

Clock Icon for Thursday, August 28, 2025  2:30 PM to  4:30 PM EDTThursday, August 28, 2025 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM EDT

Map Icon for Student Union I, QuadStudent Union I, Quad

Join fellow CHSS undergraduates and representatives from all CHSS programs for an outdoor welcome celebration. Learn more about your major, discover minors and co-curricular opportunities, tie-dye a CHSS t-shirt, enjoy refreshments, and more.

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Welcome2Mason New SIS Students Fall 2025

Join us on Wednesday, September 10th, from 11:00am-1:00pm at Enterprise Hall - 4th floor, Room 400. You will be able to meet SIS Faculty along with other SIS students, enter giveaways, and eat some free Duck Donuts. You won't want to miss it! 

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Fall 2025 Classes with Open Seats

Make an appointment with your advisor today to sign up for these classes, here

Career Plans Survey

AUGUST GRADUATES! 

The Career Plans Survey is now open to all August graduates, both undergrad and grad. Whether you’ve locked in your next steps or you are still figuring things out, we encourage you to share what you know now. You can update your responses later if your plans become more certain. Your input helps George Mason showcase the success of our alums to employers, grad schools, and future Patriots. Your participation directly contributes to the strength of the Mason community – now and in the future.