SIS Newsletter
December 16, 2025
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 in 2026!
SIS Updates
Outstanding Graduating Students - Fall 2025 Semester:
- Bachelor of Individualized Study (BIS): Lindsay Beymer
- Environmental & Sustainability Studies (EVSS): Caitlin Powell
- Human Development & Family Sciences (HDFS): Aisun Abedinzadeh
- Integrative Studies (INTS): Cat Culbertson
SIS ADVISING
Still don't know who your advisor is? SIS Advisors are assigned based on the student's last name. Look at the chart below find your advisor by MAJOR and LAST NAME.
| MAJOR | ADVISOR (BY LAST NAME) |
| Integrative Studies (INTS) | Martin Abruzzo (A-K) Sara Montiel, Ph.D. (L-Z) |
| Environmental & Sustainability Studies (EVSS) | Martin Abruzzo (A-L) Kelly Dunne (M-Y) |
| Human Development & Family Science (HDFS) | Kelly Dunne (All HDFS students) |
| Bachelor of Individualized Study (BIS) | Jessica Shindler (A-G) Mary Slone-O'Neill (H-R) Sharron Caldwell (S-Z) |
Still have questions? Email SISINFO@GMU.EDU.
ACCELERATED MASTERS STUDENTS
If you have been accepted to an Accelerated Masters Degree program, please make an appointment with your advisor early during the spring semester to complete the BAM transition form to stay on track!
Important Dates
The University will be closed from December 22, 2025 to January 2, 2026.
The School of Integrative Studies' office will be closed, working remotely January 5-9th, 2026.
SIS 2025 Athlete & Intern Spotlights
CALLING ALL SIS STUDENT ATHLETES:
Want a chance to be featured in the SIS newsletter, on our website and social media? (You must be an INTS, EVSS, BIS or HDFS major).
By having you answer a few questions about your team position, how your season is going, sports-academic-life balance, and anything you're willing to share about your academic journey. If you are interested, fill out the Google Form here!
