SIS Newsletter
February 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 March 10th.
SIS Updates
Spring 2026 Graduates
Spring Graduation information has been updated!
- 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)
SIS ADVISING
Friendly Reminder: We don't offer Walk-in Advising Appointments - if you need to set an advising appointment with you advisor, please do so via Patriot Connect.
SIS advisors are assigned by last name and major as shown in the chart below.
| 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) |
Scholarship Opportunities
Our Scholarships and Awards applications are OPEN! Apply by April 5th.
Jon Sultan Writing Award
($1000 - Open to INTS, EVSS and HDFS Freshmen only)
This award is open to all freshman students who have declared an Integrative Studies, Human Development and Family Science or Environmental and Sustainability Studies majors. Mr. Steven A. Sultan and Mrs. Susan E. Sultan established the Jon Sultan Writing Award in memory of their son, Jon, who was a valuable member of the first Integrative Studies cohort in 1995. The Sultan Award winner receives $1,000. Students must apply and submit writing sample materials in order to be considered.
Apply today - DEADLINE APRIL 5TH
Check out the rest of our Scholarship Opportunities on our website here.
SIS Alumni & Faculty Updates
Study Abroad Opportunities
STUDY ABROAD APPLICATION DEADLINE - MARCH 1ST, 2026
Hosted by Dr. Al Fuertes, email him if you have any questions!
Tentative Travel Dates: May 17, 2026 - June 15, 2026
Calling all SIS Athletes
Want a chance to be featured in the SIS newsletter, on our website and social media?
We want to learn more about YOU! 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!
Check out our past SIS Athlete spotlights here: Nick Barenz | Drew Canody | Elijah Lazor | and Gabriel Silveira.
Events
Pop 'N Talk with CHSS Peer Mentors
Thursday, February 26, 2026 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM EST
Horizon Hall, Atrium (bottom floor)
The New Politics of Online Feminism
Thursday, February 26, 2026 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM EST
Online Location, Online
Spring 2026 Grad Fair
March 3, 2026, 9:30 AM to March 5, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall
Book Event with SIS Faculty: McCarron and Balakian
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST
Merten Hall, 1204
Spring 2026 Urban Research Hub Speaker Series
Black Communities of Fairfax: A History
Monday, March 16, 2026 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM EDT
Horizon Hall, #1007
Pop 'N Talk with CHSS Peer Mentors
Thursday, March 19, 2026 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM EDT
Horizon Hall, Atrium (bottom floor)