SIS Newsletter
July 14, 2026
Welcome back to the School of Integrative Studies bi-weekly newsletter. For the most up-to-date information, visit sis.gmu.edu
SIS Updates
SIS ADVISING TEAM
SIS Advisors are assigned based on student's last name.
| MAJOR | ADVISOR (BY LAST NAME) |
| Integrative Studies (INTS) | Martin Abruzzo (A-K) Kelly Dunne (L-Z) |
| Environmental & Sustainability Studies (EVSS) | Martin Abruzzo (A-L) Candice Stanfield-Wiswell (M-Y) |
| Human Development & Family Science (HDFS) | Candice Stanfield-Wiswell (All HDFS students) |
| Bachelor of Individualized Study (BIS) | Jessica Shindler (A-G) Mary Slone-O'Neill (H-R) Amollie Stoermer (S-Z) |
Thinking about declaring a minor? Any SIS advisor can help you with that. Learn more about our minors here.
SIS Student Updates
Check out these Fall 2026 Courses!
COURSES THAT STILL HAVE OPEN SEATS!
- INTS 101-002: Narratives of Identity taught by Asst. Prof. Sophia Balakian (Wednesdays, from 1:30-4:10pm, Hybrid)
- INTS 101-003: Narratives of Identity taught by Rachel Williams (Wednesdays, from 1:30-4:10pm, Hybrid)
- INTS 101-005: Narratives of Identity (Thursdays, 1:30-4:10pm, Online)
- INTS 202-DL1: Public Speaking & Critical Thinking Skills taught by Felicia Garland-Jackson (Thursdays from 4:30-7:10pm, Online)
- INTS 202-DL2: Public Speaking & Critical Speaking Skills taught by Austin Gallas (Tuesdays from 10:30am-1:10pm, Online)
- INTS 210-DL1: Sustainable World taught by Assoc. Prof. Levi Van Sant (Tuesdays, from 1:30-4:10pm, Online)
- INTS 316-DL2: Intro to Childhood Studies taught by Asst. Prof. Hideko Hamada Bassett (Online)
- INTS 322-DL1: Teacher Historical Perspective taught by Sr. Instructor Kelly Dunne
- INTS 362-DL1: Social Justice & Human Rights (Wednesdays, 10:30am-1:10pm, Online)
- INTS 400-001: Temptress - Sexuality & Power taught by Assoc. Prof. David Powers Corwin (Wednesday, 7:20-10:00pm, In-Person)
- INTS 420-DL3: College to Career Skills taught by Sr. Instructor Misty Krell (Online)
- INTS 451-001: Leaderships & Organizational Problem-Solving taught by Assoc. Prof. Graziella Pagliarulo McCarron
- INTS 475-001: Social Institutions & Culture taught by Assoc. Prof. Lisa Rabin
- INTS 491-001: Senior Capstone taught by Assoc. Prof. David Powers Corwin (Wednesdays from 4:30-7:10pm, In-Person)
- BIS 300-LD3: Understanding Interdisciplinary Research (Online)
- HDFS 400-DL1: Advanced Family Processes taught by Asst. Prof. Hideko Hamada Bassett (Online)
INTS 490 - Internship Application Info
INTS 490 is a course that allows for your in-person, virtual, and hybrid internships to become course credits for your degree program.
INTERNSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINES:
| Semester | Application Submission Period | Internship must begin on or after | Internship must end by |
| Fall 2026 (15 weeks) | May 17 - Aug 14, 2026 | August 26, 2026 | December 7, 2026 |
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Events
University Life Day of Service 2026
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM EDT