SIS Newsletter
September 22, 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 October 6th.
SIS Updates
SIS ADVISING TEAM
SIS Advisors are assigned based on a student's last name and major.
| MAJOR | ADVISOR (BY LAST NAME) |
| Integrative Studies (INTS) | Martin Abruzzo (A-K) Kelly Dunne (L-Z) |
| Environmental & Sustainability Studies (EVSS) | Martin Abruzzo (A-L) Sharron Caldwell (M-Y) |
| Human Development & Family Science (HDFS) | Sharron Caldwell (All HDFS students) |
| Bachelor of Individualized Study (BIS) | Jessica Shindler (A-G) Mary Slone-O'Neill (H-R) Amollie Stoermer (S-Z) |
Friendly Reminder: We do not offer Walk-In Advising - please make an appointment before coming by!
SIS Faculty Updates
Dr. David Powers Corwin gave a talk at UVA Wise on September 2nd on Friendships as Queer Worldmaking for their Pride Week Programming. They discussed how the future is in intentional connections among people who we view as chosen family and fictive kin. We will discuss research and activism that is grounded in queer understanding of friendships, politically in an ideologically divisive world.
Upcoming Events
Health Professions Week
September 21-25, 2026
Join us for a week jam-packed with workshops, socials, trainings, giveaways, and more! Spots are limited, so register NOW via Mason360 for events!
- September 22nd
- Service Fair (Volunteer Expo) 11AM-2PM
- Opioid Overdose Response & Naloxone Training 2:30-3:30PM
- Stop the Bleed Training 3:30-4:30PM
- Dental Admission Test (DAT) Student Panel 5-6PM
- Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) Student Panel 6:30-7:30PM
- September 23rd
- Take Care Fair: Mental Health Maintenance 12-3PM
- The Calling: A Medical School Journey Screening & UVA SOM Student Panel 6-8:30PM
- September 24th
- Surgical Assisting Info Session & Suturing Workshop (Presented by ODU's Master of Surgical Assisting Program) 12-2PM
- Healthcare Who? Panel & Networking Night 5:30-8:30PM
- September 25th
- Health Professions Program Fair 2-4PM
FALL CAREER FAIR 2026
September 29 - October 1st
Hi Patriots! The Fall Career Fair is your chance to connect with representatives from over 200 companies and organizations hiring George Mason students and alumni. Explore internships, part-time jobs, and full-time positions. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to show off your business attire, resume, and networking skills!
Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation Updates
MAIS / HEP Info Sessions
Information Session: Masters of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
Fee Waiver Offered for Spring 2027 Applicants!
Monday, October 26, 2026 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Online Location
Information Session: Bachelor's Accelerated Masters Program
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM EST