Author: Samantha Greenberg

Siblings Weekend is full of events specifically designed to offer siblings a glimpse into life at Mason, as well as time to connect with his or her sibling! One of the exciting events planned for this year’s Siblings Weekend is the Hub Takeover.

From 7:30 – 11:30 p.m. on the evening of Siblings Weekend, the Hub, one of Mason’s Student Centers, will be filled with games, crafts, snacks, and so much more. A few highlights of the evening include:

• Cosmic mini golf
• Glow in the dark BINGO (with prizes!)
• Life-size board games
• Snack bar
• Free Play at Corner Pocket

If that list doesn’t sound like enough fun, beginning at 9 p.m., students and siblings will have the opportunity to watch The Good Dinosaur with snacks and a popcorn machine in the comfort of The Ridge, located in Blue Ridge Hall.

The deadline to register for Siblings Weekend is Friday, April 15 at 5 p.m. EST. Encourage your student and his or her sibling to register today! Please feel free to email us at families@gmu.edu or call 703-993-2475 with any questions.

We hope to see your students and their siblings in April!

Kristen Wright
Graduate Assistant
Family Programs and Services

April 8 - 16	International Week
April 15	Last day to register for Siblings Weekend
April 22	Mason Day
April 23 - 24	Siblings Weekend

At the UPS Store we design our services to support your student and help him or her get the most out of the college experience! We offer longer hours that are more convenient for your student, staying open until 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 6 p.m. on Friday, and from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Printing Services
We offer a variety of printing services, ranging from simple copying and printing from a USB or email, to producing booklets, bound presentations, posters and business cards to name a few. We will work with your student individually to make sure he or she gets what they need and is satisfied with the results. If your student has a final project due we can bind it to give it a professional look and offer fast turn-around with competitive pricing.

Business Services
Is your student traveling abroad for a study abroad program? Or, is or her she starting an internship or job and need ID photos? We can take your student’s passport/ID photos in our store with no appointment necessary. We also offer notary services and faxing and scanning.

Shipping and Packaging
Experts in shipping and packing, your student can ship with confidence. We will pack any item, including fragile or electronic items, and guarantee safe arrival on the date quoted. Dropping off a package or rented textbook with a prepaid label takes only a minute for us to scan and give your student a receipt.

You can also ship packages to our store for your student to pick up here. Likewise, students can have items shipped here that they order online. There is a $5 pick-up fee for this service for any student not holding a mailbox with our store. Our extended store hours allow your student to pick up the package at his or her convenience. If you send a care package, please call us with your student’s name and phone number so we can contact them when their package arrives.

Summer Storage
We will soon start making plans for our Summer Storage program. With this program your student can have a safe and secure place to stash their belongings for the summer, rather than hauling it home and back again in the fall. Look for more information to come, and tell your student to look for advertisement in the residence halls.

We hope that you and your student take advantage of our services. Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions. We can be reached by email at store6272@theupsstore.com or by phone at (703) 865-5544.

Ilka Lazaroff
Manager
The UPS Store

Whether your student is a freshman looking to select a major, or a senior preparing to graduate, career courses offered through University Career Services are available to support your student.

George Mason University has a robust Career Education Program which is comprised of five career courses. The growth of the program has surpassed forecasted rates showcasing institutional support for producing career ready graduates and student acknowledgement of the importance of career preparation.

Every fall and spring semester Mason students can select from multiple sections – including hybrid and online options – for each career course your student can:

• Learn how to choose a major that is right fit for his or her interests, skills and personality with UNIV 220: Decide/Confirm Major, a two-credit course for second-semester freshman or higher

• Prepare to pursue internships and other career-related experiences with UNIV 320: Internship/Career Readiness, a one-credit course for sophomores or higher

• Discover how to transition from Mason to a job or a career with UNIV 420: College to Career, a one-credit course for juniors and seniors

• Learn how to become ready for graduate and professional school with UNIV421: College to Graduate School, a one-credit course for juniors and seniors

• Develop a professional image so you can stand out in your first job after Mason with UNIV422: Developing your Professional Edge, a one-credit course for graduating seniors

Encourage your student to register for a career course during fall 2016. If your student is interested in enrolling in any of the above courses, more information is available on the University Career Services website!

Elena Chiru
Assistant Director, Career Education
University Career Services