Month: May 2020

Don’t let coronavirus slow your degree progress!  George Mason University’s summer 2020 semester will be offered completely online so you can keep learning while maintaining quarantines and social distancing. What a great chance to have something positive come out of this difficult time!

You can explore the full range of Mason summer 2020 course offerings here, but we wanted to highlight some exceptional offerings from across the School of Kinesiology (SOK) for you today. Many of these classes will also fullfill Mason Core requirements and are open to any major! Click the image below for the downloadable PDF.

Don’t let coronavirus slow your degree progress!  George Mason University’s summer 2020 semester will be offered completely online so you can keep learning while maintaining quarantines and social distancing. What a great chance to have something positive come out of this difficult time!

You can explore the full range of Mason summer 2020 course offerings here, but we wanted to highlight some exceptional offerings from across the School of Recreation, Helth, and Tourism Management (SRTM) for you today. Many of these classes will also fullfill Mason Core requirements and are open to any major! Click the images below for the downloadable PDF.

Each year, faculty in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) come together to select an outstanding student in their program to receive the honor of being named as their program award winner. Students selected for this award embody the very best of their program: they excel in their studies; they demonstrate leadership in classes and internships; and they have a genuine and tenacious passion for their discipline.

This year, faculty in Kinesiology have selected Hadley Graham as their Outstanding Student  in  Kinesiology. Congratulations, Hadley!

Q & A with Outstanding Student in Kinesiology, Hadley Graham

What academic accomplishment are most proud of?  ​ 

The academic accomplishment I’m most proud of is making the dean’s list every semester while I’ve been at Mason. 

What organizations/affiliations have you been involved with while at Mason? ​

During my time at Mason, I’ve been involved with the GMU Kinesiology Club as the communication director and events coordinator. This past year I’ve worked with the Office of Student Involvement as a program assistant on the GMU Well Being Team. 

What are your plans after graduation? 

After graduation I will be attending physical therapy school at Shenandoah University. 

What is your favorite memory in CEHD or your favorite part of being a CEHD student? 

My favorite part of being a CEHD student is being involved with the Mason Kinesiology Club. Not only does it allow me to explore my field of study even further, but most importantly it connect me with other students, professionals, and gives me opportunities to participate in events and experiences that enhance my time at Mason. 

What advice do you have for fellow CEHD students (especially those that are not graduating yet)?

My advice for fellow CEHD students: It’s never too late to get involved and/or reach out to others for support. There are so many opportunities to grow academically and professionally at Mason, so take advantage of them and never stop exploring, learning and bettering yourself for the benefit of helping others.

 

All this month, the College of Education and Human Development will be highlighting our Class of 2020 graduates here on the Student Success Blog and on our Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram accounts. While nothing can make up for the season of graduation festivities that have been interrupted by COVID19, we are determined to honor our grads remotely until the time comes when we can welcome them back for an in-person celebration!

We will be featuring our Program Award Winners individually here on the blog each day from now until the university’s launch of the virtual Celebration of the Class of 2020 on May 22. You can also expect to see messages from our faculty and staff here and on our social media during the School Spotlight Days and other events:

School of Sport, Recreation, and Tourism Management Graduate Spotlight Day – Monday, May 18

School of Kinesiology Graduate Spotlight Day – Tuesday, May 19

School of Education Gradute Spotlight Day – Wednesday, May 20

PhD Fête – Thursday, May 21 (invitation links will be shared soon)

CEHD and University Celebration of the Class of 2020 Website Launch – Friday, May 22 (links and details will be shared soon)

Please check in regularly and help us honor these amazing graduates!

Each year, faculty in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) come together to select an outstanding student in their program to receive the honor of being named as their program award winner. Students selected for this award embody the very best of their program: they excel in their studies; they demonstrate leadership in classes and internships; and they have a genuine and tenacious passion for their discipline.

This year, faculty in Special Education have selected Mervette Rhodes as their Outstanding Student in  Special Education (Students with Disabilities who Access the General Curriculum). Congratulations, Mervette!

Q & A with Outstanding Student in Special Education, Mervette Rhodes

What academic accomplishment are most proud of?  ​ 

I am most proud of maintaining a 4.0 GPA while teaching full time.

What organizations/affiliations have you been involved with while at Mason? ​

I completed my program through the FCPS cohort. 

What are your plans after graduation? 

After graduation, I plan to continue teaching. 

What is your favorite memory in CEHD or your favorite part of being a CEHD student? 

My favorite part of being a CEHD student was the friendships I formed with other members in the Fairfax 43 cohort.  

What advice do you have for fellow CEHD students (especially those that are not graduating yet)?

 If you are in one of the cohorts and working full-time, you can do it; push yourself to excellence in everything you do! For undergraduate students, this is a short chapter in your life. Do your best and enjoy these moments! 

Is there anything else you would like to share about yourself? 

I am a mechanical engineer who used to work on aircraft carriers.