Kendra Anderson / en 麻豆视频鈥檚 partnership with CGI grows stronger each year /news/2024-03/masons-partnership-cgi-grows-stronger-each-year <span>麻豆视频鈥檚 partnership with CGI grows stronger each year</span> <span><span>Colleen Rich</span></span> <span>Mon, 03/18/2024 - 11:57</span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--70-30"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><p class="MsoCommentText"><span class="intro-text">CGI Group Inc. is one of the world鈥檚 largest information technology and business process service firms specializing in providing effective IT solutions for federal government agencies. It is also a long-time 麻豆视频 partner and supporter of the <a href="https://cec.gmu.edu/">College of Engineering and Computing</a> and the <a href="https://business.gmu.edu/">Costello College of Business</a>.聽 </span></p> <figure role="group"><div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/2024-03/240302818.jpg" width="1000" height="378" alt="CGI Night at men's basketball game" loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <figcaption>麻豆视频 hosted CGI leadership, employees, and 麻豆视频 alumni at the men鈥檚 basketball game against Duquesne at EagleBank Arena on March 2. Photo by Ayman Rashid/Office of University Branding</figcaption></figure><p class="MsoCommentText"><span><span><span>CGI is the professional home for more than 250 麻豆视频 alumni, including 麻豆视频 Board of Visitors Rector Horace Blackman, BA 鈥93, who is the senior vice president and lead of CGI Federal鈥檚 Defense, Intelligence, and Space business unit.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span>George 麻豆视频 hosted CGI leadership, employees, and 麻豆视频 alumni at the Center of the Arts on 麻豆视频鈥檚 Fairfax Campus before the men鈥檚 basketball team played Duquesne at EagleBank Arena on March 2. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span>鈥淚 am always excited about this partnership,鈥 said 麻豆视频 President Gregory Washington. 鈥淲e chose to engage with CGI because the principles that you all believe in are the core principles of this institution.鈥 </span></span></p> <figure role="group" class="align-right"><div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/medium/public/2024-03/240302822.jpg?itok=hvSxFLu9" width="560" height="339" alt="CGI CEO presented with a 麻豆视频 jersey" loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <figcaption>From left, Trishana E. Bowden, President Gregory Washington, CGI鈥檚 President and CEO George Schindler, and Rector Horace Blackman at the CGI Night pre-game reception. Photo by Ayman Rashid/Office of University Branding</figcaption></figure><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span>鈥淭he continued partnership between CGI and 麻豆视频 has been amazing and has made such a difference in continuing to build for the next generation,鈥 said Trishana E. Bowden, president of the 麻豆视频 Foundation and vice president for advancement and alumni relations. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span>More than 200 alumni and friends were present at the CGI at 麻豆视频 event, including George Schindler, CGI鈥檚 president and chief executive officer, who received a 麻豆视频 men鈥檚 basketball jersey at the pre-game reception. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span>鈥淚 am glad to be part of 麻豆视频鈥檚 vision and glad to give back and have an opportunity to reconnect with other alums,鈥 said Pablo Ayala, BS Finance 鈥06, the finance director and business unit controller at CGI. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span>Events such as the one on March 2 allow alumni to hear about 麻豆视频鈥檚 latest accomplishments, while presenting them with ways they can continue to support their university. 鈥淚t is amazing to see other alumni and to see that the 麻豆视频 traditions are still alive and well,鈥 said Brooke McGee-Ayala, JD 鈥16. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span>President Washington expressed appreciation for 麻豆视频鈥檚 and CGI鈥檚 longstanding partnership. 鈥淭he success of this company is indisputably tied to the success of this institution,鈥 he said. To the alumni, he added: 鈥淵ou all are our greatest ambassadors.鈥 </span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="inline_block:call_to_action" data-inline-block-uuid="b90453bb-f257-4e6e-bfe6-ae8b63b12886"> <div class="cta"> <a class="cta__link" href="https://giving.gmu.edu/"> <h4 class="cta__title">Support the 麻豆视频 Nation <i class="fas fa-arrow-circle-right"></i> </h4> <span class="cta__icon"></span> </a> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="inline_block:text" data-inline-block-uuid="22b9d6bc-c840-4aab-aa14-4e985423eb76" class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blocktext"> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="inline_block:news_list" data-inline-block-uuid="1d1fe951-d411-4a19-8964-1eee881c5612" class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blocknews-list"> <h2>More Alumni Stories</h2> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="view view-news view-id-news view-display-id-block_1 js-view-dom-id-edee04ebc91a2173e750484d43714fc5f67b9d56123af285ed95872e06aea1c2"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="news-list-wrapper"> <ul class="news-list"><li class="news-item"><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news/2025-05/former-rower-racing-toward-finish-her-accelerated-masters" hreflang="en">This former rower is racing toward the finish of her accelerated master鈥檚</a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-publish-date"><div class="field-content">May 2, 2025</div></div></li> <li class="news-item"><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news/2025-04/graduate-student-uses-healing-power-art-help-other-veterans" hreflang="en">Graduate student uses the healing power of art to help other veterans </a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-publish-date"><div class="field-content">April 29, 2025</div></div></li> <li class="news-item"><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news/2025-04/george-mason-entrepreneurs-win-big-2025-patriot-pitch-competition" hreflang="en">George 麻豆视频 entrepreneurs win big at the 2025 Patriot Pitch Competition </a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-publish-date"><div class="field-content">April 24, 2025</div></div></li> <li class="news-item"><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news/2025-04/science-service-and-strategy-how-one-soldier-shaping-future-biodefense" hreflang="en">Science, Service, and Strategy: How One Soldier Is Shaping the Future of Biodefense</a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-publish-date"><div class="field-content">April 23, 2025</div></div></li> <li class="news-item"><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news/2025-04/cehd-alumnus-finds-success-waves" hreflang="en">CEHD alumnus finds success on the waves</a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-publish-date"><div class="field-content">April 15, 2025</div></div></li> </ul></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_content_topics" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-content-topics"> <h2>Topics</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-content-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Topics</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/116" hreflang="en">Campus News</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/536" hreflang="en">Alumni</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/17931" hreflang="en">麻豆视频 Now campaign</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/841" hreflang="en">Board of Visitors</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/15006" hreflang="en">麻豆视频 Business Partnerships</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:57:55 +0000 Colleen Rich 111121 at 麻豆视频 recognizes its faculty and staff donors /news/2024-03/mason-recognizes-its-faculty-and-staff-donors <span>麻豆视频 recognizes its faculty and staff donors </span> <span><span>Colleen Rich</span></span> <span>Thu, 03/07/2024 - 11:55</span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--70-30"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="intro-text">麻豆视频 faculty and staff were recognized for their generosity at an event hosted by the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations on February 29 at the Fairfax Campus. The Faculty and Staff Appreciation Breakfast treated university donors to a French-themed breakfast and messages of gratitude for their contributions to the 麻豆视频 community. </span></p> <figure role="group" class="align-right"><div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/small_content_image/public/2024-03/240229806.jpg?itok=hkzOKr7m" width="350" height="233" alt="faculty and staff mingling at donor breakfast" loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <figcaption>麻豆视频 faculty and staff mingle at the Donor Breakfast at the Center for the Arts. Photo by Ayman Rashid/Office of University Branding</figcaption></figure><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><span>鈥淲e invited you here today to express our appreciation for your generosity in leading the way and building a culture of philanthropy here at 麻豆视频,鈥 said Trishana E. Bowden, president of the 麻豆视频 Foundation and vice president for advancement and alumni relations.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><span>Developing a community of giving is critical for the success of 麻豆视频鈥檚 historic one-billion-dollar comprehensive campaign that launched last April鈥斅槎故悠 Now: Power the Possible. The campaign focuses on themes that align with 麻豆视频鈥檚 mission鈥攕tudent success, research, community, innovation, and stewardship. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><span>Business major Rakibul Alam spoke to the faculty and staff audience and expressed deep appreciation for those who support students like himself. 鈥淚 am filled with gratitude to all 麻豆视频 faculty and staff who give their time, talent, and treasure in support of me and my peers,鈥 he said. 鈥淩eceiving scholarship support has not only eased my financial burden but has also inspired me to strive for academic excellence.鈥 </span></span></span></p> <figure role="group" class="align-left"><div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/small_content_image/public/2024-03/240229825.jpg?itok=mIhmonFU" width="350" height="233" alt="Trishana Bowden with student Rakibui Alam" loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <figcaption>Vice President Trishana E. Bowden and student Rakibui Alam addressed the audience at this year's Donor Breakfast. Photo by Ayman Rashid/Office of University Branding</figcaption></figure><p><span><span><span>鈥溌槎故悠 is the university that changes lives,鈥 said Lauren Wagner, assistant dean for student academic affairs in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. 鈥淭he beauty of 麻豆视频 being so young in years is that any amount of money I can give goes so far. The students that we graduate every semester are the ones who continue to define what 麻豆视频 is going to be for students who find it later.鈥澛 </span></span></span> <span><span><span>On April 4, faculty and staff will have an opportunity to help shape 麻豆视频鈥檚 future during the university鈥檚 annual fundraising event鈥斅槎故悠 Vision Day. This year, donors will be asked to support the cause that matters most to them at 麻豆视频. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><span>At the breakfast event, it was all about celebrating 麻豆视频鈥檚 champions of giving. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><span>鈥淲e are going to continue to power forward, and we are going to continue to thank you in all the ways that are important,鈥 said Bowden. 鈥淵ou make a difference every day in the lives of our students. You are doing major things and through your giving and support, you are powering the possible.鈥 </span></span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_associated_people" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-associated-people"> <h2>In This Story</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-associated-people field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">People Mentioned in This Story</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/profiles/lwagner4" hreflang="en">Lauren Wagner</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="inline_block:feature_image" data-inline-block-uuid="4b1a4ca4-ddba-47a0-b938-35bfe5d1a70e" class="block block-feature-image block-layout-builder block-inline-blockfeature-image text-overlaid"> <div class="feature-image"> <div class="narrow-overlaid-image"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/feature_image_medium/public/2023-10/resize%202.jpg?itok=94Yz2hbi" srcset="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/feature_image_small/public/2023-10/resize%202.jpg?itok=7aftSI2X 768w, /sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/feature_image_medium/public/2023-10/resize%202.jpg?itok=94Yz2hbi 1024w, /sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/feature_image_large/public/2023-10/resize%202.jpg?itok=rGkteT68 1280w, " sizes="(min-width: 1024px) 80vw,100vw" alt="" /></div> <div class="headline-text"> <div class="feature-image-caption"> <div class="field field--name-field-feature-image-caption field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Built by grit, ability, and vision. 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This year鈥檚 event, hosted by the 麻豆视频 Alumni Association on Oct. 20, once again focused on elevating and honoring 麻豆视频 excellence. </span></p> <figure role="group"><div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/2023-11/GMU8901-1369.jpg" width="1000" height="340" alt="honorees at the Celebration of Distinction" loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <figcaption>Honorees at the 2023 Celebration of Distinction. Photo by Risdon Photography</figcaption></figure><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><span>鈥淭his is all about 麻豆视频 alumni coming together to this event, to share the accomplishments that so many of you have had,鈥 麻豆视频 President Gregory Washington told the crowd of more than 250 guests at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><span>The celebration, which awarded five honorees selected by the Alumni Association, and 16 more Distinguished Alumni selected by colleges and alumni chapters, 鈥渨as planned with the intention to shine a bright light on all the ways that [alumni] contribute to our 麻豆视频 family and across your communities,鈥 said Trishana E. Bowden, vice president of advancement and alumni relations and president of the 麻豆视频 Foundation. 鈥淥ur graduates are our legacy. Our graduates are our ambassadors. And we are proud of each and every one of you.鈥</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><span>This year鈥檚 five alumni association honorees were Shaza L. Andersen, BA Area Studies 鈥89, the Alumna of the Year; Brandon O. Thompson, BS Administration of Justice 鈥08, who received the Alumni Service Award; Cordelia Cranshaw Skeete, BSW 鈥14, who received the Graduate of the Last Decade (G.O.L.D.) Award; Keith Renshaw as the Faculty Member of the Year; and Hannah Adamson, BA Conflict Analysis and Resolution 鈥23, as the Senior of the Year. <a href="/news/2023-10/annual-celebration-distinction-honors-alumni-leaders">Learn more about them here.</a></span></span></span></p> <figure role="group" class="align-left"><div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/2023-11/GMU8901-1352%281%29.jpg" width="400" height="344" alt="Shaza and President Washington" loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <figcaption>Alumna of the Year Shaza L. Andersen with President Washington. Photo by Risdon Photography</figcaption></figure><p><span><span><span>鈥淥ur alumni are absolutely remarkable,鈥 said Jenn Robinson, JM 鈥02, associate vice president of alumni relations and executive director of the 麻豆视频 Alumni Association. 鈥淚t鈥檚 an honor to be able to recognize them and to celebrate their many accomplishments. It is amazing to see alumni reconnect at this event鈥攖he energy in the room is incredible, and I look forward to it every year.鈥</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><span>Guests celebrated with dinner and live music from the Green and Gold Soul band.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><span>Washington attributed much of the university鈥檚 recent success to the accomplishments of its alumni. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><span>鈥淕etting into the top 50 public institutions in the country is a very difficult feat鈥nd we鈥檝e done it in 52 years. That is a big deal,鈥 said Washington. 鈥淭hat has happened because of what you all have accomplished. What you have done has made it attractive for the young people of today to come to this institution. After all, they can graduate and be like any of you.鈥</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><span>鈥淵our investment and support to the university matters,鈥 Andersen said during her Alumna of Year acceptance speech. 鈥淕eorge 麻豆视频 is getting stronger by the day in large part due to the commitment of the people in this room.鈥 </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><span>For the full list of awardees, please visit the </span><a href="https://alumni.gmu.edu/s/1564/GID2/16/interior.aspx?sid=1564&gid=2&pgid=2456"><span>Alumni Association website.</span></a></span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="inline_block:call_to_action" data-inline-block-uuid="afe1afac-727e-4aa5-9204-4f183192515c"> <div class="cta"> <a class="cta__link" href="/give"> <h4 class="cta__title">Support the 麻豆视频 Nation <i class="fas fa-arrow-circle-right"></i> </h4> <span class="cta__icon"></span> </a> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="inline_block:call_to_action" data-inline-block-uuid="51007571-4c28-495d-b73c-dfd92062fe96"> <div class="cta"> <a class="cta__link" href="/news/2023-10/annual-celebration-distinction-honors-alumni-leaders"> <h4 class="cta__title">Get to know this year's award recipients <i class="fas fa-arrow-circle-right"></i> </h4> <span class="cta__icon"></span> </a> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="inline_block:text" data-inline-block-uuid="ae4db239-2d99-4245-bae2-8322a7b0ae7f" class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blocktext"> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="inline_block:news_list" data-inline-block-uuid="48255ff7-feca-4582-a59a-7f97d2be1606" class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blocknews-list"> <h2>Related News</h2> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="view view-news view-id-news view-display-id-block_1 js-view-dom-id-0c29b5597020615d0315ac477642a5262a132553eb5a014988ff55657a3f6a23"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="news-list-wrapper"> <ul class="news-list"><li class="news-item"><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news/2025-05/former-rower-racing-toward-finish-her-accelerated-masters" hreflang="en">This former rower is racing toward the finish of her accelerated master鈥檚</a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-publish-date"><div class="field-content">May 2, 2025</div></div></li> <li class="news-item"><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news/2025-04/graduate-student-uses-healing-power-art-help-other-veterans" hreflang="en">Graduate student uses the healing power of art to help other veterans </a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-publish-date"><div class="field-content">April 29, 2025</div></div></li> <li class="news-item"><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news/2025-04/george-mason-entrepreneurs-win-big-2025-patriot-pitch-competition" hreflang="en">George 麻豆视频 entrepreneurs win big at the 2025 Patriot Pitch Competition </a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-publish-date"><div class="field-content">April 24, 2025</div></div></li> <li class="news-item"><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news/2025-04/science-service-and-strategy-how-one-soldier-shaping-future-biodefense" hreflang="en">Science, Service, and Strategy: How One Soldier Is Shaping the Future of Biodefense</a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-publish-date"><div class="field-content">April 23, 2025</div></div></li> <li class="news-item"><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news/2025-04/cehd-alumnus-finds-success-waves" hreflang="en">CEHD alumnus finds success on the waves</a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-publish-date"><div class="field-content">April 15, 2025</div></div></li> </ul></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_content_topics" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-content-topics"> <h2>Topics</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-content-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Topics</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/536" hreflang="en">Alumni</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/116" hreflang="en">Campus News</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Wed, 01 Nov 2023 17:30:37 +0000 Colleen Rich 109491 at University celebrates faculty and staff with 麻豆视频 Now kick-off event /news/2023-10/university-celebrates-faculty-and-staff-mason-now-kick-event <span>University celebrates faculty and staff with 麻豆视频 Now kick-off event</span> <span><span>Colleen Rich</span></span> <span>Wed, 10/04/2023 - 15:29</span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--70-30"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="intro-text">The 麻豆视频 community gathered Sept. 28 to celebrate the launch of the university鈥檚 largest comprehensive campaign in its history, <a href="/masonnow">麻豆视频 Now: Power the Possible</a>. The event at Merten Hall was dedicated to the people who work every day to drive 麻豆视频鈥檚 success: the university鈥檚 faculty and staff. </span></p> <div alt="麻豆视频 Now video" style="min-width: 50%;"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-video-embed-field field--type-video-embed-field field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="video-embed-field-provider-youtube video-embed-field-responsive-video"><iframe width="854" height="480" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NCbdHbPajsw?autoplay=0&start=0&rel=0"></iframe> </div> </div> </div> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span>鈥溌槎故悠 is changing education as we know it, and that is possible because of every individual in this room,鈥 President Gregory Washington said.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span>Recalling 麻豆视频鈥檚 growth since its 1957 inception as a branch campus of the University of Virginia, Washington thanked the 麻豆视频鈥檚 faculty and staff for their help in supporting the largest university in the Commonwealth of Virginia, an R1 institution that has been named Virginia鈥檚 number one public university for social mobility. And he encouraged them to continue bringing that energy to 麻豆视频鈥檚 future.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span>鈥淲hy 麻豆视频 Now: Power the Possible?鈥 he asked. 鈥淏ecause we know that there is more we can do together to power the success of our students鈥his campaign could not happen without the collective will of all of you.鈥</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><span>The</span> one-billion-dollar comprehensive campaign takes on grand challenges at the heart of 麻豆视频鈥檚 mission: powering student success, research, innovation, community, and a sustainable future. Trishana E. Bowden, president of the 麻豆视频 Foundation and vice president of the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations, recognized the work of 麻豆视频鈥檚 faculty and staff. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span>鈥淭hrough your teaching, through your service, through your programs, through your research, through your giving, you help to transform what is possible to what is,鈥 Bowden said.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span>The event included refreshments and music from the Green Machine Ensembles鈥 Green and Gold Soul, and provided a chance for staff and faculty members to enjoy the outdoors and each other. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span>鈥淎n event like this is what you would call a 鈥樎槎故悠 mingle,鈥欌 said Lee Faber, ITS logistics space coordinator. 鈥淭his is where you meet people that share the same vision鈥攖o make 麻豆视频 what it is and greater.鈥 </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span>Christine Landoll, School of Business faculty member and <a href="https://alumni.gmu.edu/s/1564/GID2/16/home.aspx?gid=2&pgid=61">Alumni Association</a> president, welcomed the challenge of the campaign. 鈥淭o me, it鈥檚 in the name: in the power of the possible,鈥 she said. 聽鈥淲e are able to demonstrate to our students and our community what potential 麻豆视频 has, which I think is fantastic!鈥 </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span>In his remarks to the faculty, staff, and members of the Board of Visitors in attendance, President Washington鈥檚 confidence about achieving the campaign鈥檚 one-billion-dollar goal was clear. 鈥淲e do not have to say <em>impossible</em> anymore because everything we鈥檝e done has been impossible,鈥 he said. 鈥淚t is now <em>possible</em> because you are going to power it.鈥 </span></span></p> <p>聽</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="inline_block:feature_image" data-inline-block-uuid="d8822315-2707-40b3-8df5-0606dba172d0" class="block block-feature-image block-layout-builder block-inline-blockfeature-image text-overlaid"> <div class="feature-image"> <div class="narrow-overlaid-image"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/feature_image_medium/public/2023-06/resize%202.jpg?itok=SLw0sYVu" srcset="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/feature_image_small/public/2023-06/resize%202.jpg?itok=5-C-WHn- 768w, /sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/feature_image_medium/public/2023-06/resize%202.jpg?itok=SLw0sYVu 1024w, /sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/feature_image_large/public/2023-06/resize%202.jpg?itok=vdomrnI5 1280w, " sizes="(min-width: 1024px) 80vw,100vw" alt="The World Needs 麻豆视频 Now. It's time to power the possible." /></div> <div class="headline-text"> <div class="feature-image-caption"> <div class="field field--name-field-feature-image-caption field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Built by grit, ability, and vision. Help make 麻豆视频's next 50 years even more impactful than it's first 50.</p></div> </div> <div class="feature-image-link"> <div class="field field--name-field-feature-image-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="/masonnow">Join the ongoing campaign</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div data-block-plugin-id="inline_block:text" data-inline-block-uuid="33cfc6ed-f683-45f1-9101-9e7e0fc36114" class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blocktext"> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_content_topics" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-content-topics"> <h2>Topics</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-content-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Topics</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/116" hreflang="en">Campus News</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/17931" hreflang="en">麻豆视频 Now campaign</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/206" hreflang="en">Faculty and Staff News</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/5411" hreflang="en">philanthropy</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/17356" hreflang="en">Strategic Direction</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 19:29:58 +0000 Colleen Rich 108931 at 麻豆视频鈥檚 Early Identification Program shapes the lives of students /news/2023-08/masons-early-identification-program-shapes-lives-students <span>麻豆视频鈥檚 Early Identification Program shapes the lives of students </span> <span><span>Colleen Rich</span></span> <span>Mon, 08/07/2023 - 12:35</span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--30-70"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="intro-text">Noel Quezada learned about 麻豆视频鈥檚 <a href="https://eip.gmu.edu/">Early Identification Program</a> during his freshmen year of high school, and the program ignited his aspirations for higher education.</span></p> <figure role="group" class="align-left"><div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/styles/small_content_image/public/2023-08/230524532.jpg?itok=7s4mUMqj" width="350" height="319" alt="man talking at the podium" loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <figcaption>EIP鈥檚 Executive Director Khaseem Davis addresses the graduates at the EIP graduation in May. Photo by Ron Aira/Office of University Branding</figcaption></figure><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><span>EIP serves first-generation, college-bound students in grades 7-12 in seven Northern Virginia school systems. 麻豆视频 establishes a long-term relationship with these students, giving the skills and tools they need to pursue their college dreams, with the help of mentors and advisors.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><span>鈥淚 like to credit the Early Identification Program for a lot of my successes,鈥 said Quezada. Before EIP, he added, 鈥淚 actually had no clue what the journey to college even was.鈥 </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><span><a href="/news/2023-06/eip-graduate-make-most-his-time-mason">Quezada, a first-generation student, graduated in May 2023</a> from 麻豆视频 with a bachelor of science in criminology, law and society, and minors in forensic and general psychology. He is now commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><span>Quezada was one of the 27 麻豆视频 EIP graduates joining the ranks of 麻豆视频 alumni this year, along with 130 graduating high school seniors celebrating their EIP graduation May 24, as part of EIP鈥檚 32nd graduating class. They join the more than 2,100 students who have graduated from the program, which began in 1987. </span></span></span></p> <figure role="group" class="align-right"><div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/2023-08/230524546.jpg" width="400" height="267" alt="students sit in the audience at EIP celebration" loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <figcaption>EIP鈥檚 32nd graduating class. Photo by Ron Aira/Office of University Branding</figcaption></figure><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><span>鈥淓IP students are particularly special,鈥 said Khaseem Davis, EIP鈥檚 executive director. 鈥淭hey are not only creating a better and brighter future for themselves, but they also set an example for those around them, proving that with determination and grit, anyone can achieve their dreams.鈥 </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><span>鈥淭he holistic part of the program is being able to not only foster the educational growth,鈥 Quezada said, 鈥渂ut also to seek wisdom from mentors on just about anything.鈥 Quezada also served as an advisor in the program, encouraging younger participants to take advantage of every opportunity given to them. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><span>Like Quezada, EIP graduation speaker Bianca Otero, who goes by Angel, was inspired by EIP to launch their higher education journey. 鈥淚 was recommended by a teacher back when I was in middle school. I had no clue what it was, really, but I went ahead and applied and started the program in 7th grade,鈥 they said. Otero received a full tuition scholarship from 麻豆视频, graduating with a major in conflict analysis and resolution, and a minor in Spanish. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><span>Otero describes their years in EIP as a comprehensive student experience. 鈥淲e had success coaches who checked on our mental health and extracurricular activities,鈥 said Otero, who credits a lot of their academic success and growth to the EIP program. Now that they have graduated, they are considering graduate school and entertaining the idea of teaching abroad. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><span>鈥淭hese students are a great representation of the diversity and inclusivity of 麻豆视频,鈥 Davis said. 鈥淭hrough donors and community support, the program has and can literally change the lives and trajectory of people, starting from a young age.鈥</span></span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_content_topics" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-content-topics"> <h2>Topics</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-content-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Topics</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/336" hreflang="en">Students</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/661" hreflang="en">Early Identification Program (EIP)</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/536" hreflang="en">Alumni</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/481" hreflang="en">Graduation</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/17356" hreflang="en">Strategic Direction</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:35:08 +0000 Colleen Rich 106971 at Donors helped address food insecurity at 麻豆视频 during 麻豆视频 Vision Day 2023 /news/2023-07/donors-helped-address-food-insecurity-mason-during-mason-vision-day-2023 <span>Donors helped address food insecurity at 麻豆视频 during 麻豆视频 Vision Day 2023</span> <span><span>Colleen Rich</span></span> <span>Wed, 07/19/2023 - 14:55</span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--30-70"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="intro-text">Each year the 麻豆视频 community has the opportunity to support a cause that matters to them through 麻豆视频 Vision Day. </span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span>Led by the Office of Annual Giving, 麻豆视频 Vision Day 2023, held on April 6, highlighted the challenges posed by student food insecurity鈥攚hich is a growing issue at 麻豆视频 and at college campuses across the nation. This year, 麻豆视频 Vision Day raised <span>$290,000 for 麻豆视频 causes with </span>nearly $90,000 dedicated to student food insecurity. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span>Food insecurity is the lack of consistent access to a sufficient amount of food, which in turn can create other obstacles for students making it difficult for them to focus on their studies and fulfill their potential. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><em>鈥</em>We know that nationally, one-third of college students contend with food insecurity at some point during their collegiate career,鈥 said Rose Pascarell, vice president for University Life at 麻豆视频. 鈥淲e are so appreciative that 麻豆视频 Vision Day could raise money, and awareness, for this pervasive and persistent problem we know exists on our campuses as well.鈥</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span>Funds identified for student food insecurity will support campus resources like the Patriot Pantry, which provides students with access to food and hygiene items. 麻豆视频 Vision Day donations will also help provide meal swipes for students so they can dine with peers, purchase gift cards for local grocery stores, and receive individualized guidance beyond food such as assistance with child care, job placements, mental health and housing. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span>The concept of a focused 麻豆视频 Vision Day began in 2020 during the height of the pandemic when the 麻豆视频 community came together to secure and distribute emergency funds and resources for 麻豆视频鈥檚 most vulnerable students. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span>The Patriots Helping Patriots initiative distributed a variety of resources to assist students and families, such as offering access to food, educational materials, and counseling resources. Within eight weeks, 麻豆视频鈥檚 Alumni Association and Office of Alumni Relations distributed nearly $2 million to aid students with tuition, housing, food, and other emergency needs. The event鈥檚 success led to the idea of rallying the 麻豆视频 community around one vision each year鈥斅槎故悠 Vision Day. While 麻豆视频 Vision Day offers a common focus, it also embraces all philanthropic initiatives on campus, encouraging students, faculty, alumni, and donors to support what matters most to them at 麻豆视频. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span>鈥淔ocusing 麻豆视频 Vision Day on a central initiative offers the opportunity to move the needle and really make a difference in a specific area,鈥 <strong>s</strong>aid Trishana E. Bowden, president of the 麻豆视频 Foundation and vice president for advancement and alumni relations. 鈥淭his is the true meaning of philanthropy鈥攚e recognize a need and come together to help one another.鈥</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span>麻豆视频 Vision Day was also supported the Capital Area Food Bank. The food bank is an established anchor of hunger relief infrastructure across the Washington, D.C., region. Through a partnership with 麻豆视频 to address campus food insecurity, Capital Area Food Bank matched $30,000 of the funds raised on 麻豆视频 Vision Day through credits in its online food ordering portal. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span>鈥淭he response from our community was terrific,鈥 said Pascarell. 鈥淚n particular, I鈥檇 like to express my appreciation for our work with the Capital Area Food Bank and their generosity in supporting our students. Our growing partnership will make an incredible impact on our university鈥檚 ability to provide students the resources they need to be successful.鈥澛 </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span>Events like 麻豆视频 Vision Day 2023 and programs like the Patriot Pantry give students the opportunity to thrive and continue to pursue their dreams. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span>鈥溌槎故悠 is a community of caring, compassion, and hope,鈥 Bowden said. 鈥淭his year, our gifts will have a direct impact on many of our students. I am grateful and honored to be part of this extraordinary community.鈥</span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>To support 麻豆视频 students please go to <a href="https://giving.gmu.edu/">giving.gmu.edu.</a> </span></span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_content_topics" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-content-topics"> <h2>Topics</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-content-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Topics</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/116" hreflang="en">Campus News</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/15571" hreflang="en">麻豆视频 Vision Day</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/5411" hreflang="en">philanthropy</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/10301" hreflang="en">food insecurity</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/3461" hreflang="en">Patriot Pantry</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 18:55:25 +0000 Colleen Rich 106651 at Students and donors come together in celebration of student scholarships /news/2023-05/students-and-donors-come-together-celebration-student-scholarships <span>Students and donors come together in celebration of student scholarships</span> <span><span>Colleen Rich</span></span> <span>Fri, 05/05/2023 - 14:56</span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--30-70"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><div class="align-center" style="min-width: 50%;"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-video-embed-field field--type-video-embed-field field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="video-embed-field-provider-youtube video-embed-field-responsive-video"><iframe width="854" height="480" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ep57quZ4kL4?autoplay=0&start=0&rel=0"></iframe> </div> </div> </div> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="intro-text">鈥淭his is one of my special events,鈥 said Trishana E. Bowden, president of the 麻豆视频 Foundation and vice president for advancement and alumni relations, as she welcomed guests to 麻豆视频鈥檚 Scholarship Breakfast, 鈥渂ecause it was 30-something years ago that I sat as a scholarship recipient at a luncheon.鈥</span></p> <figure role="group" class="align-right"><div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/2023-05/230321523.jpg" width="400" height="383" alt="Tamara Nall and her husband with Dr. Monson" loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <figcaption>Clement Ezeanii, 麻豆视频 faculty member Linda Monson, Tamara Nall, and 麻豆视频 doctoral student Megan Slay. Photo by Ron Aira/Creative Services</figcaption></figure><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><span>The breakfast, held in 麻豆视频鈥檚 Center for the Arts lobby, hosted donors and scholarship recipients together. 鈥淲e provide private scholarships to more than 1,300 students and that donor support makes a difference every year,鈥 Bowden said. 鈥淭he donors are really investing in the future of 麻豆视频 and our students.鈥</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><span>Betzy </span><span><span>Balladares </span></span><span>Oviedo, a junior at 麻豆视频 and a social work major鈥攁nd one of many students who have received support from a Kimmy Duong Foundation scholarship鈥攕aid the scholarship had a tremendous impact on her. 鈥淚 am beyond grateful,鈥 Oviedo said, 鈥渘ot just for financial assistance, but for the inspiration for excellence, and [Duong鈥檚] serving as a role model. I will do everything in my power to make it count.鈥</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><span>The event was also an opportunity to recognize donors Duong and Tamara Nall for their 聽generosity and commitment to education. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><span>麻豆视频 Foundation Board of Trustees member Tamara Nall is the founder, president, and chief executive officer of The Leading Niche, an award-winning and internationally recognized company that she leads with her husband, Clement Ezeanii. Nall and Ezeanii, whose gift to 麻豆视频 established the Susanna Ezeanii and Mayfred Jolinda Nall Health Informatics Scholarship Endowment, said their mothers instilled in them the importance of education. This translated to their commitment to helping students reach their goals and dreams. 鈥淭o whom much is given, much is required,鈥 said Nall. </span></span></span></p> <figure role="group" class="align-left"><div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq291/files/2023-05/230321509.jpg" width="400" height="267" alt="Kimmy Duong addresses the scholarship breakfast" loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <figcaption>At the breakfast, Kimmy Duong shared her story of perseverance as well as philanthropy. Photo by Ron Aira/Creative Services</figcaption></figure><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><span>At the breakfast, Kimmy Duong shared her story of perseverance as well as philanthropy. After being forced to flee her country in 1975, she arrived in the United States with only two suitcases and $30. She created a new life for herself, working at IBM for 25 years. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><span>Duong and her husband, Long Nguyen, have been longtime 麻豆视频 supporters. The Long and Kimmy Nguyen Engineering Building, on 麻豆视频鈥檚 Fairfax Campus, is named in their honor. Duong will receive the 麻豆视频 Medal, 麻豆视频鈥檚 highest honorary award, at Spring Commencement on May 18.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><span>In 2015, Duong established the Kimmy Duong Foundation, focusing her philanthropy on education. The foundation has awarded scholarships to students at colleges and universities in the Washington, D.C., area and in Southern California. 鈥淓ducation is the cornerstone of life,鈥 said Duong. She remembered many in her generation working multiple jobs to send their children to college. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span><span>鈥淣ow, we are giving back,鈥 she said.</span></span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_content_topics" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-content-topics"> <h2>Topics</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-content-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Topics</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/116" hreflang="en">Campus News</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/5411" hreflang="en">philanthropy</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/4056" hreflang="en">Scholarships</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/17931" hreflang="en">麻豆视频 Now campaign</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Fri, 05 May 2023 18:56:56 +0000 Colleen Rich 105246 at Close to home: Food insecurity on 麻豆视频鈥檚 campuses /news/2023-03/close-home-food-insecurity-masons-campuses <span>Close to home: Food insecurity on 麻豆视频鈥檚 campuses</span> <span><span>Colleen Rich</span></span> <span>Wed, 03/29/2023 - 16:47</span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--30-70"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> <div data-block-plugin-id="inline_block:call_to_action" data-inline-block-uuid="64fcdd1e-e04b-4b52-be8d-da73a0138b85"> <div class="cta"> <a class="cta__link" href="https://masonvisionday.gmu.edu/s/1564/GID2/16/interior-1colb.aspx?gid=2&pgid=7393"> <h4 class="cta__title">Learn more about 麻豆视频 Vision Day <i class="fas fa-arrow-circle-right"></i> </h4> <span class="cta__icon"></span> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><div alt="video of president washington and rose pascarell taking about supporting students" style="min-width: 50%;"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-video-embed-field field--type-video-embed-field field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="video-embed-field-provider-youtube video-embed-field-responsive-video"><iframe width="854" height="480" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WTcltupWGc8?autoplay=0&start=0&rel=0"></iframe> </div> </div> </div> <p><span class="intro-text">Food insecurity is more prevalent than many people realize, particularly among college students. </span></p> <p><span><span><span>鈥淎 student who is encountering food insecurity experiences a consistent lack of food because of financial conditions,鈥 said Rose Pascarell, vice president for University Life at 麻豆视频. </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Up to one-third of students nationally are impacted by food insecurity. Pascarell noted particular increases among certain student populations at 麻豆视频, including international students. </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Vulnerable students may find that balancing academics with financial demands can be challenging. Even if students are aware of resources, the social stigma surrounding food insecurity can prevent many from seeking help. Nationally, 34 percent of students drop out of school as a result of such issues.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>For students like Nelson Lemus, BS Business 鈥22, a master鈥檚 student in accounting, the stigma was difficult to overcome. In his first semester, Lemus found himself in need of assistance, but asking for help was not easy. </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>鈥淒uring the pandemic, I was hit with a situational poverty,鈥 said Lemus. 鈥淭he option to continue my education was to sleep out of my car, not pay for housing, but to pay for school. I ended up not having enough funds to pay for food or even housing...this was very embarrassing for me.鈥 <em>聽</em></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Though the social stigma persists around food and housing insecurity, the 麻豆视频 community strives to reach as many students as possible through outreach and a determined effort to offer resources. </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Through the Student Support and Advocacy Center (SSAC) within University Life, 麻豆视频 offers a variety of resources for students experiencing food insecurity, including access to meal swipes, gift cards to purchase perishable foods, and connections to community resources. </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>One of 麻豆视频鈥檚 most well-known programs that directly supports students experiencing food insecurity is the Patriot Pantry. Originally known as the Pop-Up Pantry, the resource was created by then-student Yara Mowafy, <span>BA Global Affairs 鈥14, MA 鈥15,</span> and University Life staff member Michael Galvin. </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淲e started bringing our own stuff, toilet paper and things like that,鈥 said Mowafy. 鈥淭hen University Life staff heard about it, and we started reaching out to other student life organizations, and classrooms I was in....聽Everybody found out that we were doing this, and it was no longer a 鈥榩op-up pantry.鈥 It was a real, organized thing.鈥</span></span>聽</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>In 2015, 麻豆视频 students Gary Hooker and Noah Shoates took over the daily operation of the pantry. The following year the pantry expanded to provide further supplies and resources to students, and was relocated to a new designated space in Student Union Building I. It became an official resource within the SSAC and renamed the Patriot Pantry. </span></span></span></p> <figure class="quote"><span><span><span>During the past three years, 麻豆视频 has seen a 172 percent increase in student use of the Patriot Pantry.</span></span></span></figure><p><span><span><span>鈥淚 am very grateful for the pantry and all the resources 麻豆视频 provided to me to help me achieve these great milestones I鈥檝e been able to achieve,鈥 said Lemus, who has an offer to work at a Big Four firm upon graduation. </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Lemus encourages students who share a similar story to not view 麻豆视频鈥檚 resources as handouts<em>. </em></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>鈥淭hey are hand ups. They're there to help you overcome whatever situation, whatever hardship you're dealing with,鈥 Lemus said. 鈥淪o, students should not feel ashamed or embarrassed to receive this support鈥攊t is there to help you propel yourself to achieve whatever goals or milestones you have set for yourself.鈥</span></span></span></p> <h3><em><span><span><span><a href="https://securemason.gmu.edu/s/1564/GID2/16/19-giving.aspx?sid=1564&gid=2&pgid=6558&sort=1&bledit=1&dids=653.71&appealcode=23MVD">麻豆视频 Vision Day</a></span> is an opportunity for our community to come together each year to identify and support a deserving initiative on campus. On April 6, support today鈥檚 Patriots by helping 麻豆视频 address campus food insecurity.</span></span></em></h3> </div> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_content_topics" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-content-topics"> <h2>Topics</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-content-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Topics</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/116" hreflang="en">Campus News</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/10301" hreflang="en">food insecurity</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/15571" hreflang="en">麻豆视频 Vision Day</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/3461" hreflang="en">Patriot Pantry</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/366" hreflang="en">University Life</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Wed, 29 Mar 2023 20:47:37 +0000 Colleen Rich 104761 at