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Join the School of Business and Office of Sustainability for a special panel discussion on how organizations are changing to achieve critical sustainability objectives on Friday, March 3 from 10:30-11:30am in the Johnson Center, Meeting Room D.

To kick off the start of the Wellness Wednesday series, come join the School of Business and ISOM professor Maria Petryk for some. No experience or knowledge required! Wear some comfortable clothes, bring a bottle of water and yoga mat to the quad lawn in between Finley and Krug Hall. Wednesday April 26, 2023 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Quad Lawn between Finley and Krug hall

School of Business students are invited to join OSSAS for an LGBTQ+ Social as part of Mason's 2023 Pride Week! Held on Wednesday, March 29th, all SBUS students who identify as LGBTQ+ or an ally to the community are welcome to join us for snacks, games and crafts! You'll be able to mingle with your peers as well as staff and faculty within the School of Business. Wednesday, March 29th, 3 p.m-4:30 p.m:

Join the School of Business for a destress coloring session. Coloring is great for reducing stress and anxiety as it allows you to step out of your anxious or negative thoughts for a moment and solely focus on the coloring. Wednesday, May 3rd, 1p.m-2p.m Enterprise Hall 008

The spring 2023 graduation application deadline is February 22.

Invest in your future and reward your hard work! The Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA) Educational Foundation has over $50,000 in scholarships available to students who have completed at least three credit hours in accounting.

The Patriot Pitch Competition supports idea and early-stage business ventures and is open to current Mason students and recent alumni from all majors/fields of study.

Attend the Spring Grad Fair to purchase graduation regalia. Caps, gowns, stoles, cords, announcements, diploma frames, and more!

Do you plan to graduate in spring 2023 but have questions about the graduation process? Attend Guac and Grad on March 8 or March 9.

The fourth annual Fairfax County Housing Symposium co-hosted by the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority and the George Mason School of Business will bring together elected leaders, industry professionals, policy experts, and housing advocates with the primary goal of advancing the role of affordable housing within the fabric of our community. The event is back in-person at George Mason University on March 15.

Interested in studying abroad but not sure where to start? Join us for the upcoming School of Business study abroad information session on February 22, 2023 from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. in the Johnson Center room 235. We will review important study abroad information for School of Business students and raffle off some exciting prizes! Please RSVP by following the QR code or link on the attached flyer.

You are cordially invited to attend IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) Endorsement Award Ceremony and celebrate with Accounting Area on Thursday February 16, 11:00 am- 12:30 pm in JC Bistro. Free catering food, pizzas, and drinks will be provided. The IMA's higher education endorsement program is an assessment of advanced accounting and financial management knowledge in four fields: analysis, financial planning, control, and decision support. George Mason University is the first and only IMA-endorsed university in Virginia, and the largest endorsed university in the DMV metro area. IMA endorsement is a high distinction that is recognized globally in over 150 countries, and a testament to Mason’s high quality of accounting education and keen focus on advancing student success. No registration is needed for faculty and staff. Student attendees are strongly recommended to register through the QR code in the attached flyer or through this form. For any questions, please contact Professor Peggy Tsirigotis (etsirigo@gmu.edu) or Long Chen (lchenk@gmu.edu).