George Mason University College of Humanities and Social Sciences

George Mason University College of Humanities and Social Sciences At the heart of George Mason University’s mission is to support academic freedom and a diversity of thought.

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences brings a human perspective to the mission of George Mason University, by grounding discovery in the subtle fabric of individual and cultural life that shapes our values, experiences and sources of well-being. That includes robust-yet-civil discussions of ideas and beliefs. We encourage people to express their opinions in this space, but we ask that eve

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01/01/2025

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12/31/2024

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12/21/2024

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It’s that time of year again, winter break! We hope you had a good fall semester! CHSS offices will be closed from Decem...
12/20/2024

It’s that time of year again, winter break! We hope you had a good fall semester!

CHSS offices will be closed from December 23rd - January 3rd and will reopen on January 6th!
Stay safe and enjoy your break, see you next year! �

Congratulations to the George Mason Class of 2024! We couldn't be prouder of our newest alumni! 🎓💚💛 📸 Creative Ser...
12/19/2024

Congratulations to the George Mason Class of 2024! We couldn't be prouder of our newest alumni! 🎓💚💛


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It's Senior Spotlight time! 🎓💚💛Meet 6 of our graduating seniors. Swipe through to read more about their favorite CHSS cl...
12/17/2024

It's Senior Spotlight time! 🎓💚💛

Meet 6 of our graduating seniors. Swipe through to read more about their favorite CHSS classes, Mason memories, and advice to their first-year selves.

On December 3, CHSS faculty and staff gathered to celebrate the outstanding achievements of CHSS staff and A/P faculty a...
12/13/2024

On December 3, CHSS faculty and staff gathered to celebrate the outstanding achievements of CHSS staff and A/P faculty at the 2024 Mary Roper and CHSS Staff and A/P Faculty Awards ceremony.

Congratulations to this year's honorees! 🎉💚💛

🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/LFyp50Ur23t

Today, we honor the life and legacy of renown poet Nikki Giovanni. This past April, the The Alan Cheuse International Wr...
12/10/2024

Today, we honor the life and legacy of renown poet Nikki Giovanni.

This past April, the The Alan Cheuse International Writers Center had the privilege of hosting Nikki Giovanni as an esteemed guest at their second annual Busboys and Poets Lecture. It was an unforgettable evening, made all the the more special by Giovanni's rousing lecture and magnetic presence.

🔗 Relive the special moment: https://cheusecenter.gmu.edu/articles/20672
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Are you graduating this December? Submit a student profile! You'll be featured on CHSS' social media leading up to this ...
12/06/2024

Are you graduating this December? Submit a student profile! You'll be featured on CHSS' social media leading up to this semester's graduation events.

🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/3Okc50UmNHu

Thank you to everyone who supported this year's collection of non-perishable food and personal hygiene items for George ...
12/06/2024

Thank you to everyone who supported this year's collection of non-perishable food and personal hygiene items for George Mason’s Patriot Pantry!

With Wegmans' generous donation of 30 additional bags of food, 213 pounds of non-perishable food items and 386.2 pounds of personal hygiene items made their way to the Patriot Pantry this past Wednesday!

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CHSS Faculty and Staff prepare to donate food to George Mason's Patriot Pantry. For the past few weeks, faculty and staff in the College of...

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences and George Mason University will be closed Wednesday, November 27th, throu...
11/27/2024

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences and George Mason University will be closed Wednesday, November 27th, through Sunday, December 1st, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

🦃🍁 The university will reopen on Monday, December 2nd. Have a safe and restful break, and finish the semester strong!

On November 2, we celebrated our college’s change makers at our annual Community and Catalyst event!Thank you to everyon...
11/14/2024

On November 2, we celebrated our college’s change makers at our annual Community and Catalyst event!

Thank you to everyone who joined us in honoring our distinguished alumni and their outstanding contributions to their fields, communities, and to George Mason University! 💚💛


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Happy to all who have served, including our students, faculty, alumni, staff, and the wider in the veteran community...
11/11/2024

Happy to all who have served, including our students, faculty, alumni, staff, and the wider in the veteran community.

Today, we celebrate you and thank you for your service. 🇺🇸💚💛

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Each year, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences celebrates individuals whose leadership, research, and service ...
11/01/2024

Each year, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences celebrates individuals whose leadership, research, and service have made outstanding contributions to their fields, their communities, and to George Mason University.

We are proud to showcase these contributions through our 2024 Community & Catalysts award recipients.

Meet seven of our distinguished award recipients! This week we are highlighting Kristina Rose, Juan Pacheco, Merone Hailemeskel, Jeanpaul Figueroa, Fenia Lamprianidou, Kendall Cade, and Leeya Mehta! 💚💛

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10/28/2024

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The Dean’s Office has been getting extra creative this week for our holiday door decorating competition! Let us know your favorite entries in the comments below! ☃️💚💛

CHSS Faculty Feature: Marie Mele Thomas 💚💛 Professor Thomas currently serves as an associate professor in the Department of Criminology, Law and Society at George Mason University. CHSS had the privilege of sitting down with Professor Thomas for an interview, where she discussed her research in repeat victimization and how her students inspire her teaching in the classroom.

Happy Halloween, #Patriots! 💚💛 There is a lot of Halloween spirit in the Dean’s Office today. Here’s our take on the viral #CandySalad trend while in costume! 🎃 #GeorgeMasonCHSS

Today we celebrate #IndigenousPeoplesDay. CHSS had the privilege of sitting down with Associate History Professor Gabrielle Tayac to discuss Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Indigenous history in Virginia, and engaging with Mason’s vibrant Indigenous community. #MasonCHSS 💚💛

Follow along CHSS student Lexi Martinez for a day in her life! In addition to her studies as an INTS major, Lexi is involved in numerous extracurriculars like CHSS ambassadors, Forensics, and Mason Votes! 💚💛

CHSS Faculty Feature: Nathaniel Greenberg 💚💛 Professor Greenberg currently serves as an Associate Professor of Arabic in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages at George Mason University. CHSS had the privilege of sitting down with Professor Greenberg for an interview, where he discussed the importance of language education and his recent experience as a Fulbright Scholar in Spain.

All summer long, we will be sharing 10-Minute Challenges! These challenges are quick, accessible tips to enhance your career readiness! ☀️💚💛 Today’s 10-Minute Challenge: Visit the University Catalog at catalog.gmu.edu/programs and identify one academic theme to explore. Then visit the “Read about it” section at go.gmu.edu/careers-explore and identify one major interest under “What can I do with this major?” #MasonCHSS

All summer long, we will be sharing 10-Minute Challenges! These challenges will be quick, accessible tips to enhance your career readiness! Did you know that you can still make appointments with University Career Services during the summer months? With phone, video, and in-person appointments, University Career Services is here for you! Stop by SUB 1, Room 3400 during drop-in hours or request an appointment through Handshake. 🔗 Visit the link in our bio to learn more!

Last week, our CHSS graduates walked across the stage at our Degree Celebration and became #MasonAlumni. Let's revisit this unforgettable day! 🎓💚💛 🎬 Xavier Jimenez #Mason2024

Our CHSS grads showed off some serious creativity at today’s Degree Celebration! 🎓💚💛 Do you spot your cap in the crowd? Congratulations to all of our #Mason2024 graduates! We are so proud of you!

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