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🌱 How will GMU’s new associate head coaches shape the Patriots’ future?
George Mason, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readHi there, George Mason! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How will GMU’s new associate head coaches shape the Patriots’ future?
- Which immigrant stories will be honored at GMU this October?
- How is GMU using its own name to rethink American history?
Also on today's calendar: July 4th Weekend At National Harbor and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the bird say when he flew over Walmart? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Hazy sun, very hot and humid, with a high of 101 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Very hot, temps: high: 101, low: 78.
- Friday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 100 and low of 76 degrees.
• Hinnant, Fox elevated to Associate Head Basketball Coach roles at George Mason (hoopdirt.com) — George Mason University men’s basketball has promoted assistants Louis Hinnant and Andy Fox to associate head coaches, solidifying the staff that led the Patriots to record-setting seasons. For local fans, this means continuity in recruiting, player development, and the program’s push for future A-10 titles from right here in Fairfax.
• Institute for Immigration Research New American Voices Award (gmu.edu subscription) — An October 6–10 Fall for the Book festival event at George Mason University’s Fairfax campus will host the New American Voices Award ceremony, featuring three immigrant-authored finalists and the judging panel. Local readers can attend to hear readings and discussions of underrepresented immigrant experiences and see which of the longlisted books ultimately wins this year’s prize.
• VA250 Panel Discussion Transcript (gmu.edu) — A VA250 panel at George Mason University’s Fairfax campus digs into the complex legacy of namesake George Mason, from his role in advancing individual rights to his history as an enslaver. University leaders and historians explain how GMU uses its statue, memorial plaza, and free-expression culture to confront that history and engage students in honest civic dialogue today.
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July 4th Weekend At National Harbor →
National Harbor, National Harbor
12:00 pm
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Class of 2027 Senior Photos (Session A)
Robinson Secondary School Robinson Secondary
8:00 am -
Flare: Finding a Sense of Place in the Chronically Ill Body Art
De Laski Performing Arts Off Campus Location
11:00 am -
Class of 2027 Senior Photos (Session A)
Robinson Secondary School Robinson Secondary
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Flare: Finding a Sense of Place in the Chronically Ill Body Art
De Laski Performing Arts Off Campus Location
11:00 am -
Faculty Recital: Mason Summer Piano Academy
De Laski Performing Arts 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030
4:30 pm -
Flare: Finding a Sense of Place in the Chronically Ill Body Art
De Laski Performing Arts Off Campus Location
11:00 am -
Dr. Yukiko Fujimura in Concert
De Laski Performing Arts 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030
4:30 pm -
Flare: Finding a Sense of Place in the Chronically Ill Body Art
De Laski Performing Arts Off Campus Location
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Purcellville Wine and Food Festival →
Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132
2:00 pm
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Class of 2027 Senior Photos (Session A)
Robinson Secondary School Robinson Secondary
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Values In Prevention (VIP) Camp
Whitman Middle School Whitman Middle
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Let's Talk Veins Fairfax | Free Vein Screening Event + Lunch →
USA Vein Clinics - Fairfax, 11350 Random Hills Rd #440, Fairfax
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Sterling ASL social
Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Persons 526 E Market St, Leesburg, VA 20176, USA
9:00 am
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Fairfax
- F.H. Paschen Breaks Ground on EV Charging Station Project at Fairfax County Government Center (constructionowners.com)
- The Perfect Family Day Out in Old Town Fairfax (washington.org)
- What is the unemployment rate in Fairfax city, VA right now? (usafacts.org)
Vienna
- Cross-Country Relay To Carry Flag From CA To DC Passing Through Vienna (patch.com)
Reston
- Free Stars & Stripes Family Night To Kick Off July 4 Weekend At Reston Town Center (patch.com)
- Airports Authority Honored For Expanding Transit Benefits At Dulles, Reagan Workplaces (patch.com)
- Cornerstones Summer Program Returns As Families Continue Seeking Long-Term KAPE Funding (patch.com)
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