57 10 714 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/37f3731303ee6675b00d0ce155771a54.jpg 827426714f83ab4688538bf8cba5c6ce Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Final Four Appearance Subject The topic of the resource The Men’s Basketball team made national headlines with their unexpected journey to the NCAA Final Four. The moment was a symbol of Mason’s growing spirit and presence, both in sports and culture. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2006-01-01 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jai Kathuria HIST 390 DL1 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/8347b5fae50b89d561c88f80be4716c3.pdf 3e78d88fba1edc90156c03b81019cc8c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Meeting Description An account of the resource Despite having success, a meeting was needed in order to determine the future of the extension center. While it served its purpose, it did not do enough for the other population of the community. The Advisory Council for the Northern Virginia Center, a 16-memeber group, came together to seriously discuss the future of whether or not to establish a branch college in Northern Virginia with or without the help of its parent university. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University Library Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://masonlibraries.gmu.edu/masonhistory/exhibits/show/idea/nextstep Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1954-01-04 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Peter Tran https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/16dba608125739cc6c20fb7b6036a6f3.jpg bcca41f289e79647ed5f50a91d39bb9c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Second Nobel Prize Winner at Mason Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2002-01-01 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jai Kathuria HIST 390 DL1 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/da93dd55781176d0a6c8e8608991482e.jpeg 83c07c6ed86bb02482580fdcd5ef2cc4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hosting the World Congress of Information Technology - George Mason Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1998-01-01 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jai Kathuria HIST 390 DL1 Description An account of the resource George Mason gained global recognition when it hosted the prestigious World Congress of Information Technology (WCIT). The event showcased the university’s commitment to innovation and its growing role on the international stage. https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/409aec2ae87070ea751bd8504408a1df.jpg b2d4f8dccdd97b9f8e19748fa640b39b https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/358307e7413ecdf2cb47abd570a52822.jpg 33e94b6af55d0ba79a10a14f98b5fdcb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George Mason College: how will it grow? Subject The topic of the resource George Mason College George Mason University University of Virginia Description An account of the resource A pamphlet published sometime in 1966 and distributed on the GMC campus. The pamphlet details the plans for the college to become to a university. Focused primarily on land needed for the expansion as well as the funding for its acquisition. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason College of the University of Virginia Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University University Relations Records Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1966 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sam Boateng Hist 390 Spring 2025 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright George Mason University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pamphlet Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource 2 JPEG images https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/250ca8c49a1d80b65c75df601dfa721d.png b6a1155d3cb3a14ca97519472c498442 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dr. Merten Becomes President Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1996-01-01 Description An account of the resource Merten arrived on campus in 1996 believing Mason could emerge as an academic and cultural hub in the Washington, D.C., region like other metropolitan area universities around the country. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jai Kathuria HIST 390 Spring 2025 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/d3bcc721f6903aa441eafa3e586b8a01.pdf 45f7c312dd5a7db923f2c8c8d0e2762a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Advance for a Branch College Description An account of the resource A report was issued in 1955 that fought for the establishment of branch colleges. The Virginia Advisory Legislative Committee would release The Crisis in Higher Education in Virginia and a Solution. It pushed that college aged individuals should have a two-year option of staying in state and receiving college education. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University Library Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://masonlibraries.gmu.edu/masonhistory/exhibits/show/idea/nextstep Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1955-08-15 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Peter Tran https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/6ad02e552226f9e81b495d3250cffb56.pdf ad272939d4b62105cb766113414c04e2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Gunston Ledger: GMC Expands to Four Year Status. Subject The topic of the resource George Mason University George Mason College The Gunston Ledger University of Virginia Description An account of the resource The Gunston Ledger, a newspaper published by what was at the time, George Mason College, on February 14, 1966. In the item we see the header: GMC Expands to Four Year Status, Appropriations Bill Passes the Va. House by 93-1 Vote, detailing the measure and the future break from University of Virginia system, and other needs of the soon to be University. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason College of the University of Virginia Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Broadside and The Gunston Ledger Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason College of the University of Virginia Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1966 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Samuel Boateng Hist 390 Spring 2025 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright George Mason University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource newspaper Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource jpeg image https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/1c71d4612a785a5ab11e6b4760644078.pdf 251f3387255a098767f9950e9c949d46 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Progress Is Made Description An account of the resource In just two years time the new extensions center saw a great success in the number of people enrolled. The first semester saw 478 enrollees, this number jumped all the way to 1,192. This 79% growth proved the need and desire for a university of higher education in Northern Virginia. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University Library Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://masonlibraries.gmu.edu/masonhistory/exhibits/show/idea/nvacenter Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1952 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Peter Tran https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/bf80811edae91bfe1ba22d4667eb2269.jpg 681d43404a1c22ae092178fdfe270218 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Zain Ahmed HIST 390 GMU Basketball sources Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Zain Ahmed HIST390 Spring 2025 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Zain Ahmed HIST390 Spring 2025 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource GMU Mens Basketball D1 Champs Subject The topic of the resource GMU Men's basketball Description An account of the resource The GMU mens basketball team celebrating their D1 championship title in 2006 after making it into the Final Four of the NCAA tournament. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://www.gmu.edu/news/2022-03/masons-run-2006-final-four-paved-way-future-cinderellas Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2006 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource John Hollis