71 10 714 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/8b8b3753b3756cc1da91201e438887a1.jpg adef9977a1a3d6c4d9513d7579a18581 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 Sustainability Subject The topic of the resource Items relating to sustainability efforts across campus. Description An account of the resource This collection contains material relating to sustainability efforts across GMU campus. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Newspaper 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 Ground shop initiative creates bee havens, gardens Description An account of the resource Fourth Estate article discussing an initiative held by The Mason Grounds Shop to create bee havens in low use or areas with less plant material. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ellen Glickman Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://aspace.gmu.edu/archival_objects/de66d93d187de97a0cf67c631130dc29">GMU SCRC</a><br />Broadside Student Newspaper Collection R0128, Box 51, Vol. 3, No 3. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Fourth Estate Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource September 21, 2015 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Hunor Rusznak HNRS 360 Fall 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newspaper Language A language of the resource English https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/cfd0b775746bd3160db47b621ac65010.jpg 4781fcddcf08c2c8a2e5c4d733557e40 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 Sustainability Subject The topic of the resource Items relating to sustainability efforts across campus. Description An account of the resource This collection contains material relating to sustainability efforts across GMU campus. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Newspaper 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 Students construct wetlands ecosystem Description An account of the resource Fourth Estate article that discusses the creation of a wetlands ecosystem in Mason Pond done by students and led by associate professor of environmental science and policy, Changwoo Ahn. The main reason of construction was to "bring a living ecology to the pond that had grown sedimentary over the years." Ahn is also a founder of EcoScience+Art, which is a collaborative between science and art to unite people across fields to create a sustainable future. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Madison Antus Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://aspace.gmu.edu/archival_objects/ea9e5a8a61844d30c4b9f9371e5e5228">GMU SCRC</a><br />Broadside Student Newspaper Collection R0128, Box 51, Vol. 2, No. 24 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Fourth Estate Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015-08-31 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Hunor Rusznak HNRS 360 Fall 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newspaper Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context R0128 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/93681b055f1d7a5ea12e0e8cca2ad7b7.png 0c4bca3bc607675577e4adfff06c9286 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 Sustainability Subject The topic of the resource Items relating to sustainability efforts across campus. Description An account of the resource This collection contains material relating to sustainability efforts across GMU campus. 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 Ike's will serve Mason grown food Subject The topic of the resource Sustainability Description An account of the resource News article from student run Fourth Estate describing how Ike's will repurpose food grown in the presidents park greenhouse in meals. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Raquiel Desouza Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Raquiel Desouza Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Fourth Estate Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015-02-09 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource John Best HNRS 360 Fall 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Printed Newspaper Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GMU SCRC R0128 Box 43 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 Board of Visitors Action Item Football Cassette Side 1 Subject The topic of the resource <a href="The%20first%20cassette%20tape%20in%20the%20GMU%20archives%20captures%20nearly%20the%20entire%20Board%20of%20Visitors%20meeting%20where%20the%20football%20proposal%20was%20debated.%20Listening%20to%20the%20recording,%20it%20becomes%20clear%20that%20the%20board%20approached%20the%20decision%20systematically,%20weighing%20multiple%20perspectives%20before%20reaching%20a%20conclusion.%20Students,%20alumni,%20and%20faculty%20each%20had%20a%20chance%20to%20present%20their%20positions%20%E2%80%94%20advocating%20for%20school%20spirit,%20community%20building,%20or%20fiscal%20caution%20%E2%80%94%20and%20the%20board%20listened%20carefully%20to%20all%20arguments.%20However,%20the%20tone%20of%20the%20discussion%20and%20the%20structure%20of%20the%20arguments%20reveal%20the%20priorities%20that%20carried%20the%20most%20weight.%20Throughout%20the%20tape,%20financial%20feasibility%20repeatedly%20emerges%20as%20the%20dominant%20concern.%20Board%20members%20and%20university%20administrators%20cited%20projected%20annual%20costs%20of%20over%20$4%20million,%20along%20with%20millions%20more%20needed%20for%20facilities%20and%20Title%20IX%20compliance,%20as%20a%20major%20constraint.%20President%20Alan%20Merten%E2%80%99s%20comments%20also%20shaped%20the%20conversation;%20he%20emphasized%20that%20football,%20while%20appealing%20in%20some%20ways,%20was%20inconsistent%20with%20the%20university%E2%80%99s%20academic%20mission%20and%20would%20require%20an%20unsustainable%20financial%20commitment.%20From%20the%20recording,%20it%20is%20evident%20that%20the%20BOV%20treated%20the%20financial%20analysis%20%E2%80%94%20coupled%20with%20Merten%E2%80%99s%20authoritative%20guidance%20%E2%80%94%20as%20the%20most%20decisive%20factor%20in%20evaluating%20the%20proposal.%20The%20second%20cassette%20tape%20records%20the%20actual%20vote%20on%20the%20proposal.%20The%20audio%20shows%20a%20board%20deeply%20divided%3A%20six%20members%20voted%20in%20favor,%20six%20against,%20and%20the%20final%20outcome%20depended%20on%20the%20chair%E2%80%99s%20tie-breaking%20vote.%20The%20recording%20captures%20the%20tension%20in%20the%20room,%20illustrating%20that%20the%20decision%20was%20not%20predetermined,%20but%20the%20close%20margin%20underscores%20how%20carefully%20the%20board%20weighed%20all%20considerations.%20Ultimately,%20the%20tie-breaking%20%E2%80%9Cno%E2%80%9D%20vote%20confirmed%20the%20board%E2%80%99s%20conclusion%20that%20the%20financial%20and%20institutional%20risks%20outweighed%20the%20potential%20benefits.%20Taken%20together,%20these%20recordings%20show%20that%20the%20BOV%E2%80%99s%20decision%20was%20shaped%20less%20by%20passion%20or%20public%20opinion%20than%20by%20careful%20deliberation.%20By%20listening%20to%20the%20debate%20and%20observing%20how%20the%20board%20prioritized%20different%20arguments,%20it%20becomes%20clear%20that%20fiscal%20responsibility,%20long-term%20sustainability,%20and%20institutional%20mission%20were%20the%20lens%20through%20which%20the%20board%20ultimately%20decided%20to%20reject%20varsity%20football%20at%20GMU.%20The%20tapes%20provide%20a%20rare%20opportunity%20to%20hear%20how%20reasoning,%20evidence,%20and%20leadership%20guidance%20translated%20into%20a%20historic%20vote.">The Board of Visitors debates football for the last time.</a> Description An account of the resource A cassette tape recording of the Board of Visitors' meeting where they discussed adding football to GMU athletics. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason Board of Visitors Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University Libraries, Special Collections Research Center Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5-13-1998 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ainsley Shewbridge, HNRS 360-008, Fall 2025 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/01f5aeb83a2d9fef486fa1d2409dad47.zip 3130ecc590bd2cb358197f7cb460d5e9 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 Board of Visitors Action Item Football Cassette Side 2 Subject The topic of the resource The Board of Visitors votes on football for the last time. Description An account of the resource A cassette tape recording of the Board of Visitors' meeting where they vote on adding football to GMU athletics. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason Board of Visitors Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University Libraries, Special Collections Research Center Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5-13-1998 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ainsley Shewbridge, HNRS 360-008, Fall 2025 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/d148737a2ff43bf24df5e3e856fbba3c.png d8e208358ee64d6d679acdb8e2ca6a0f 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 Board of Visitors Football 3 Subject The topic of the resource Students at a Board of Visitors meeting about football. Description An account of the resource Supporters of NCAA football at Mason sitting with signs at a Board of Visitors meeting. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gigi Kruse Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University Broadside Photograph Collection Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 03-24-1998 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ainsley Shewbridge, HNRS 360-008, Fall 2025 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/c6bf8fb48700c65001d658262634f41b.png c7ce631eb05e0752c54e3aed245c64be 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 Board of Visitors Football 8 Subject The topic of the resource Student speaking at a Board of Visitors meeting about football. Description An account of the resource Student supporter of NCAA football at Mason speaking at a Board of Visitors meeting. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gigi Kruse Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University Broadside photograph collection Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 03-24-1998 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ainsley Shewbridge, HNRS 360-008, Fall 2025 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/69d0caa1fc2122b89788c6bde9f2172f.png 25a61c7b7188f5678d0088b8eb7345f5 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 Football Kiosk 10 Subject The topic of the resource A student government football kiosk. Description An account of the resource A student standing in front of a student government sign encouraging students to come to the Board of Visitors meeting where football was to be voted on. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gigi Kruse Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University Broadside photograph collection Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 03-20-1998 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ainsley Shewbridge, HNRS 360-008, Fall 2025 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/bbcb01521abd919d4d832abc20660a2d.png 6111f5a760aa9e5ba2392ed6f1f256d0 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 Football Voted Down Subject The topic of the resource The Board of Visitors voted down the proposal to add football to GMU athletics. Description An account of the resource An article about how Division I Football was shot down in a tie-breaking vote by the Board of Visitors. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Stephanie Ogilvie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Broadside George Mason University's Student Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08-31-1998 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ainsley Shewbridge, HNRS 360-008, Fall 2025 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/95e0001bdd9ba78c5f473e8eb7eb2db0.png 7fa32a6a454d6eb84064cb0bb47dd2e2 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/92fdc02095bba1cf0863bd3efef3fe32.png e913d1a4f4ca50638ea6d847cc89631c 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 BOV Postponed decision on football Subject The topic of the resource The BOV postponed its decision on football for two more months Description An account of the resource An article about how the BOV postponed its decision on football in order to take two more months to study the financial feasibility of adding a team. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wes Royer Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Broadside George Mason University's Student Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 03-26-1998 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ainsley Shewbridge, HNRS 360-008, Fall 2025