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The University's Board of Visitors approves the project to source financial backing for the construction of student housing at GMU. The pictured memo describes this initiative.

A second meeting is held to discuss a student housing project at GMU and how it could be financed. The pictured memo details the second meeting.

GMU officially becomes an independent institution. This allows the University to reconsider the proposition of building on-campus student housing.

Dr. Lorin Thompson, Chancellor of George Mason College, meets with construction experts to start conversation about on-campus housing for students. Pictured is a memo detailing this first meeting.

This black-and-white photograph, titled "Johnson Center Dedication 3," was captured by Nate Bowles and features President George Johnson sitting under the statue of George Mason. Taken on April 1, 1996, this image is part of the celebrations marking…

This black-and-white photograph, titled "Arlington Campus Construction 2," captures the Arlington campus of George Mason University during its development phase. Photographed by Tom LeGro, this image falls within the decade of the 1990s, offering a…

This black-and-white photograph, titled "Corporate Board 3," features a notable gathering of George Mason University leadership, including Dr. Maurice Sherrin, Dr. Donald Mash (on the left), President Dr. George Johnson, Dr. Martha Turnage, Dr. David…

This black-and-white photograph, titled "George Johnson 5," captures George Mason University's fourth president, George Johnson, speaking into a microphone. Captured by photographer Barry Boyd on September 20, 1979, it showcases a significant moment…

In this evocative black-and-white photograph, captured by Barry Boyd on August 30, 1978, President Johnson is portrayed with a contemplative demeanor, seated at his meticulously arranged office desk. The image shows him holding his glasses, a gesture…

Around Fall of 1968, the campus formed Patriots Day. This was a fun way for students to engage in various activties with fellow colleagues through barbeques, chariot races, etc. all in the name to foster student productivity and campus spirit.