25 10 714 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/9e198147dd0be0a7289e658b8cc48435.png afb9a49bba06efd9bf8d5eab309da854 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 Fourth Estate Subject The topic of the resource George Mason University Fourth Estate Student newspaper Description An account of the resource The current student newspaper called the Fourth Estate. A far cry from it's former iterations. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University Fourth Estate Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason Univer Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Cesar Cordova Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant George Mason University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/90631479f199d505688744b74bbfe1cc.jpeg 5f9d306e6e0f8d33baa2a95c032dabfb 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 1972 Independence Subject The topic of the resource GMU becomes an independent university Description An account of the resource On July 1, 1972 George Mason University officially became independent from The University of Virginia, and became its own university. The Image presented is a meeting in 1972 between board members of each institution, where the Virginia House of Delegates passed bill H-210 reestablishing George Mason College as an independent institution. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1972-07-01 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Dylan Thorn History-390 spring 2025 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University Libraries https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/0600afab6b4fa46c0c0fda3ed71c034c.jpg 5d21f6d2a4fbb63bd9730e8972975a47 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 Fairfax Campus Subject The topic of the resource George Mason opens the Fairfax campus Description An account of the resource Though George Mason university was not a private institution yet, there was widespread growth across George Mason University. Due to this GMU opened there fairfax campus in 1964. This image presents a part of the George Mason university fairfax campus in 1964. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University Libraries Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1964-09-14 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Dylan Thorn History-390 spring 2025 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/90ded976f15115472dd153664fcd20ca.jpg dbc26a8f3e7d004b1227091acb0a9845 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 Johnson center Subject The topic of the resource The completion of the Johnson center Description An account of the resource The University Learning center back in 1995 when it was first completed. This Center is known today as the Johnson center. This building helps represent the evolution and growth of a small college to an amazing university. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University libraries Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1995-04-12 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Dylan Thorn History-390 Spring 2025 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/a4094243a049cdfb599d18d740583d09.jpg 59c803d6c9152b8291d9187b49d23b6b 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 Hourly Childcare Trailer Subject The topic of the resource George Mason College child care trailer pilot program Description An account of the resource The Hourly Child Care trailer, site of first on-campus day care for George Mason University, used by student and faculty members who needed childcare for irregular class schedules. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University Libraries Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Omeka item #190 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1971-05 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photo Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Ox Road Fairfax, VA https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/8fb35b2d947957271e7c5dfe81174283.jpg 7a11b4eb64cd44f8ecd13a5bf7798999 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 Proposal for Upgrading Football Program Description An account of the resource At the January 1998 board meeting a consulting group estimated that upgrading the football team would cost the University $4.2 million a year. A taskforce is created to investigate this matter so the board could vote on it in March. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1998-01 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Michael Kimlick Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University Library Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University Library https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/60de7b73f47190bd053d910d5b4ca272.jpg 4cd334508842b1aa2e5e1b4183b8bb5b 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 Task Force Reports Findings Description An account of the resource The football taskforce found that even though upgrading the football team was overwhelmingly supported by the students, significant upgrades would need to be made to the University’s facilities to field a D1 football team. At this meeting President Dr. Alen Merten states about that upgrading the football team would be “a poor use of time and expected financial resources.” Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1998-03-01 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Michael Kimlick https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/d888d10247e59e1a55942a29e0083e09.jpg 93194c778856b391acfbdbdd4b43b273 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 Vote Description An account of the resource -The taskforce put forward a ten-year financial plan to upgrade the current club team and facilities, including a 4 year raise to student fees that they claimed was supported by the student body. The taskforce lost the measure by one vote, and to this day the University football team is still a club sport. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1998-05-13 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Michael Kimlick football https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/ae555948fac2d70477bab3a6756b633c.pdf 3306892c6ce814dfaa1e150c1a38dfd9 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 Initial Push Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1949 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Peter Tran Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://masonlibraries.gmu.edu/masonhistory/exhibits/show/idea/mann Description An account of the resource The University of Virginia president at the time, Colgate W. Darden Jr. saw an opportunity to start a new university in Northern Virginia and asked for the help of Charles Harrison Mann Jr. to test how feasible the idea was. He needed both the support of local residents as well as backing from different jurisdiction and cities. https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/d6b23e5430cbc1e66294188b320dd81e.pdf 44f78c88c333be239e2a2acb83afdfed 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 First Big Step 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 1949-10-01 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Peter Tran Description An account of the resource To first create a presence in the Northern Virginia area, an extension center was established that had a focus on adult education, military veterans, and anyone else that was in a pursuit of college-level instructions. It offered both credit and non-credit courses.