30 10 714 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/258c20dc17a60451b603531ed31e501f.jpg 2f92ddc22b34c6cbccde596222c6f2c7 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 AIDS WALK Subject The topic of the resource George Mason University Yearbook Description An account of the resource A page in George Mason 1997 yearbook, depicting “GMU AIDSWALK team” at an AIDS Walk in Washington D.C. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Mason University Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University Yearbook Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available 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 1997 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sam Boateng HIS 390 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Yearbook Type The nature or genre of the resource 1 JPEG image https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/edfb18f264fb951438ff6d1a00fd524d.png d89d6ae185b4ced4065e15b0e780f443 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 AIDSWALK 1993 Subject The topic of the resource AIDSWALK Description An account of the resource An image taken of the co-chair of the Pride Alliance at the 1993 AIDSWALK Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource LGBTQ+ Resources Center Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Unprocessed LGBTQ+ Resources Center Records, Special Collections Resource Center, George Mason University Libraries. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource September 17, 1993 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sage Prinstein - HNRS 360 - Spring 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/c70ea57016bc55345dd55d6cb8631468.png b1899dd0ee06403d06f467bcd7521673 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. 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 and Afghanistan Withdrawal Subject The topic of the resource War/GMU Description An account of the resource The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021 prompted discussions at George Mason University, particularly among faculty and students involved in international relations, military studies, and conflict resolution. Professors from the Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution analyzed the implications of the withdrawal, including its impact on global security, U.S. foreign policy, and Afghan civilians. For veterans and military-affiliated students, the withdrawal was a significant moment, leading GMU to provide additional support through its Office of Military Services and Military, Veterans, and Family Initiative (MVFI). The university offered counseling and academic resources to help students process the end of the 20-year war, especially for those who had served or had personal connections to the conflict. The event also sparked broader discussions on the lessons learned from U.S. military involvement in Afghanistan. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jessica Jones Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived GMU Antonin Scalia Law School Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available GMU Antonin Scalia Law School Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2021 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Brian Lee, HIST 390, Spring 2025 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource GMU Antonin Scalia Law School Language A language of the resource English https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/fa364ff0efd07932053e6b1582e29a4c.png 2b9a4bbfcff8e5a252e96151668e170b Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photo Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 490-392 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 and the 9/11 Attacks Subject The topic of the resource 9/11 and GMU Description An account of the resource The September 11, 2001 attacks had a profound impact on the George Mason University community. Many students and faculty had personal connections to the events, given the university’s proximity to Washington, D.C., and the Pentagon. In the immediate aftermath, GMU, like much of the nation, was marked by shock and mourning. The university strengthened its academic focus on national security and conflict resolution, with faculty contributing to discussions on counterterrorism, international relations, and global security policies. In response to the tragedy, GMU established the annual Mason Nation 9/11 Day of Service, encouraging students to honor the victims through volunteer work and community engagement. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived US Department of Defense Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available US Department of Defense Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2001 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Brian Lee, HIST 390, Spring 2025 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource US DOD https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/1584ec029192c529e03c3b42078f2555.png 7d9cf060a5571a15ab3b99587e139bd4 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. 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 and the Iraq War Subject The topic of the resource Iraq/Afghanistan Description An account of the resource During the Iraq War (2003-2011), George Mason University saw an increase in military enlistments among students, reflecting national trends. Some students supported the U.S. invasion, citing concerns over national security and terrorism, while others questioned the justification for war, leading to debates on campus. Veterans returning to GMU faced challenges adjusting to academic life, prompting the university to expand support services. In 2009, GMU established the Office of Military Services to assist veterans and active-duty students with academic and financial resources. By 2020, the university launched the Military, Veterans, and Family Initiative (MVFI) to consolidate support for military-affiliated students. Throughout the war, faculty and students engaged in discussions on U.S. foreign policy, the war’s impact, and the broader consequences for the Middle East. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived US Department of Defense Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available US Department of Defense Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2003 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Brian Lee, HIST 390 Spring 2025 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource US DOD Language A language of the resource English https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/c5df539889fbb87e427fab7529d5b6a9.pdf c88f5f29a57e072a855a76f07c261223 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. 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 and the Krasnow Institute Description An account of the resource This the a letter from the Office of the Dean to, Dr. Harold Morowitz, that discusses the beginning of the Krasnow Institute, and its start of adding Psychology fellowship for students. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Steve Diner Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Krasnow Institute for Advanced Study, Folder: Krasnow Institute, Box 5, Office of The Dean Letter. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/12/1993 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sara Khokhar, Salaam Al-Nazer,Roa Elashry, and Malak Hamdan HNRS 360 Fall 2025 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/398deb4580b0a96778f9d440d711af50.jpg 521deb30ce34312a2221fc2dab3a18f2 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 Basketball Fans Subject The topic of the resource The GMU basketball fans cheering on the team. Description An account of the resource Fans in the crowd celebrating the team. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://images.gmu.edu/luna/servlet/detail/GMUDPSdps~38~38~350058~145100:George-Mason-University-vs--MDSN-me?sort=title%2Cdate%2Ccreator%2Csubject&qvq=w4s:/what%2Fgroup%2Bportraits%2Fwhen%2F1990s;q:basketball;sort:title%2Cdate%2Ccreator%2Csubject;lc:GMUDPSdps~38~38&mi=303&trs=4128 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/0927b90c99c5a9e29298364e2012948b.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 Leo Vassallo's Timeline of Student Housing Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Leo Vassallo 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 becomes an independent institution Subject The topic of the resource GMU student apartments timeline Description An account of the resource GMU officially becomes an independent institution. This allows the University to reconsider the proposition of building on-campus student housing. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Connect2Mason Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived C2M Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available C2M Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1972 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context https://www.connect2mason.com/content/story-behind-masons-founding-independence Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant GMU's independence Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource C2M Deputy News Editor Frank Muraca GMU Student Housing https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/90167f3a56c182d00f5be4a2c63c0e17.png 51562ac2036d1c389e02dccedde5b8cf Website A resource comprising of a web page or web pages and all related assets ( such as images, sound and video files, etc. ). Local URL The URL of the local directory containing all assets of the website https://vault217.gmu.edu/?p=10208& 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 Becoming Independant Subject The topic of the resource George Mason College separating from UVA to become George Mason University Description An account of the resource A picture of GMU's first graduation class after becoming independent from UVA. Graduating students were able to choose whether their degree was labeled as GMU or UVA. GMU became independent in the 1970s, while Virginia’s political climate was shifting, with efforts to desegregate schools still ongoing. While UVA had a more traditional and historically exclusive reputation, GMU, as a new and developing institution, had the opportunity to define a more inclusive identity from the start. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Vault 217 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived George Mason University Libraries' Special Collections Research Center Blog Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1972-06-10 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ashley Welther - HIST 390 - Spring 2025 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Image within a website https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/03c9f8dba5afa4e18c3ac1a73c7fdad4.png f47d8089e8c36fe53404c9d4576cb308 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 campus sign