George Mason Students Stage Calm Protest
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Title
George Mason Students Stage Calm Protest
Subject
George Mason University
Description
Students hold a protest in support of Dr. Shea's contract renewal after questions about his political beliefs and grading practices came up. Four professors cancelled their classes in support of the protest. With upward of 150 students participating in skipping classes, while attendance remained the same in other class according to school officials.
Creator
The Washington Post
Source
Black Lives Next Door: George Mason & Northern Virginia In an Age of Disparity & Opportunity
Publisher
Black Lives Next Door: George Mason & Northern Virginia In an Age of Disparity & Opportunity
Date
1969-05-17
Contributor
Cesar Cordova
Files
Collection
Citation
The Washington Post, “George Mason Students Stage Calm Protest,” Mason History, accessed July 27, 2025, https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/items/show/132.