https://honors.sitemasonry.gmu.edu/ en https://honors.sitemasonry.gmu.edu/news/2023-09/sweet-insights <span>Sweet Insights</span> <span><span>gsehgal2</span></span> <span>Wed, 09/20/2023 - 12:06</span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--30-70"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_associated_people" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-associated-people"> <h2>In This Story</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-associated-people field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">People Mentioned in This Story</div> <div class='field__items'> <div class="field__item"><a href="/profiles/kwage" hreflang="und">Kathleen Wage</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><div class="align-center"> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq301/files/2023-09/DoughnutsAndDiscussion_3.jpeg" width="2632" height="1820" loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <p>Together with the College of Engineering and Computing, the Honors College hosted Doughnuts and Discussions on Friday, September 15 to explore how we excel in STEM disciplines.  CEC Peer Mentors highlighted the value of peer support, emphasizing their role in guiding fellow students through academic challenges and directing them to appropriate resources. The conversation explored the intricacies of effective teaching and the pursuit of academic excellence. Participants exchanged experiences, challenges, and strategies.</p> <p>Engineering and Computing faculty shared their perspectives on the continuous learning process, calling attention to the moments when student interactions led to deeper understanding and the significance of asking the right questions. The event served as a platform for sharing resources and experiences, equipping attendees with tools and insights to thrive in STEM fields.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_content_topics" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-content-topics"> <h2>Topics</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-content-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Topics</div> <div class='field__items'> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1421" hreflang="en">Peer mentors</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1346" hreflang="en">College of Engineering and Computing</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/81" hreflang="en">Honors College</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1281" hreflang="en">Academic Advising</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/2456" hreflang="en">Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/2761" hreflang="en">TTIP</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/2766" hreflang="en">Tech Talent Investment Program (TTIP)</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/2756" hreflang="en">Tech Talent Investment Program</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:06:10 +0000 gsehgal2 2826 at https://honors.sitemasonry.gmu.edu https://honors.sitemasonry.gmu.edu/news/2023-09/creating-connections <span>Creating Connections</span> <span><span>gsehgal2</span></span> <span>Thu, 09/14/2023 - 14:39</span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--30-70"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><div class="align-center"> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq301/files/2023-09/StudentLeaderRetreat.jpg" width="1664" height="1300" loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <p>Striving towards a more collaborative environment, members of several Honors College student organizations came together for the Student Leader Retreat on Saturday, September 9, 2023. The first of the school year, this semi-annual event brings together students of diverse backgrounds, majors and levels of involvement within the Honors College.  </p> <p>Members of the Honors College Recruitment Team, Honors College Connects, Honors College Student Advisory Board, the Communications Team, Peer Mentors, and Resident Assistants attended small group sessions, discussed well-being and mindfulness as student leaders and collaborated over how to better the internal connection between student organizations and the broader Honors College and its student body.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_content_topics" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-content-topics"> <h2>Topics</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-content-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Topics</div> <div class='field__items'> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/2446" hreflang="en">student leadership</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1421" hreflang="en">Peer mentors</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/2451" hreflang="en">Communications Team</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/2436" hreflang="en">Honors College Student Advisory Board</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1991" hreflang="en">Honors College Connects</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/2441" hreflang="en">Resident Assistants</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 18:39:58 +0000 gsehgal2 2816 at https://honors.sitemasonry.gmu.edu https://honors.sitemasonry.gmu.edu/profiles/jwoolsey <span>John Woolsey</span> <span><span>rstaffo2</span></span> <span>Thu, 02/11/2021 - 16:22</span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--30-70"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:profile:field_headshot" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodeprofilefield-headshot"> <div class="field field--name-field-headshot field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq301/files/2025-01/John_Woolsey_450x450.jpg" width="450" height="450" alt="Portrait of John Woolsey" loading="lazy" /> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:profile:field_org_positions" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodeprofilefield-org-positions"> <div class="field field--name-field-org-positions field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Titles and Organizations</div> <div class="field__item"><p>Assistant Dean of Faculty and Curriculum, Honors College</p></div> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:profile:field_contact_information" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodeprofilefield-contact-information"> <h2>Contact Information</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-contact-information field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="profile-bio-section"><span class="info-staff"><strong>Email: </strong><a href="mailto:jwoolsey@gmu.edu">jwoolsey@gmu.edu</a> </span></div> <div class="profile-bio-section"><span class="info-staff"><strong>Phone: </strong>703.993.1110</span></div> <div class="profile-bio-section"><span class="info-staff"><strong>Mailstop: </strong>Honors College, MSN 1F4</span></div> <div class="profile-bio-section"><span class="info-staff"><strong>Campus: </strong>Fairfax</span></div> <div class="profile-bio-section"><span class="info-staff"><strong>Office: </strong>Buchanan Hall 205</span></div> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:profile:field_bio" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodeprofilefield-bio"> <h2>Biography</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-bio field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>John Woolsey is an <span><span class="azk azl azm azn azo azp azq azr azs azt azu azv azw azx azy azz baa bab bac bae baf bag bah bai baj bak bal bam ban bao bap baq bar bas ed ui-provider" dir="ltr">assistant Dean </span></span>of Faculty and Curriculum Development in the Honors College. He has led a number of key initiatives in the Honors College, including the expansions and institutionalization of the peer mentorship program and the curriculum development team. </p> <p>He was recognized with an Outstanding Achievement Award in 2019. </p> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="inline_block:text" data-inline-block-uuid="264a5aa3-6a3a-437c-8ca2-bd16afcd6404" class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blocktext"> <h2>Education</h2> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>PhD, Cultural Studies, George Mason University (2013)</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> Thu, 11 Feb 2021 21:22:36 +0000 rstaffo2 1321 at https://honors.sitemasonry.gmu.edu