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Each year the Nobel Prizes have been presented to Nobel Laureates on December 10, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death. This new report notes that in 2018, none of the American winners were foreign-born individuals who immigrated permanently to the United States. But the United States did play an important role in their formation; nine of the twelve 2018 Nobel Laureates were either students, teachers, or research fellows at U.S. institutions of higher education at some point in their lives.

Immigration and the 2018 Midterm Elections Wednesday, November 28, 2018 5-7pm Johnson Center, Meeting Room F, 3rd Floor The results of the 2018 midterm elections are in, and there will likely be important consequences for immigration policy. Come hear expert panelists and policymakers discuss their predictions for immigration in 2019 and beyond.

Students from Mason's Folklore Studies Program collected legends, myths and stories from those who tend to be overlooked by academia.

Shane Kanady, Certificate alumnus and Director of Government Affairs Special Projects at SourceAmerica, shared his insights about cultivating and developing the relationship with Special Olympics. The organization does so by connecting its nationwide network of nearly 800 nonprofits to government and commercial opportunities, developing innovative new programs and engaging in advocacy on Capitol Hill.

Immigrants in our communities thrive when they are given the opportunity to participate in the decisions that affect their lives. In this free webinar, learn what local leaders can do to include immigrants' interests, safeguard their families, and ensure they can contribute to their fullest potential.

Tues 10/10 Johnson Center Cinema 7:30pm: Tamer El Said will present and discuss his film about Khalid (Khalid Abdalla), a 35-year-old filmmaker in Cairo, 2009, struggling to make a film that captures the soul of his city while facing loss in his own life. Free and open to the public.

Following a national search, the college is pleased to welcome Ann Ardis as its new dean. Her term will begin on August 1, 2018.

Well-being is more than just a concept – it’s a way of living. At Mason, we aim to thrive together. A vital part of that is inspiring each other. Have you screwed up? We all do sometimes. Tell us your rebound resilience story. Do you enjoy a certain well-being practice? Let us know.

At its degree celebrations, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences sends off its doctors, masters, and bachelors with an enthusiastic salute.

Angela Hattery, director of Mason’s Women and Gender Studies Program, is the 2018 recipient of the United Bank Presidential Medal for Faculty Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion. The college is grateful to her work on behalf of all of Mason’s students.