University Life Mason Square

09/08/2023

Everyday we meet hundreds of people with hundreds of stories. We want to share some of them with you.

We are so excited to introduce . Each week we will feature people we believe make our campus unique.

Meet…

❤️Melissa Thierry❤️

Melissa Thierry serves as the Director, Regional Campuses, for University Life. In this role she provides leadership in the coordination and facilitation of University Life Academic Support Services at the Mason Square.

Fall Plaza Programming!Everyday on the Mason Square Plaza, we will be hosting many fun events for all! You can look forw...
08/23/2023

Fall Plaza Programming!

Everyday on the Mason Square Plaza, we will be hosting many fun events for all!
You can look forward to…

🍟Mason Square Crawl - Trying local restaurants

🎤 Open Stage - Practice and play YOUR music

🏋️‍♀️ Monday Motivation Mix - High energy workouts

🎨 CreativiTea - Crafts and te

#️⃣ - Leaening life skills

☕️Common Ground - Outdoor workspace and coffee

🧩Kickback on the Plaza - Game tournament

📖 Storytime on the Plaza - Stories for families and little ones

🧘‍♀️ Outdoor Yoga - Come get zen

🎸 Tiny Stage - Local Artists performing

👾Let’s Switch it Up - Nintendo switch game time

💪Pilates on the Plaza - Move to the Music

🎧Zumba Happy Hour - Get dancing

💪Barry’s On the Plaza - Feel the burn

Our fall programing will run from 28 August to 3 November! We can’t wait to see you on the plaza!

Happiness is finding your flow on a sunny afternoon at the   with Mind the Mat Pilates & YogaJoin our weekly free yoga a...
07/24/2023

Happiness is finding your flow on a sunny afternoon at the with Mind the Mat Pilates & Yoga

Join our weekly free yoga and pilates classes on the Plaza every Monday at 5 PM, Wednesday at 6 PM, and Thursday at 6 PM. Interested in learning more? Make sure to check out Arlington Magazine and their feature about free outdoor yoga classes around Arlington - including !

We can't wait to see you on the Plaza soon!

https://www.arlingtonmagazine.com/free-outdoor-yoga/?utm_source=Arlington+Magazine&utm_campaign=5c65efb7d0-AM_Weekly_07_24_2023&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1ba2ab098a-5c65efb7d0-150592449&ct=t(AM_Weekly_07_24_2023)&mc_cid=5c65efb7d0&mc_eid=5dfb12cb3d

Happy Friday! Just a quick reminder that Cinema at Mason Square for tonight, Friday, June 9 has been canceled due to the...
06/09/2023

Happy Friday! Just a quick reminder that Cinema at Mason Square for tonight, Friday, June 9 has been canceled due to the air quality alerts this week. Please stay tuned for our rescheduled date for The Mummy!

To stay up to date with all of our Plaza activities subscribe to our newsletter on our website at https://ularlington.gmu.edu/plaza/

As Taylor Swift once said, “I feel that lavender haze creepin’ up on me” 🎶💜🎶In this case, it’s not a lavender haze that ...
06/07/2023

As Taylor Swift once said, “I feel that lavender haze creepin’ up on me” 🎶💜🎶

In this case, it’s not a lavender haze that is creepin’ up, but rather a Code Red Air Quality Alrert at

Due to the air quality alert all outdoor events have been postponed or moved indoors at Mason Square.

💜 Outdoor Yoga at 6 PM today has been moved indoors to Van Metre Hall Room 125/126

💜 Barry’s on the Plaza scheduled for Thursday June 8th is canceled

💜 Zumba Happy Hour scheduled for Friday June 9th is canceled

💜 Our outdoor movie Cinema on the Square featuring The Mummy scheduled for June 9th has been postponed. Stay tuned for the new date!

💜 Make sure to stay up to date with all Plaza events at ulmasonsquare.gmu.edu/plaza

Mind the Mat Pilates & Yoga Outdoor Yoga is officially BACK at   ! 🌿🌼🌿Join us every Monday at 5 PM and Wednesday at 6 PM...
06/02/2023

Mind the Mat Pilates & Yoga Outdoor Yoga is officially BACK at ! 🌿🌼🌿

Join us every Monday at 5 PM and Wednesday at 6 PM for a FREE 60-minute yoga class lead by

🌼 All Plaza events at are free and open to the public

🌿All classes are open to all levels and ages

🌼 Tag a friend in the comments and join us every Monday and Wednesday!

🌿 Visit ulmasonsquare.gmu.edu/plaza to learn more about our Plaza summer event schedule!

🚧 Attention   🚧We are so excited to announce that we have some incredible art projects in progress right now on📍Fairfax ...
06/01/2023

🚧 Attention 🚧

We are so excited to announce that we have some incredible art projects in progress right now on📍Fairfax Drive

We have teamed up with a group of artists from Washington Liberty High School to create two murals. Each side of the mural reflects different images that highlight the importance of sustainability and innovation. A common theme that also can be found here at at

Make sure to visit us on Fairfax Drive to see how the murals progress! To learn more about the incredible projects happening at make sure to visit https://fuseatmasonsquare.com/

☀️ Summer is officially here at   ☀️Join us this week through August 11 for our free daily Plaza events! Make sure to vi...
05/31/2023

☀️ Summer is officially here at ☀️

Join us this week through August 11 for our free daily Plaza events! Make sure to visit ulmasonsquare.gmu.edu/plaza to view our full summer event calendar. We can’t wait to see you at the Plaza soon!

☀️ Every Monday @ 5PM and Wednesday @ 6 PM flow with Outdoor Yoga with Mind the Mat Pilates & Yoga

☀️ Every Wednesday @ 10 AM explore Storytime on the Plaza

☀️ Every Tuesday and Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM enjoy unlimited wifi and snacks with the Outdoor Office

☀️ Every Thursday for the month of June @ 6 PM experience Barry's on the Plaza

☀️ Every Friday at @5:30 PM dance into the weekend at Zumba Power Hour

Kick off the weekend with George Mason University's Cinema at Mason Square outdoor movie series! Join us this Friday fea...
05/10/2023

Kick off the weekend with George Mason University's Cinema at Mason Square outdoor movie series! Join us this Friday featuring Legally Blonde! Bring your family and friends, A blanket, lawn chairs and snacks for a fun evening movie watching event. This event is free and open to the public. Free popcorn will be provided! Movie starts at 8! For more information visit https://ulmasonsquare.gmu.edu/plaza/

YES! Zumba is still on for this afternoon at 5pm! Can’t let a rainy day get in the way of our groove! We will be in the ...
04/28/2023

YES! Zumba is still on for this afternoon at 5pm! Can’t let a rainy day get in the way of our groove! We will be in the Van Metre Hall Multipurpose Room 125! When you arrive, enter through the side doors by the ping pong tables and follow these bright blue signs straight to the fun! Our team will be there to assist you. See you this afternoon!

What could be more perfect than a party where you control the volume and type of music, and can dance like nobody's watc...
04/26/2023

What could be more perfect than a party where you control the volume and type of music, and can dance like nobody's watching? Come out next Thursday at 7:30pm to join in the fun.

Congratulations to UL Mason Square's very own Melissa Thierry and Sophie Gorshenin for being part of the award winning M...
04/26/2023

Congratulations to UL Mason Square's very own Melissa Thierry and Sophie Gorshenin for being part of the award winning Mason Square Plaza Activation Initiative Team - this team was awarded the Patriot Pathbreakers Award this afternoon, celebrating the teamwork and innovative thinking behind the Mason Square Plaza Programming. Way to go Melissa and Sophie! 🏆🎉
Learn more about our Plaza Programming: ulmasonsquare.gmu.edu/plaza

Join us this evening at 6 pm with Ferocity Dance Company to learn Bachata! Open to all levels and ages – no experience r...
04/18/2023

Join us this evening at 6 pm with Ferocity Dance Company to learn Bachata! Open to all levels and ages – no experience required! Bring friends, family, water on hot days, and enjoy dancing on the Plaza at Mason Square! This event is free and open to the public!

Learn more about our FREE Plaza events at https://ularlington.gmu.edu/plaza

If you have questions about OPT (Optional Practical Training) please join tomorrow's info session in Van Metre 416      ...
04/17/2023

If you have questions about OPT (Optional Practical Training) please join tomorrow's info session in Van Metre 416

Join us as we open up our Spring 2023 season on the Plaza!
03/13/2023

Join us as we open up our Spring 2023 season on the Plaza!

!!Just Announced!! Collective and GMU Arlington are teaming up again to bring you another “Music on the Plaza” event. Come enjoy a free show outside on Fri, March 24 from 6:30-8:30p. Bring dinner…stop by for a bit … either way we’ll help you slide right on into your weekend. See you in less than 2 weeks!!

Come get cereal today! We have an assortment of milks an cereals. We hope it will de-stress your day 😉🥣
11/29/2022

Come get cereal today! We have an assortment of milks an cereals. We hope it will de-stress your day 😉🥣

Mason Students and Alumni, now is your chance to leave a lasting mark on the Arlington campus with a mural! Help transfo...
11/28/2022

Mason Students and Alumni, now is your chance to leave a lasting mark on the Arlington campus with a mural! Help transform a computer lab and lounge in Van Metre Hall!
This is a paid opportunity exclusively for .
www.go.gmu.edu/vanmetremural

Midterm elections may be less flashy, but they have a big impact. Join us next Wednesday to hear how these midterms coul...
11/07/2022

Midterm elections may be less flashy, but they have a big impact. Join us next Wednesday to hear how these midterms could affect our lives, and to grab some free pizza.

Here are your spooky season plans! Come to Ahh-ctober on the Plaza this Friday night. Candy, cash bar, and sandwiches 5-...
10/27/2022

Here are your spooky season plans! Come to Ahh-ctober on the Plaza this Friday night. Candy, cash bar, and sandwiches 5-7pm then strut your costume down the runway for a prize. Stick around for a screening of Hocus Pocus .

We’re having so much fun tonight on the Plaza at   Join us for Paws and Destress 🐾 AND Boogie Down Fall Dance Series fro...
09/20/2022

We’re having so much fun tonight on the Plaza at

Join us for Paws and Destress 🐾 AND Boogie Down Fall Dance Series from 6-7 PM

Grand openings are our🫐🍓🍇 JAM 🍇🍓🫐Join us for The Commons JAMboree as we celebrate the grand opening of - The Commons - M...
09/20/2022

Grand openings are our

🫐🍓🍇 JAM 🍇🍓🫐

Join us for The Commons JAMboree as we celebrate the grand opening of - The Commons - Mason Squares new computer lab and student lounge in Van Metre Hall Room 211. You can expect a jam bar, variety of breads, snacks, games, and fun conversation. We hope you can jam it into your schedule September 21st from 3:30-6:30 PM.

This series will be on Tuesday’s from 12-1pm on the plaza, all are welcome!
09/20/2022

This series will be on Tuesday’s from 12-1pm on the plaza, all are welcome!

Boogie down with us tomorrow evening. Ferocity Dance will guide another lovely bachata lesson 6-7pm.
09/12/2022

Boogie down with us tomorrow evening. Ferocity Dance will guide another lovely bachata lesson 6-7pm.

🚨🍩🚨Breaking News 🚨🍩🚨We are partnering  to give out 120 FREE donuts TONIGHT for Music on the Plaza. Enjoy a free donut an...
09/09/2022

🚨🍩🚨Breaking News 🚨🍩🚨

We are partnering to give out 120 FREE donuts TONIGHT for Music on the Plaza. Enjoy a free donut and a outdoor concert featuring the from 6-8 PM!



Got Friday plans? How about a free outdoor concert? 🎶
09/07/2022

Got Friday plans? How about a free outdoor concert? 🎶

It’s getting shady on the Mason Square plaza. Get a break from the sun and classes under our new umbrellas and join us o...
09/07/2022

It’s getting shady on the Mason Square plaza. Get a break from the sun and classes under our new umbrellas and join us on the plaza for food trucks and Tiny Stage tomorrow during lunch. ☂️

Don't miss tomorrow's tiny stage!
08/31/2022

Don't miss tomorrow's tiny stage!

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