Announcements

  • DEADLINE FOR FENWICK FELLOW APPLICATIONS EXTENDED THROUGH JUNE 18, 2021
    Posted 5/19/2021
    The Fenwick Fellowship is awarded annually to a Mason faculty member to pursue a research project that uses and enhances the University Libraries’ resources while advancing knowledge in his or her field. Up to TWO Fellowships of $5,000 each may be awarded each academic year.  The program guidelines include funding for an additional fellowship for a project proposal that specifically aligns with the Libraries’ ever-increasing initiatives in the area of digital scholarship (e.g., digital humanities, data-focused research, development of digital content and curation). The deadline for applications is NOW Friday, June 18, 2021. We plan to announce the 2021-2022 AY Fenwick Fellow at the start of the Fall 2021 semester.  For additional information, please contact Debra Hogan, Executive Specialist to the Dean of Libraries and University Librarian, at: dhogan1@gmu.edu. Read More

  • Samuel Clowes Huneke and Andrea Weeks Named 2020-21 Fenwick Fellows
    Posted September 8, 2020

    Dean of Libraries and University Librarian John G. Zenelis is pleased to announce the annual Fenwick Fellow award recipients for 2020-21: Samuel Clowes Huneke, Assistant Professor, Department of History and Art History, and Andrea Weeks, Associate Professor, Department of Biology...Read More
  • Katrin B. Anacker Named 2019-20 Fenwick Fellow
    Posted August 29, 2019
    Dean of Libraries and University Librarian John G. Zenelis is pleased to announce the selection of Katrin B. Anacker, Associate Professor at Mason’s Schar School of Policy and Government, as the 2019-20 Fenwick Fellow...Read More
  • Henson to receive 2019 Distinguished Library Faculty Award
    Posted March 25, 2019
    Jo Ann Henson, Business and Economics Librarian, has been selected for the 2019 Distinguished Library Faculty Award.  With twenty years’ experience in the academic librarianship field, she is a highly skilled and dedicated professional. Henson will be recognized at the annual Celebration of Teaching Excellence, organized by the Stearns Center for Teaching and Excellence...  Read More
  • On Monday, March 18, 2019, the University Libraries begins accepting applications for this year's Fenwick Fellow competition.  The Fellowship is awarded annually to eligible Mason faculty members to support a research project that uses and enhances the Libraries' resources while advancing knowledge in his or her field. Up to two Fellowships of $5,000 each may be awarded; expanded program guidelines include funding for an additional fellowship for a project proposal that specifically aligns with the Libraries' initiatives in the area of digital scholarship. Application deadline is Monday, May 6, 2019.  The awardee(s) will be announced at the start of the Fall academic term.  University Libraries sponsor a public lecture by each Fenwick Fellow in the Spring term following the completed fellowship. Guidelines and information found at https://library.gmu.edu/about/fellow
     

  • Jacqueline M. Burek and Mills Kelly Named 2018-19 Fenwick Fellows
    Posted August 29, 2018
    Dean of Libraries and University Librarian John Zenelis is pleased to announce the annual Fenwick Fellow awards for 2018-19, based on the recommendations of the Fenwick Fellow Selection Committee...Read More
  • Professors’ Ambitious Digital Projects Net 2017-18 Fenwick Fellow Awards
    Posted October 16, 2017
    For academic projects that make use of the growing field of digital scholarship, two researchers from George Mason University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences were recently named this year’s Fenwick Fellows...Read More
  • Resources Available through University Libraries
    Posted August 21, 2017
    University Libraries offers free, 24/7 online access to electronic resources for Mason faculty, staff, and students...Read More

  • Awards Presented to Libraries’ Faculty, Staff, and Student Members
    Posted May 15, 2017
    Jessica Bowdoin (Head, Access Services) has received the 2017 Distinguished Librarian Faculty Award; and Katara Wright (Information Services) and Jib Vititpongs (Resource Description & Metadata Services) have received 2017 Library Staff Excellence Awards...Read More

  • John G. Turner and Edward Rhodes Named 2016-17 Fenwick Fellows
    Posted September 12, 2016

    In a rare move, George Mason University has named not one but two tenured faculty members as recipients of the highly regarded Fenwick Fellowship...Read More

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