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The Academic & Student Programs at Mercatus offers and hosts a diversity of fellowship programs for undergraduate and graduate students across all majors and disciplines who are interested in better understanding the economic, political, social, and cultural institutions that affect people’s ability to live free, prosperous, peaceful, and empowered lives. Undergraduate Fellows study and critically discuss the ideas with other undergraduate students from across the Mason community and with Mason faculty and Mercatus scholars. Deadline to apply: May 20, 2023. 

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is accepting applications for a graduate Financial Management and Assurance (FMA) intern. Learn more.

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is accepting applications for an undergraduate Financial Management and Assurance (FMA) intern. Learn more.

Attend the Accounting Mix & Mingle hosted by ALPFA, Beta Alpha Psi, NABA, Mason Accounting Society, and MISOMA on Monday, April 24. Learn more.

U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Office of Structured Finance & Insurance (OSFI) is hosting a Virtual Career Fair on Friday, May 5th. Learn more.

The School of Business Office of Student Success and Academic Services Donut Stress event. Stop by Enterprise Hall 008 to grab a free donut and coffee to fuel you for finals May 1 through May 5 (while supplies last).

The School of Business is now accepting applications for the Student Leadership Council. The Student Leadership Council (SLC) is to serve as a voice of students' needs, thoughts, and innovative ideas within the School of Business (SBUS). Applications due by April 30, 2023.

Macro-economic conditions, supply chain disruptions, and tightening consumer spending are causing headwinds for retailers. In response, the Center for Retail Transformation will host a half-day, virtual summit on April 20th, from Noon to 4 p.m. explaining how retailers can thrive in today’s environment.

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The John S. McCain Strategic Defense Fellows Program is a one year civilian fellowship program designed to provide leadership development for the commencement of a career track toward senior leadership in the Department of Defense. Learn more.

George Mason University's Real Estate Association and Washington Commander's Vice President for Public Affairs, Joe Maloney, team up to talk about Washington's NFL Team and their process of building a new stadium and facilities.  Learn about the intersection of the commercial real estate business and professional sports on April 21 at 10 a.m. at Horizon Hall 3010.

Graduates are encouraged to attend both the official university commencement ceremony and their school's degree celebration ceremony. The University Spring Commencement will take place Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 10 am in the EagleBank Arena. The School of Business Degree Celebration will take place May 20 at 6 pm in the EagleBank Arena.