Tag: culture

Studying Abroad in Florence

This story was originally published in the March 25 issue of Fourth Estate. Twenty-three Mason undergraduates are currently living and studying in Florence, Italy through the Center for Global Education’s Florence Semester. The program allows students to earn class credit…

Photo Gallery: Holi Moli

Over the weekend the Indian Student Association hosted Holi Moli. “Holi is the Hindu festival of colors. It celebrates spring, but it’s also a way for the community to come together and celebrate. That’s why I wanted to bring it…

The real Saint Patrick of Ireland

Connor Smith, staff writer Saint Patrick’s Day is upon us once again. For many of us, the holiday is about wearing green and an excuse to drink copious amounts of alcohol. While there may be some truth to these claims,…

Dance Orgs

Mason’s celebration of different cultures can be seen through the many different kinds of dance organizations around campus. Dance is just one of the many ways people can express themselves and their culture. Through the many organizations offered on campus,…

Annual Step Expo entertains through historic art form

Photos by Amy Rose. Last Friday, students flocked to Dewberry Hall to attend the annual Step Expo where members of the Mason community performed a historic and culturally-rich art form known as “stepping.” Currently, Mason is home to eight of the…

Confucius Institute engages students in cultural tea tradition

Written by Fourth Estate Online Lifestyle Editor Arrielle Brooks In the spirit of International Week 2014, the Confucius Institute at Mason held a special Chinese cultural workshop dedicated to tea on April 11. Students of all backgrounds were invited into…

2014 International Week events preview

Written by Fourth Estate Online Lifestyle Editor Arrielle Brooks With International Week upon Mason yet again, organizations and departments around campus have organized a week full of events inspired by communities across the globe. All individuals are free to attend….