06/01/2026
๐๏ธRaise the roof! The original 1970s portion of the RAC roof (over the Linn Gym and office areas) has been upgraded to a new system! Keep up to date with other construction updates here ๐: construction.gmu.edu
Official Facebook account of @georgemasonu Facilities.
06/01/2026
๐๏ธRaise the roof! The original 1970s portion of the RAC roof (over the Linn Gym and office areas) has been upgraded to a new system! Keep up to date with other construction updates here ๐: construction.gmu.edu
05/12/2026
๐That's a wrap for 2026! Thank you to all our partners and participants for this month, it was full of events and opportunities to learn about the various sustainable actions and initiatives we can all participate in. Learn more here๐: go.gmu.edu/earthmonth ๐ฑ๐
05/06/2026
๐ ๏ธCelebrating all of our skilled trades professionals who work to keeps our beautiful campus operational and efficient! Keep up-to-date with us here๐: facilities.gmu.edu
๐As move-out begins, consider donating like-new or gently used items to Patriot Pack Out(PPO). This program helps decrease waste and address basic needs insecurity through donations. Donations are then redistributed to students, faculty, and staff for FREE!
Donations are accepted from April 20 to May 13 at the ๐Fairfax Campus, ๐ the Science and Technology Campus, and ๐ the Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation.
Donate or volunteer to make this yearโs move-out even more sustainable! Learn more: ๐ go.gmu.edu/PatriotPackout
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05/04/2026
๐ง๏ธGo visit George Mason's rain gardens! Swipe to learn about what rain gardens do and how they are made. Learn more at ๐: go.gmu.edu/stormwater ๐ฑ๐
04/30/2026
๐งThank you to all volunteers during our Stream Cleanup hosted by our Land Development team on April 15! In less than 2 hours, we collected 30 pounds of trash and 20 pounds of recyclables. Please be on the lookout for future stream cleanups! Learn more about our stormwater program here๐: Stormwater.gmu.edu ๐ฑ๐
๐๏ธHelp us achieve the Zero Waste Mason goal of diverting 90% of George Masonโs waste away from trash. Consider other options like recycling, composting, repairing, or reusing other than throwing something away. Learn more here: ๐ go.gmu.edu/earthmonth ๐ฑ๐
๐ฑThe Patriot Green Fund (PGF) is a $100,000 annual fund that has financed over 100 projects since its start in 2011. If you have a sustainability-focused infrastructure or research project, consider applying! You can also get even more involved by becoming a part of the PGF Committee. Learn more here: ๐ go.gmu.edu/PGF ๐ฑ๐
๐Volunteer with University Sustainability all year round! There are a variety of volunteer opportunities that help make our campus more sustainable.
To find out how you can get involved visit: ๐ go.gmu.edu/greenvolunteer ๐ฑ๐
04/27/2026
๐Did you know that April is also National Pest Management Month? Learning about pest management can help protect your gardens and improve your plants' overall health! Our Greenhouse & Gardensโ Program offers year-round volunteering opportunities where you can learn about the best ways to prevent and manage pests by using natural methods like ladybugs! Learn more here๐: go.gmu.edu/earthmonth ๐ฑ๐