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🌱 What a George Mason Ebola expert wants Northern Virginia travelers to know
George Mason, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readHello George Mason! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What a George Mason Ebola expert wants Northern Virginia travelers to know
- Which George Mason softball stars just earned elite academic honors?
- How George Mason educators are reshaping teacher retention across Virginia.
Also on today's calendar: St. Mary of Sorrows 2026 Parish Yard Sale and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: Warm, temps: high: 89, low: 61. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Hot, with a high of 95 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Tip Sheet: How concerned should Americans be about Ebola? (gmu.edu) — A George Mason University epidemiologist explains that the current Ebola outbreaks in Congo and Uganda pose a low risk to Americans, while major airports tighten screenings. She outlines how Ebola spreads, typical symptoms, and why early treatment and public health measures matter, highlighting GMU’s public health expertise and research leadership for local residents. 
• Five Patriots Named to CSC Academic All-District® Team (gomason.com) — Five George Mason University softball players in Fairfax have earned spots on the prestigious 2026 CSC Academic All-District Team, honoring both their grades and on-field performance. The honorees, including standout senior Tess Altevers Harris, maintain GPAs above 3.5 while leading the Patriots in key offensive, defensive, and pitching categories, underscoring Mason’s strong student-athlete culture.
• Faculty in the CEHD Teacher Preparation Programs are Co-directing a Collaborative Research Effort to Improve Teacher Retention (gmu.edu) — Faculty at George Mason University’s College of Education and Human Development are co-leading major statewide efforts to tackle Virginia’s teacher shortage by focusing on retention, not just recruitment. Through the VACTE Inquiry Initiative, ERA-NOVA partnerships, and the Future Ready Teachers program, Mason is working with school divisions and education groups to strengthen preparation, mentoring, and long-term support for teachers across the Commonwealth.
📸 Around George Mason
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Upcoming Events in
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Softball: Varsity at TBA vs. TBA
Robinson Secondary School UNKNOWN
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Baseball: Varsity at TBA vs. TBA
Robinson Secondary School UNKNOWN
6:30 pm -
Spring Chorus Concert
Laurel Ridge Elementary School Laurel Ridge Elementary
7:00 pm -
Frost Band Spring Concert
Robert Frost Middle School Carter G. Woodson High
7:00 pm -
Flare: Finding a Sense of Place in the Chronically Ill Body Art
De Laski Performing Arts Off Campus Location
11:00 am -
Band/Strings Concert
Little Run Elementary School Little Run Elementary
6:00 pm -
Soccer: Girls Varsity at TBA vs. TBA
Robinson Secondary School UNKNOWN
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Soccer: Boys Varsity at TBA vs. TBA
Robinson Secondary School UNKNOWN
6:00 pm -
St. Mary of Sorrows 2026 Parish Yard Sale →
St. Mary of Sorrows, 5222 Sideburn Rd, Fairfax
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Community Blood Drive →
Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 5114 Twinbrook Rd, Fairfax
10:30 am -
Registration is Open. JCA Montgomery County Virtual 50+ Employment Expo →
10:00 am -
The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT →
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St NW, Washington
6:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
Friday June 12
Sunday June 14
Tuesday June 16
Monday June 22
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🗞 Nearby News
Fairfax
- 3783 Persimmon Cir, Fairfax, VA 22031 (realtor.com)
- Velocity Bar + Kitchen to Open in Fairfax and Purcellville, Virginia (fsrmagazine.com)
- Explore These DMV Events This Weekend: June 5-7 (washingtonfamily.com)
Oakton
- The cost of new homes in Northern VA and what you get (arlnow.com)
Reston
- RA Board Hears Updates On Land Use, Pesticide Notices, Lakes And Facility Planning (patch.com)
- $100K In Unreported Cash Seized From Travelers By CBP At VA Airport (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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