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Government and Industry Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Leaders Highlight Two-Day ‘Future of Money’ Symposium at the Schar School

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Tuesday, September 3, 2019
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Arlington, VA, Sept. 03, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (via Blockchain Wire ) The rapidly expanding fields of blockchain and cryptocurrencies will be examined in depth by policymakers, industry executives, and academic leaders during an international, two-day symposium at George Mason Universitys Schar School of Policy and Government.

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  • Arlington, VA, Sept. 03, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (via Blockchain Wire ) The rapidly expanding fields of blockchain and cryptocurrencies will be examined in depth by policymakers, industry executives, and academic leaders during an international, two-day symposium at George Mason Universitys Schar School of Policy and Government.
  • GBAs Fall 2019 Symposium: The Future of Money, Governance, and the Lawwill behosted by the Government Blockchain Association, the Criminal Investigations and Network Analysis Center (a Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence), and the Schar School .
  • The Schar School is an ideal venue to host this symposiuminterdisciplinary in nature and jointly organized with GBA and CINA, said Maurice Kugler , professor of public policy at the Schar School.
  • Among the degree programs are government and international politics, public policy, public administration, international security, and international commerce and policy.

SEC Commissioner supports creation of a "non-exclusive safe harbour" for tokens at SUSS Convergence Forum

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Monday, August 5, 2019
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The forum offered expert insights into innovative solutions in financial technology and provided thoughtful discussions related to the nexus of blockchain, financial markets, and emerging technologies.

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  • The forum offered expert insights into innovative solutions in financial technology and provided thoughtful discussions related to the nexus of blockchain, financial markets, and emerging technologies.
  • Commissioner Hester Peirce of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Deputy Director Su Hui Tay of theMonetaryAuthorityofSingapore each delivered a keynote speech during the event.
  • In her keynote speech, Ms Peirce expressed interest in building a "non-exclusive safe harbour" for the offer and sale of certain tokens, which would permit issuers to offer tokens under an alternative regime with robust requirements.
  • But international communication and internationalization of markets need not lead to the internationalization of our regulations.

David Luna Partners With the Terrorism, Transnational Crime, Corruption Center to Launch Anti-Illicit Trade Institute

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Friday, July 26, 2019
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WASHINGTON, July 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- David M. Luna, President & CEO, Luna Global Networks & Convergence Strategies LLC announces leadership role withGeorge Mason University's Schar School of Policy and Government and the Terrorism, Transnational Crime, and Corruption Center (TraCCC) to help lead its new Anti-Illicit Trade Institute (AITI).

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  • WASHINGTON, July 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- David M. Luna, President & CEO, Luna Global Networks & Convergence Strategies LLC announces leadership role withGeorge Mason University's Schar School of Policy and Government and the Terrorism, Transnational Crime, and Corruption Center (TraCCC) to help lead its new Anti-Illicit Trade Institute (AITI).
  • The Institute also will focus on illicit trade and related security threats that harm governments, markets, industries, communities, and citizens.
  • Today's global illicit markets generate several trillion dollars every year for transnational criminal organizations, complicit corrupt facilitators, and other threat networks.
  • Shelley is the founder and Director of the Terrorism, Transnational Crime and Corruption Center.

Prince William County Partners with George Mason University and the Claude Moore Foundation for Medical School Feasibility & Planning Study

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019
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The Prince William Board of County Supervisors is pleased to announce it has awarded a $50,000 grant to kick-off a Medical School Feasibility and Planning Study by George Mason University (Mason) this month.

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  • The Prince William Board of County Supervisors is pleased to announce it has awarded a $50,000 grant to kick-off a Medical School Feasibility and Planning Study by George Mason University (Mason) this month.
  • The Claude Moore Foundation has contributed $200,000 and Mason will cover the remaining costs and conduct the study, with preliminary results anticipated in early fall.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190619005676/en/
    Prince William County partners with George Mason University and the Claude Moore Foundation for Medical School Feasibility & Planning Study (Photo: Business Wire)
    Prince William County holds the distinction of being home to Masons Science and Technology Campus in Innovation Park - the only university-anchored corporate park in Northern Virginia.
  • Corey A. Stewart, Chairman, Prince William Board of County Supervisors said: The benefits of a university-research based medical school here in Prince William County are profound.

Michael Leland Joins CED as Senior Director of Operations & Outreach

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Friday, May 3, 2019
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WASHINGTON, May 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Michael Leland joined the Committee for Economic Development (CED) on April 29 as Senior Director of Operations and Outreach.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Michael Leland joined the Committee for Economic Development (CED) on April 29 as Senior Director of Operations and Outreach.
  • He is responsible for maximizing CED's external and internal relations through engagement with policymakers, planning and implementation of outreach programs, and managing foundation grants and funding for CED programs.
  • Leland has over 10 years of experience in strategic outreach for non-profits, state government, and state-based think tanks.
  • Prior to that, Leland served as Associate Director of Outreach for the Mercatus Center at George Mason University's state outreach program.

GMU Schar School Establishes 'Center for Business Civic Engagement'

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Monday, January 28, 2019
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ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Schar School of Policy and Government Dean Mark Rozell announced the establishment of the Center for Business Civic Engagement (CBCE), a research program to apply business methods and experiences to all levels of the U.S. Government.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Schar School of Policy and Government Dean Mark Rozell announced the establishment of the Center for Business Civic Engagement (CBCE), a research program to apply business methods and experiences to all levels of the U.S. Government.
  • The center, directed by Capitol Hill veteran David K. Rehr, "will foster entrepreneurial ideas and amplify best-practices used in the private sector to the public sector," said Rozell.
  • Rehr, recognized as one of the top advocates for the business sector in the world, said he is unfamiliar with any other academic or research institution teaching and researching business practices for adoption by government agencies.
  • "Our goal is to bring business methodologies and performance metrics to government.

The Center for Technology & Workforce Solutions Establishes Academic Partnership with George Mason University

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Thursday, January 24, 2019
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Center for Technology Workforce Solutions (CTWS), a new think tank dedicated to both expanding and diversifying the technology workforce, has established an academic partnership with George Mason University to determine a working definition of employability skills, often referred to as soft skills.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Center for Technology Workforce Solutions (CTWS), a new think tank dedicated to both expanding and diversifying the technology workforce, has established an academic partnership with George Mason University to determine a working definition of employability skills, often referred to as soft skills.
  • It will include three to five current George Mason Honors College students, each at least in their second year at Mason.
  • CTWS will provide mentors from their staff and an honoraria to the program to further their good work, which will support George Mason University Honors College students with need-based scholarship.
  • The Center for Technology & Workforce Solutions (CTWS) is a 501c (3) dedicated to finding solutions that create technology career opportunities for all Americans, regardless of background or education level.

World's Largest Fleet of Delivery Robots on a University Campus Launched by Sodexo and Starship Technologies

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Tuesday, January 22, 2019
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and SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sodexo, Inc. and Starship Technologies today announced the launch of robot food delivery services at George Mason University's Fairfax, VA campus.

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  • and SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sodexo, Inc. and Starship Technologies today announced the launch of robot food delivery services at George Mason University's Fairfax, VA campus.
  • By making food and drink more accessible, Sodexo and Starship are aiming to make the hectic, on-the-go lives of Mason students and faculty a little easier.
  • "We're excited that our students, faculty and staff get to be at the forefront of this pioneering campus food delivery service," said Mark Kraner, Executive Director for Campus Retail Operations at George Mason University.
  • Starship Technologies is the world's leading autonomous delivery service and operates commercially on a daily basis around the world.

Sevatec Announces Partnership with George Mason University

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Monday, September 24, 2018
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FAIRFAX, Va., Sept. 24,2018 /PRNewswire/ --Sevatec has announced a new partnership with George Mason University through its career services office that will help prepare the next generation of students for careers in information technology.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., Sept. 24,2018 /PRNewswire/ --Sevatec has announced a new partnership with George Mason University through its career services office that will help prepare the next generation of students for careers in information technology.
  • "As the need for modern, advanced technology skills continues to increase at an unprecedented rate, we are excited about our partnership with George Mason University to help support university curriculums with emerging technology trends," said Joan Moret, vice president of human resources at Sevatec.
  • Sevatec will also participate in on-campus hackathons, resume review clinics, and career fair days at Mason for the second year in a row.
  • Sevatec is a leading national security firm specializing in Agile, software delivery, data analytics, cybersecurity, and cloud engineering solutions.

George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law Announces Online LL.M. in U.S. Law

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018
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The Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University created the program to educate international attorneys on the basics of the American legal system and laws.

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  • The Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University created the program to educate international attorneys on the basics of the American legal system and laws.
  • The Antonin Scalia Law School will begin accepting applications now and is set to begin classes in September of 2018, pending SCHEV approval and ABA acquiescence.
  • To apply or to find more information about the U.S. Law LL.M Online Program, please visit: www.law.gmu.edu/admissions/llm/llm_uslaw/online , email at [email protected] , or call (703) 214.5005.
  • George Mason University is Virginia's largest public research university.