Event: First Four Tailgate: Celebrating Mason’s Founding Colleges
Date: Feb 7, 2026
Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Lot L, Fairfax Campus
Description:
Join us for the Core Four Alumni Game Day Tailgate, a Homecoming tailgate celebration honoring the first four academic areas established at George Mason.
In 1966, the General Assembly approved George Mason College as a four-year institution, launching its first bachelor’s programs in Biology, Business and Public Administration, Elementary Education, English, and History. These programs laid the foundation for today’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Costello College of Business, College of Science, and College of Education and Human Development—and we’re proud to celebrate that legacy with you.
Game Day Tailgate: What to Expect
• Light bites and water provided (Bring Your Own Beverage!)
• Exclusive swag from each of the Core Four colleges
• (Limited quantities available)
• A spirited Cornhole Tournament
• A relaxed, festive atmosphere to reconnect with fellow Patriots and celebrate Homecoming together
Whether you’re competing in the cornhole tournament or simply catching up with friends old and new, this tailgate is the perfect way to kick off Game Day.
We hope you’ll join us to celebrate George Mason’s history—and its incredible alumni community.
All CEHD faculty, alumni, students are invited and encouraged to attend! We are looking forward to a fun afternoon.
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