Student Activities
George Mason University

Program Board Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where is your office located?
A: While we are members of the Student Activities staff, we do not reside in SUB 1. We are housed within the PB office in JC 237. Come visit!

Q: Who can be on PB?
A: The only restrictions PB has are for executive positions; those students are selected through an interview process at the end of each spring semester. Committee membership is open to all GMU students and you can serve on more than one committee. You can sign up to volunteer by coming to the office (JC 237) or contacting one of our executive members at one of our events.

Q: Who plans Mason Day, Patriot's Day, and Homecoming.
A: Mason Day and Patriot's Day are completely student run events sponsored by PB. While PB participates in various aspects of planning Homecoming, the event is a collaboration between University Life, Athletics, and Alumni Affairs. Want to have a say in what PB plans and get to see a major event planned from the ground up? Come sign up for one of our committees in the PB office in JC 237!

Q: Do I have to pay to watch movies in the cinema?
A: Cinema admission is free to all GMU students with a valid student ID. Admission for Faculty and Staff is $1 with Mason ID. Members of the community are welcome to attend films with a $3 admission fee. All attendees receive free popcorn.

Q: Is there anything to do on campus?
A: There is! On Tuesdays PB sponsors an acoustic music series in Jazzman's café (located on the ground floor of the JC). Past performers have included Honor by August, Shwa, and many others. If you have talent and are interested in performing please contact PB's Concert's Chair. On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday PB also sponsors a film series in the JC Cinema. There are 2 showings per day, 6pm and 9pm. Perfect times for you to go out to dinner and come back to campus to watch a film. PB also sponsors the Every Freakin' Friday series. What does this mean? It means there is a different event every single Friday of the month. These events range from magicians and illusionists, to comedians, to bands. On the first Friday of each month there is also the opportunity to participate in Happy Hats, a PB and CLCE sponsored community service project.