Amanda Hamm
I am a medical receptionist at Center for Foot and Ankle Care in Fairfax, VA. I have prior experience as a freelance writer for the Reston Patch and as a staff writer/reporter for Connect2Mason.
Homepage: http://www.linkedin.com/in/amandahamm82
Fri, 12/16/2011 – 10:00 | Vienna Patch Contributor Amanda Hamm James Madison High School’s academic team will show off its quiz skills this Saturday on NBC’s “It’s Academic.” The program is the longest-running television quiz show in the world, celebrating its 51st anniversary this year, it said on its website. The Madison team typically competes […]
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George Mason University’s ROTC office is seeking to establish a Naval Unit on its Fairfax campus. The Navy-affiliate program would join existing the existing Army ROTC unit. Mason sophomore, Grant LaRock, is a voice behind the initiative and he sat down with Connect2Mason to share some insight into the proposed program. C2M: How many colleges have […]
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Freshman and transfer students interested in running for Student Government can pick up an election packet this week. Packets for candidacy are located in the Office of Student Involvement on the second floor of the HUB (formerly Student Union II) building. There are 10 Senate seats reserved specifically for freshman and transfer students in their […]
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Sun, 09/11/2011 – 23:28 | C2M Staff Reporter Amanda Hamm Commemorating the 10th anniversary of 9/11, more than 1,000 students joined together Sunday evening for a candlelight vigil near the North Plaza clock tower. The vigil began at 9 p.m. with a speech by SG Chief of Staff Alex Williams and remarks by Mason President Alan Merten. […]
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Fri, 09/02/2011 – 14:37 | C2M Student Government Reporter Amanda Hamm Student Government’s monthly What Do You Want Wednesdays event kicked off this week with a free cookie giveaway near North Plaza on Wednesday afternoon. Students were given the snack after leaving suggestions with SG members. Feedback from students addressed a number of concerns such as communication […]
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Thu, 08/25/2011 – 19:31 | C2M Staff Writer Amanda Hamm Incoming students might feel a bit overwhelmed by the prospect of moving onto Mason’s Fairfax campus this week. As in years past, many student organizations and staff members will be available to ensure the process runs smoothly and to assist with move-in. According to Mason’s […]
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Wed, 08/24/2011 – 10:23 | C2M Student Government News Reporter Amanda Hamm Students having aspirations of one day running for public office may view Student Government (SG) as a way to jump start their political careers. One thing that is often overlooked by students is how large of a time commitment student government requires. According […]
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Thurs, 06/16/2011 – 11:00 | Reston Patch Contributor Amanda Hamm Local residents met with skatepark designers at Aldrin Elementary School on Wednesday to discuss opinions and ideas on designs for a to-be-built facility. The skatepark in the works for Lake Fairfax Park is expected to be a community-friendly facility where skaters, rollerbladers, and BMX riders […]
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Wed, 06/15/2011 – 09:00 | Reston Patch Contributor Amanda Hamm This is not your elementary school kickball game. Kickball has made its way to a nationally recognized sport, where adults meet at Reston’s Lake Fairfax Park on Thursdays (as well as all over the country this time of year) to play with a big, red, […]
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Mon, 05/16/2011 – 07:00 | Reston Patch Contributor Amanda Hamm Cheryl Smith has spent her life surrounded by stray and adopted pets. Smith’s mother was the inspiration behind her desire to train and rescue animals. Smith remembers her mother always wanting to adopt the oldest, sickest dog in the shelter that no one else wanted. […]
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