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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

New Frozen Yogurt Shop Near Campus

Tue, 05/10/2011 – 22:16 | C2M’s Amanda Hamm Josie’s Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt opened its doors last month in Mason’s backyard, offering low-calorie, low-sugar yogurt from its location in University Mall, just across the street from Mason’s Fairfax Campus. Josie’s offers a relaxed environment with seating both indoors and out. The shop features self-serve yogurt yielding […]

Reston Resident Turns Disability Into New Life Path

Fri, 05/06/2011 – 07:00 | Reston Patch Contributor Amanda Hamm Davida Luehrs, a longtime resident of Reston, knows firsthand the challenges that come with losing one’s sight. She has been visually impaired since the late 1980s, when she was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) at age 28. The disease causes a gradual loss of peripheral […]

Off-Campus Student Programs office to host end of semester events

Thu, 04/28/2011 – 09:10 | C2M’s Amanda Hamm Drive-in movies and a study lounge are the latest offerings from the office of Off-Campus Student Programs and Services. The office is collaborating with Weekends at Mason to sponsor two old-fashioned drive-in movies. The event is reserved for Lot L with movies playing on a large screen […]

Off-Campus and Community Events (April 15, 2011)

Thu, 04/14/2011 – 08:23 | C2M’s Amanda Hamm Looking for ways to lend a helping hand? This week’s events focus on upcoming charitable happenings! Put on your running shoes in support of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. The 15th Annual Victims’ Rights 5K Run/Walk takes place Friday at noon. Participants meet in front of the […]

Government shutdown threatens federal internships

Fri, 04/08/2011 – 09:33 | C2M’s Amanda Hamm College students hoping to land an internship with the federal government this summer may face disappointment. With both Republican and Democratic parties thus far unable to reach an agreement on the budget, current federal employees and even college students seeking employment with federal agencies face a possible […]

Philanthropy brings together Greek life and Student Government

Thu, 04/07/2011 – 11:36 | C2M’s Amanda Hamm Members of student government and the Kappa Sigma fraternity held a fundraiser at the Rathskeller on Mason’s Fairfax campus Wednesday evening where 15 percent of proceeds were donated to the Fisher House Foundation. Fisher House is a unique private-public partnership that supports America’s military in times of […]

Off-Campus and Community Events (April 8, 2011)

Thu, 04/07/2011 – 08:15 | C2M’s Amanda Hamm Spring is in the air! Want to get out but aren’t sure what is going on this weekend? Look no further. This week brings a bridal show, Japanese street festival, kites, and much more! Heading for the altar and need a dress to wear? Don’t fear; the […]

Public meeting held about proposed overpass near campus

Tue, 03/29/2011 – 14:39 | C2M’s Amanda Hamm Residents living near George Mason University had the opportunity to meet with city officials Monday evening to discuss a potential overpass connecting Braddock Road to Mason via Prestwick Road. The informational meeting held at Fairfax Villa Elementary School brought a large turnout of residents interested in the […]

Off-Campus and Community Events (March 25, 2011)

Fri, 03/25/2011 – 20:53 | C2M’s Amanda Hamm Back from spring break and need something fun to do this weekend? We’ve got the events right here! This week brings Cherry Blossoms, the circus, and a cake show! It’s that time of year again! The cherry blossoms are blooming along the Potomac River and the kick […]

Appreciation week is latest event for off-campus students

Sun, 03/20/2011 – 21:13 | C2M’s Amanda Hamm The first Off-Campus Appreciation Week kicks off Monday, just in time for students returning from spring break. Sponsored by the Off-Campus Student Programs and Services Office, the event is geared toward students who live off-campus, but on-campus residents are also invited to check out the activities. “This […]