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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

Local restaurants reminisce Mason’s trip to Final Four

Thu, 03/17/2011 – 14:04 | C2M’s Amanda Hamm As the NCAA Tournament gets underway this week and eighth seed Mason is set to play Villanova Friday night, it’s not just fans remembering the Patriots’ improbable 2006 journey to the NCAA Final Four. Local businesses recall the attention brought to the community as the previously unknown […]

Off-Campus and Community Events (March 10, 2011)

Thu, 03/10/2011 – 09:26 | C2M’s Off-Campus Events Contributor Amanda Hamm Need plans for the weekend? Look no further! This week brings St. Patty’s Day activities, sports events, karaoke, and ice skating. St. Patrick’s Day is upon us! Grab your friends and head out to the 12th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade this Saturday in […]

Off-Campus and Community Events (March 3, 2011)

Thu, 03/03/2011 – 10:47 | C2M’s Off-campus Events Contributor Amanda Hamm Want to start out March with a bang? This week brings chocolate, basketball, jazz, and an Italian festival! Have a sweet tooth for all things chocolate? We’ve got the cure for you! The Chocolate Lovers Festival returns to downtown Fairfax this weekend. A full […]

Off-Campus and Community Events (Feb 24, 2011)

Thu, 02/24/2011 – 09:46 | C2M’s Off-campus Events Contributor Amanda Hamm Looking for excitement this weekend or just an excuse to go somewhere new? This week brings sports, music, fashion and much more! Calling all hockey fans! The Washington Capitals face the New York Rangers this Friday at 7 p.m. over at the Verizon Center. […]

Students ‘Eat and Greet’ with City Officials

Thu, 02/17/2011 – 22:11 | C2M’s Amanda Hamm Mason Student Government and the Fairfax City Council agreed that fostering long-term relationships between the two groups is of utmost importance when members met to “Eat and Greet” Tuesday in the Johnson Center. The event, organized by Student Government’s Mason-Affairs-and-State-Outreach-and-Networking-Committee, was aimed at bringing student representatives together […]

Off-Campus and Community Events (Feb 17, 2011)

Thu, 02/17/2011 – 12:52pm | C2M’s Off-Campus Events Contributor Amanda Hamm Need help coming up with fun ideas for the weekend? Look no further! This week, we have jewels, motorcycles, classical theater, and even a bit of history. Grab some friends and take a drive to the Dulles Expo Center for the International Gem and […]

Off-Campus and Community Events (Feb 10, 2011)

Thu, 02/10/2011 – 09:53 | C2M’s Off-Campus Events Contributor Amanda Hamm No plans for the weekend? Don’t panic; we’ve got the best activities and entertainment in Northern Virginia right here! Show off your skills at the Friday Night Rock ‘n’ Skate at the Reston Town Center Ice Pavilion. No skates? No problem! Rental shop on […]

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