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Tomorrow the Folklore Roundtable is hosting John Fenn and Meg Nicholas from the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress!
Please RSVP HERE: mason360.gmu.edu/folklore/rsv...
Please RSVP HERE: mason360.gmu.edu/folklore/rsv...
November 18, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Tomorrow the Folklore Roundtable is hosting John Fenn and Meg Nicholas from the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress!
Please RSVP HERE: mason360.gmu.edu/folklore/rsv...
Please RSVP HERE: mason360.gmu.edu/folklore/rsv...
For our final course highlight for the Spring 2026 semester, we have two courses!
-Folklore and Museums, taught by Dr. Lijun Zhang.
-Folklore Theory and History, taught by Dr. Benjamin Gatling.
For more information, please see below flyers, or contact folklore@gmu.edu
-Folklore and Museums, taught by Dr. Lijun Zhang.
-Folklore Theory and History, taught by Dr. Benjamin Gatling.
For more information, please see below flyers, or contact folklore@gmu.edu
November 13, 2025 at 7:33 PM
For our final course highlight for the Spring 2026 semester, we have two courses!
-Folklore and Museums, taught by Dr. Lijun Zhang.
-Folklore Theory and History, taught by Dr. Benjamin Gatling.
For more information, please see below flyers, or contact folklore@gmu.edu
-Folklore and Museums, taught by Dr. Lijun Zhang.
-Folklore Theory and History, taught by Dr. Benjamin Gatling.
For more information, please see below flyers, or contact folklore@gmu.edu
Happy Tuesday folks! Today on our Spring ‘26 course highlight: Folklore, Migration, and Displacement. A wonderful opportunity for those interested in human migration! For more information, please see below flyer, or contact folklore@gmu.edu
November 11, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Happy Tuesday folks! Today on our Spring ‘26 course highlight: Folklore, Migration, and Displacement. A wonderful opportunity for those interested in human migration! For more information, please see below flyer, or contact folklore@gmu.edu
First up on our Spring '26 course highlight: Folklore and Festival Management! A wonderful opportunity for those interested in folk festivals, public folklore, and more. For more information, see below flyer, or contact folklore@gmu.edu.
November 10, 2025 at 9:28 PM
First up on our Spring '26 course highlight: Folklore and Festival Management! A wonderful opportunity for those interested in folk festivals, public folklore, and more. For more information, see below flyer, or contact folklore@gmu.edu.
Next on our Spring ‘26 course highlight: (drumroll please…) Advanced Introduction to Folklore and Folklife! For more information, please see below flyer, or contact folklore@gmu.edu
November 6, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Next on our Spring ‘26 course highlight: (drumroll please…) Advanced Introduction to Folklore and Folklife! For more information, please see below flyer, or contact folklore@gmu.edu
Today we are highlighting our folklore and folklife course for the Spring '26 semester!
For more information, see below, and visit folklore.gmu.edu.
For more information, see below, and visit folklore.gmu.edu.
November 5, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Today we are highlighting our folklore and folklife course for the Spring '26 semester!
For more information, see below, and visit folklore.gmu.edu.
For more information, see below, and visit folklore.gmu.edu.
This week we are highlighting our folklore courses for the Spring ‘26 semester! First up, FOOD AND FOLKLORE!
For more information, please visit folklore.gmu.edu
For more information, please visit folklore.gmu.edu
November 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
This week we are highlighting our folklore courses for the Spring ‘26 semester! First up, FOOD AND FOLKLORE!
For more information, please visit folklore.gmu.edu
For more information, please visit folklore.gmu.edu
🎃CALLING ALL GHOUS AND GOBLINS! 🎃
Join the Folklore Program for our upcoming Legends and Lore Tour at George Mason University!
Costumes are encouraged, Halloween candy is on us ;)
#gmufolkore
Join the Folklore Program for our upcoming Legends and Lore Tour at George Mason University!
Costumes are encouraged, Halloween candy is on us ;)
#gmufolkore
October 9, 2025 at 9:03 PM
🎃CALLING ALL GHOUS AND GOBLINS! 🎃
Join the Folklore Program for our upcoming Legends and Lore Tour at George Mason University!
Costumes are encouraged, Halloween candy is on us ;)
#gmufolkore
Join the Folklore Program for our upcoming Legends and Lore Tour at George Mason University!
Costumes are encouraged, Halloween candy is on us ;)
#gmufolkore
Here are the Folklore Department’s Fall ‘25 upcoming events. Mark your calendars for some upcoming fun!
Tonight, we have our visiting folklorists, Katy Clune and Ryan Koons. Join us for networking and learning opportunities, and FREE DINNER! 🥳
Tonight, we have our visiting folklorists, Katy Clune and Ryan Koons. Join us for networking and learning opportunities, and FREE DINNER! 🥳
September 24, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Here are the Folklore Department’s Fall ‘25 upcoming events. Mark your calendars for some upcoming fun!
Tonight, we have our visiting folklorists, Katy Clune and Ryan Koons. Join us for networking and learning opportunities, and FREE DINNER! 🥳
Tonight, we have our visiting folklorists, Katy Clune and Ryan Koons. Join us for networking and learning opportunities, and FREE DINNER! 🥳
Join faculty, staff, and students at the Folklore Graduate Program open house on October 2nd, from 7:30-8:30pm. Hear what funding options may be available to you, how this program can benefit you, and much more. We hope to see you there!
Please RSVP at:
folklore.gmu.edu/events/17423
Please RSVP at:
folklore.gmu.edu/events/17423
September 23, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Join faculty, staff, and students at the Folklore Graduate Program open house on October 2nd, from 7:30-8:30pm. Hear what funding options may be available to you, how this program can benefit you, and much more. We hope to see you there!
Please RSVP at:
folklore.gmu.edu/events/17423
Please RSVP at:
folklore.gmu.edu/events/17423
Welcome to the last day of our Fall ‘25 course highlight!
Today we have Folk Narratives: Past and Present.
This class is a treat for anyone interested in folklore! Dive into myths, legends, and fairy tales. See more information below:
#GMUFolklore
Today we have Folk Narratives: Past and Present.
This class is a treat for anyone interested in folklore! Dive into myths, legends, and fairy tales. See more information below:
#GMUFolklore
September 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Welcome to the last day of our Fall ‘25 course highlight!
Today we have Folk Narratives: Past and Present.
This class is a treat for anyone interested in folklore! Dive into myths, legends, and fairy tales. See more information below:
#GMUFolklore
Today we have Folk Narratives: Past and Present.
This class is a treat for anyone interested in folklore! Dive into myths, legends, and fairy tales. See more information below:
#GMUFolklore
Welcome to day 3 of our Fall '25 course highlight! Today we are presenting our Public Folklore course. See below for information:
September 19, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Welcome to day 3 of our Fall '25 course highlight! Today we are presenting our Public Folklore course. See below for information:
Hey folklore and George Mason communities, don't forget about our visiting folklorists next week, September 24th, from 7:30-8:30.
Come join us and have a hoot learning about public folklore work!
See more information below:
Come join us and have a hoot learning about public folklore work!
See more information below:
September 18, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Hey folklore and George Mason communities, don't forget about our visiting folklorists next week, September 24th, from 7:30-8:30.
Come join us and have a hoot learning about public folklore work!
See more information below:
Come join us and have a hoot learning about public folklore work!
See more information below:
Next up on our highlight of Fall '25 courses is...(drumroll please)...Folklore and Folklife!
Check it out below:
#GMUfolklore
Check it out below:
#GMUfolklore
September 18, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Next up on our highlight of Fall '25 courses is...(drumroll please)...Folklore and Folklife!
Check it out below:
#GMUfolklore
Check it out below:
#GMUfolklore
Join us at the George Mason Prospective Graduate Student Fair to learn more about what the folklore program can offer YOU!
#georgemasonuniversity #Folklore
#georgemasonuniversity #Folklore
September 17, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Join us at the George Mason Prospective Graduate Student Fair to learn more about what the folklore program can offer YOU!
#georgemasonuniversity #Folklore
#georgemasonuniversity #Folklore
What kind of courses are even offered in the folklore program you may ask? Or maybe you didn’t ask, but I’m here to answer regardless!
First up is our Food and Folklore course! Check it out below:
First up is our Food and Folklore course! Check it out below:
September 16, 2025 at 4:39 PM
What kind of courses are even offered in the folklore program you may ask? Or maybe you didn’t ask, but I’m here to answer regardless!
First up is our Food and Folklore course! Check it out below:
First up is our Food and Folklore course! Check it out below:
Are you interested in a master’s degree in the arts and humanities that offers hand-on experience, teaches cultural, community, and activism work, or otherwise just interested in what a master’s degree in folklore can offer?
September 15, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Are you interested in a master’s degree in the arts and humanities that offers hand-on experience, teaches cultural, community, and activism work, or otherwise just interested in what a master’s degree in folklore can offer?
Haven’t signed a major or minor yet? Well, we know of the perfect program! Check out the Folklore and Mythology major or minor.
For more information, email dshutika@gmu.edu or folklore@gmu.edu
For more information, email dshutika@gmu.edu or folklore@gmu.edu
September 12, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Haven’t signed a major or minor yet? Well, we know of the perfect program! Check out the Folklore and Mythology major or minor.
For more information, email dshutika@gmu.edu or folklore@gmu.edu
For more information, email dshutika@gmu.edu or folklore@gmu.edu
Have you ever wished you could get your masters degree without paying master’s degree prices and without two more years of school?
Interested in more information? Send an email to folklore@gmu.edu, or dshutika@gmu.edu!
Interested in more information? Send an email to folklore@gmu.edu, or dshutika@gmu.edu!
September 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Have you ever wished you could get your masters degree without paying master’s degree prices and without two more years of school?
Interested in more information? Send an email to folklore@gmu.edu, or dshutika@gmu.edu!
Interested in more information? Send an email to folklore@gmu.edu, or dshutika@gmu.edu!
Have you ever wondered what the world of public folklore looks like? Or what kind of opportunities await you upon graduation? We have the perfect opportunity for anyone interested!
Come join us for food, networking, and opportunities to learn about the realm of public folklore work!
Come join us for food, networking, and opportunities to learn about the realm of public folklore work!
September 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Have you ever wondered what the world of public folklore looks like? Or what kind of opportunities await you upon graduation? We have the perfect opportunity for anyone interested!
Come join us for food, networking, and opportunities to learn about the realm of public folklore work!
Come join us for food, networking, and opportunities to learn about the realm of public folklore work!
The GMU English Department Awards were this week, and the Folklore Program did not come away empty-handed. Congratulations to our award winners, Emma Bussard, Evie Miller, and Amanda Young!
These awards are a testament to your hard work and dedication.
These awards are a testament to your hard work and dedication.
May 9, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The GMU English Department Awards were this week, and the Folklore Program did not come away empty-handed. Congratulations to our award winners, Emma Bussard, Evie Miller, and Amanda Young!
These awards are a testament to your hard work and dedication.
These awards are a testament to your hard work and dedication.
Congratulations to Faith Baylor, the undergraduate recipient of the Yocom Award! Faith Baylor is an English undergraduate student minoring in Folklore and Mythology. They won the undergraduate prize for their paper “Birds in Early Irish Folktales and Mythology.”
May 1, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Congratulations to Faith Baylor, the undergraduate recipient of the Yocom Award! Faith Baylor is an English undergraduate student minoring in Folklore and Mythology. They won the undergraduate prize for their paper “Birds in Early Irish Folktales and Mythology.”
Congratulations to Amanda Young, the graduate recipient of the Yocom Prize for Spring 2025! In her paper, “Reembodiment: Reconsidering Reenacting” Young explores reenactment as a subject of folklore study, and proposes the concept of reembodiment.
April 29, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Congratulations to Amanda Young, the graduate recipient of the Yocom Prize for Spring 2025! In her paper, “Reembodiment: Reconsidering Reenacting” Young explores reenactment as a subject of folklore study, and proposes the concept of reembodiment.
Registration starts tomorrow! And here is our final course, which is being offered next semester: folklore narrative: past and present. This course is listed for both graduate and undergraduate students, so register while there are still spots!
April 10, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Registration starts tomorrow! And here is our final course, which is being offered next semester: folklore narrative: past and present. This course is listed for both graduate and undergraduate students, so register while there are still spots!
Today we're going public with our cross undergrad/grad courses for Fall 2025! Public folklore is one of two graduate-level courses offered next semester. Registration is around the corner, so sign up for this class while there are still seats!
April 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Today we're going public with our cross undergrad/grad courses for Fall 2025! Public folklore is one of two graduate-level courses offered next semester. Registration is around the corner, so sign up for this class while there are still seats!