Alan & Gwen Nelson Lifetime Student Award History and Art History

Given to auditors of history/art history classes

2023 Awardees

William Dunn

William Dunn

William “Bill” Dunn is an engaged learner at George Mason University. History faculty describe Bill as an active participant; a lifelong learner who contributes to class discussions in a meaningful way. Bill is a team player and exhibits readiness to collaborate on group projects and class assignments. He is consistently responsive and respectful of his fellow student learners and professors. Bill embodies Mason’s focus on continuing education in an innovative and inclusive academic community.

Michael Nephew

Michael Nephew

I have been a lifelong learner for a while as I started with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute affiliated with George Mason in 2016. The past two years, I have expanded this to include auditing courses at George Mason University. I love that GMU has an Indigenous Studies minor and have enjoyed taking courses in this area and as well as participating in the discussions.  I have also taken courses in two other areas of interest which are Theatre and Video Communications. I am looking forward to what other courses that will mesh with my varied interests. I also enjoy mentoring the students that are part of the Native American and Indigenous Alliance.