Adjunct Faculty, School of Art, CVPA
Syrian artist Abdulrahman Naanseh, known for his mastery of Arabic calligraphy, learned this craft with guidance from his father, a self-taught calligrapher. His dedication and gift led to notable achievements, including exhibitions at the Arneli Art Gallery during the Beit Misk Festival in Beirut and creating murals at Damascus University.
Assistant Professor, CVPA
Dr. Kelly Nam teaches game music courses with topics including, but not limited to, music composition, theory, history, and post-production. Read more...
Professor & Director, Computer Game Design, CVPA
Co-Director, Virginia Serious Game Institute, VSGIProf. Sang Nam teaches technology-intensive courses in Computer Game Design at George Mason University.
Adjunct Faculty, School of Art, CVPA
Deane Nettles is an art director, graphic designer, and illustrator and has worked for a variety of ad agencies, newspapers, design firms, magazines, and direct marketers.
Adjunct Faculty, Marching PERCUSSION, Dewberry School of Music, CVPA
Shane Nickels is a percussionist specializing in rudimental and orchestral percussion. Shane currently serves in The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps as a snare drum instrumentalist and as Adjunct Faculty at George Mason University.
Director of ATHLETIC BANDS, TUBA, Dewberry School of Music, CVPA
Serving as Director of Campus Life Ensembles and Collaborative Arts, and as an Associate Professor of Music, Dr. Michael W. Nickens (a.k.a. Doc Nix) is most recognized as the leader of the “Green Machine”, which in 2015 was named the #1 pep band in college basketball by the NCAA and commended by the Senate and House of Delegates of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Assistant Professor of Game Music and Sound Design, Computer Game Design, CVPA
Nolan's Specialties include: Real-time MIDI, Alternate Controllers, Digital Audio, Sound Design, Game Audio, Music Composition and Desktop Music Production.
Director, Office of Belonging and Inclusive Engagement+, CVPA
Shá Norman (They/She) joins George Mason University with over ten years of experience in program administration in education non-profits and higher education institutions.
Advertising Coordinator, CVPA
Laura creates and executes plans for print, radio, TV and digital advertising
Print Technician III, School of Art, CVPA
Alix Nyden is an alumna of George Mason University, having earned a Bachelor’s in Independent Studies through the School of Integrative Studies, with concentrations in Writing, Art, and Game Design. Alix currently works at the School of Art Print shop located on the first floor of the Art and Design building,
