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,
Audience Development and Insights Coordinator, CVPA
Sharon O’Boyle has had an extensive career in data analysis, technical writing, research, and software development.
Adjunct Faculty, School of Art, CVPA
Cory Oberndorfer has been exhibited nationally, including Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, CA, Redux Contemporary Art Center and 4th Wall in Charleston, SC, Kayo Gallery in Salt Lake City, UT, VisArts in Rockville, MD, and Flashpoint Gallery, G Fine Art, and the Katzen Arts Center in Washington, D.C. He has completed residencies in Charleston, SC, Johnson, VT, and Ålvik, Norway.
