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Staff Senate Newsletter:
February 2020
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Check out this brief monthly update on our advocacy, appreciation, and education activities... Read more. |
The March Staff Senate meeting will feature guest speaker Lester Arnold, vice president for Human Resources and Payroll. Wednesday, March 4
10 a.m. to noon (10 to 10:30 a.m for guest speaker, followed by the general meeting from 10:30 a.m. to noon)
Merten Hall, Room 1201
Videoconferencing/Webex available … Read more. |
Congratulations to Virginia Steele, project manager in Facilities Planning, Design and Construction, for being selected as the February 2020 Employee of the Month! Read more about Virginia in this Mason News article. Do you know a superstar? Make sure they receive the deserved recognition by submitting a nomination for Mason’s Employee of the Month. Additional information can be found on the Human Resources and Payroll website. |
Join the Staff Senate at the Winter Warm-Up Staff Appreciation Events. Enjoy donuts and warm beverages, enter the raffle to win a variety of prizes, and receive some special giveaways courtesy of the Staff Senate. Science and Technology: Thursday, Feb. 20, from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. in the Katherine Johnson Hall Atrium. Arlington: Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. in the Van Metre Hall Multipurpose Room. Fairfax: Thursday, Feb. 27, from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. in the Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall. A departmental information fair will be held at the Fairfax event only. |
In honor of Homecoming, the Mason Staff Senate will be collecting photos of your furry, feathered, or otherwise friends! Send all submissions to staffsenate@gmu.edu, post on our Facebook page, or tag us on Twitter @gmustaffsenate. In your submission, include the name, age, and breed of your pet (if applicable)! Feel free to also briefly share their adoption stories. Bonus points are awarded if your pet is showing its Mason spirit! The deadline for submissions is Feb. 19... Read more. |
Enjoy meeting some of our senators this year as we share their role in serving Mason staff and the university as a whole.
"I always feel connected to the Mason Nation and I am very proud to work for such a fine institution of higher education. Sure, in my role I get calls late at night about something that may have happened on campus, or have to monitor a situation from home – but I love my job and there is nothing else that I would rather do. This place feels like family, especially since most of my family are so far away! I’m proud to be a Patriot!..."
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The George Mason University Alumni Association has expanded the Homecoming event lineup to cover a week of experiences from Feb. 17–23. Enjoy Mason basketball games, show off your creativity by decorating your office door for the contest, party at the Alumni Faculty and Staff Soiree, and more ... Read more. |
Student Involvement Presents
Colin Jost: Homecoming Comedy Headliner
Thursday, Feb. 20, at 8 p.m.
Center for the Arts Special ticket discount available for Mason faculty, staff, and alumni ($5 off). Purchase tickets online or at the Center for the Arts Box Office ... Read more. |
Apply for Leadership Legacy Let’s Move Mason Employee of the Month Nominations Inclement Weather Resources Staying Updated Telework and Inclement Weather Inclement Weather/Emergency Guidance … Read more. |
Join shopMason on Thursday, Feb. 13, for a Valentine’s Day-inspired kiosk event. We’ll be on the main level of Johnson Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet the units that make up shopMason, write a note to give to your Valentine, and snag yourself a sweet treat! Read more. |
To celebrate Love Data Week (Feb. 10-14), the Digital Scholarship Center (DiSC) will hold workshops to build your skills in data analysis and research data management ... Join Tim Aitken for a Lunch and Learn on Inspec/Inspec Analytics ... Read more. |
NPR's From the Top
Hosted by Anderson and Roe
Center for the Arts, Fairfax Campus
Saturday, Feb. 29, at 8 p.m. Russian National Ballet:
The Sleeping Beauty
Hylton Performing Arts Center, SciTech Campus
Friday, March 6, at 8 p.m. … Read more. |
Reminder: Valid Mason ID Needed on Mason Shuttles Love to Bike? Winter Bike to Work Day Vanpooling Drop By: Transform 66 Incentives and Free Commuting Options Guaranteed Ride Home … Read more. |
It’s Star Wars Night at EagleBank Arena as George Mason faces off against George Washington in the #RevRivalry on Saturday, Feb. 15, at 4:30 p.m. The first 1,000 fans in the door will receive a limited-edition Fleece Jersey Blanket. Enjoy a pre-game meet-and-greet with some of your favorite Star Wars characters. Single tickets starting at $15 … Read more. |
Sodexo is offering a faculty/staff meal plan promotion... Read more.
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The Leadership Coaching for Organizational Well-Being program The Strengths-Based Leadership program The Leveraging the Power of Polarity Thinking program … Read more. |
The Staff Senate seeks your comments, concerns, and ideas about issues on campus that are important to you. We welcome all input. You may remain anonymous, but if you wish to receive a response, please include your contact information. Read more. |
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