Looking Ahead: Events for Mason Staff

February 2015

In this Issue . . .

• Message from the Staff Senate Chair

• February Staff Senate General Meeting

• Staff Appreciation Winter Warm-Up

• January Employee of the Month: Barry Freese

• Celebrate Homecoming: Staff Discount

• Senator Highlight: Marit Majeske

• Accessing Your W-2 is Fast and Easy

• Spring Parking and Transportation Newsletter

• From Our Friends in Human Resources and Payroll

• Wings, Pizza, and Things Now Open at Prince William

• Comments, Concerns, Ideas? Share them!

Message from the Chair

Melissa Cannarozzi sleds down a hill in the Rappahannock Neighborhood after snow covered the Fairfax campus. Photo by Alexis Glenn/Creative Services/George Mason University

To me, February always seems to be the longest month of the year. But at Mason, I find that February is one of the best months to discover a new class or training opportunity! Human Resources and Payroll continually offers professional development training classes, Spring into Well-Being is right around the corner, and this may be the perfect time for you to add …

February Staff Senate General Meeting

Wednesday, February 4
12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Fairfax Campus: Innovation Hall 334 (note room change)
Arlington Campus: Founders Hall, Room B119 (videoconferenced)
Prince William Campus: Bull Run Hall, Room 254 (videoconferenced)

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, express concerns, or offer accolades about issues concerning the Staff Senate. All are welcome, and registration is not necessary.

Staff Appreciation Winter Warm-Up

Staff Appreciation Coffee Klatch hosted by the Staff Senate at the Fairfax Campus. Photo by Alexis Glenn/Creative Services/George Mason University

Join your colleagues at the Staff Senate’s Staff Appreciation Winter Warm-Up. Cozy up to a warm drink and delectable sweets for an afternoon of fun. The Fairfax Campus event is coming up:

Fairfax Campus
Tuesday, February 3
SUB I, Patriot’s Lounge
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
(Snow Date: February 4)

This event is open to current Mason classified and non-student …

January Employee of the Month: Barry Freese

A heartfelt congratulations to Barry Freese, Lead Virtualization and Storage Architect in the Information Technology Unit, for being selected as the January 2015 Employee of the Month award winner.

Read more about Barry in this Mason News article.

Do you know a superstar? Make sure her or she receives the deserved recognition and submit a nomination for Mason’s Employee of the Month. Additional …

Celebrate Homecoming: Staff Discount

Student and Alumni attend the Homecoming Block Party. Photo by Craig Bisacre/Creative Services/George Mason University

Staff are invited to enjoy Mason’s Homecoming festivities from February 9 - 14. For a $10 discount, enter GOMASON when registering for Alumni Association events. For more information on how to get involved, visit homecoming.gmu.edu/faculty-and-staff.

Contact the Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@gmu.edu or 703-993-8696.

Senator Highlight: Marit Majeske

Marit Majeske, Front of House Manager, Hylton Performing Arts Center

I came to Mason just before the Hylton Performing Arts Center opened on the Prince William Campus in April 2010. During and immediately after college, I worked on several political campaigns in South Carolina, Virginia, and Illinois. After I finished working for Bill Foster for Congress in Illinois in 2008, I …

Accessing Your Electronic W-2 is Fast and Easy

Access your W-2 electronically. Visit Patriot Web to view and print IRS-approved forms for tax filing at any time.

Instructions on accessing your W-2 are available on the Human Resources and Payroll homepage. For information on how to interpret your W-2, check out Your George Mason University W-2 Demystified, as well as these handy FAQs.

Questions? Contact the W-2 Hotline …

Spring Parking and Transportation Newsletter

On a frozen day, the Mason Shuttles transport faculty, staff and students safely between the Fairfax Campus and Prince William Campus and the Vienna Metro station. Photo by Evan Cantwell/Creative Services/George Mason University

As the spring semester begins, Mason students, faculty, and staff are reminded that traffic on and around the Fairfax Campus greatly increases, especially during the first few weeks of the semester. The information in the newsletter linked below serves as a campus parking and transportation guide to help minimize potential parking and traffic delays. A valid parking permit is required …

From Our Friends in Human Resources and Payroll

Just in Case You Didn’t Get the Message Award
Would you like to tell another Mason employee that their hard work is appreciated? Reward and Recognition offers desktop cell phone holders, which are a simple way to get your message across to another Mason employee. Request yours by filling out this online form or by sending an email to awards@gmu.edu. …

Wings, Pizza, and Things Now Open at Prince William

Beacon Hall. Photo by Evan Cantwell/Creative Services/George Mason University

The Prince William Campus has a new dining option! Wings, Pizza, and Things on the first floor of Beacon Hall is now open for both lunch and dinner. Hours are Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., and closed on Mondays (for now - check back in a few …

Comments, Concerns, Ideas? Share them!

The Staff Senate seeks your comments, concerns, and ideas about issues on campus important to you. We welcome all input. You may remain anonymous, but if you wish to have a response, please include your contact information.