Looking Ahead: Events for Mason Staff

April 2016

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Wednesday, April 6
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Fairfax: Merten Hall, Room 1201
Arlington: Founders Hall, Room B119 (video-conferenced)
SciTech: Bull Run Hall, Room 254 (video-conferenced)

Guest Speaker: Cathy Pinskey, Director of Campus Planning, will discuss recent and upcoming changes across Mason's campuses. The Office of Campus Planning oversees strategic land planning, campus master planning, long-range utility planning, exterior architectural standards, landscape architectural standards, space …

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SpringIntoWellBeing

The daffodils are blooming, so it must be time for Spring into Well-Being! This year it runs from Wednesday, April 6, through Wednesday, April 13. The theme is “Six Days/Six Domains of Well-Being.” Events and opportunities will lead up to April 6. For a schedule of events, visit the Well-Being …

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Congratulations to the lucky winners of the raffle prizes from the March 2016 Staff Appreciation events! Thanks to all who attended and participated …

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As part of Mason’s annual Spring Into Well-Being, Counseling and Psychological Services and University Life are pleased to offer Mental Health First Aid Training. Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to help people developing a mental illness or in a crisis. 

For more information about Mental Health First Aid Training, visit mentalhealthfirstaid.org/cs. This free, eight-hour training is split into two sessions ...

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Students participate in outdoor Yoga. Photo by Will Martinez/Creative Services/George Mason University.

What better way to end the week but with free yoga outside? Sponsored by Dannon Yogurt, Mason Recreation, University Life, and Human Resources/Payroll, everyone is invited to get their “happy” on with this restorative BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) happy hour with free yogurt and other fun give-aways, including chances to win a
Fitbit …

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Southside dining at Fairfax Campus. Photo by Alexis Glenn/Creative Services/George Mason University

Mason Dining has a new app to share the menus for Southside, Ike's, and The Globe! BITE by Sodexo is free for download on your mobile device. Once installed, enter access code u8sn3 for Mason Dining. BITE lets you know what’s on the menu at all your favorite dining locations …

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Health and Fitness Expo at the Fairfax campus. Photo by Alexis Glenn/Creative Services/George Mason University

As part of Spring into Well-Being, Human Resources/Payroll invites you to stop by George’s in the Johnson Center on Wednesday, April 13, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to chat with some of Mason’s financial vendors (TIAA-CREF, Fidelity Investments, ICMA-RC, Virginia Retirement System, Virginia 529, and Apple Federal Credit Union).

Mason’s health vendors will also be in attendance, including Anthem (COVA Care), Kaiser Permanente, Aetna (COVA HealthAware), and CommonHealth …

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Health and Flexible Reimbursement Account Open Enrollment Dates Announced
Health and Flexible Spending Account (FSAs) Open Enrollment is scheduled for May 1-23, 2016. More information will be sent to employees in the coming weeks. Continue to read Around Mason and check the Benefits website for additional details as they become available …

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Erin Harpine, patient advocate and special projects coordinator for George Mason University’s Student Health Services, is the March 2016 Employee of the Month.

Heartfelt congratulations to Erin Harpine, Patient Advocate and Special Projects Coordinator, Student Health Services, for being selected as the March 2016 Employee of the Month award winner. Read more about Erin in this Mason News article.

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

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The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will visit the EagleBank Arena from April 2–18. Expect traffic and parking to be affected April 4–15. Circus tents and fencing will occupy portions of Lot A and Lot L from Thursday, March 31, at 11 p.m. through Monday, April 18. The areas to be closed have been marked with signs. Any vehicles …

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As part of Spring into Well-Being, Human Resources/Payroll and University Life invite you to share some career advice with the Mason community. Answer the following question: What one thing do you know now that you wish you knew when you first started out in your career?

The goal is to build an online resource that offers guidance and support, no matter where we are in our careers 

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Potomac Arts Academy. Photo by Evan Cantwell/Creative Services/George Mason University

Did you know that Mason hosts a wide variety of summer camps and youth programs? Check out summercamps.gmu.edu to view the latest information for summer 2016. Choose from academic programs, visual and performing arts, recreation camps, sports camps, and more! New offerings are added regularly, so check back for new options ...

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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 have a response, please include your contact information.

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