Looking Ahead: Events for Mason Staff

December 2016

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Nicole Roth, Staff Senate. Photo by Creative Services/George Mason University

December promises to be a busy month across the university. We have many things to be thankful for this time of year, and one of those things is the increase that the university fought to add to our salaries. In October, our Vice Chair Megan Kirk and I attended an event for university Staff Senates across the Commonwealth of Virginia 

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The dates of the university holiday parties have been announced. Be sure to attend the festivities at your campus!

SciTech Campus: Monday, December 12, 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., Beacon Hall, conference center Arlington Campus: Tuesday, December 13, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m., Founders Hall, Multipurpose Room
Fairfax Campus: Wednesday, December 14, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m., Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall

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Toys For Tots Logo

Mason's annual collection drive to benefit Toys for Tots is underway. Staff Senate is collecting new, unwrapped toys (for Toys for Tots) and also any non-perishable food and personal hygiene items for Mason's Pop-Up Pantry. Donations will be collected from December 1−14. The last day to donate items will be the day of each campus holiday party …

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The Staff Senate will host two exciting guest speakers at the December general meeting:

• Shernita Rochelle Parker, director, training and organizational development (12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.)

• Ángel Cabrera, president, George Mason University (1 p.m. to 2 p.m.)

Wednesday, December 7, 2016
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Fairfax: Research Hall, Room 163
Arlington: Founders Hall, Room B119 (video-conferenced)
SciTech: Bull Run Hall, Room 254 …

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Registration is now open for the 2017 Leading to Well-Being Conference. This year’s keynote speakers include David Rock and Arianna Huffington. Mason employees who register by December 9 get an extra $25 off the Friday conference ticket. This year’s conference features three days of programming (tickets for each day sold separately) …

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Including:

• Mason Kids Club: Registration Open

• Winter Break Timesheet Guidance

• Conflict & Civil Rights Online Resources ...

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Parking Services is collecting toy and food donations at the Fairfax, Arlington, and SciTech Parking Services offices. Do you owe money for a parking ticket? Bring in a new, unwrapped toy or nonperishable food items to the Parking Services Office, and your account will be credited based on the following …

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Join Dr. Beth Cabrera for Well-Being on the Waves, a wellness program on board a Princess Cruise ship! The motto of Princess Cruises is “Come Back New.” This special departure, organized through Mason Cultural Tours, is open to the public. Mason staff are encouraged to join the group! Travel to Barcelona, Cartagena, Marseille, Genoa, Pisa, Florence, and Rome …

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Lindsey Olson, November 2016 Employee of the Month. Photo by Evan Cantwell/Creative Services/George Mason University

Heartfelt congratulations to Lindsey Olson, administrative assistant in the School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism, for being selected as the November 2016 Employee of the Month award winner. Lindsey is also a Staff Senator! Read more about Lindsey in this Mason News article. Do you know a superstar? …

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westminster

In a spirit of collaboration with George Mason University, Westminster School is offering a scholarship opportunity to the children/grandchildren of Mason faculty and staff. The renewable Merit Scholarship is in the amount of $8,000 per year and is open to new students entering grades 3–7 at Westminster School …

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Physical Well-Being Seminar, December 7, noon

Technology has changed our lives and is here to stay. Many parents are struggling with finding the right balance of screen time for their children. With iPads, iPhones, computers, and other devices, it is becoming increasingly difficult to say no to children who want to pick up something electronic …

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Bridget Peabody, training assistant for Human Resources and Payroll is George Mason University’s July 2016 Employee of the Month. Photo by: Ron Aira/Creative Services/George Mason University

Help us recognize Mason superstars! If you work with an incredible Mason admin/professional faculty member, classified staff member, or wage employee who goes the extra mile, collaborates successfully, and supports our students and colleagues, nominate them for Mason’s Employee of the Month award …

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President çngel Cabrera speaks at Winter Graduation at the Fairfax campus. Photo by Alexis Glenn/Creative Services/George Mason University

December 21, 2016
EagleBank Arena, George Mason University

9 a.m. ceremony: College of Humanities and Social Sciences / College of Science / Schar School of Policy and Government / Antonin Scalia Law School / School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution

1 p.m. ceremonySchool of Business / College of Health and Human Services / College of Education and Human Development  / Volgenau School of Engineering / College of Visual and Performing Arts …

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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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