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June 2026

Staff Recognition Form

The Staff Senate would like to recognize outstanding staff members across the university. If your unit has recently honored a staff member with an award, recognition, or other achievement, please share it with us via this form so we can highlight them in an upcoming newsletter and on our website.

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May 2026

SciTech Townhomes Offer Space and Affordability for Faculty and Staff

As the anchor for Northern Virginia’s first Innovation District, George Mason University’s Science and Technology Campus is going through a major growth spurt. George Mason employees now have the option to live in the center of it all. George Mason is offering affordable, high-quality housing to faculty and staff at the SciTech Townhomes. Faculty and staff are eligible to rent spacious two- or three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom units with private garages. Read more. To learn more, contact the property manager.

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May 2026

May Benefits Corner: Commonwealth of Virginia Discount Marketplace

Commonwealth of Virginia Discount Marketplace is your exclusive employee perks program. After signing in, you will have access to a wide variety of money saving offers, including discount tickets, cars, rentals, and hotels; as well as amazing product and service deals for your everyday needs. You can sign-in and learn more here

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June 2026 General Business Meeting Announcement

Paul Liberty, vice president of Government and Community Relations, and Tyler Javonillo, assistant director of State Government Relations, will join the Staff Senate as our June General Meeting guest speakers.

Wednesday, June 3
9:40 a.m. to 10 a.m. – Staff Senate Recognition Ceremony 
10 a.m. to 11 a.m. – General Business Meeting
11 a.m. to noon – Guest Speakers
Constituents are invited to attend in person at Fairfax, Merten Hall, Room 1201, or join the meeting via Zoom.
Passcode: SS123
Call in: 301-715-8592 or 267-831-0333
Meeting ID: 931 0040 3860 / Passcode: SS123
Add this meeting to your calendar.

The Staff Senate collected questions in advance for consideration. We will accept live questions, time permitting.

The Staff Senate represents all classified and non-student wage employees at George Mason University. Working closely with university administration, we address concerns that have an impact on the quality of work-life for the Mason community. The work of the senate is accomplished through open and continuous communication with its constituents. Find more ways to engage with the senate before, during, and after our general meetings.

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May 2026 General Meeting Recording

 

The Staff Senate May General Meeting featured guest speaker, Dr. Gregory Washington, president, George Mason University. If you missed the meeting, or would like to rewatch the session, please review the recording.

Constituent questions that were submitted but not answered due to time constraints have been submitted to the appropriate teams for response. As responses are received, they will be posted here.

 

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August 2026

Professional Development Series on Working in Uncertain Times

There’s still time to attend one of University Business Consulting’s (UBC) annual Summer Knowledge Share Series sessions! This summer’s series, Winning This Season: Building Your Personal Playbook for Stewardship, Strategy, and Leadership in Uncertain Times, wraps up with one final session on August 11: Coaching Your Team – Accountability, Well-Being, and Communication.

The session will take place at noon in Merten Hall and via Zoom. Recordings of earlier summer sessions are available on the UBC website. Learn more and register on the UBC Summer Knowledge Share Series website.

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July 2026

Professional Development Series on Working in Uncertain Times

Registration for University Business Consulting’s (UBC) annual Summer Knowledge Share Series is now open! These professional development opportunities are free and open to all faculty and staff. This summer’s series – Winning this Season: Building Your Personal Playbook for Stewardship, Strategy, and Leadership in Uncertain Times  has two more sessions left this summer. Join UBC on July 8 for Offensive Moves – Adapting and Coordinating in a Complex Institution, and on August 11 for Coaching Your Team – Accountability, Well-Being, and Communication.

Sessions will be held at noon in Merten Hall and via Zoom. Find out more and register on the UBC website.

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June 2026

Professional Development Series on Working in Uncertain Times

Registration for University Business Consulting’s (UBC) annual Summer Knowledge Share Series is now open! These professional development opportunities are free and open to all faculty and staff. This summer’s series – Winning this Season: Building Your Personal Playbook for Stewardship, Strategy, and Leadership in Uncertain Times  includes three sessions:

  1. Defensive Fundamentals – Operating with Clarity in Constrained Times (June 9)
  2. Offensive Moves – Adapting and Coordinating in a Complex Institution (July 8)
  3. Coaching Your Team – Accountability, Well-Being, and Communication (August 11).

Sessions will be held at noon in Merten Hall and via Zoom. Find out more and register on the UBC website.