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Staff Senate Newsletter:
January 2021
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In this issue . . .

Staff News 

• December in Review

• January Employee of the Month

• February General Meeting to Discuss Title IX Updates

• Outstanding Supervisor Nomination Period Opens Feb. 1

• Meet Ana Lopez: Staff Senator and Administrative Assistant, Volgenau School of Engineering Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations

Campus Updates

• 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Evening of Reflection

Resources for Staff

• Comments, Concerns, Questions? Share Them! 

Remember to do your part by wearing your face covering, observing social distancing, completing the Mason COVID Health Check, practicing good hygiene, and staying home if you are unwell. Find information and read timely updates on the Safe Return to Campus website.
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Staff News
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December in Review

Check out this brief monthly update on our advocacy, appreciation, and education activities ...

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Chris Freas is January Employee of the Month 

Congratulations to Chris Freas, director of IT Services in Facilities, for being selected as the January 2021 Employee of the Month! Read more about Chris 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.
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February General Meeting to Discuss Title IX Updates

The Staff Senate will host Angela Nastase, Mason Title IX Coordinator, who will provide updates regarding Title IX.

Wednesday, Feb. 3
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
General Meeting will follow from 11 a.m. to noon

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Outstanding Supervisor Nomination Period Opens Feb. 1

The Outstanding Supervisor Award, sponsored by the Mason Staff Senate, seeks to recognize supervisors who routinely go above and beyond to provide unparalleled leadership, mentorship, and support within their departments or offices. Outstanding supervisors model and promote a positive work-life balance and strive to serve not only their departments or offices but also their personnel. 

Does this sound like your supervisor? If the answer is yes, we want to know! Consider submitting a nomination form for the Outstanding Supervisor Award.

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Meet Ana Lopez: Staff Senator and Administrative Assistant, Volgenau School of Engineering Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations

Best thing about working at Mason: "The people – staff, faculty and students. I have had the great fortune of meeting a lot of wonderful and interesting people and I treasure all these connections. In particular, the students have a special place in my heart. They are driven, smart and want to make a positive change in their communities."

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Campus Updates
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2021 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Evening of Reflection

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Evening of Reflection 
Thursday, January 28, 2021
6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. 
Register via Mason360: http://cglink.me/r918849

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You Ask, We Answer
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Comments, Concerns, Ideas? Share Them!

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.

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