Happy Summer! In my office (Orientation, Family Programs and Services), summer is the busiest time of year, welcoming 10,000 new students and their families to campus. In all my interactions, I am reminded of all the amazing staff that support these students both in their transition and while they are students at Mason …

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A heartfelt congratulations to Robert Sparkman, Fiscal Technician with Fiscal Services, for being selected as the May 2015 Employee of the Month award winner.

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 Office of Global Strategy (GO), in coordination with the Staff Senate, is pleased to announce an initiative that supports Mason’s global mission and enhances professional development opportunities for its staff. GO has created an international professional development exchange experience for staff that will enhance global …

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The Staff Senate will begin accepting nominations in June for the upcoming Staff Senate Election. The first step in joining the Staff Senate is to nominate yourself (or have a colleague nominate you) as a candidate. The nomination period begins June 8 and ends June 19 at 5 p.m. To nominate yourself or a colleague, fill out the Staff Senate Nomination …

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June is National Employee Well-Being Month
Mason is a proud sponsor of National Employee Well-Being Month. Time to create a healthier lifestyle at work and at home. Let the weekly themes – connect, move, nourish and recharge – guide you on your path to increased well-being.  This first week, connect with family, friends, and co-workers, or try a device-free night. …

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Eating at your desk day after day? “Staying inside, in the same location, is really detrimental to creative thinking,” says Professor Kimberly Elsbach from the University of California. “Creativity and innovation happen when people change their environment, and especially when they expose themselves to a nature-like environment.” So why not get outside and try out one the many Recharge Spaces …

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Summer Flex runs from May 18 – August 14. Flexible work options can have a positive impact on productivity and morale. They can also be a terrific management tool for continuity of operations. Summer can be a great time to get your agreements and technology in place and test everything out. …

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Did you know that Mason employees are eligible for discounted rates on select summer sports camps offered at Mason? Consider these options for your family members …

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George Mason University's Science and Technology Campus (formerly known as the Prince William Campus) has attracted high-profile attention with the opening of the new Institute for Advanced BioMedical Research …

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View a list of Mason Dining locations and hours for the summer.

You can save money this summer by dining at The Globe with a faculty/staff BYTE meal plan from now until
August 1 …

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George Mason University announced that Dave Paulsen will serve as Mason's new Men's Basketball coach. Paulsen comes to Mason from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, where he was a three-time Patriot League Coach of the Year award winner. Coach Paulsen said he is excited to coach at Mason and to “build a foundation for success.” Read more about Coach Paulsen …

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