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Looking Ahead: Events for Mason StaffAugust 2015
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What a July it has been! The Events Committee hosted three fabulous Staff Appreciation events in mid-July, and the turnout was great. Best of all, we had more staff vote in our election than we have in years. Thank you for your continued support. As we head into August, we prepare for the Staff Senate Retreat. Here we will welcome … Read more. |
Please congratulate and welcome these stellar Mason employees to the Staff Senate! Fairfax Campus:
H. A. Aguilar, Police Department
Stephanie Atkins, Mason LIFE Program
Cameron Carter, Office of Distance Education
Christopher Maier, Facilities
Dan Silver, George Mason University Foundation
Katara Wright, University Libraries Arlington Campus:
Barbara Hill, School of Policy, Government, and International Affairs Science and Technology Campus:
Tim Harps, Student Centers
Lindsey Olsen, School of Recreation Health and Tourism Read more. |
Join President Cabrera, Provost Wu, and the senior administration in welcoming the incoming freshmen and transfer students at New Student Convocation on Friday, August 28, from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. in EagleBank Arena. All faculty and staff are invited to participate. Please take the time to register for this event. We need this information to reserve the correct number of … Read more. |
Fairfax:
Semester Parking Pass: Crystal Clemons, ITS
$25 Gift Certificate to the Mason Bookstore: Bob Counts, Registrar
One-Year Membership to the RAC: Andrea Bararach, New Century College Arlington:
Semester Parking Pass: Derrick Williams, ITS
$25 Gift Certificate to the Mason Bookstore: Erin Embrey, SPGIA
$50 Gift Certificate to Kapnos Taverna: Michelle Ely, SPGIA Science and Technology:
Semester Parking Pass: Deborah Weitzman-Ward, SciTech … Read more. |
A heartfelt congratulations to Deborah Hutton, Department Manager for Geography and Geoinformation Science, for being selected as the July 2015 Employee of the Month award winner. Read more about Sherry 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. Additional … Read more. |
Do It Yourself (DIY) Recognition
Recognizing Mason’s faculty and staff just got easier and faster. Reward & Recognition has created cards, labels, and post-it notes to recognize employees. Visit the DIY Recognition page to see what type of instant recognition is available. Contact Beth Baroody at 703-993-2739 with any questions. Who’s Walking Wednesday? How About You? Every Wednesday at noon, … Read more. |
Fall 2015 will be a big semester for Mason Dining, with new concepts and updates to old favorites! Erbert and Gerbert
This sandwich shop is dedicated to serving better, more flavorful sandwiches than anyone else in the universe. They started 20-some years ago in the fine town of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and have since grown to over 80 locations. Coming … Read more. |
The Outstanding Supervisor Award, sponsored by the Mason Staff Senate, recognizes supervisors who most closely meet the criteria in each category. The winner is selected based on her or his ability to:
• Promote collegiality in the department
• Be receptive to employee ideas and engage them in the department and/or university goals
• Promote and model a positive work-life balance …
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George Mason is a wonderful place to learn, work, and live. Having been born in Northern Virginia, I have always felt that the university was a good choice for me, particularly because of the campus’ strong commitment to diversity. Mason boasts one of the most diverse populations for a university, which has afforded me the opportunity to learn a great …
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Parking permits for the 2015-2016 school year are currently on sale (online only). Faculty and staff with payroll deduction parking permits (except Lot I and Lot J) do not need to do anything, as their permits will auto-renew on September 1. If you are interested in changing permit types, visit the Parking Services office to exchange for a different type of …
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The free Working Moms Support Group at Mason is one way faculty, staff, and students can come together, discuss the issues confronting working mothers, and perhaps motivate changes on campus. During the academic year, the support group meets every other week at noon in the Women and Gender Studies Center. For more information, visit the website or contact Heather … Read more. |
Attend a WeightWatchers meeting right here on campus! The Commonwealth of Virginia and WeightWatchers bring eligible staff special pricing and a 50% reimbursement opportunity on valuable and convenient weight-loss solutions. Use your monthly pass and attend at-work meetings that are offered every Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Visit hr.gmu.edu/learning/weightwatchers.php for more information. Contact hrlearn@gmu.edu with questions. Read more. |
The Office of the University Registrar would like to introduce its new Contact Us page. Everyone is encouraged to use this page in order to communicate questions to the Registrar's Office. This format will help to better assess and track what type of questions are asked and answered and who is asking them. It may be particularly helpful for Mason Staff taking … Read more. |
Mason Toastmasters is free and open to everyone. Whether your public speaking skills are at the beginner's stage, or you consider yourself to be a seasoned professional, you can gain experience as a member. Come to any meeting as a guest, and you can join if you like what you see. Locations may vary, so please visit our website for …
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Established in December 2014, the Pop-Up Pantry provides food, clothes, toiletries, and school supplies to George Mason University students, staff, and faculty in need. Pop-Up Pantry is supplied by donations from students, registered student organizations, Mason academic departments and offices, and local community members ... Read more. |
Each week, the Ballroom Club teaches a wide variety of free lessons in partner dances such as waltz, samba, tango, and foxtrot. Join others interested in learning ballroom dancing form and technique in a friendly, social setting. Open to all Mason staff, faculty, and students of all experience levels ... Read more. |
University Life, in partnership with the Center for the Advancement of Wellbeing and Counseling and Psychological Services, reserves space in SUB I, Room 3011, for mindfulness meditation every Friday at 12:30 p.m. Brief instructions for attention-to-breath meditation are offered to meditation newcomers ... Read more. |
The Staff Senate seeks your comments, concerns, and ideas about issues on campus important to you. We welcome all input. You may remain anonymous, but if you wish to have a response, please include your contact information. Read more. |
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