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Looking Ahead: Events for Mason StaffSeptember 2015
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Happiest of Septembers to you all! The campus is changing, and we are once again feeling the energy that only students can bring. The advent of the academic year brings new events, new studies, and new chapters to so many of our students’ lives. I hope you know your work for the University is important. Mason staff help make our … Read more. |
Wednesday, September 2
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Fairfax Campus: Research Hall, Room 163
Arlington Campus: Founders Hall, Room B119 (videoconferenced)
Science and Technology Campus: Bull Run Hall, Room 254 (videoconferenced) Guest Speakers: Sarah Moran and Heidi Bloom, Program Officers with the Center for Global Education (CGE), will discuss international travel opportunities for Mason staff. Mark Kraner, Executive Director, Auxiliary Enterprises, will discuss Mason Dining updates for the new academic year.… Read more. |
Celebrated on Friday, September 4, National College Colors Day kicks off another school year of Spirit Fridays at Mason. The Mason community is encouraged to wear Mason gear every Friday, wherever they are, to show their pride. Visit wearemason.gmu.edu/collegecolors to learn how to participate in this year’s celebration. Get ready for the big day: find stores that carry Mason gear … Read more. |
Mason Dining will sponsor three Faculty/Staff Appreciation Days this fall, with discounted lunches for Mason employees: Friday, September 25: Ike’s, $8
Friday, October 2: The Globe, $8
Friday, October 9: Southside, $8 Present your Mason ID between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for these discounted rates ... Read more. |
A heartfelt congratulations to Debbie Weitzman-Ward, Executive Assistant/Office Manager with the Science and Technology Campus Executive Office, for being selected as the August 2015 Employee of the Month award winner. Read more about Debbie 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 information … Read more. |
Keep your ear to the ground! At 3 p.m. on September 16, the university community will gather in Fairfax for the launch of a bold new effort honoring Mason’s extraordinary forward progress. The public phase of a major fundraising campaign announced on that day will address key areas of need in the university’s long-term Strategic Plan and help to strengthen …
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Outstanding Achievement Awards: Call for Nominations
Human Resources and Payroll is accepting nominations for the 2015 Outstanding Achievement Awards. Nominations are due Friday, October 2, and the ceremony will occur on Tuesday, November 3, at 10 a.m. in Dewberry Hall. For a detailed list of the awards and nominations forms, visit hr.gmu.edu/awards/award.php. Questions? Contact Beth Baroody at 703-993-2739 or awards@gmu.edu … Read more. |
The Happy Heart Walk will be held on Wednesday, September 30, at 12 p.m. at Arlington, Fairfax, and the Science and Technology Campus. Join us for this annual, fun walk brought to you by Wellness by Mason and Who’s Walking Wednesday ... Read more. |
Take care of your Department of Motor Vehicles business conveniently on campus. DMV2Go will visit Mason’s campuses on several dates throughout the fall semester. View the complete DMV2Go schedule. To view information on DMV2Go services, click here. Contact Human Resources and Payroll at 703-993-2600 with additional questions. Read more. |
Fall schedules for Mason Shuttles have been posted at shuttle.gmu.edu. Significant changes include:
• The departure time for the Fairfax/SciTech shuttles have been pushed up by 10 minutes and the route has been altered slightly.
• The Mason to Metro rush hour shuttle departures will no longer stop at the Global Center and Mason Pond Drive.
• The West Campus shuttle will run more …
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Below are updates from Mason Dining for the fall semester:
• Mason Dining hours of operation for the fall semester can be found on the Mason Dining website
• The Starbucks, located in Northern Neck on the Fairfax Campus, is newly renovated and open for business
• Byte Plans (Faculty/Staff meal plans) are available for purchase for the 2015-2016 school …
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Mason is participating in the Campus Outdoor Challenge, sponsored by Outdoor Nation, from September 6 through October 17. All Mason faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members can sign up, log points, and help Mason win the title of National Outdoor Champion. We also have an opportunity to win grants for our Outdoor Adventures program and great individual prizes … Read more. |
People Finder is Mason’s faculty, staff and student directory, and the new semester is a great time to update any changing contact information. Use the update form on the People Finder website to add or remove faculty and staff members or to update any information. To add someone to the directory, include his/her name, fill out the appropriate fields, and … Read more. |
The Science and Technology Campus has a new, delicious dining option! Mum Mum Thai Restaurant is now open for lunch and dinner. With a large menu and wide range of drink offerings, Mum Mum is an exciting new addition to the dining options in Beacon Hall. Stop by for lunch, dinner, or even happy hour … Read more. |
The Center for the Advancement of Well-Being (CWB) invites Mason faculty and staff to join the fourth installment of the Well-Being University (WBU) Reading Group. The group will meet six times during the fall semester to discuss Kelly McGonigal’s The Upside of Stress: Why Stress is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It. Join us for conversation … Read more. |
It's always great to take a break and join your colleagues for a walk. A 30-minute campus walk is held each Wednesday at 12 p.m. in Arlington, Fairfax, and at the Science and Technology Campus. We’re always looking for walk leaders. Sign up by visiting hr.gmu.edu/worklife/lunch and scrolling to Who’s Walking Wednesday. There are some openings available in September! Contact worklife@gmu.edu with … Read more. |
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. Read more. |
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