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Looking Ahead for Mason Staff:
Events, Benefits, and ResourcesDecember 2017
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Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the Staff Senate, I’d like to wish you the happiest of holiday seasons. Here’s hoping you find time to relax, visit with family and friends, and travel safely. This is also a good time for each of Mason’s 3,200 staff members to reflect on the valuable role we play at a university that continues to …
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Check out some fun facts about George Mason and December's past … Read more. |
Enjoy Your Winter Break! Staff Senate Resumes General Meetings in February While the Staff Senate is perpetually working to advocate, educate, and appreciate Mason staff and non-student wage employees, we will take a brief pause in January to concentrate on our upcoming Staff Appreciation Events and will resume our General Meetings on February 7, 2018, 10:30 a.m. to noon … Read more. |
Heartfelt congratulations to Tracy Williams, budget analyst in Mason's Office of Budget and Planning, for being selected as the November 2017 Employee of the Month. Read more about Tracy in this Mason News article … Read more. |
Senior Vice President Jennifer (J.J.) Wagner Davis will host “Java with J.J." on Wednesday, December 20, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Merten Hall, Room 1201 (videoconferenced to other Mason locations). J.J. will provide an initial review of the Governor’s newly released proposed budget and the financial impacts to Mason. The floor will be open for questions after this brief presentation … Read more. |
With the winter break just around the corner, the Staff Senate wanted to provide you with helpful tips on how to set up a temporary out of office voicemail and email messages … Read more. |
Campus Drive is temporarily closed to all vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic between West Campus Way and Global Lane. This is to allow Fairfax Water to construct a new water main. We anticipate this closure will last until mid-January. Updates will be provided as they become available … Read more. |
Are you interested in attending events at EagleBank Arena? Check out the December schedule of events here. For additional details about current and upcoming events, visit EagleBank Arena's website. Read more. |
The Staff Senate is collecting new, unwrapped toys for INOVA Children’s Hospital. Donations will be collected from December 1−19, 2017. The Staff Senate is also accepting donations of non-perishable food items, toiletries, and school supplies to benefit the Patriot Pantry.
The last day to donate toys and food will be the
day of each campus’ holiday party … Read more. |
Owe a parking ticket? Want to help a family in need? Here is how it works: If you owe for a parking ticket, bring in a new, unwrapped toy or nonperishable food items to the Parking Services Office, and your account will be credited based on the following … Read more. |
Faculty and staff are invited to the 2017 university holiday party: Fairfax Campus Holiday Celebration: Tuesday, December 19, 1:30 to 4 p.m., Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall Toy drop off for INOVA Children’s Hospital and food drive for the Patriot Pantry will be located in the Cinema lobby during the event. Holiday receptions will also be hosted at the Arlington and SciTech Campuses ... Read more. |
Start the holiday season right by participating in shopMason's 12 Days of Holiday Giveaways! Every day is a new chance to win, from December 1–12. Follow shopMason or We Are Mason on Facebook to enter to win. Read more. |
Did you know as a Mason employee you are entitled to many daily discounts and promotions? For additional details and to take advantage of the offerings, visit the Daily Promotions website ... Read more. |
The College of Visual and Performing Arts announces Mason Night at Arena Stage on Thursday, December 14, at 8 p.m. Join Mason faculty, staff, alumni, and friends at the hit musical The Pajama Game featuring Ed Gero (professor, Mason School of Theater) and Heidi Kershaw Quick (alumna, Mason School of Dance) … Read more. |
Save some money on the Life/Work Connections discount page. Discount opportunities are available for local day spas, cell phone service, local restaurants, and more! You can also connect with discounts arranged through the Mason Merchants program and by the Virginia Department of Human Resource Management … Read more. |
Well-being Seminar: Strategies for Quality Sleep and Enhanced Well-being Winter Holiday Break and Timesheet Reminder … Read more. |
Shake off the stress of finals with a good book, a classic movie, or some relaxing music:
• Watch Oscar-winning independent films, Twilight Samurai, and The Scent of Green Papaya, in our New World Cinema database, which includes 200 full-length feature films and award-winning short films.
• Stream arthouse favorites, Donnie Darko and 56 Up, or enjoy one of the many other foreign, classic or feature films available …
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Questions about managing your physical and electronic records? Join University Records Management for a two-hour training session. Bring your questions, and pick up boxes for records storage. The last training session for the fall will be hosted in the Collections Research Seminar Room (Fenwick Library, Room 2400) on December 15. Register by emailing at recmgt@gmu.edu. Seating is limited. … Read more. |
The next Mason Administrative Professionals meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in The Hub, VIP Room II. Since the holidays can be a stressful time, Shernita Parker, Organizational Development, Learning, and Coaching, will join us to lead a mindfulness session. If you would like to attend, RSVP … Read more. |
Counseling and Psychological Services and University Life are pleased to offer Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training to members of the university community. MHFA is designed to provide participants with basic skills to help someone experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis. MHFA helps you to learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns. … 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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