News For Staff: July 2018

Mason is full-steam ahead with summer traveling, vacations, festivities and more.  If the Farmers’ Almanac turns out to be true it’s going to be a hot and humid summer, much more than usual.  The Staff Senate hopes to see you at our Staff Appreciation Events and wishes you, your family and friends a safe, relaxing and joyous season, whatever you decide to do.  Stay cool!…

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Join the Staff Senate at the Summer Staff Appreciation Events!

Take a break from work to enjoy ice cream and network with your colleagues. Activities include a raffle and voting in the Staff Senate Election.

Fairfax: Wednesday, July 11, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., The Corner Pocket, open to classified staff and non-student wage employees

SciTech: Thursday, July 12, 12:30 p.m to 1:30 pm, Bull Run Hall, Atrium*

Arlington: Wednesday, July 18, 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Founders Hall, Plaza*

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On separate occasions in May, President Cabrera and J.J. Davis spent time with the Staff Senate to discuss important topics.

Check out the video of President Cabrera's meeting. Here's the presentation from J.J. Davis about the budget process. 

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Election season is here!  Voting in the Staff Senate election will begin on July 9, and end at 5 p.m. on July 20.  

Visit this link to vote: If you have further questions visit, our site or contact staffsenate@gmu.edu...

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Heartfelt congratulations to Matthew Green, assistant director of undergraduate student services for the Schar School of Policy an Government, for being selected as the May 2018 Employee of the Month.

Read more about Matthew in this Mason News article. Do you know a superstar?  …

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Heartfelt congratulations to Margaret Lo, director of Mason's Office of Sustainability, for being selected as the June 2018 Employee of the Month.

Read more about Margaret in this Mason News article. Do you know a superstar? …

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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. Other activities that an outstanding …

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"First Class" is an exploration of Mason's history and a celebration of Mason's students over the decades. In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the class of 1968, four cases in the gallery are dedicated to the 1960s, with the remaining four cases dedicated to the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s.

On display are photographs, articles, and various memorabilia reflecting …

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You can find more details on this new policy on the Department of Human Resource Management’s website at www.dhrm.virginia.gov, with specific details available here.

Our new paid parental leave policy (Executive Order Number Twelve) authorizes paid parental leave for employees of executive branch state agencies.  The new benefit provides up to eight weeks of paid parental leave to enable employees to care for and bond with a newborn, or for a child under the age of eighteen (18) newly-placed for adoption, foster or custodial …

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Did you know that you can use the CUE bus to check out some dining options in the City of Fairfax? For details, please see their dining guide.

The CUE Bus is free for staff, faculty, and students with a valid Mason ID.   

Questions? Please contact Parking and Transportation at 3-2828 or via email at transpo@gmu.edu. …

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Discover how to develop the positive mindset that will help you achieve your professional and personal goals. Join the Center for the Advancement of Well-Being for the fall 2018 cohort of Mason’s Positive Leadership program.  

The Positive Leadership program consists of four half-day sessions. Read the course descriptions here. 

Mason employees will receive a 50 percent discount. Learn more and register here!…

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There is no shuttle service on Wednesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. If you have any questions, please contact us at shuttle@gmu.edu or by phone at 3-2828.

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Beginning with the Fall 2018 semester, George Mason University has teamed up with UnitedHealthcare Student Resources to offer our student health insurance plan.  The Student Health Service website will be continually updated with all the information throughout the summer. 

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