Christina Dicicco, Human Resources and Payroll
Liam Dillon, Center for the Arts Ticket Office
Christina Frasson, Collaborative Video Technologies (incumbent)
Joshua Griset, University Information
Erin Iacangelo, Science and Technology Executive Office (incumbent)
Pamela Ononiwu, College of Health and Human Services
Stacey Remick-Simkins, English Department
Lauren Reuscher, University Information (incumbent)
Lauren Reyna, Computer Science Department
Tiffany Sandstrum, School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism (incumbent)
Stacy Wilson, College of Education and Human Development

A heartfelt thank you to our outgoing senators for their contributions and volunteerism: Amanda Kennedy, Megan Kirk, Ann Moran, Lindsey Olson, Carl Redmon, and Rebecca Stone.

September Staff Senate Meeting

Wednesday, September 5, 2018
10:30 a.m. to Noon
Fairfax: Merten Hall, Room 1201
Arlington: Founders Hall, Room B119 (video-conferenced)
SciTech: Colgan Hall, Room 221 (video-conferenced)
Front Royal: Academic, Room 219 (703-249-8067)

All are welcome to attend the Staff Senate general meeting …

July Employee of the Month: Anne Reynolds

Heartfelt congratulations to Anne Reynolds, director of communications for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS), for being selected as the July 2018 Employee of the Month. Read more about Anne in this Mason News article.

Do you know a superstar? Make sure they receive the deserved recognition and submit a nomination for Mason’s Employee of the Month …

August Employee of the Month: Jennifer Gantt

... More heartfelt congratulations to Jennifer Gantt, operations manager at the Arlington Campus, for being selected as the August 2018 Employee of the Month. Jennifer is also a Staff Senator!

Read more about Jennifer in this Mason News article …

Have an Outstanding SUPERvisor? Nominate them for the Outstanding Supervisor Award!

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 …

Campus and Community Updates

New Student Convocation

Mason staff are invited to join President Cabrera, Provost Wu, and the senior administration in welcoming incoming freshmen and transfer students as they start their Mason experience!

New Student Convocation
Friday, August 24
8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Eagle Bank Arena

Bring friends and colleagues for a fun morning to kick off the academic year …

Follow the New @TodayAtMason Twitter Feed

Looking for updates that will impact you at Mason? Check out the new @TodayAtMason Twitter feed! This feed will feature updates and announcements impacting the campuses of George Mason University ...

Reminder: Metro Maintenance Impacts on Orange Line and Other Lines

Metro is planning maintenance and construction on the Orange Line from August 11–26. This maintenance will impact commutes, as “rail service will be significantly reduced.”

Visit the WMATA website for details. The site also mentions projects beyond the Orange Line and will be helpful for future reference ...

Resources for You

From Our Friends in Human Resources and Payroll

• Alcohol and Substance Abuse Well-Being Seminar: As part of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Human Resources and Payroll is offering a Well-Being Series focused on mental health topics ...

• Call for Nominations for the Outstanding Achievement Awards: It’s time to nominate a faculty or staff member for the 2018 Outstanding Achievement Awards ...

• Mason Flare: Great Job! Thank You! Bravo! Mason Flare helps you say all of this and more to your colleagues ...

• Holy Guacamole! You're the Best! Award: Chipotle gift cards are now available through Reward and Recognition ...

Still Need a Good Book? 14 Summer Reads by Mason Faculty, Staff, and Alumni

Looking for a great book to read this summer? Browse through the faculty, staff, and alumni reading list and find some books that are sure to please ...

Purchasing Updates

• eVA Ordering Update

• Re-manufactured Toner

• Sit Stand Desks

• Scientific Vendor Information

• SWaM Fest 2018

• New Contracts

• Travel Reminders …

You Ask, We Answer

Comments, Concerns, Ideas? Share Them!

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.