This fall has been crazy-busy for everyone, in many good ways. Mason is changing, very much like the leaves on the trees: right before our eyes. In a short-period of time, you’ll be able to tell others that you were a part this transition, a participant in the transformation process. Even if you don’t know what that is just yet …

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Starting December 1, the Staff Senate will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for INOVA Children’s Hospital, a not-for-profit children’s hospital that relies on community support to provide world-class care close to home. 

The Staff Senate is also accepting donations of non-perishable food items, toiletries, and school supplies to benefit the Patriot Pantry, a food pantry that provides access to food items, toiletries, and basic school supplies to George Mason University students who are unable to afford them ...

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Join us for the 2018 Outstanding Achievement Awards ceremony on November 15 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall.

See your Mason colleagues honored for their exceptional contributions to Mason! Congratulations to all of the awardees ...

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Congratulations to Amy Takayama-Perez, dean of Admissions, and Dr. Ivory Berry, director of student success in the College of Education and Human Development, for being selected as the 2018 Outstanding Supervisors. Amy and Ivory were selected from nearly 30 incredible nominations of diverse candidates from varying departments and campuses. A seven-person committee of Staff Senators evaluated the nomination forms …

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Wednesday, December 5, 2018
10:30 a.m. to noon

The Staff Senate represents all classified and non-student wage employees at George Mason University. Working closely with university administration, we address concerns that have an impact on the quality of work-life for the Mason community. The work of the Senate is accomplished through open and continuous communication with its constituents …

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Heartfelt congratulations to Chris Thorpe, electrical supervisor with Facilities Management, for being selected as the October 2018 Employee of the Month. Read more about Chris 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 …

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Thanksgiving break is around the corner! Reference the Thanksgiving Timesheet Guidance for information about:

• Holiday hours

• Requirements to receive holiday pay

• Rate of holiday pay

• How the holiday may affect alternative work schedules

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Canned Food and Toy Drive: Would you like to help someone in need? Parking Services is collecting toy and food donations at the Parking Services offices at the Arlington, Fairfax, and SciTech Campuses beginning Monday, November 12. Donate a toy or food and reduce the cost of your parking ticket by up to $20 for one ticket and up to $60 for a maximum of three citations. Or, if you prefer, use the $20 credit toward a permit upgrade ...   

More Updates:

• Share the Ride with Zimride: Be Entered for Prizes During Zimsgiving  

• Shuttle Reminder: Have Your Mason ID Ready  

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Chanticleer: A Chanticleer Christmas
Sunday, Nov. 25, 2 p.m.
Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall

Mutts Gone Nuts
Sunday, Nov. 25, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Center for the Arts, Concert Hall …

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Mason Nation had a great time participating in the Happy Heart Walk in September. The results for the Largest Team award and the Heart of Gold award are in!

*Drum roll, please!*  …

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Many international students stay on campus during the Thanksgiving holiday and would love to have the opportunity to experience this holiday with a local family. If you would like to host an international student for Thanksgiving dinner, submit your information via this online form …

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Become a certified leadership and well-being coach! Join the professional certificate in Leadership Coaching for Organizational Well-Being program, designed for professionals working for positive change. The program takes place in five modules over five months. 

Applications are now accepted for for Cohort 6 (February to June 2019) and Cohort 7 (September 2019 to January 2020) …

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Mason faculty and staff receive 50 percent off the single game price for reserved and upper reserved seats for all weeknight (Monday-Friday) home games. Tickets are available for purchase at the EagleBank Arena box office with valid Mason ID. Limit of six discounted tickets per ID ...  

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Are you currently enrolled in the VRS Hybrid retirement plan or have a 457 account? Register for a free, 30-minute individual counseling session with ICMA-RC to review your account! The final day available for sessions in 2018 is November 15 …

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Plan your vacation for next year! The 2019 holiday calendar is available now.

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