Staff Senate Newsletter:
January 2019

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Staff News

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Happy 2019! Welcome back, everyone. We have approximately eleven months, eight days, and counting to make the best of this year’s resolutions. Among them, I encourage you to utilize all of your benefits. You may have noticed that leave balances have been replenished (annual leave, sick leave, school assistance and volunteer…

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The February Staff Senate meeting will feature guest speaker Carl Rowan, chief of police in the Department of Police and Public Safety. Chief Rowan will discuss the services our police department offers the Mason community.

Wednesday, February 6, 2019
10:30 a.m. to noon …

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Thank you to Mason faculty and staff for donating to the 2018 Holiday Food and Toy Drive to benefit INOVA Children’s Hospital and the Patriot Pantry.

Together, we were able to collect an estimated $3,000 in toy donations and over 700 pounds of food to stock the Patriot Pantry! ...

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Rosemary Brown

Congratulations to Rosemary Brown, human resources and reports manager in the School of Business, for being selected as the December 2018 Employee of the Month! Read more about Rosemary in this Mason News article.

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Emily Rusch

Congratulations to Emily Rusch, development associate in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, for being selected as the January 2019 Employee of the Month! Read more about Emily in this Mason News article.

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Recognizing Mason superstars is an important job, and everyone can participate! If you work with an incredible Mason administrative/professional faculty member, classified staff member, or wage employee who goes the extra mile, collaborates successfully, and supports our students and colleagues, nominate them for Mason’s Employee of the Month award! …

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Your 2018 W-2 is now available online! Retrieving your electronic copy is easy and immediate. If you have never accessed your electronic W-2, access it before January 27, 2019.

Step-by-step instructions on how to access your electronic W-2 are available …

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Campus & Community Updates

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Mason students, faculty, and staff are reminded that traffic on and around the Fairfax Campus will increase during the first few weeks of the spring semester. The following serves as a campus parking and transportation guide to help minimize potential parking and traffic delays.

Check out the full Spring Parking and Transportation Update ...

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The time has come to bid a final farewell to Robinson Hall A. If you’ve been on campus lately, you may have seen the demolition in action.

Do you have any fond memories of Robinson A? We would love to hear them! Share your memories with us …

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Trey McLaughlin and The Sounds of Zamar Hear for yourself why these rising Gospel stars have millions of YouTube views. This concert is sure to inspire with fresh adaptations of contemporary gospel, pop, and musical theater ...

Cirque Mechanics
Experience the latest invention from the creative minds of Cirque Mechanics with their signature blend of acrobatics, mechanical marvels, and a good bit of clowning around 

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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 ...

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Rave Guardian: Campus Safety Mobile App
Rave Guardian is a campus safety mobile application that enhances preparedness and safety on-campus using interactive features and allows students, faculty, and staff to create a virtual network of friends, family, and campus safety personnel ...

Active Threat Training
Mason Police and EHS offer Active Threat Training on a routine basis to provide instruction and discuss how to respond to violence that may occur on or off campus 

Attend Training through EHS
EHS provides a wide range of safety training options to help sustain a healthful and safe working and learning environment ...

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Rx bottle

The George Mason Police Department now offers a permanent prescription drug drop-box in the lobby of the Police and Safety Headquarters on the Fairfax Campus ...

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Who's Walking Wednesday

Who’s Walking Wednesdays? Hopefully YOU!

Join your colleagues for a walk at noon on the Wednesday of your choice. Walks begin at the Wellness Circle in front of Merten Hall.

The goal is to encourage everyone to get moving, get up out of their chairs, break up the day, and enjoy some good company ...

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Resources for You

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Mason Kids Club Logo

Prepare for the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) teacher workday on Friday, January 25, and register your 6 to 11-year-olds for the next Mason Kids Club! The theme is “Game Time.”

Friday, January 25, 2019
8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Mason Child Development Center …

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The next Mason Administrative Professionals (MAP) meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Johnson Center, Meeting Room C. MAP welcomes anyone working at George Mason who considers themselves to be in an administrative professional role ...

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Take your kid to work day

Working Moms Support Group
The Support Group for Working Mothers at Mason is one way faculty, staff, and students can come together, discuss the issues confronting working mothers, and perhaps motivate changes on campus ...

Working Dads Support Group
We are currently searching for a George Mason dad to lead Mason’s Working Dads Support Group 

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American flag heart

Calling all military spouses and partners employed at Mason! Join other military partners and spouses for a brown bag lunch on January 29 at noon in The MIX at Fenwick. Bring your lunch or a cup of coffee and meet new friends …

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The Mason Needleworks group meets regularly on the Fairfax Campus for stitching and conversation! They welcome all skill levels and types of stitching (crochet, needlepoint, sewing, knitting, etc.) …

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The Commonwealth of Virginia and WeightWatchers bring eligible faculty and staff special pricing and a 50% reimbursement opportunity on valuable and convenient weight-loss solutions.  

WeightWatchers at Work meetings are held every Friday at 11:30 a.m. in Merten Hall, Room 2500 ... 

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Mason supervisors are encouraged to participate in the following upcoming trainings:

Supervisor Boot Camp
This two-day program provides essential information, resources, and contacts to supervisors who are new to Mason or new to supervising staff …

Crucial Conversations for Leaders
Based on the award-winning book Crucial Conversations, this workshop gives Mason supervisors the tools to handle life’s most difficult and important conversations ...

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You Ask, We Answer

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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 receive a response, please include your contact information.

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