Staff Senate Newsletter:
April 2019

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Staff News

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The May Staff Senate meeting will feature guest speaker Mark Smith, executive director, State Government Relations.

Mark will discuss the dynamics of the most recent legislative session in Richmond, the upcoming November elections for all 140 members of the General Assembly, and how the Staff Senate can build on its advocacy outreach. 

Wednesday, May 1, 2019
10:30 a.m. to noon
Fairfax: Research Hall, Room 163
Videoconferencing available …

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Make the most of your benefits and plan for important aspects of your life!

For Spring Into Well-Being, Human Resources and Payroll invites you to the Benefits Fair to chat with some of Mason’s financial, health, and discount vendors.

April 17
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Johnson Center, Bistro …

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In honor of National Pet Day, the Mason Staff Senate is collecting photos of your furry, feathered, or otherwise friends! Submissions are due April 10.

Send all submissions to staffsenate@gmu.edu, post on our Facebook page, or tag us on Twitter @gmustaffsenate.

In your submission, include the name, age, and breed of your pet (if applicable)! Feel free to also briefly share their adoption stories. Bonus points are awarded if your pet is showing off their Mason spirit …

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Congratulations to Kathy Cagle, secretary pro tem to George Mason University’s Board of Visitors, for being selected as the April 2019 Employee of the Month! Read more about Kathy 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. Additional information can be found on the Human Resources and Payroll website.

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I first came to Mason as an undergraduate student. Going into college, I was interested in politics and international relations, and therefore was looking into the D.C. area. When I toured Mason, it just felt like home.

I had several on-campus jobs as a student, including venue assistant, event technician, and photographer. Before returning to Mason as a full-time staff member …

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Congratulations to the winners of our 2019 Winter Warm-Up Staff Appreciation Raffle! 

Thank you to the local businesses and Mason departments who generously donated these wonderful prizes to appreciate our staff …

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If you missed the April Staff Senate meeting, watch it here. Cathy Pinskey shared information and updates about the Core Campus Project, and Kevin Brim shared information about Mason's recycling program.

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Campus & Community Updates

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Celebrate the end of the school year with Student Involvement at Mason Day on Friday, April 26! Gates open at 3 p.m.

Mason Day is a family-friendly event that welcomes warmer weather, a time of relaxation before Finals Week, and an afternoon full of memories. We’ll have food to melt your taste buds, amusement rides to give you a thrill, live performances

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Sibs & Kids Weekend is Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28. Mason faculty, staff, and students are invited to register their kids and siblings ages 6-18 to experience the excitement of life as a Patriot!

All Sibs & Kids Weekend participants must register at masonfamilyevents.gmu.edu.

The cost is $15 for Mason faculty/staff members, $25 for participants (ages 6–18), and free for Mason students 

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Parsons Dance
Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 8 p.m.
Center for the Arts, Concert Hall

American Festival Pops Orchestra: Movie Music Magic

Friday, May 3, 2019 at 8 p.m.
Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall …

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“What Sparks Poetry”
Fenwick Gallery is pleased to host “What Sparks Poetry,” an exhibition in celebration of Poetry Daily. The exhibition will be on view through April 18 …

Media Collection Moved to Fenwick Library

The University Libraries boast a robust collection of audiovisual media, both at the library and streaming online ...

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Looking for a campus map? Go to maps.gmu.edu to view and print maps of Mason's campuses and sites.

Mason departments are encouraged to share this new URL with those visiting our campuses. Maps.gmu.edu also includes local driving directions and public transportation options to Mason locations …

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Don’t want to be locked into a game schedule? Get the 2019-20 MVP (Mason Voucher Pack).

Ten tickets to use as you choose. Any game. Flexible. Convenient. Select your seats in advance or when you arrive. The MVP offers flexibility to customize your Mason Basketball experience ...

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Photo by Evan Cantwell/Creative Services/George Mason University

Charter Buses on Campus
If you are hosting an event that will bring charter buses to campus, coordinate their visit with Parking Services ...

Bicycle Commuting 101
Bicycling to campus can be fun and great for your well-being. Feel more confident about getting to campus on two wheels …

DMV2Go on the Fairfax Campus
DMV2Go will be on the Fairfax Campus on Tuesday, May 7 ...

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Welcome the warmer weather with SpringFest 2019 on Tuesday, April 16!

Join shopMason on the Merten Lawn from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy free food provided by Mason Dining and Manhattan Pizza, along with giveaways from We Are Mason, Coca-Cola, and other partners ...

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Resources for You

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The Staff Senate has recently started using Webex Meetings to allow participants to join our General Meetings from any location. 

Below are some helpful tips for Webex Meetings. Use them to join Staff Senate meetings or to facilitate successful videoconferencing meetings of your own! …

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Individual Financial Counseling Sessions
No matter where you are in life, a session with a financial consultant can help you prepare for your future ...

New Patriot Tech Payroll Deduction
Eligible full-time Mason employees can now purchase computer hardware and other accessories at Patriot Tech using payroll deduction ...

Discount Highlight
Plan for the summer! Discounts are available through TicketsatWork for entertainment options around the region and the nation ...

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Young kids at summer art camp

Check out a variety of summer camps available throughout our local area—both on campus and beyond!

• Mason Kids Club

• Local Summer Camps List

• Mason's Summer Camps website …

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Student-parents can be an invisible population, often setting aside their parent status in order to be a student.

Students with children are less likely to complete a certificate or degree within six years of enrollment, and many withdraw before completion.

A group of champions for student-parents at Mason has been considering strategies to support and connect with this important student population …

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The next Mason Administrative Professionals (MAP) meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Merten Hall, Room 1204, and will feature guest Ben and Jerry's.

MAP welcomes anyone working at George Mason who considers themselves to be in an administrative professional role ...

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Information Technology Services (ITS) has a new website! As a result of this site launching, several ITS websites have been redirected for a better, more streamlined user experience.

Users will notice changes to the online logins for the following services: employee email, student email, and Two-Factor Authentication ...

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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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