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September 2016

Cirque du Soleil Discount for Mason Faculty and Staff

carousel-4569-3TicketsatWork is offering Mason faculty and staff up to a $27 discount on each individual ticket purchased for select performances of Cirque du Soleil Kurios at Tysons II in McLean, Virginia. This offer is valid until September 18, 2016.

Conditions apply. Visit the website for details.

For questions, contact [email protected] or 703-993-2600.

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September 2016

September Well-Being Seminars

Photo by Creative Services/George Mason University
Photo by Creative Services/George Mason University

September is full of opportunities. Human Resources and Payroll, in conjunction with some terrific partners, has some new sessions in the areas of physical and financial well-being. Here is a sneak peek for September:

  • September 1, noon: Mason Cultural Tours with Rita Rowand of Global Affairs (videoconferenced to Arlington and SciTech)
  • September 8, noon: Bicycle Commuting 101 with Rick Holt (Fairfax only)
  • September 15, noon: To and Through Retirement with Cary Parker of TIAA (videoconferenced to Arlington and SciTech)
  • September 15, 12:30 p.m.: Princess Cruises presentation; part of Mason Cultural Tours (Fairfax only)
  • September 16, noon: Get a Grip (Joint Health) with Amy Moore of CommonHealth (videoconferenced to Arlington and SciTech)
  • September 22, 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.: The Power of Pulses, a Healthy Campus Week cooking demonstration with Mason Dining and the Vegan Society (Fairfax only). Not sure what a pulse is? Visit pulses.org.
  • September 22, noon: Bicycle Commuting 101 with Rick Holt (Reprise; Fairfax only), a Healthy Campus Week event celebrating Car Free Day.

To learn more and register, visit hr.gmu.edu/learning/hr.php. Contact [email protected] or 703-993-2600 with questions.

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September 2016

New Onboarding Website

Human Resources and Payroll is delighted to share that it has launched a new onboarding website. Replacing hr.gmu.edu/welcome, the new onboarding site is located at hr.gmu.edu/onboarding.

New faculty and staff can choose from four different employment types: Instructional, Research, and Adjunct faculty; Administrative/Professional faculty; Classified staff; and Wage and Student employees.

New faculty and staff will have easy access to information specific to them in the areas of benefits, well-being, payroll, and more. We hope you will take a look, as it provides a great overview for current faculty and staff.

Contact [email protected] with any questions.

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September 2016

August Employee of the Month: Whitney Sublett

Whitney Sublett, Information Technology Services, Employee of the Month ceremony. Photo by Evan Cantwell/Creative Services/George Mason University
Whitney Sublett, Information Technology Services, Employee of the Month ceremony. Photo by Evan Cantwell/Creative Services/George Mason University

Heartfelt congratulations to Whitney Sublett, executive assistant to the vice president for information technology, for being selected as the August 2016 Employee of the Month award winner. Read more about Whitney in this Mason News article.

Do you know a superstar? Make sure he or she receives 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 awards page.

Contact Reward and Recognition at [email protected] with questions.

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August 2016

August Staff Senate Newsletter

The August 2016 Staff Senate Newsletter is now available!

Arlington Summer Social at Founders Hall, Arlington Campus. Photo by: Ron Aira/Creative Services/George Mason University

 

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August 2016

Message from the Chair

Nicole Roth, Staff Senate. Photo by Creative Services/George Mason University
Nicole Roth, Staff Senate. Photo by Creative Services/George Mason University

Welcome to a new and exciting school year! As August winds down, life will return to the campus and the temporary calm felt across the university will be transformed with new life. The class of 2020 is arriving!

One thing that I love to do around this time of year is be helpful. These little moments happen in the Johnson Center food court, or while walking near the statue, when a parent or a student is trying to find their way in their new world. I do my best to carry my Mason ID and make it visible, so they know I can help.

Soon, students will wander through the campus with fresh perspectives. As part of their daily lives, we help craft their experiences. I have no doubt that there is a staff member each student can look back on and thank for their kindness. We bring out the best in Mason!

I hope that the start of the new school year is kind to you and the stress is manageable. Remember, we are working for futures here!

Nicole Roth
Chair, Staff Senate
[email protected]

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August 2016

Welcome Mason’s Newest Staff Senators

Staff Senate Ask Me Button WRCongratulations to our newly elected Senators and returning Senators!

Fairfax:

  • Wajahat Ahmed, Human Resources and Payroll Coordinator, Housing and Residence Life (incumbent)
  • Eric Fowler, Clery Compliance Coordinator, Police and Public Safety
  • Amanda Kennedy, Fiscal Technician, FAST, Fiscal Services (incumbent)
  • Jenna McGwin, Executive Assistant to the Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Ann Moran, Parking Services Coordinator, Parking and Transportation
  • Christina Sanders, Global TelePresence Specialist, Collaborative Video Technologies
  • Rebecca Stone, Project Coordinator, ITS Strategic Business Operations

Arlington:

  • Lauren Reuscher, Integrated Campuses Manager, University Information (incumbent)

Science and Technology:

  • Erin Iacangelo, Events Coordinator, SciTech Executive Office
  • Tiffany Sandstrum, Administrative Assistant, School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism

At-Large:

  • Amanda Corrigan, Administrative Assistant, Staff Senate
  • Cloud Spurlock, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, INTO Mason (incumbent)
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August 2016

Congrats to Our 2016 Sizzlin’ Summer Social Raffle Winners

Fairfax Campus:

  • $25 Barnes & Noble gift card, courtesy of the Mason Bookstore: Courtney Martin
  • Four tickets to Disney on Ice at EagleBank Arena, courtesy of EagleBank Arena: Jean Callahan
  • Semester parking pass, courtesy of Mason Parking and Transportation: Patricia Freiberg

Science and Technology Campus:

  • $25 Barnes & Noble gift card, courtesy of the Mason Bookstore: Carol Stockman
  • Two tickets to any Hylton Presents performance, courtesy of the Hylton Performing Arts Center: Colby Grant
  • Semester parking pass, courtesy of Mason Parking and Transportation: Sean Ordway

Arlington Campus:

  • $25 Barnes & Noble gift card, courtesy of the Mason Bookstore: Officer Stuart Hensley
  • $20 Park Lane Tavern gift card and gift bundle, courtesy of Park Lane Tavern: Minhee Noh
  • Semester parking pass, courtesy of Mason Parking and Transportation: Arielle Singleton
Patricia Freiberg, Fairfax Campus
Patricia Freiberg, Fairfax Campus
Minhee Noh, Arlington Campus
Minhee Noh, Arlington Campus
Jean Callahan, Fairfax Campus
Jean Callahan, Fairfax Campus
Colby Grant, SciTech Campus
Colby Grant, SciTech Campus
Carol Stockman, SciTech Campus
Carol Stockman, SciTech Campus
Arielle Singleton, Arlington Campus
Arielle Singleton, Arlington Campus
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August 2016

Sandy Creek Transit Center Construction

Sandy Creek Shuttle Stop at Fairfax Campus. Photo by Creative Services/George Mason University
Sandy Creek Shuttle Stop at Fairfax Campus. Photo by Creative Services/George Mason University

Construction of the Sandy Creek Transit Center has begun. As a result, several major changes to shuttle operations, garage operations, and traffic patterns are occuring:

  • The Sandy Creek Shuttle Stop is temporarily closed during the construction project.
  • All Mason Shuttles summer schedules have changed for the remainder of the summer, effective July 18. Visit shuttle.gmu.edu for revised schedules.
  • Sandy Creek Way is closed beyond the second-level entrance to the Shenandoah Deck. The first-level visitor entrance and second-level permit entrance/exit remain open. As the project progresses, the third-level permit entrance/exit will be closed and replaced with a permit exit on the first level onto York River Road.
  • Short-term parking spaces in front of Parking Services are closed. Visitor parking is available on the first level of the Shenandoah Deck, with the first 30 minutes free. When parked over 30 minutes, the cost reverts to the posted hourly rates.
  • Disabled parking in front of Enterprise Hall and across from Research Hall is closed. Permit holders with disabled parking access needs can be given access to disabled parking in the Shenandoah Deck. Permit holders should bring their disabled placard and DMV disabled registration to the Parking Services office, which is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the summer.
    • Disabled access is also available through the Patriot Lift program, where students and employees with mobility impairments may schedule point-to-point golf cart rides in advance. See transportation.gmu.edu/patlift.html for details, or call 703-993-2828.
  • York River Road between Patriot Circle and the disabled parking lot beside Nguyen Engineering Building will open to two-way traffic during construction.

Updates will be posted at building.gmu.edu.

For questions about Mason Shuttles, contact [email protected] or 703-993-2828. For questions about parking, contact [email protected] or 703-993-2710.

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August 2016

Fall 2016 Dining Updates

wingzoneCheck out the following updates from Mason Dining for the fall semester:

  • Wingzone now open in The Hub
  • Argo Tea is scheduled to open in Fenwick Library during the first week of August
  • Au Bon Pain scheduled to open at the Arlington Campus in late August
  • Randall’s Cafe, after recent renovations, will reopen in late August and will now offer Starbucks Proudly Brewed program

Auxiliary Enterprises has a new comprehensive website, Shopmason.gmu.edu.