President Cabrera was the guest speaker at the May 11 Staff Senate Meeting. In case you missed it, catch all the topics and updates President Cabrera discussed with the Senate and constituents through the video recording available here.
Author: Amanda Corrigan
Check out the latest issue of the Virginia Governmental Employee Association‘s ForeSight Newsletter. This is a special General Assembly wrap-up issue, packed full of legislative news, issues, and most importantly, successes!
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Study Abroad with Mason Cultural Tours
Reserve your space by June 30 to travel to Cuba during Winter Break! Cuba’s unique political and cultural history has long made it the subject of rich intellectual discussion and debate. Economic, political, and social reforms have signaled a time of transition since the 1990s. This year’s diplomatic opening between the United States and Cuba promises to profoundly impact the island’s future.
Witness history in the city of Havana as you immerse yourself in the daily life of one of the world’s most unique and vibrant cities. You will engage with Cuban scholars from across the social sciences from the University of Havana, in order to understand the complexity of the island’s experience from the 1959 Revolution to the present.
For more information and other program offerings, visit studyabroad.gmu.edu/culturaltours or contact Rita Rowand at [email protected] or 703-993-5146.
Have you tried any of Mason’s flexible work options? Summer Flex runs through August 20. Flexible work options can have a positive impact on productivity and morale. They can also be a terrific management tool for continuity of operations.
Now is a great time to get your agreements and technology in place and test everything out. Get started at flexwork.gmu.edu.
Contact the Life/Work Connections team at [email protected] or 703-993-2600 with questions.
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Faculty/Staff Book Scholarship
Mason is offering a competitive $250 book scholarship for faculty and staff, created with the $25,000 endowment received from TIAA-CREF’s 2010 Raise the Rate contest. The application deadline is Wednesday, June 15, and applying is easy!
For details, check out the Faculty/Staff Book Scholarship FAQ page and the Faculty/Staff Book Scholarship Application.
Contact Reward and Recognition at [email protected] or 703-993-2600 with questions.
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Summer Mindfulness Series
Explore how to apply mindfulness practices at work and at home to promote well-being. Each 60-minute drop-in session will be highly experiential. We will explore formal and informal mindfulness practices, including mindful movement, and engage in themed discussions on mindfulness as it relates to promoting well-being in our daily lives.
Special consideration will be given to exploring the ways we can develop our capacity for mindfulness in service to Mason’s commitment to being a model well-being university.
Upcoming sessions will be held on June 13 and June 20.
Beginners and those with a daily mindfulness practice welcome. RSVP online.
Contact Brandice Valentino at 703-993-5049 or [email protected] with questions.
Representatives from State Government Relations and Environmental Health and Safety will be the guest speakers at the upcoming Staff Senate meeting:
Wednesday, June 1
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Fairfax: Merten Hall, Room 1201
Arlington: Founders Hall, Room B119 (video-conferenced)
SciTech: Bull Run Hall, Room 254 (video-conferenced)
Submit your questions for our guest speakers:
To promote a dialog at the Staff Senate General Meetings, the Senate is collecting questions from constituents. This is your opportunity to ask university leadership about things that are important to you! Submit your question in advance using the online submission form or email your question to [email protected]. You may include your name, or you may ask to remain anonymous.
Staff Senate reserves the right to determine which questions are asked during the meeting. Any selected questions that could not be asked during the session due to time constraints will be emailed to the guest speaker, and the responses will be published in the Staff Senate newsletter at a later date.
All who attend the Staff Senate general meeting are welcome to ask questions in-person, during the session.
For questions, contact [email protected].
Heartfelt congratulations to Scott Prescott, building engineer for the Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center, for being selected as the May 2016 Employee of the Month award winner. Read more about Scott 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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Pop-Up Pantry Needs
Mason’s Pop-Up Pantry will be operating over the summer and is running low on some of the most wanted items.
If you are able to contribute, it is most appreciated. Should you need help dropping off items, email [email protected]. Here are some of the items that are needed:
- Fruit cups
- Crackers (peanut butter, cheese, etc.)
- Granola bars
- Chips (Cheez-Its, trail mix, etc.)
- Rice (pre-made, microwaveable, etc.)
- Ravioli (microwaveable)
- Cereal (in individual cups or in the box)
- Razors and shaving cream
- Bottled drinks/drink mixes
- First-aid equipment
- Notebooks, binders, and folders
- Reusable water bottles
- Mouthwash, toothpaste, and toothbrushes
All donations require drop-off coordination with the Pop-Up Pantry. The Pantry is open by appointment only. Email [email protected] to arrange your donation.