The Office of the University Registrar would like to introduce its new Contact Us page.
Everyone is encouraged to use this page in order to communicate questions to the Registrar’s Office. This format will help to better assess and track what type of questions are asked and answered and who is asking them.
It may be particularly helpful for Mason Staff taking advantage of the Staff Tuition Reimbursement Program who have questions about classes in the upcoming semester.
Each week, the Ballroom Club teaches a wide variety of free lessons in partner dances such as waltz, samba, tango, and foxtrot. Join others interested in learning ballroom dancing form and technique in a friendly, social setting.
Open to all Mason staff, faculty, and students of all experience levels. No partner required!
For more information, contact Rachael Wright at [email protected]. Visit the Ballroom Club website.
University Life, in partnership with the Center for the Advancement of Wellbeing and Counseling and Psychological Services, reserves space in SUB I, Room 3011, for mindfulness meditation every Friday at 12:30 p.m. Brief instructions for attention-to-breath meditation are offered to meditation newcomers.
This is open to the entire Mason community.
For questions, contact Michael Galvin at [email protected].
Mason Toastmasters is free and open to everyone. Whether your public speaking skills are at the beginner’s stage, or you consider yourself to be a seasoned professional, you can gain experience as a member. Come to any meeting as a guest, and you can join if you like what you see. Locations may vary, so please visit our website for details: toastmasters.gmu.edu.
Contact Heather Aleknavage at 703-993-2295 or [email protected] with questions.
The free Working Moms Support Group at Mason is one way Mason faculty, staff, and students can come together, discuss the issues confronting working mothers, and perhaps motivate changes on campus. During the academic year, the support group meets every other week at noon in the Women and Gender Studies Center.
For more information, visit the website or contact Heather Aleknavage at [email protected] or 703-993-2295.
Parking permits for the 2015-2016 school year are currently on sale (online only).
Faculty and staff with payroll deduction parking permits (except Lot I and Lot J) do not need to do anything, as their permits will auto-renew on September 1. If you are interested in changing permit types, visit the Parking Services office to exchange for a different type of permit.
Zimride members may purchase parking permits online (register at zimride.gmu.edu).
Click here for more information about purchasing a parking permit.
Contact Parking Services at 703-993-2710 or [email protected] with questions.
Join President Cabrera, Provost Wu, and the senior administration in welcoming the incoming freshmen and transfer students at New Student Convocation on Friday, August 28, from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. in EagleBank Arena.
All faculty and staff are invited to participate.
Please take the time to register for this event. We need this information to reserve the correct number of seats. The incoming student class increases each year, and this information is critical. All present will receive the popular Mason pin.
Arrive no later than 9:15 a.m. (in the Hospitality Room) so we can process in as a group. Wear your green and gold!
For questions, contact Marcy Glover at [email protected] or 703-993-8722.
A heartfelt congratulations to Deborah Hutton, Department Manager for Geography and Geoinformation Science, for being selected as the July 2015 Employee of the Month award winner. Read more about Deborah 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 HR awards page.
Contact Reward and Recognition at [email protected] with questions.
Who’s Walking Wednesday? Could It Be You?
Every Wednesday at noon, there is a campus walk at Arlington, Fairfax, and Science and Technology. Exercise your leadership and lead a walk. For details, visit hr.gmu.edu/worklife/lunch and scroll to Who’s Walking Wednesday. Remember, you can always lead an indoor walk using Mason Walk In’ (one-mile walks mapped out in buildings on all three campuses). View indoor route details. See photos from past walks on Facebook and Twitter. Want to share a photo from your walk? Send it to [email protected].
Save Some Money . . . Here’s How
A reminder that discount opportunities abound. Because discounts come from different places, below are three links to keep in mind:
