Author: Amanda Corrigan

The February Staff Senate newsletter is out!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, February 4
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Fairfax Campus: Innovation Hall 334 (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
Arlington Campus: Founders Hall, Room B119 (videoconferenced)
Prince William Campus: Bull Run Hall, Room 254 (videoconferenced)

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, express concerns, or offer accolades about issues concerning the Staff Senate. All are welcome, and registration is not necessary.

To me, February always seems to be the longest month of the year. But at Mason, I find that February is one of the best months to discover a new class or training opportunity! Human Resources and Payroll continually offers professional development training classes, Spring into Well-Being is right around the corner, and this may be the perfect time for you to add some additional training to bring back to your unit.

Don’t forget Homecoming is just days away. Check out one of the many spirit events, including the Mason Homecoming Basketball games. Cheer on our Patriots both on and off the court this year. The list of events can be found at homecoming.gmu.edu. Go Patriots!

Stephanie Payton
Chair, Mason Staff Senate

The Prince William Campus has a new dining option! Wings, Pizza, and Things on the first floor of Beacon Hall is now open for both lunch and dinner. Hours are Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. – 12 a.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., and closed on Mondays (for now – check back in a few weeks for updated times!). Check them out on Facebook (just search Wings, Pizza, and Things) to see their menu, check out the specials, and to stay up to date on their ever-changing beer menu.

Just in Case You Didn’t Get the Message Award

Would you like to tell another Mason employee that their hard work is appreciated? Reward and Recognition offers desktop cell phone holders, which are a simple way to get your message across to another Mason employee. Request yours by filling out this online form or by sending an email to [email protected].

DMV2Go Schedule

DMV2Go is coming to campus! For details and the 2015 schedule, see DMV2Go at Mason; a list of services is available at DMV2Go Services.

Website Changes

There are a few changes to the HR & Payroll website. We have refreshed the homepage and added direct access to our retirement resources (look for the gold button). In response to valuable feedback from faculty, we have also created a retirement landing page (hr.gmu.edu/benefits/retire), which is tailored to faculty and staff’s career cycle at Mason. Whether you have just started, are in the midst of your career, closer to retirement, or are retired, you can find information tailored to your needs. We would love to hear your feedback on the resources provided and how they are organized.  Email us at [email protected].

As the spring semester begins, Mason students, faculty, and staff are reminded that traffic on and around the Fairfax Campus greatly increases, especially during the first few weeks of the semester. The information in the newsletter linked below serves as a campus parking and transportation guide to help minimize potential parking and traffic delays.  A valid parking permit is required to park outside of visitor areas.

During the first few weeks of the semester, we suggest allowing an extra 30-45 minutes to arrive on campus. Read the newsletter for more information.
For questions contact Parking Services at 703-993-2710.

Staff are invited to enjoy Mason’s Homecoming festivities from February 9 – 14. For a $10 discount, enter GOMASON when registering for Alumni Association events. For more information on how to get involved, visit homecoming.gmu.edu/faculty-and-staff.

Contact the Office of Alumni Relations at [email protected] or 703-993-8696.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Access your W-2 electronically. Visit Patriot Web to view and print IRS-approved forms for tax filing at any time.

Instructions on accessing your W-2 are available on the Human Resources and Payroll homepage. For information on how to interpret your W-2, check out Your George Mason University W-2 Demystified, as well as these handy FAQs.

Questions? Contact the W-2 Hotline at 703-993-2311 or via email at [email protected].