The Staff Senate October General Meeting featured guest speaker Rose Pascarell, executive vice president and chief of staff. If you missed the meeting, or would like to rewatch the session, please review the recording.
Due to time constraints, some questions received during the Q&A session were not answered live, but written responses have been provided by the Chief of Staff’s office.
Wednesday, November 4
10 to 11 a.m. – Guest Speaker
11 a.m. to noon – General Business Meeting
Constituents may attend in person in Merten 1201, or join the meeting via Zoom* (Zoom Passcode: SS123).
Call in: 301-715-8592 or 267-831-0333
Meeting ID: 989 5562 3003 / Passcode: 067658
The Staff Senate September General Meeting will feature….
The Staff Senate represents all classified and non-student wage employees at George Mason University. Working closely with university administration, we address concerns that have an impact on the quality of work-life for the George Mason community. The work of the senate is accomplished through open and continuous communication with its constituents.
*The Staff Senate is requiring that virtual attendees join our Staff Senate General Meetings with their Patriot Pass credentials. If you are already signed into Zoom using your George Mason-licensed Zoom account, you should not see a difference. If you are not already signed into your George Mason-licensed Zoom account, you will be told authentication is required to join.
The Staff Senate September General Meeting featured guest speaker Charmaine Madison, vice president and chief information officer. If you missed the meeting, or would like to rewatch the session, please review the recording.
Wednesday, October 7
10 to 11 a.m. – Guest Speaker
11 a.m. to noon – Staff Senate Business Meeting
Constituents may attend in person in Hazel Hall Room 120 on the Mason Square campus in Arlington, or join the meeting via Zoom* (Zoom Passcode: SS123).
Zoom Call in: 301-715-8592 or 267-831-0333
Meeting ID: 989 5562 3003 / Passcode: 067658
Add this meeting to your calendar.
The Staff Senate September General Meeting will feature Rose Pascarell, executive vice president and chief of staff.
The Staff Senate collected questions in advance for consideration. We will take live questions, time permitting.
The Staff Senate represents all classified and non-student wage employees at George Mason University. Working closely with university administration, we address concerns that have an impact on the quality of work-life for the George Mason community. The work of the senate is accomplished through open and continuous communication with its constituents.
*The Staff Senate is requiring that virtual attendees join our Staff Senate General Meetings with their Patriot Pass credentials. If you are already signed into Zoom using your George Mason-licensed Zoom account, you should not see a difference. If you are not already signed into your George Mason-licensed Zoom account, you will be told authentication is required to join.
The election results are in! We are excited to announce both our newly elected and re-elected senators:
Stephanie Atkins, College of Education and Human Development
Matthew Berlejung, Information Technology Services
April Lopez, College of Education and Human Development
Georgina Mathies, Enrollment Management
Amanda Naylor, University Events
Emily Wang, Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning
Setarra Kennedy, College of Visual and Performing Arts
Ethan Gardner, Government and Community Relations
Lorraine MacBride, Information Technology Services
Rizza Villacorte, College of Visual and Performing Arts
Lauren Reese, Information Technology Services
Anthony DeMaio, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Hannah King, College of Education and Human Development
Regan McClure, University Libraries, Mason Square
Tiffany Sandstrum, College of Education and Human Development
Donna Tressler, SciTech Campus Executive Office
George Mason University employees have access to Patriot Perks, a program that connects the George Mason community with exclusive discounts at local businesses and national retailers.
Through this initiative, faculty and staff can save on a wide range of everyday expenses simply by showing a valid Mason ID or using designated promo codes.
What You’ll Find
Patriot Perks offers discounts across a variety of categories, including:
How It Works
The platform is regularly updated with new discounts, so there are always new opportunities to take advantage of.
Ready to start saving? Visit the official Patriot Perks website!
The Staff Senate June General Meeting featured guest speakers, Paul Liberty, vice president of Government and Community Relations, and Tyler Javonillo, assistant director of State Government Relations. If you missed the meeting, or would like to rewatch the session, please review the recording.
Prioritize your wellness this summer with the Mason Recreation Faculty and Staff Promotional Membership. Whether you want to hit the pool, challenge a colleague to pickleball, or refresh your gym routine, we have everything you need to stay active right here on campus.
The cost is $75 for access from May 16 through August 15, 2026. Eligibility: must be a current George Mason faculty/staff member. Payroll deduction cannot be used to cover this membership. Enroll online or in-person.
Extra benefits include:
The Staff Senate would like to recognize outstanding staff members across the university with a shout-out in our newsletter. If your unit has recently honored a staff member with an award, recognition, or other achievement, please share it with us via this form so we can highlight them in an upcoming newsletter and/or on our website.
Each month, we look forward to sharing as many shout-outs as space allows. While we may not be able to feature every submission or include all accompanying photos, we will do our best to highlight as many wonderful updates as possible. If your shout-out is not included in the current issue, please know it may be considered for a future newsletter.
As the anchor for Northern Virginia’s first Innovation District, George Mason University’s Science and Technology Campus is going through a major growth spurt. George Mason employees now have the option to live in the center of it all. George Mason is offering affordable, high-quality housing to faculty and staff at the SciTech Townhomes. Faculty and staff are eligible to rent spacious two- or three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom units with private garages. Read more. To learn more, contact the property manager.
