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.
Commonwealth of Virginia Discount Marketplace is your exclusive employee perks program. After signing in, you will have access to a wide variety of money saving offers, including discount tickets, cars, rentals, and hotels; as well as amazing product and service deals for your everyday needs. You can sign-in and learn more here.
Paul Liberty, vice president of Government and Community Relations, and Tyler Javonillo, assistant director of State Government Relations, will join the Staff Senate as our June General Meeting guest speakers.
Wednesday, June 3
9:40 a.m. to 10 a.m. – Staff Senate Recognition Ceremony
10 a.m. to 11 a.m. – General Business Meeting
11 a.m. to noon – Guest Speakers
Constituents are invited to attend in person at Fairfax, Merten Hall, Room 1201, or join the meeting via Zoom.
Passcode: SS123
Call in: 301-715-8592 or 267-831-0333
Meeting ID: 931 0040 3860 / Passcode: SS123
Add this meeting to your calendar.
The Staff Senate collected questions in advance for consideration. We will accept 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 Mason community. The work of the senate is accomplished through open and continuous communication with its constituents. Find more ways to engage with the senate before, during, and after our general meetings.
The Staff Senate May General Meeting featured guest speaker, Dr. Gregory Washington, president, George Mason University. If you missed the meeting, or would like to rewatch the session, please review the recording.
Constituent questions that were submitted but not answered due to time constraints have been submitted to the appropriate teams for response. As responses are received, they will be posted here.
Registration for University Business Consulting’s (UBC) annual Summer Knowledge Share Series is now open! These professional development opportunities are free and open to all faculty and staff. This summer’s series – Winning this Season: Building Your Personal Playbook for Stewardship, Strategy, and Leadership in Uncertain Times – has two more sessions left this summer. Join UBC on July 8 for Offensive Moves – Adapting and Coordinating in a Complex Institution, and on August 11 for Coaching Your Team – Accountability, Well-Being, and Communication.
Sessions will be held at noon in Merten Hall and via Zoom. Find out more and register on the UBC website.
Registration for University Business Consulting’s (UBC) annual Summer Knowledge Share Series is now open! These professional development opportunities are free and open to all faculty and staff. This summer’s series – Winning this Season: Building Your Personal Playbook for Stewardship, Strategy, and Leadership in Uncertain Times – includes three sessions:
Sessions will be held at noon in Merten Hall and via Zoom. Find out more and register on the UBC website.
Summer semester permits are now on sale on the Parking and Transportation Services website. Spring permits are valid through August and if you are enrolled in payroll deduction, your permit will auto renew in September.
Summer shuttle service begins on Monday, May 18 and will be running on reduced hours. See shuttle.gmu.edu for details and schedules.
Expect heavy traffic on and around campus each day, particularly around EagleBank Arena as multiple high school graduations are held each day from May 28 through June 17.
Beginning May 18 and through the summer, there will be no visitor parking in Mason Pond Deck as half the garage at a time will be closed for maintenance.
