Mason Staff Senate

Author: Hannah King

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July 2026

July Benefits Corner: 20% Mount Vernon Visits

During a recent Community Relations meeting with the Vice President for Media and Communications at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, the university community (faculty, staff, students, and alumni) was offered a special discount for visits to Mount Vernon this fall.

Offer details:

  • Discount: 20% off (up to six tickets per transaction)
  • Promo Code: MASON
  • Valid Dates: August 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026

The promo code can be applied at online checkout or mentioned at the gate for in-person ticket purchases. To plan your visit, explore tickets on the Mount Vernon website.

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August 2026

August Benefits Corner: Patriot Perks

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:

  • Dining and food services
  • Health and fitness
  • Entertainment and experiences
  • Retail and apparel
  • Travel and transportation
  • Professional and financial services

How It Works

  • Browse available deals online
  • Look for offers marked for faculty and staff
  • Present your Mason ID or follow the listed redemption instructions to save

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!

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June 2026

June Benefits Corner: Mason Recreation Membership Discount

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:

  • One free InBody Scan over the summer
  • 20% off an annual membership purchase after the summer, and a second free InBody Scan to track your progress
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June 2026

Staff Recognition Form

The Staff Senate would like to recognize outstanding staff members across the university. 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 on our website.

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May 2026

May Benefits Corner: Commonwealth of Virginia Discount Marketplace

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. 

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August 2026

Professional Development Series on Working in Uncertain Times

There’s still time to attend one of University Business Consulting’s (UBC) annual Summer Knowledge Share Series sessions! This summer’s series, Winning This Season: Building Your Personal Playbook for Stewardship, Strategy, and Leadership in Uncertain Times, wraps up with one final session on August 11: Coaching Your Team – Accountability, Well-Being, and Communication.

The session will take place at noon in Merten Hall and via Zoom. Recordings of earlier summer sessions are available on the UBC website. Learn more and register on the UBC Summer Knowledge Share Series website.

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July 2026

Professional Development Series on Working in Uncertain Times

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.

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June 2026

Professional Development Series on Working in Uncertain Times

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:

  1. Defensive Fundamentals – Operating with Clarity in Constrained Times (June 9)
  2. Offensive Moves – Adapting and Coordinating in a Complex Institution (July 8)
  3. Coaching Your Team – Accountability, Well-Being, and Communication (August 11).

Sessions will be held at noon in Merten Hall and via Zoom. Find out more and register on the UBC website.

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May 2026

Summer Parking and Transportation Updates

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.

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April 2026

SciTech Townhomes Offer Space and Affordability for Faculty and Staff

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.