The Center for Community Mental Health (CCMH) offers therapy and diagnostic assessments on an affordable sliding scale to children, teens, and adults in the D.C. area. 3 FREE sessions, focused on building coping skills, are available to George Mason students, staff, faculty, and contractors. Call 703-993-1370 or email [email protected] for more information. You can also visit the CCMH website for more information.
The Jack Wood Award highlights the outstanding contributions of faculty, staff, students, businesses/not-for-profits, community members, and elected officials/staff who demonstrate leadership in fostering mutually beneficial relationships between the university and the community. This illustrious distinction honors former Mayor Jack Wood, who played an instrumental role in establishing George Mason in Fairfax and establishing Town-Gown relations between the university and the community. Awardees will be notified by March 26. The Board of Visitors will honor awardees on April 30.
Nominations are due by March 13. Self-nominations are welcome. Community relations/outreach professionals are not eligible.
Questions? Contact Traci Kendall at [email protected].
Information Technology Services (ITS) is hosting, “Intro to PatriotAI” at Mason Square (Arlington Campus) on Tuesday, February 17, and Thursday, February 19, for faculty, staff, and students. These hands-on sessions are designed to introduce this suite of AI tools and provide tips and best practices to set users up for success – no prior experience required. Whether you’re exploring PatriotAI for personal growth or professional innovation, the training will help you build confidence and clarity.
You can learn more and register for an event on the ITS website.
Congratulations to Brian Barfield, building engineer, for being recognized as the January 2026 Facilities & Campus Operations (F&CO) Employee of the Month! Barfield was nominated by fellow Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center colleagues, Karla Balk, Fitness/Operations Supervisor; Robert Hinzman, Operations Manager; and Olga O’Brien, General Manager.
While only being a team member at the Freedom Center for 5 years and less than one year in his new leadership position as Building Engineer, Barfield has demonstrated his incredible leadership skills and has consistently gone above and beyond in his role to support the George Mason community and visitors.
Learn more about Brian on the Facilities website!
We’re excited to open the call for speaker proposals for the Thrive at Mason Bootcamp, which will be held virtually on July 14-15, 2026.
This year’s theme, Thrive in Practice: Tools, Processes, and Practical Skills, focuses on actionable approaches staff can apply directly in their day-to-day work. This event is designed to support practical learning through knowledge sharing, real-world examples, and skill-building experiences.
We invite George Mason colleagues to submit session proposals that highlight effective tools, streamlined processes, and practical skills. Proposed sessions may take the form of presentations, interactive workshops, demonstrations, panels, and facilitated discussions.
If you are interested in contributing as a volunteer speaker, please complete and submit the Speaker Proposal Submission Form. Additional details regarding session forms, timelines, and expectations will be shared upon selection following proposal review.
Submit a Proposal: Thrive at Mason Bootcamp 2026 – Speaker Proposal Submission Form
Proposals are due by March 3, 2026. Speakers will be selected by the end of March 2026.
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact [email protected].
Thank you for considering this opportunity and for supporting learning and growth across the George Mason community.
University Libraries offer 24/7 online access to Rosetta Stone, the premier software for language learning. Acquire a new language or brush up your skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening, as well as grammar and vocabulary.
It takes the average learner 50 hours to complete a chosen language level with the Rosetta Stone Library Solution. Schedule 30 minutes a day and best practices show that within 20 weeks the self-paced learning can be accomplished.
For more information, visit the University Libraries website.
The Support Group for Working Mothers at George Mason is one way faculty, staff, and students can come together, discuss the issues confronting working mothers, and perhaps motivate changes on campus.
If you are interested in sharing stories and being part of an informal organization of working mothers, please join them! Spring meetings will kick off on Microsoft Teams with a hybrid format. Feel free to visit their website for meeting dates and more information.
University Studies is hiring George Mason faculty and staff to teach UNIV 100 – ‘Introduction to George Mason’ in Fall 2026. Visit the University Studies webpage to learn more about this opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of first-year students. Attend an information session for more information. Complete an application by February 18, 2026.
George Mason University will provide you access to job-aligned career training through Coursera’s online courses and help you gain industry professional certificates and micro-credentials from the world’s leading companies, such as Google, Meta, IBM and more. Whether you’re navigating a career transition or looking to boost your skills for the next big opportunity, Mason Career Academy is here to help!
Mason Career Career Academy gives Current Students, Faculty and Staff FREE access to 90+ online courses and Specializations on Coursera, the global online learning platform. Take any course you want, whenever you want. Learn new skills, explore a new subject, or advance your career goals. Earn a Coursera certificate to share on LinkedIn or your resume. To take advantage of this opportunity, you must have a Mason email address to enroll.
These certificates can increase earning potential, help you stand out with employers, and support your success, role changes, and career advancements. To take advantage of the preferred pricing and get full access to the Mason Career Academy and Career Academy Plus catalog, register through George Mason’s Continuing and Professional Education and start your upskilling journey today.
You can learn more about the Mason Career Academy on their website.
George Mason Facilities & Campus Operations (F&CO) would like to extend a warm welcome to their new Senior Director of Energy and Sustainability, Lara Spader. Joining George Mason in late 2025, Lara has begun her role in overseeing the Energy, Sustainability, and Central Heating & Cooling (CHCP) teams, bringing them together for the first time at George Mason University. Learn more about Lara and her role on the Facilities website.
