Congratulations to Mirwais Safi, Construction Field Representative, for being recognized as the December 2025 Facilities & Campus Operations (F&CO) Employee of the Month! Safi was nominated by Cathy Pinskey, Capital Program Director. In addition to this nomination, Safi has received multiple nominations and letters of support for one of George Mason’s 2025 Outstanding Achievement Awards from members of F&CO leadership and university partners.
Learn more about Mirwais on the Facilities website!
The Outstanding Achievement Awards (OAA) are a cherished George Mason tradition, honoring the dedication and accomplishments of faculty and staff.
Last year, refreshed award categories led to a 146% increase in nominations! This year, Human Resources has decided to continue with those categories to ensure all non-student employee classifications have the opportunity to be recognized.
Submit Your Nomination Today
Visit the Outstanding Achievement Award website to review categories and nominate an individual or team. Nominations must be submitted via Dynamic Forms by Friday, February 20 at 5 p.m. (including all final workflow signatures).
Reflect on colleagues who have positively impacted your team or community and nominate them today! Recognizing a colleague not only expresses appreciation for their contributions but also nurtures a culture of recognition and appreciation at George Mason.
Save the Date
The Outstanding Achievement Awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday, April 14 from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in Dewberry Hall. Winners will be announced by early April.
For any inquiries, please contact [email protected].
Information Technology Services (ITS) reminds George Mason University employees and students to take the following precautions before leaving for winter break:
Get a quick, non-invasive body composition scan with personalized results, a complimentary blood pressure check, and a consultation with a medical professional. Learn more about your body’s fat, muscle, water balance, and overall health. Limited appointments are available monthly, and they are open to George Mason faculty and staff (including wage, student wage, and adjunct faculty). Download the flyer to learn more. To register, click here. For questions, please contact [email protected] or call 703-993-6001.
RSR-Employee Health & Well-Being has partnered with TimelyCare to provide George Mason employees with free, confidential mental health and well-being support, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Faculty and staff can access care from anywhere, at any time, using their George Mason email to register.
Learn more about this resource on the Employee Health and Well-Being website.
You can find End of Fall Semester/Winter Break Shuttle Schedule Changes on the Parking and Transportation webpage.
Permit sales for the Spring 2026 semester will begin on January 5 at parking.gmu.edu.
Parking and Transportation is hosting a Parking Citation Holiday Drive for the Patriot Pantry! When you make a donation valued at $15, $20, or $30 in person at any Parking Services office for Patriot Pantry, Parking and Transportation will take $15, $20, or $30 off an outstanding citation balance based on your donation amount. You can learn more about this on the Parking and Transportation webpage.
NOTE: Due to inclement weather in the region, this event will now take place 100% virtually. To join the event, see the instructions below.
Operational Risk Management will host a virtual Summit for Programs Serving Minors on Tuesday, Jan. 27 starting at 1:00 p.m. Representatives from a variety of campus offices will share presentations about the policies and procedures for hosting activities for minors at the university. University departments are encouraged to attend if they offer a program, event, or camp that serves minors, host minors in internships or mentorships, or are planning to develop such a program.
Presentations will cover information and guidance from University Events, Human Resources, Office of Access, Compliance, and Community, Housing and Residence Life, Risk, Safety, and Resilience, Parking and Transportation, Fiscal Services, Mason Dining, and the Office of University Branding. Following the presentations, there will be a Q&A session and an opportunity to connect directly with campus partners.
Join Virtually on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 1 p.m. EST:
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Dial in by phone+1 571-397-2084,,862993368# United States, Washington
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ITS is simplifying George Mason University’s Wi-Fi network this fall to help the community stay better connected across campus. MASON-SECURE will be permanently shut down on Friday, December 19, at the end of this semester. For details, see MASON-SECURE Retirement FAQs. To ensure uninterrupted connectivity, ITS encourages all campus Wi-Fi users to switch to eduroam as soon as possible. To get started, visit the ITS eduroam webpage.
The Provost’s Office is leading several important efforts that impact George Mason faculty, staff, and students, including expanding support services for undergraduate students, fully activating the SciTech and Mason Square campuses, standardizing internal surveys, and more. Visit the Office of the Provost’s website to learn more about these initiatives.
Mason Libraries provides all George Mason students, faculty, and staff with full and free online access to a New York Times (NYT) subscription and NYT mobile apps. Access includes the International, Spanish, and Chinese editions; breaking news articles; blogs; videos, and interactive features. Users can share and comment on articles, set up daily or weekly email alerts by topic or keyword, and save articles or links for later reading. Users are also encouraged to download the NYTimes app, which is available for iPhone, iPad, and Android.
To learn more about how to set up your NYT account, please visit the Mason Libraries website.
