Mason Staff SenateThe Bistro, Southside, Pilot House, and SMSC will be closed (or only open for camps and conferences) for the summer, but there are still plenty of places to get a bite to eat if you know where to look. Summer Dining Hours of Operation can keep you well informed.
Becoming a staff senator is a great way to get involved with the university community and to have an impact beyond your workplace. The senate provides numerous opportunities to learn how the university functions from a variety of perspectives and to network with administrators and staff members outside your unit.
The Senate accepts nominations each June, and elections are held in July. Two-year terms begin in August. 2014 dates are below:
Read more about becoming a staff senator here.
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
12:00 – 2:00 pm
The Staff Senate June general meeting will feature guest speaker Jennifer (J.J.) Wagner Davis, Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance, who will discuss changes at Mason including construction, policies, University Process Improvement Council updates, Mason Matters and more.
The guest speaker begins at noon, followed by time for constituents to take the microphone to express their concerns or accolades. The business meeting begins at 1:00 pm. All are welcome, and registration is not necessary.
Meeting will be held on the Fairfax campus in the Innovation Hall 334; Arlington, Founders Hall B119; Prince William, Bull Run Hall 254; and Front Royal, Academic 219
Congratulations to Tabitha Wells, office coordinator for the Center for International Student Access (CISA), the May employee of the Month! Described as “uplifting,” “integral” and “a joy to work with,” it’s staff members like Tabitha who make Mason a great place to work. Read more about Tabitha in this Mason News Article.
Want to spread the word about the services or programs your department offers Mason staff? Reserve a table at the Summer 2014 Staff Appreciation Coffee Klatch Info Fair! Departments are invited to set up shop to talk business at one or all of the events. No fee to departments.
Please complete and submit this Summer 2014 Info Fair Form as soon as possible to kbreittb@gmu.edu. Space is reserved on a first come, first served basis. Direct questions to Kathrin Breitt Brown at 3.4141 or kbreittb@gmu.edu
The Office of Global and International Studies, with support from the Mason Staff Senate, is sponsoring the second annual Mason Global Professional Staff Exchange Program. The program is poised for its second year, with plans to send one staff member to Switzerland and another to South Korea in 2014-2015. This program, which garnered unprecedented attention in its inaugural year, aims to open the global experience, a key element in the Mason strategic plan, to classified staff members who have at least two years’ experience at Mason. The awardees are mentored through the Office of Global and International Strategies in preparation for a week of professional and social activities and events. Travel, housing and meals are a part of the award package.
All application packets, available on the Office of Global & International Studies Website, must be received in the Staff Senate office by 5:00 pm, Friday, June 13, 2014. Applications must be submitted electronically to staffsenate@gmu.edu. Receipt of applications will be acknowledged; incomplete and late applications will not be considered in the selection process.
To learn more about the program, the application process, and the selection process, please visit http://masonglobal.gmu.edu/initiatives/staff-exchange-program/. For questions about the program, please contact Rita Rowand, Global Relations Specialist, Global & International Strategies, Provost’s Office, at 3-5146 or rrowand1@gmu.edu. For administrative questions, please contact the Staff Senate at 3.4141 or staffsenate@gmu.edu.
Monday, March 24
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Fairfax Campus: Meese Conference Room, Mason Hall
Videoconferenced to: Prince William, Bull Run 254; Arlington B119; Loudoun, Ridgetop 202; Front Royal, Academic 219.
The Office of Global Strategies, in coordination with the Staff Senate, supports Mason’s global mission and professional development opportunities for its staff. The Global Professional Staff Exchange Program offers staff the opportunity to travel abroad to institutions of higher education. The first recipient, Meggan Ford, Assistant Director, Academic Services, School of Management, will share her experiences traveling to Hohenheim University in Stuttgart, Germany. Thereafter, Rita Rowand, Global Relations Specialist, Office of Global Strategies, will provide a program about where this year’s staff exchange will occur, discuss the next round of opportunities, the application process, followed by questions and answer period. Feel free to bring lunch. No registration is required.
For more information about the program, please contact Rita Rowand, Global Relations Specialist, Provost’s Office3.5146, rrowand1@gmu.edu
For more information about the event, please Kathrin Breitt Brown, Administrative Assistant, Staff Senate, 3.4141, kbreittb@gmu.edu
The newest member of the George Mason University Police Department hails from England, enjoys a vigorous scratch behind her silky ears and has the best nose on the force.
Lucy, a two-year-old purebred English Springer Spaniel, became Mason’s first K-9 officer when she graduated from explosive ordnance detection school. Sporting a coat as lustrous as Kate Middleton’s locks and a vivacious personality to boot, Lucy is more than cuteness personified; she’s a working dog with a mission to protect and serve the George Mason community.
Learn more about Lucy here and meet her at the Summer Coffee Klatches.
June 18, 2014,11:30 am to 12:30 pm,
Mason Hall, Room D003 A&B
Administrative Professional are invited to join the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Mason Chapter. This annual meeting includes installation of new officers for 2014-2015. You do not need to be an IAAP member to attend, however, you must register by sending an email with “June Chapter Meeting” in the subject line to iaapmasn@gmu.edu by Tuesday, June 17. For more information, contact Heather Aleknavage (haleknav@gmu.edu).