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December 2015

Senator Highlight: Katara Wright

Katara Wright, Staff Senate. Photo by Creative Services/George Mason University
Katara Wright, Staff Senate. Photo by Creative Services/George Mason University

Before I started working at Mason in October 2010, I was an undergraduate student in Mason’s Music Performance program. I came to Mason as a student because I had a music teacher in high school who studied music education at Mason and highly recommended the program. I completed my Bachelors of Music in Performance (Viola). While I was a student, I worked in the Johnson Center Library (now known as the Gateway Library).

I joined Staff Senate so I can offer a voice for my colleagues in the libraries and all Mason Staff, turning any complaints into action for improvement. I serve on the Events Committee (the “party-planning” committee), which organizes Staff Appreciation Events throughout the year, along with the annual Toys for Tots donation drive during the holiday season.

Fun fact about me: I was on the wrestling team in high school.

Outside of work, I enjoy cooking and music (playing, singing, listening, and arranging).

Katara Wright is an Access Services Specialist, Fenwick Circulation, with University Libraries. 

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December 2015

December Staff Senate Meeting: StrengthsFinder at Mason

Wednesday, December 2
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Fairfax: Innovation Hall, Room 334
Arlington: Founders Hall, Room B119 (videoconferenced)
Science and Technology: Bull Run Hall, Room 254 (videoconferenced)
Front Royal: Academic, Room 219 (videoconferenced)

Guest Speaker:
Lori Ann Roth, Director of Training and Organizational Development, Human Resources and Payroll, will present a session on StrengthsFinder. All are welcome to attend and learn how to integrate strengths into our work at Mason. To take the StrengthsFinder assessment for free, visit masonwbu.gallup.com/signin/default.aspx#home. After the assessment is complete, print the “Strengths Insight” and “Signature Themes” documents and bring them to the meeting.

Guest speaker begins at noon, followed by time to ask questions, express concerns, or offer accolades about issues concerning Mason staff. Contact staffsenate@gmu.edu with questions.

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December 2015

November Employee of the Month: Kelley Shillingburg

Kelley Shillingburg, employee of the month, Fiscal/Finance Manager, Mason Enterprise Center. Photo by Evan Cantwell/George Mason University.
Kelley Shillingburg, Employee of the Month, Fiscal/Finance Manager, Mason Enterprise Center. Photo by Evan Cantwell/George Mason University.

A heartfelt congratulations to Kelley Shillingburg, Finance/Fiscal Manager with the Mason Enterprise Center, for being selected as the November 2015 Employee of the Month award winner. Read more about Kelley in this Mason News article.

Do you know a superstar? Make sure he or she receives the deserved recognition, and submit a nomination for Mason’s Employee of the Month. Additional information can be found on the HR awards page.

Contact Reward and Recognition at awards@gmu.edu with questions.