Category: July 2020

Learn Polarity Thinking to Overcome Complex and Critical Challenges

Discover how to apply well-being science to your leadership during this challenging time. Learn how to deal successfully with polarities (opposing forces that create tension in complex situations) in our Polarity Thinking certification program.

Polarity Thinking will show you how to use Polarity Thinking™ concepts, practices and tools (including the Polarity Map® and the Polarity Assessment™) to overcome your most complex and critical challenges. 

This fall, Polarity Thinking will take place with live virtual instruction. Individuals who register by Aug. 7 can enjoy a 15 percent COVID-19 discount on tuition. 

Deadline Extended for Book Scholarship

Are you enrolled in a degree or certificate program at Mason? Then apply for the competitive $250 book scholarship for faculty and staff!

The application deadline has been extended to Friday, July 10. For details and to apply, visit the Faculty/Staff Book Scholarship webpage.

Save the Date: Take Your Junior Patriot to Work Day

While every day is Take Your Junior Patriot to Work Day right now, Mason is planning to launch our first ever virtual event for Mason faculty and staff and their junior patriots (grades Pre-K–12).

Save the date for Aug. 5. We will have some live, interactive sessions and a playlist of activities, worksheets, and videos to access and enjoy. More details coming soon!

Questions? Contact worklife@gmu.edu.

Support for Mason Families: Babysitting, Pet Care, and More       

Mason faculty, staff, and graduate students are eligible for a free membership to Bright Horizons, which provides access to sitters, virtual sitters, housekeepers, and pet care.

For more information and to activate your free membership, visit the membership website.

Questions? Contact worklife@gmu.edu.