Category: March 2025

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 April 1. The Board of Visitors will honor awardees on May 1. 

 

Nominations are due by March 19. Self-nominations are welcome. Community relations/outreach professionals are not eligible. Questions? Contact Traci Kendall. 

 

Make meaningful connections and expand your social circle at George Mason for well-being, with ProjectConnect! You’ll meet in a small group online for five 1-hour sessions on Wednesdays at noon (starting March 26) and engage in a series of thought-provoking questions and fun activities.

ProjectConnect helps faculty and staff build a stronger community and enhance workplace well-being at Mason. Faculty and staff who participate in ProjectConnect will meet in groups of 4 to 6 participants for five 1-hour sessions and engage in a series of thought-provoking questions and fun activities.

Learn more and register by March 19.