Resources

Mason has a plethora of opportunities for staff to improve their work, work-life, and life. If you’ve ever asked yourself “How can I . . . ?”, here are your answers:

 

Be prepared in case of an emergency . . .
Mason Police
Mason Alert
Environmental Health and Safety

 

Improve my professional skills . . .
Human Resources Training and Professional Development
Mason Workshops
Lynda.com
Executive and Professional Education
Toastmasters
Classified Staff Handbook
Employment Opportunities

 

Enroll in a class . . .
Admissions
Faculty & Staff Book Scholarship
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Tuition Exemption Information

 

Find something to do at lunch . . .
Recreation Centers
Mason Walk In’ Trails
HR Lunchtime Possibilities (including Mason Needleworks, Military Spouses and Partners Group, WeightWatchers at Work, Working Mothers Support Group, Working Dads Support Group, and more!)

 

Expand my horizons . . .
Center for the Advancement of Well-Being
Monday Seminar Series at Krasnow
Department of Physics and Astronomy Observatory
The Edge
University Libraries
A History of Mason

 

Improve my health . . .
WeightWatchers at Mason
Recreation Centers
Mason Walk In’ Trails
Emotional and Mental Health Support on Campus

 

Live nearby . . .
Masonvale
Relocation Resources

 

Dine on campus . . .
Mason Dining
Meal Plans for Staff

 

Find a group with shared interests on campus . . .
Office of Sustainability
Center for the Advancement of Well-Being
Working Moms Support Group
Working Dads Group
Campus Ministry Association
Catholic Campus Ministry
George Mason Hillel
Confucius Institute
Diversity @ Mason

 

Get involved with student activities . . . .
Leadership Education and Development (LEAD)
Patriot Pantry
Patriot Packout
Student Involvement

 

Resolve a problem . . .
Facilities
Environmental Health and Safety
Employee Relations
IT Support

 

Improve my workspace . . .
EHS Ergonomics Program
Surplus Equipment
Mason Moves
Accessibility @ Mason

 

Figure out my transportation and parking options . . .
Campus Maps
Parking and Transportation
Shuttle Service
Construction Updates
Biking to and on Campus
Commuter Choice

 

Get news on campus events . . .
Today@Mason Calendar
Around Mason (faculty/staff announcements)
Mason News

 

Learn more about being a state employee . . .
Virginia Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM)
State Government Relations
Virginia Governmental Employees Association
Commonwealth of Virginia

 

Take some time off . . .
Leave Options
Holiday Schedule

 

Save some money . . .
HR Discounts
Apple Educators Discount
Bookstore
State Employee Discounts
shopMason Promotions 

 

See a game, concert, performance or art exhibit . . .
Center for the Arts
Hylton Performing Arts Center
EagleBank Arena
School of Dance Performances
School of Music Performances
School of Theater Performances
Fine Arts Gallery

 

Do some errands on campus . . .
UPS Store
Mail Services
Apple Federal Credit Union (branch located in Johnson Center)
DMV2Go
Print Services
School of Art Print Studio

 

Plan for retirement . . .
Benefits and Retirement
Eldercare Information
Financial Well-Being Portal
Retirement Connection
Financial Planning Resources

 

Know about childcare options and programs for children . . .
Summer Camps and Youth Programs
Child Development Center
Youth Programs at the Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center
Mason Community Arts Academy
Children and Minors in the Workplace Policy

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