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Campus Updates
Homecoming 2022: Brave, Bold, and BACK听
尝别迟鈥檚 join together for Homecoming 2022, which kicks off Mason's year-long celebration of its 50th anniversary!
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- Feb. 9:听Day of Service听
- Feb. 12:听Tailgate/Festival听
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For complete event details and registration/ticket information,听visit听.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Evening of Reflection
The Mason community is invited to celebrate the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Evening of Reflection with Mason's Center for Culture, Equity, and Empowerment (CCEE) and The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Committee.
Tuesday, Feb. 15, 6鈥8 p.m.
Fairfax Campus, The Hub Ballroom
Live streamed on
This year's theme, 鈥淒angerous Unselfishness,鈥 reflects on Dr. King鈥檚 last iconic speech, 鈥淢ountaintop.鈥 This year, our hope is to center coalition-building while reflecting on the work that still needs to be done on our campus and in our communities and nation to reach Dr. King鈥檚 idea of the 鈥減romised land.鈥
Hours of Operation Webpage
Mason offices and departments are encouraged to post their hours of operation on the university's .听
Please check to find out if your office's hours are currently listed. If any changes are needed, or to add your department鈥檚 listing, . You may list in-person, virtual, and/or phone contact hours.
Valentine's Day Pop-Up Shops at the Arlington Campus听
This Valentine's Day, enjoy special at the Arlington Campus, featuring gifts by . Discover unique items by local artisans and makers to treat yourself, your family, or a friend! 听
Stop by vendor booths in the lobby of Van Metre Hall on Monday, Feb. 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.听听
Faculty/Staff Spouse and Dependent Tuition Benefit Survey
In response to the Faculty Senate鈥檚 and Staff Senate鈥檚 joint resolution supporting tuition benefits for spouses and dependents of Mason employees, Human Resources and Payroll听is working toward understanding the implications and developing an implementation plan. Take听听that will allow听the university听to gauge the degree to which this benefit might be used.
Final Call for Outstanding Achievement Awards Nominations听
The 2022 Outstanding Achievement Awards nomination deadline is fast approaching. If you would like to recognize a faculty or staff member鈥檚 dedication and contributions to Mason, be sure to submit the nomination by Feb. 25. (Note that the departmental awards may have different deadlines.) 听
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The ceremony is scheduled for April 7 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall. Questions? Contact awards@gmu.edu.听
Brown & Brown Distinguished Speaker Series Featuring Richard Bynum
Join the School of Business for the , a fireside chat with Richard Bynum and Dean Maury Peiperl.
Wednesday, Feb. 16, 6:30鈥8 p.m.
Fairfax Campus, The Hub Ballroom
Live streamed on
Richard Bynum is the chief corporate responsibility officer with the PNC Financial Services Group. In his role, Bynum is leading the implementation of PNC鈥檚 $1 billion commitment to help end systemic racism and support the economic empowerment of African Americans and low- to moderate-income communities.
Rick Holt Active Transportation Advocate Award: Deadline Extended to Feb. 28听听
The Rick Holt Active Transportation Advocate Award honors Rick, 鈥渢he Mason bike dude,鈥 who passionately advocated for and encouraged active transportation at Mason and beyond. Nominations are open for this new award. The recipient will be honored at the Outstanding Achievement Awards in April.听听
If you know a faculty or staff member who embodies Rick鈥檚 enthusiasm and commitment, submit a nomination. Check more details on the听.听
Contact听transpo@gmu.edu听with questions.
Training and Professional Development
4-VA@Mason Call for Proposals
Calls for proposals are now open for Mason faculty interested in launching pilot research projects in conjunction with colleagues at one or more of the universities within the in Virginia (which includes William & Mary, James Madison, Old Dominion, Virginia Commonwealth, Virginia Military Institute, Virginia Tech, and the University of Virginia).听
The portal to submit proposals is open through March 31, with funding available July 1 through the 2022鈥23 academic year. Interested faculty may view the application, review associated policies and procedures, and read previous successful proposals on the .
Bank on Your Success: All About Banking Webinar by TRUIST BANK/BB&T听
This webinar for Commonwealth of Virginia employees will review banking basics, monetary instruments, how you can create personalization for better budgeting, alerts, and more.听
Wednesday, Feb. 9, 6鈥6:45 p.m.听
Virtual Workshop Series:听Faculty Fridays with the Libraries
Join University Libraries for听Faculty Fridays with the Libraries, a virtual workshop series catered to research and library-related instruction needs. In these workshops, participants will get an introduction to the tools, services, and people that will help them be more efficient and organized researchers and instructors.听.
Resources for You
Join Mason's Next Rx Racial Healing Circle on Feb. 16 听
Be part of a powerful well-being conversation in Mason's next Rx Racial Healing Circle, happening Wednesday, Feb. 16, from 2 to 5 p.m. The circle will be hosted online and is open to all Mason students, faculty, and staff. .
Reminder: Sustain & Save Program
Sustain &听Save听is a program offered by Commute66 to assist in reducing traffic along I-66 and improving daily commutes.听Enrolled participants will receive $100 each month they participate in a sustainable commuting mode.听听
To join Sustain & Save, you must be a full-time faculty or staff member at the Arlington Campus, currently drive along I-66 and pay tolls, and willing to switch to an eligible commuting听mode (public transit, carpool, vanpool, walking, or biking).听听
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Upcoming Performances at Mason
Popovich Comedy Pet Theater
Direct from the Vegas Strip, it鈥檚 Popovich Comedy Pet Theater! The whole family will be awe-struck by the juggling feats of Gregory Popovich, along with the circus tricks of his adorable and spotlight-stealing furry and feathered friends. Voted the 鈥淏est Family Attraction in Las Vegas,鈥 it's absolute circus fun. Recommended for all ages. Note: Face coverings are required indoors for patrons ages two and up.
Saturday, Feb. 19, at 8 p.m.听
Hylton Performing Arts Center听
Founded by National Medal of Arts recipient Tina Ram铆rez, Ballet 贬颈蝉辫谩苍颈肠辞 is a renowned Latinx dance organization, recently recognized by the Ford Foundation as one of America鈥檚 Cultural Treasures. Ballet 贬颈蝉辫谩苍颈肠辞 brings communities together to celebrate and explore Latinx cultures through innovative dance performances, transformative dance training, and enduring community engagement experiences.
Saturday, Feb. 19, at 8 p.m.听
Center for the Arts听
GRAMMY-winner Jason Vieaux is 鈥渁mong the elite of today鈥檚 classical guitarists鈥 (Gramophone). NPR wrote Vieaux is 鈥減erhaps the most precise and soulful classical guitarist of his generation.鈥 Mr. Vieaux joins Aaron Clay in a performance of the U.S. premiere of 鈥Bruromano,鈥 by Czech composer Sylvie 叠辞诲辞谤辞惫谩. Clay serves as principal bassist for 鈥淭he President鈥檚 Own" United States Marine Band and the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. He commands great respect as a performer in both the classical and jazz worlds.听听听听
Sunday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m.听
Center for the Arts听
In their 50th anniversary celebration, Pilobolus turns their traditions sideways in a thoroughly engaging new way. Pilobolus puts the 鈥淥h!鈥 in BIG FIVE-OH!, as they continue to morph into audiences鈥 hearts and minds. From the vintage and visionary to the recent and electrifying, Pilobolus continues to wow audiences with its irresistible mix of wit, sensuality, and stunning physical acumen. This performance contains partial nudity.
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Saturday, Feb. 26听
Fairfax Campus (multiple locations)听
The Mason Jazz Festival is an invitational event open to middle school, high school,听collegiate, and community听Jazz听ensembles. This festival will take place Saturday, Feb. 26, on the Fairfax Campus. Sponsored by Mason Jazz Studies and the Jazz Education Network, participating groups will perform a 20鈥30 minute听set, followed by a clinic by Mason Jazz faculty and special guests.听The closing festival performance ensemble will be the United States Army Blues Jazz Ensemble at 7听p.m.听in Harris Theatre. All performances are听free听补苍诲 open to the public.