Faculty/Staff Announcements
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Campus Updates
Volunteers Needed for Winter Graduation and Patriot Procession
Don't miss your opportunity to celebrate Winter Graduation with our newest graduates, their families, and friends! Faculty and staff volunteers are needed to assist听at the celebrations.听
Events begin with the Patriot Procession from Tuesday, Dec. 13, to Thursday, Dec. 15, with the Winter Commencement ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 15, at 10 a.m. .听
This is a wonderful opportunity to engage with our brand new alumni in an upbeat, positive setting full of Mason spirit. We hope to see you there!
Contact University Events at gmuevent@gmu.edu with questions.
You鈥檙e Invited to the 2022 Faculty and Staff Holiday Party听
Come celebrate with fellow faculty and staff during the 2022听holiday party! Join us for food, music, games, and prizes. Select your campus below to RSVP:听
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Monday, Dec. 5, 1:30鈥3:30 p.m.听
Van Metre Hall, Multipurpose Room听
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Tuesday, Dec. 6, Noon to 1:30 p.m.听
Beacon Hall听
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Thursday, Dec. 8, 1鈥3:30 p.m.听
Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall听
Don鈥檛 forget: The Staff Senate invites you to support the .
Parking and Transportation Holiday Donation Drive听
Would you like to help someone in need? Parking Services is holding its annual holiday donation drive. Now through Dec. 15 at 4 p.m., you can reduce the cost of an outstanding parking citation by听making a donation听to benefit the Patriot Pantry. Donations may be听dropped off听at any Parking Services office.听For important details,听.
ITS Support Center Thanksgiving Hours听
In observance of Thanksgiving break, the ITS Support Center will close on Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 5 p.m. and re-open and resume normal business hours on Monday, Nov. 28, at 8 a.m.听
If you have an emergency while the ITS Support Center is closed, call 703-993-8870 and listen to the prompts to be connected to a representative. Up-to-date information regarding alerts can be found on the听.
Training and Professional Development
Faculty Matters Workshop Series Continues Nov. 29
The Faculty Matters Workshop Series, co-sponsored by the Office of Faculty Affairs and Development and Research Development,听addresses key issues central to faculty development and success. The next workshop will focus on managing the political messiness of academic life:听
How to Navigate Politics in Academia听
Tuesday, Nov. 29, from 1鈥2:30 p.m.听via Zoom
Participants will have the chance to win a free book,听Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself,听by Nedra Glover Tawwab.听
Mental Health First Aid
Learn how to help people you know who are suffering from a mental health crisis. Discover ways to reduce the stigma and develop a strategy for helping through an upcoming听听session for Mason students and employees. 听
Participants must attend two consecutive days of training to receive certification:听
- Dec. 5 and 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. via Zoom.听听
- Jan. 10 and 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. via Zoom.听听
Contact Katie Clare with questions.
Faculty Writing Retreat:听Registration Now Open
Hoping to start the new year off with some new writing momentum?听Register for the听听from Jan. 11鈥13, 2023.听This two-and-a-half-day event offers a supportive and collegial community of peers to boost your writing productivity. Participants work on a variety of research,听creative, and scholarly projects at all stages of completion.听
through Sunday, Dec. 11.听Contact听wac@gmu.edu with questions.
UndocuAlly Training听
Faculty and staff are encouraged to take UndocuAlly鈥疶raining to understand the history of undocumented communities, past and present legislation, and the lived realities and barriers our undocumented communities are fighting. 听
罢丑别鈥UndocuAlly training team aims to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for undocumented immigrants through education and advocacy. This training is facilitated by student trainers who are skilled and informed on the experiences of undocumented students, current policy and legislation, as well as allyship and opportunities for advocacy at Mason and beyond. 听
UndocuAlly Training听
Tuesday, Nov. 29, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 听
Fairfax Campus, Johnson Center, Bistro (lunch included) 听
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Contact undocua@gmu.edu with questions.
Re-Learn to Relax: Meditation Seminar
Life moves fast, and moments of quiet relaxation can seem few and far between. Luckily, there is a way to slow down and get some real mental and physical health benefits: meditation.
CommonHealth is excited to offer a webinar on Nov. 30 about meditation and mindfulness for the busy beginner. Meditation is the simple, scientifically proven brain exercise that helps you be more tuned in to your day and relax by rewiring your brain to deal differently with stress. Contact听engagehr@gmu.edu with questions.
Crucial Conversations Workshop: Mastering Dialogue听
Join the Organizational Development and Learning team on Dec.听6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.听to learn how to turn disagreement into dialogue for improved relationships and results.听
Facilitated by certified trainers, Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue is an engaging classroom course rich with group discussion, real-time practice, and coaching.
Resources for You
Post Black Friday Closet Exchange听
Got any extra garments, or want new ones? Students, faculty, and staff are invited to drop off and grab clothing items at the Post Black Friday Closet Exchange on Thursday, Dec. 1, from 1鈥6 p.m. at the Corner Pocket in The Hub.听
This event is hosted by the to promote sustainability, fair trade, and green consumer decisions at Mason. Contact lead@gmu.edu with questions.
Winter Fest and Market at Mason Square
Join a day of merriment and shopping at Mason Square on Monday, Dec. 5, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Support local "Made in Arlington" businesses as you sip hot cocoa and enjoy festive music. Join us for fire pits and s'mores on the plaza starting at 3 p.m. Contact University Life Mason Square at ularl@gmu.edu with questions.
Washington Commanders Celebrate听Virginia State Employee Day with Discounted Tickets听听
The听Washington Commanders听will celebrate听听against the听New York Giants听on Dec. 18.听Bring friends, family, and听colleagues to enjoy a fun-filled day at the stadium.听听
听are听also听available for听the game against听the听Dallas Cowboys听in January.听
Five dollars听from each听ticket听sale will be donated听to the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign, the commonwealth's only annual workplace giving program.听
听including听theme park tickets, vacation packages, entertainment, flowers,听and听more.听Be sure to check back often for updates on discounts for you and your family.
Moving Story Musical Theater Intensive听
Mason Community Arts Academy and Moving Story are excited to announce the Moving Story Musical Theater Intensive workshop hosted in January 2023. 听
In this two-day workshop, students and performers ages 15鈥20 will have the opportunity to partake in musical theater professional development including vocal master classes, Broadway choreography, a special Q&A session with actress Rachel Bay Jones, and more. Students receive a discount. Contact academy@gmu.edu for more info.听
"Lives Shatter on Impact" Street Smart Safety Campaign Exhibit听
With the recent time change, it鈥檚 more important than ever to pay attention while walking, biking, and driving. More than 75 percent of pedestrian fatalities occur at night.听听
That is why the Street Smart 鈥淟ives Shatter on Impact鈥 safety exhibit will return to Mason on Nov. 29 in the Johnson Center Atrium. Part of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments鈥櫶, the objective of听the exhibit听is to educate and remind drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists about the importance of watching out for each other.听The display shares heartfelt testimonials from area residents whose lives have been upended when they or their loved ones have been struck by drivers.听
Contact听Mason Transportation听with questions.
Upcoming Performances at Mason
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Saturday, Nov.听26,听at 8 p.m.听听
Center for the Arts听
The 5 Browns, a quintet of talented pianists and siblings鈥擱yan, Melody, Gregory, Deondra, and Desirae鈥攁ll simultaneously attended The Juilliard School.听They听rose听to acclaim in the early 2000s after being featured on听Oprah听and听60 Minutes. Indulge in a festive celebration of the piano that听New York Post听calls 鈥渢he biggest classical music sensation in years.鈥 This performance is appropriate for all ages.
Family Series听
Sunday, Nov. 27, at 3 p.m.听听
Center for the Arts听
This festive performance is set to live projected clips in sync with the music, and it runs the gamut from traditional holiday vocal numbers such as 鈥淲hite Christmas,鈥 鈥淗anukkah Oh Hanukkah,鈥 paired with jazz arrangements and classic cartoon characters including Betty Boop, Bugs Bunny, Popeye the Sailor Man, Porky Pig, and more. Experience your holiday favorites anew in Holiday Hurrah! Recommended for all ages.听听听
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Sunday, Nov. 27, at 4 p.m.听
Hylton Performing Arts Center听
Join us in our tradition of ushering in the holiday season with peace, joy, and a cappella! Chanticleer鈥檚 12 male voices, from soprano to bass, blend together perfectly in spellbinding harmony. Since forming four decades ago, Chanticleer has sold more than one听million albums and won two GRAMMY Awards. 鈥淐hanticleer fascinates and enthralls for much the same reason a fine chocolate or a Rolls Royce does: through luxurious perfection鈥浓赌(Los Angeles Times). This performance is appropriate for all ages.听
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Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music听
Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 8 p.m.听
Center for the Arts听
Join the Steel Pan Ensemble (Director Victor Provost), Latin American Ensemble (Director Juan Megna) and Braddock Road Brass Band (Director Graham Breedlove) for an evening of music from the Caribbean, Latin America, and the birthplace of Jazz, New Orleans.
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Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music听
Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 8 p.m.听
de Laski Performing Arts Building, Rehearsal Room
Professor Wade Beach directs the Mason Jazz Combos in their fall performance.听
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Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music听
Thursday, Dec. 1, at 8 p.m.听
Center for the Arts听
Over the past two years, society has experienced a collision of significant events and phenomena unimagined by previous generations. COVID-19 and social unrest are two experiences that have impacted how we live today and dream of tomorrow.听In this concert, the Mason Wind Symphony presents works by living composers Valerie Coleman, Katahj Copley, and Joel Puckett that respond to these uncommon times with remembrance, reflection, and hope. There will be a 7:30 p.m. pre-concert discussion.听
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Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music听
Dec. 2鈥3, at 3 and 8 p.m.听
Hylton Performing Arts Center, Gregory Family Theater听
This celebrated operetta by Italian-American composer and librettist Gian Carlo Menotti tells the classic story of the Magi鈥檚 journey to Bethlehem.听
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School of Dance听
Dec. 2鈥3, at 3 at 8 p.m.听
Harris Theatre听
Step out of this cool weather and into the theater for a performance filled with diverse choreography and talented dancers. Join us in supporting the School of Dance as we present Fall: Dance Innovations.鈥
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Friday, Dec. 2, at 8 p.m.听
Hylton Performing Arts Center听
Direct from South Africa, welcome the three-time GRAMMY Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir for an exuberant night of African Gospel, spirituals, reggae, contemporary pop, and holiday music. For more than 20 years, Soweto鈥檚 awe-inspiring 20-member ensemble has spread its earthy rhythms, rich harmonies, brilliant costumes, and infectious spirit around the globe. Enjoy holiday renditions of 鈥淪ilent Night,鈥 an exhilarating take on Leonard Cohen鈥檚 鈥淗allelujah,鈥 and many more performed as only Soweto Gospel Choir can. This performance is appropriate for all ages.听听
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Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music听
Sunday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m.听
Center for the Arts听
Join us for a joyous concert celebration as we ring in the holiday season! Showcasing Mason鈥檚 Symphony Orchestra and Choirs, this evening will feature holiday favorites and festive new works performed by extraordinary student artists.听
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School of Dance听
Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 6 and 8 p.m.听
de Laski Performing Arts Building, Dance Performance Studio听
Studio Series is an intimate black-box experience showcasing new dances by 性视界传媒's School of Dance.听
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Friday, Dec. 9, at 8 p.m.听
Center for the Arts听
The holiday season isn鈥檛 complete without the return of theVienna Boys Choir melting hearts with their heavenly voices. Admired across the globe for their pure sound and technical mastery, the cherubic ensemble features boy sopranos and altos from ages 8鈥14, representing 31 countries and harmonizing their incredible vocals for an unforgettable night. Make new family memories or continue a cherished annual tradition with the Vienna Boys Choir鈥檚 Christmas in Vienna this holiday season. This performance is appropriate for all ages.
American Festival Pops Orchestra 鈥 Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season听
Friday, Dec. 9, at 8 p.m. at the 听
Saturday, Dec. 10, at 8 p.m. at the 听
Come out for timeless holiday favorites with the American Festival Pops Orchestra. This beloved tradition celebrates the season with treasured classics that warm the heart and soul. Join us as we welcome newly appointed Artistic Director and Conductor Peter Wilson, along with a special guest appearance by Conductor Emeritus Anthony Maiello, among other musical treats. This performance is appropriate for all ages.
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Sunday, Dec. 11, at 4 p.m.听
Hylton Performing Arts Center听
Se谩n Heely, U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion and folk singer, returns for an encore performance to celebrate the holiday season with Celtic Christmas music. Take a magical winter tour through the Scottish Highlands and across the rugged Irish coast with Gaelic carols and songs. With fiddles, bagpipes, tartans, kilts, and Scottish and Irish dancing, Se谩n Heely鈥檚 A Celtic Christmas is sure to put you in the holiday spirit. This performance is appropriate for all ages.听
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