Faculty/Staff Announcements
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Campus Updates
Volunteers Needed for Winter Graduation and Patriot Procession
Don't miss your opportunity to celebrate听奥颈苍迟别谤听骋谤aduation听with our newest graduates, their families, and friends!听Faculty and staff volunteers are needed to assist听at the celebrations.听
Events begin with the Patriot Procession from Tuesday, Dec. 13,听to Thursday, Dec. 15,听with听the Winter Commencement ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 15, at 10 a.m.听.听
This is a wonderful opportunity to engage with our听brand new听alumni in an upbeat, positive setting full of Mason spirit.听听
Contact听University Events at听gmuevent@gmu.edu听with questions.听
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听party! Join us for food, music, games, and prizes.听Select听your听campus below to RSVP:听
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Monday, Dec.听5, 1:30鈥3:30 p.m.听
Van听Metre听Hall,听Multipurpose Room听
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Tuesday, Dec.听6,听Noon to听1:30 p.m.听
Beacon Hall听
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Thursday, Dec.听8, 1鈥3:30 p.m.听
Johnson Center,听Dewberry Hall听
Don鈥檛 forget: The听Staff Senate invites you to support the听.
$5 Fridays at Ike鈥檚 and Southside
Every first Friday of the month,听听offers a discounted $5 lunch to faculty and staff at Ike's and Southside. The last date for the fall semester is Friday, Dec. 2.
December Staff Senate Meeting
The December Staff Senate meeting will feature David Burge,听vice president for enrollment management, to discuss the higher education market in Northern Virginia.
Wednesday, December 7
10 a.m. to noon
10 a.m. to 11 a.m. 鈥 Guest Speaker
11 a.m. to noon 鈥 General Business Meeting
The Staff Senate represents all classified and non-student wage employees at 性视界传媒. Working closely with university administration, they address concerns that have an impact on the quality of work-life for the Mason community. The work of the senate is accomplished through open and continuous communication with its constituents.听.
Vision Series with听Djola听Branner 鈥 Real Characters, Imagined Events: Celebrities and Historic Figures as Fodder for the Stage听
The next Vision Series event will feature听Djola Branner, director of Mason's School of Theater,听on Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 7鈥8 p.m. From ancient Greek myths to Broadway musicals such as听Hamilton,听Tina, and听Evita, audiences love stories rooted in historic fact.听Branner will examine how contemporary playwrights and directors are weaving fact and fiction and creating theater that is entertaining, thought provoking, and inspiring.听
The Vision Series will be live streamed through听. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in the discussion by听submitting questions via email听or Twitter using #VisionSeriesMason.听.听
MyHub for Office 365
Information Technology Services (ITS) recently launched , a new tool within the Office 365 environment that serves as a convenient, one-stop shop for managing existing workspaces and creating new ones. 听
In January 2023, MyHub will become the standard way to create new workspaces. To prepare and begin using MyHub, see To learn about the different workspaces you can create, review .
If you have any questions or need assistance, contact the ITS Support Center at 703-993-8870 or support@gmu.edu.
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.
Mason Shuttles and Winter Break
Winter Break brings some major changes to the Mason Shuttle schedules. Details are posted at .听
Training and Professional Development
New Sessions Added: Engagement Strategies for Supervisors
Supervisors are encouraged to join an interactive session focused on faculty and staff engagement. Participants will take part in discussions surrounding Gallup survey engagement data and current best practices as well as learn new strategies to enhance the faculty and staff experience at Mason. 听
.听Contact Faculty and Staff Engagement at听engagehr@gmu.edu听with questions.
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.听听
Participants must attend听two consecutive days of training to receive certification:听
- Dec.听5 and 6,听from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. via Zoom.听听
- Jan.听10 and 11,听from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. via Zoom.听听
Contact听Katie Clare听with questions.听
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听Jan.听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
听through Sunday, Dec. 11.听Contact听wac@gmu.edu听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.听
CommonHealth is excited to offer a webinar on Nov. 30 about meditation and mindfulness for听the busy beginner. Meditation is听the听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.听 Contact听engagehr@gmu.edu听with questions.
Crucial Conversations Workshop: Mastering Dialogue
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.听Whenever you鈥檙e not getting the results you want, it鈥檚 likely that an important conversation either hasn鈥檛 happened, or hasn鈥檛 been handled well. In fact, both personal and organizational success are largely determined by how quickly, directly, and effectively we speak up when it matters most.听
Resources for You
Commuter Choice Benefit Increasing in 2023
Beginning in January 2023, the maximum Commonwealth Commuter Choice benefit at Mason will increase by $20 to $300 per month. Currently, an Executive Order gives full-time state employees in Northern Virginia up to $280 per month to commute by public transit or vanpool.听This is a tax-free benefit paid by the university.听听
To take advantage of this increase beginning with the January benefit, be sure to submit your Commuter Choice Monthly Benefit Request form by Thursday, Dec. 8.听If you are new to the program, please also submit an Enrollment Form.听听
For more information and links to the forms,听.
Post Black Friday Closet Exchange
Got any extra garments, or听want听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听听to promote sustainability, fair trade, and green consumer decisions at Mason. Contact听lead@gmu.edu听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听ularl@gmu.edu听with questions.
Moving Story Musical Theater Intensive
Mason Community Arts Academy and Moving Story are excited to announce the听Moving Story Musical Theater Intensive workshop听hosted in January 2023.听听
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.听Register now, as spots are limited. Students receive a discount. Contact听academy@gmu.edu听for more information.
Upcoming Performances at Mason
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Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music听
Thursday, Dec.听1,听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,听Katahj听Copley, and Joel Puckett that respond to these uncommon times with remembrance, reflection, and hope. There will be a 7:30听p.m.听pre-concert听discussion.听听
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Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music听
Dec.听2鈥3,听at 3 and 8 p.m.听
Hylton Performing Arts Center,听Gregory Family Theater听
This celebrated operetta by听Italian-American听composer and librettist Gian Carlo Menotti tells the classic story of the Magi鈥檚 journey to Bethlehem.听听
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School of Dance听
Dec. 2鈥3, at听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听Fall: Dance听Innovations.鈥听
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Friday, Dec.听2,听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听take听on Leonard Cohen鈥檚 鈥淗allelujah,鈥 and many more performed as only Soweto Gospel Choir can.听This performance is appropriate for all ages.听听
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Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music听
Sunday, Dec.听4,听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 the Vienna Boys Choir听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听ages听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鈥檚听Christmas in Vienna听this holiday season.听This performance is appropriate for all ages.听
American Festival Pops Orchestra听鈥撎Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season听
Friday, Dec.听9,听at 8 p.m.听at the听听
Saturday, Dec. 10, at 8 p.m. at the听听
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.听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.听
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Sunday, Dec.听11,听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鈥檚听A听Celtic听Christmas听is sure to put you in the holiday spirit. This performance is appropriate for all ages.听
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