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Campus Updates
2023 Celebration of Distinction: Nomination Form
The 性视界传媒 Alumni Association is听听for the 2023 性视界传媒 Alumni Association Awards.听听
For more than 30 years, the Alumni Association has recognized outstanding alumni, student, and faculty accomplishments with five unique annual awards, including:听
- Alumnus/a of the Year听
- Alumni Service Award听
- Faculty Member of the Year Award听
- Senior of the Year Award听
- Graduate of the Last Decade (G.O.L.D.) Award听听
The deadline to nominate someone is Friday, March 10.听For questions regarding the nominations process, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at听alumni@gmu.edu听or 703-993-8696.
Conclusion of Mason's 50th听Anniversary Celebration and Use of 50th听Anniversary Logo
惭补蝉辞苍'蝉听听came to a close听in December. Mason offices and employees should now discontinue the use of the 50th听anniversary mark on websites, publications, email signatures, and other collateral.听听
痴颈蝉颈迟听听for information on brand guidelines, visual style, and more.听Have questions about accessing or using the brand guidelines? Contact Creative Services at听creative@gmu.edu.
New Telecommunications Vendor Update
In August 2022, Information Technology Services (ITS) announced the selection of Mason鈥檚 new telecommunications vendor, Vonage Inc. Since the announcement, ITS has successfully rolled out the new system for all Mason Call Centers and is moving into the next phase of the project: faculty and staff phones.听
ITS has met with Telecom听Coordinators to coordinate a phased-approach implementation, which will kick off in early 2023. In the coming weeks, Telecom听Coordinators will validate details with phone users (work location, phone numbers, etc.) in preparation for switching to the new system. ITS will provide additional updates and resources in the coming weeks.
Homecoming 2023: Registration Open
Celebrate Mason during Homecoming from Feb. 10鈥18. for a series of exciting events. Show your school spirit, reminisce, and share experiences with your friends and family. For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 703-993-8696 or alumni@gmu.edu.听
Mason Shuttles Updates
January Shuttle Schedules
Schedules for the Mason Shuttles have been adjusted for January (before classes begin).听听or听check the individual route schedules at听. There is no shuttle service on Monday, Jan.听16,听in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.听听
Spring Shuttle Service听
Spring service will begin on Monday, Jan. 23, for most routes. Routes with weekend service (Fairfax/SciTech, Gunston Mason, and the On-Demand shuttle) will resume听on Saturday, Jan. 21. Spring schedules are posted at . 听
Contact听703-993-2828 or听shuttle@gmu.edu听with questions.
Nominations Open: Rick Holt Active Transportation Advocate Award
The Rick Holt Active Transportation Advocate Award honors Rick, the "Mason Bike Dude,鈥 who passionately advocated for and encouraged active transportation at Mason and beyond. Nominations are open for this award. The recipient will be recognized 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, we encourage you to submit a nomination. Important details are posted on the听.听听
Contact Parking and Transportation at听703-993-2828 or听shuttle@gmu.edu听with questions.听
Training and Professional Development
Faculty Writing Sprints
Faculty Writing Sprints will officially resume听on听Friday, Jan. 27, from 9鈥11 a.m. on Zoom. All faculty, with any kind of writing project, are invited to participate. After a few minutes of check-ins and听goal-setting, we will spend our time quietly working together. 听
Writing Sprints will occur every Friday. Add them to your calendar, tell your friends, and prepare to marvel at just how much you can accomplish in two-hours听bursts alongside your fellow Mason writers.听.听Contact Writing Across the Curriculum with questions.
Research and Scholarship Orientation Set for Jan. 18听听
Faculty are invited to attend the听third annual听Research and Scholarship at Mason听orientation and refresher, sponsored by the Office of Research,听Innovation and Economic Impact,听on Wednesday, Jan. 18, from 9 a.m. to听2 p.m.听via Zoom.听听
The program is designed to help faculty become more familiar (or refresh their familiarity) with the grant lifecycle process at Mason and听the听resources available听to assist faculty in obtaining external funding for their听research, scholarship, and creative work.听Registration is required.
New Adjunct Faculty Success Workshop
罢丑别听听will be held on Saturday, Jan. 14,听from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. via Zoom. The workshop is designed to meet the unique needs and challenges that adjunct faculty face, support their transition to campus, and develop practical strategies for success with students.听听
The workshop will include a broad overview of working at Mason, introductions to important policies, and sessions to enhance teaching skills for online and in-person classes.听.听
The workshop is co-sponsored by the Stearns Center for Teaching and Learning and Human Resources and Payroll.
Resources for You
Resiliency for Working Parents
Balancing work and family life is not always easy. Human Resources and Payroll is partnering with Anthem Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to offer an upcoming session for working parents:听
Resiliency for Working Parents 听
Thursday, Jan. 26, at noon听
Hosted on Zoom
Learn how to build resiliency as a working parent, prevent burnout, and maintain work-life balance. Contact engagehr@gmu.edu with questions.
Mason Summer Band Camp
Mason Community Arts Academy and the Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music are thrilled to announce the inaugural , held June 19-23 at the Fairfax Campus. 听
Wind, brass, and percussionists from grades 6鈥12 are invited to spend a week making music, with opportunities for private lessons with Mason faculty and a special Green Machine experience. Students have the option to enroll as a Day Camper or Overnight Residential Camper.听
Registration opens Jan. 15. .听
Veterans and the Arts Initiative: Virtual Guitar Workshops
The at the Hylton Center offers free, hands-on workshops for local veterans, servicemembers, and military family members. 听
Have you always wanted to try the guitar, or are you looking for tips to improve your technique? Beginners are invited to participate in a 10-week series of virtual lessons with Glen McCarthy, guitar instructor for the Veterans and the Arts Initiative. 听
Sessions occur on Tuesdays, Jan. 24 to听March 28, from 7鈥7:50 p.m. via Zoom. .听听
Upcoming Performances at Mason
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Saturday, Jan. 28, at 8 p.m.听
Center for the Arts听
Escape into Alexandre Dumas鈥 swashbuckling epic,鈥The Three Musketeers, performed by听The Acting Company. Full of charm, wit, and swordplay, this world-premiere adaptation by Linda Alper and Penny Metropulos follows D鈥橝rtagnan, who joins up with a band of noble Musketeers on a mission to root out the corruption of Cardinal Richelieu鈥檚 spies and assassins. It鈥檚 a听timeless tale with an inspirational reminder that courage, honesty, and passion can change the world.听听
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Mason Artist-in-Residence听
Sunday, Jan. 29, at 4 p.m.听听
Center for the Arts听
The GRAMMY Award-winning听Silkroad Ensemble debuts their newest program, Uplifted Voices, as part of their multi-year participation as a Mason Artist-in-Residence. Under the artistic direction of singer-songwriter Rhiannon Giddens, the Silkroad Ensemble leads social impact initiatives and educational programming alongside the creation of new music that celebrates the exchange of ideas, tradition, and innovation across borders. This performance is appropriate for all ages.听
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