Faculty/Staff Announcements
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Campus Updates
High School Graduations at EagleBank Arena, May 24 to June 13
Heavy traffic is expected on and near the Fairfax Campus from May 24 through June 13 due to high school graduation celebrations at EagleBank Arena.听听
With multiple ceremonies most days, traffic will be entering and exiting campus from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m., so please allow for extra travel time.听听
. Follow Parking and Transportation on and for updates. Contact parking@gmu.edu with questions.听
Summer Dining Options
Check out the list of dining options on campus this summer. Hours are posted on the .听
Feel like dining off campus? Consider these that offer Mason discounts.听
Complete the Learning Management System (LMS) Feedback Survey by May 25听
Faculty and staff are invited to help Mason choose its new (LMS). Vendor presentations from the three finalists took place May 8鈥10. Presentation recordings, including audience questions and answers, are now available on the .听听
Complete the feedback survey for each of the three finalists by Thursday, May 25. Those interested in sandbox testing accounts for each vendor should submit their information through the . A deadline to complete sandbox testing will be announced shortly.听听
A decision on a replacement LMS will be made within the next few months. After a platform is selected, there will be a transition period with an emphasis on faculty development and automated course conversions.听
Requirements for Summer Programs Hosting Minors
Departments hosting summer programs, events, or camps (PECs) attended by participants under the age of 18 who are not currently enrolled at Mason must follow Mason policies and procedures when working with minors, including .听听听
Information about specific PEC procedures, including the required PEC registration process, is available on Mason鈥檚 . Questions? Contact Buz Grover, Operations and Business Services.听
Mason Shuttles: Summer Schedule Underway
Mason Shuttles began a summer schedule on Monday, May 22. Service is Monday鈥揊riday only. The shuttle schedules are posted at and a is also available. 听
Note: There is no shuttle service on the following dates:听
- Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day)听
- Monday, June 19 (Juneteenth)听
- Tuesday, July 4 (Independence Day)听
Contact shuttle@gmu.edu or 703-993-2828 with questions.听
'All of Us' Education and Enrollment Center Exhibit听
性视界传媒 will host the National Institutes of Health鈥檚 All of Us Journey, a traveling, hands-on exhibit that raises awareness about the All of Us Research Program. The program aims to speed up health research and medical breakthroughs. To do so, All of Us is asking one million volunteers to share different types of health and lifestyle information鈥攊nformation like where they live, what they do, and their family health history.鈥
The mobile exhibit includes an opportunity for visitors to sign up to participate in the program by answering surveys, giving their physical measurements, and more. .听
The All of Us exhibit at Mason will take place May 30 to June 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Merten Lawn. The event is sponsored by University Libraries, the College of Public Health, and Northern Virginia Area Health Education Center. .听听
Those interested in learning more about the data may attend a webinar on June 1.听
Training and Professional Development
Annual University Business Consulting Summer Knowledge Share Series听
Registration is now open for University Business Consulting鈥檚 annual . Sessions are open to all faculty and staff and offered both in-person (Fairfax Campus, Merten Hall) and via Zoom. Topics include:听听
- Peer Reviews and Benchmarking Primer for Non-Academic Projects: Thursday, June 1, noon to 1 p.m.听听
- Pitching and Presentation Best Practices: Thursday, July 13, noon to 1 p.m.听
- Change Management Primer: Thursday, August 10, noon to 1 p.m.听
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Opioid Overdose Response and Naloxone Training听
Employee Health and Well-Being, a division of Safety, Emergency, and Enterprise Risk Management, will provide Opioid Overdose Response and Naloxone Training on the Fairfax Campus on the following dates from 1鈥2 p.m.:听
- Thursday, June 22听
- Tuesday, July 18听
- Wednesday, Aug. 2听
Training will be offered at Mason Square on Wednesday, June 21, from 10鈥11 a.m. . Email questions to ehw@gmu.edu.
Crucial Conversations Workshop: Mastering Dialogue听
Join the Organizational Development and Learning team in exploring the skills to step into disagreement鈥攔ather than over or around it鈥攁nd turn disagreement into dialogue for improved relationships and results. Facilitated by certified trainers, Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue is an engaging classroom course rich with group discussion, real-time practice, and group support and coaching.听
Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue听
Thursday, June 15, and Friday, June 16听
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (participants must attend both days) 听
Fairfax Campus, Merten Hall, Room 1203听
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University Life Student Success Symposium听听听
Mason faculty, staff, and graduate students are invited to for the . The pre-conference will be held Monday, June 5, and the symposium will be held Tuesday, June 6.听听听听听听听听
The 2023 UL Symposium invites attendees to engage with the 鈥渨hy鈥 in our work as practitioners of student success. The symposium will provide attendees with interactive and engaging experiences to focus on the new and continued work of student affairs professionals in the ever-changing and evolutionary nature of higher education.听听听
Registration is open through May 30. Contact the planning team at ulprodev@gmu.edu with questions.
All of Us Research Workbench Webinar听
The Research Workbench is the largest, most diverse biomedical data resource of its kind. Built in partnership with participants spanning different ages, races, ethnicities, and regions of the country, it currently includes physical measurements, surveys, wearables, electronic health records, and genomics. 听
Join us as we learn about the participants, explore the data offered, and see how to start a research project using All of Us data and tools.听
All of Us Research Workbench Webinar听
Thursday, June 1, at noon听
Hosted on Zoom
Attendees may also view the webinar on campus in Fenwick Library, Room 1014B. This event is sponsored by University Libraries, Northern Virginia Area Health Education Center, and the College of Public Health. This webinar accompanies the .
Contact Kathy Butler, Health Sciences Librarian, with any questions.听
Resources for You
Mason Night with D.C. United听
Celebrate as the Patriots fill the stadium to watch D.C. United take on Inter Miami CF on Saturday, July 8. Attendees can also register for a .听
Pricing includes discounted seats and a Mason and D.C. United co-branded cinch bag. To receive the co-branded cinch bag, you must purchase the .听
Mason Forms Disability+ Justice Coalition
The Office of Faculty Affairs and Development recently created The Mason Disability+ Justice Coalition in collaboration with faculty and staff. This social justice group strives to create a safe and inclusive space for employees with disabilities and their allies. The group鈥檚 mission is to foster a community where members can discuss and combat discriminatory practices and cultures, share resources, successes and challenges, and create a welcoming environment where everyone feels celebrated.听听
To join the group, contact Amy Ayres. To learn more, visit the .听
Discounted Subscriptions to Center for the Arts and Hylton Performing Arts Center听
Mason faculty, staff, and retirees are eligible for 50 percent off the ticket price for season subscriptions to the (Great Performances at Mason and Family Series) and the (Hylton Presents, Hylton Family Series, and American Roots Series).听
Subscriptions are packages of three or more performances. Present your Mason ID at the ticket office to claim your discount.听
Contact the Center for the Arts at 703-993-8888 or the Hylton Center at 703-993-7759 with questions.听
Sophrology for Well-Being Summer Sessions
Sophrology is a dynamic relaxation method that can strengthen the well-being of both your body and mind. Practicing sophrology involves techniques such as breathing, mental imagery, gentle movement, meditation, and progressive muscle relaxation.听
Join the Center for the Advancement of Well-Being for summer sophrology sessions on May 24, May 31, June 7, and June 14 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. each day. Sessions will be hosted online. You may听participate in any of these sessions or all of them. and .听
Metro Orange Line Platform Work this Summer
Construction work will occur on Metro鈥檚 Orange Line over the summer. Stations between Ballston and Vienna will be affected from June 3 to July 16. For information on the project, including WMATA shuttle service while some stations are closed, visit the . An overview of all planned is available. Contact Mason Transportation to learn about alternate transportation options.
Film Screening with Kyle Finnegan, Young Alumni Commissioning Project Awardee听
Join College of Visual and Performing Arts alumnus Kyle Finnegan for a screening of his new documentary short:听
MSG: Mysterious Savory Grains听
Sunday, June 4, at 4 p.m.听
Fairfax Campus, Johnson Center Cinema 听
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For a lot of Americans, monosodium glutamate is a scary ingredient. But for chef Tim Ma, it's an essential part of his cooking. In this short documentary, three experts discuss the history, stigma, and deliciousness of MSG.听听
Following the screening, Professor Ben Steger of Mason鈥檚 Film and Video Studies program will host a Q&A session with Finnegan.听听
This event showcases Finnegan鈥檚 latest independent film, funded in part by his award from the College of Visual and Performing Arts .听
Digital Implementations of Exercise is Medicine庐 with Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center听
The Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center and its lifestyle medicine program, Exercise is Medicine庐 (EIM-FAFC), are excited to announce a new partnership with EXI庐 Therapeutics Inc., a MedTech company that has developed a robust app aimed at allowing certified health and fitness professionals to prescribe tailored exercise programs and monitor real-time data in a way that鈥檚 easy, effective, and accessible to a larger portion of the population. In coordination with EIM-FAFC, clients will have the support they need to achieve their health goals.听听
Exercise is Medicine is a 12-week program in which participants simultaneously work with a health and wellness coach and personal trainer in a series of sessions, after an individual assessment and prescription, targeted at three key areas: exercise, nutrition education, and lifestyle behavior change.听听
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Help Prevent or Delay the Onset of Type 2 Diabetes
The Department of Nutrition and Food Studies in the College of Public Health (CPH) is conducting a clinical study aimed at helping individuals at risk of developing type 2 diabetes to prevent or delay its onset. Those interested in participating will be screened by phone; eligible individuals will be invited to take part in the study. Participants must be between the ages of 45 to 65, have a BMI between 25 to 39.9 kg/m2, and Hb A1c levels between 5.7 and 6.4.听For details, visit the听.听Email questions to听Blessing Seidu听or听Raedeh Basiri.
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