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Campus Updates
Commuting and Transportation Survey
Help University Sustainability measure Mason鈥檚 greenhouse gas levels by answering a听听about your commute. The survey will help Mason understand how students, faculty, and staff get to and from campus.听
Those who complete the survey by Friday, Nov. 17, may enter an optional raffle for a chance to win a prize.听
Volunteers Needed for Winter Graduation 听
Don't miss your opportunity to celebrate听Winter Graduation听with our graduates, their families, and friends! Faculty and staff volunteers are needed to assist at the ceremonies.听Commencement and Degree Celebrations are happening on Thursday, Dec. 14.听. 听
This is a wonderful opportunity to engage with our newest听alumni in an upbeat, positive setting full of Mason spirit.听Contact University Events听with questions. 听
Swipe4Change: Help Eliminate Food Insecurity on Campus听
The听Swipe4Change event on Tuesday, Nov. 14, is an opportunity to help address food insecurity on Mason鈥檚 campuses by collecting and allocating donated guest dining swipes back to students in need. 听
Donation stations will be set up throughout campus in dining locations like the Johnson Center, Southside, and Ike鈥檚, between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. Meal plan holders can donate a guest swipe. Those who do not have meal plans can contribute any dollar amount through Coins4Change at retail locations.听
This event is a collaborative effort between Mason Dining and the Student Support and Advocacy Center, with support from University Sustainability, the Student Public Interest Research Group, and Student Government. 听
December Staff Senate Meeting with Rector Blackman听
The 听will feature Rector Horace Blackman as guest speaker. Rector Blackman leads the 性视界传媒 Board of Visitors. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 6, with the general meeting from 10鈥11 a.m. and the guest speaker from 11 a.m. to noon.听
Constituents are invited to attend in person on the Fairfax Campus in Merten Hall, Room 1201, or join the meeting via .听
The Staff Senate will collect questions in advance for consideration. Use the 听to submit a comment or question by Friday, Nov. 17. Live questions will also be accepted, time permitting.听
Parking and Transportation Holiday Donation Drive听
Would you like to help someone in need? Parking Services is hosting its annual holiday donation drive to benefit the Patriot Pantry. Reduce the cost of an outstanding parking citation by donating items听at any Parking Services office to benefit the Patriot Pantry by Wednesday, Dec. 13. For important details, visit .
Foragers' Forest Groundbreaking Celebration
The Foragers鈥 Forest is a brand-new site on the Fairfax Campus, launched by a graduate student and faculty in the Environmental Science and Policy Department, with funding from an Amazon grant. It is located near the Aquia Building, along the stream between Aquia Creek Lane and Patriot鈥檚 Circle.
Join the groundbreaking celebration on Friday, Nov. 17, at 10:30 a.m. The event will feature a welcome message from Fernando Miralles-Wilhelm, dean of the College of Science, a foraging walk looking for wild foods, a wild foods and native seedling giveaway, and light refreshments. .
Vonage Phone System Implementation Update听
Information Technology Services (ITS) is actively implementing Mason鈥檚 new telecommunications system, Vonage, Inc., on the Fairfax Campus. As ITS moves through buildings, impacted users will be notified of how to prepare and what to expect during the change. For more details, including the implementation schedule, visit the听.听
Thanksgiving Turkey Trot on the SciTech Campus听
The Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center听will host the听听on Thursday, Nov. 23. This annual event is the largest turkey trot in Prince William County. 听
The Turkey Trot 5k and one-mile Mashed Potato Run/Walk is a fun, family-friendly event in celebration of Thanksgiving Day. The 5k starts at 8:30 a.m., and the one-mile race starts at 9:30 a.m. The races will be on and around the SciTech Campus.听
Wear your best Thanksgiving-themed gear. A DJ will play music at the start/finish line throughout the event. All runners will receive a custom race medal, T-shirt, and bib. A portion of the race proceeds will be donated to the Hero鈥檚 Bridge charitable organization. .听
Mason Shuttle Changes for Thanksgiving Break
The Thanksgiving holiday will bring changes to the Mason Shuttle schedules. Details are posted on the .
Fan Survey: You Could Win a $100 Gift Card
The university would love to know more about Mason fans and their shopping habits. Your feedback will help influence the presence of Mason merchandise in the marketplace.听.听听
Survey results will be used for research purposes only. Any answers you provide are completely confidential. The survey should take no more than 15 minutes to complete. Once you complete the survey, you will automatically be entered to win one of four $100 gift cards to the 性视界传媒 Bookstore. The survey closes Dec. 15.听听
颁辞苍迟补肠迟听David Atkins,听executive director, brand development and licensing, with questions.
Gunston, 'Friend of the Libraries,' Is Back!听
Something green is lurking in the 性视界传媒 Libraries . . . 听听
From 1994 to 2009, the mascot for Mason鈥檚听athletic teams was none other than Gunston, a 7-foot-tall, furry green individual in a Mason basketball uniform and a tri-corner hat. He was most often seen at Men鈥檚 and Women鈥檚 Basketball games. In 2014, Gunston came to live in the University Libraries Special Collections Research Center, where he has lived out a quiet, well-deserved retirement鈥.听
Training and Professional Development
UndocuAlly Training
The First-Gen+ Center collaborates with UndocuMason, a student organization that creates an inclusive environment for undocumented students through education and advocacy, to provide听听to the Mason community.听听听
This training teaches about the history of undocumented communities, past and present legislation, and the lived realities and barriers facing undocumented communities. The UndocuAlly Training team aims to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for undocumented immigrants.听听听
Upcoming听training will be hosted听in-person on Friday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Fairfax Campus in Merten Hall, Room 1201.听.听
ASPIRE: Inclusive Excellence Professional Development Opportunities
Understanding diversity, equity, and inclusion is crucial for creating an inclusive workplace for faculty and staff.听By embracing diverse perspectives and ensuring access to opportunities, faculty and staff promote a sense of belonging within an inclusive learning environment that empowers learners to navigate cultural complexities, cultivate empathy, and develop the necessary skills to thrive in a diverse and interconnected global economy.听听
In support of Mason鈥檚 broader strategic goals and academic units鈥 Inclusive Excellence Plans, the ASPIRE learning and听development opportunity offers multiple pathways for individuals and teams.听.听To schedule professional development for yourself or your team, contact Inclusive Excellence at听masonIE@gmu.edu.
Resources for You
Tuesday Treks: Fairfax Campus Connection听
Faculty and staff are invited to embark on a journey of social connection, informal conversation, and enhanced well-being with the Tuesday Treks series! Meet on the Fairfax Campus at the Fenwick Library main entrance on Tuesdays at noon.听听
This is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues, share meaningful conversations, and elevate your work-life balance. All abilities are welcome. The Tuesday Treks series is designed to accommodate everyone, so you can move at your own pace and comfort level.听听for more information.听
Host Your End of Semester or Holiday Party at the Corner Pocket听听
With the end of the fall semester and the holiday season approaching, it is the perfect time to organize a party for your department or organization. Choose the Corner Pocket Game Room, Corner Pocket Patio, or Side Pocket multipurpose space for your next event!听
The Corner Pocket Game Room reservations include unlimited play on all games ranging from billiards, table tennis, arcade games, and more. Add-ons听like听karaoke or unlimited popcorn are available for your unique event. For more information on how to reserve and for rates, visit听. 颁辞苍迟补肠迟听Kelly Meehan听with questions.听
Handmade Marketplace at The MIX
Stop by 鈥檚 Handmade Marketplace in the lower-level atrium of Horizon Hall on the Fairfax Campus on Thursday, Nov. 16, from noon to 5 p.m.听
Browse handmade items made by Mason students, faculty, and staff who are makers, designers, and crafters. Items include unique artwork, knitted and textile creations, custom jewelry, and more. Perfect gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list!
Upcoming听Performances at Mason听听
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Saturday, Nov. 25, at 8 p.m.听听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts听听
A Chanticleer Christmas听showcases an inspired and far-ranging repertoire full of new a cappella arrangements of well-known tunes鈥攆rom Renaissance music to Gospel hymns, Christmas carols to songs from the 鈥淕reat American Songbook.鈥 听
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Sunday, Nov. 26, at 7 p.m.听听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts听听
Enjoy a feast of French music in Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel:听Festive French Fare, featuring Debussy鈥檚 beloved "Clair de Lune,"听Ravel鈥檚 enchanting听Sonatine, Saint-Sa毛ns鈥 devilish听Danse macabre, and two tuneful听Novelettes听by听Poulenc. An interactive question-and-answer session will conclude this program.
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Sunday, Nov. 26, at 4 p.m.听听
SciTech Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall听听
Canadian Brass returns to usher in the holiday season with their winning combination of exuberant sound, good-natured humor, and engaging showmanship. Clad in their iconic white running shoes, the brass quintet performs a repertoire that includes original arrangements and signature takes on classical standards, pop favorites, and traditional holiday music. 听
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Dewberry School of Music听
Wednesday, Nov. 29, at 8 p.m.听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts听
The Mason Symphonic Band is an ensemble comprised of music majors and non-music majors from across a myriad of disciplines at Mason. This ensemble performs historical and contemporary works from diverse composers spanning multiple genres and styles.听
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Dewberry School of Music听
Thursday, Nov. 30, at 8 p.m.听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts听
The Mason Wind Symphony concludes the fall portion of the 2023-24 season with Edward Elgar鈥檚 beautiful yet mysterious composition, Enigma Variations, transcribed for wind band. The Mason Wind Symphony will complement this work with a premiere of Hilary Purrington鈥檚 latest composition, and Florence Price鈥檚 Adoration, transcribed for wind band by Sheldon Williams.听
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Mason School of Theater听
Friday, Dec. 1, at 2 p.m.听
Fairfax Campus, Johnson Center, Bistro听
A play by April E. Brassard, directed by Nathan Tilley. Free and open to the public.听
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Mason School of Dance听
Friday, Dec. 1, and Saturday, Dec. 2, at 8 p.m.听
Fairfax Campus, Harris Theatre听
A program of new works created and performed by the Mason Dance Company.听听
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Dewberry School of Music听
Friday, Dec. 1, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 2, at 3 p.m.听
SciTech Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Gregory Family Theater听
Mason Opera presents An Evening of Gilbert & Sullivan, featuring听Trial by Jury听and favorite Gilbert and Sullivan scenes from:听H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, The Mikado, and听Iolanthe. Enjoy an evening with Mason鈥檚 talented vocal students in collaboration with an instrumental chamber ensemble.听
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Saturday, Dec. 2, at 8 p.m.听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts听
Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy return to the Center for the Arts for a Celtic experience like no other. In A Celtic Family Christmas, the charming duo invites you and your family into their holiday traditions on Cape Breton Island with charming stories of family, food, and plenty of music. 听
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Sunday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m.听
SciTech Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall听
Celebrate the holidays with one of Virginia鈥檚 premier gospel ensembles, The Legendary Ingramettes, as they sing their family favorites. Richmond鈥檚 鈥渇irst family of gospel鈥 was formed six decades ago by 鈥淢ama鈥 Maggie Ingram, who found inspiration in Black gospel male quartets of the 1940s and 50s.听With her harmonizing singers, Ingram broke new ground with her female-driven quartet.
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Dewberry School of Music听
Sunday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m.听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts听
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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Mason School of Dance听
Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 6 and 8 p.m.听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts听
A showcase of new dances created and performed by the Mason Dance Company.听
American Festival Pops Orchestra 鈥 Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season听
Friday, Dec. 8, at 8 p.m. at the (SciTech Campus)听
Saturday, Dec. 9, at 4 p.m. at the (Fairfax Campus)听
Gather 鈥榬ound for this annual concert that is sure to warm hearts and spread cheer. Now in his second season, Artistic Director and Conductor Peter Wilson welcomes old and new friends to the stage for a festive program of musical favorites, including an uplifting audience singalong of beloved carols. 听
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Sunday, Dec. 10, at 2 p.m.听
SciTech Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall听
Made up of boy sopranos and altos from ages 8鈥14, the Vienna Boys Choir transports you to the snowy Alps, where the air smells sweet and twinkling lights brighten the night sky. Their program, Christmas in Vienna, balances a mix of Baroque classics, contemporary popular hits, sacred songs, Austrian folk tunes, polkas, waltzes, and traditional holiday favorites. 听
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Sunday, Dec. 10, at 3 p.m.听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts听
Representing a new generation of mariachi artists, Latin GRAMMY-nominated Mariachi Herencia de M茅xico is propelling the art and traditions of mariachi music to new heights. For the holidays, the ensemble brings the Latin American tradition of Las Posadas to the Center with songs of the season.