Faculty/Staff Announcements听
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Campus Updates听
College Colors Day: Friday, Aug. 30
Wear green and gold for College Colors Day on Friday, Aug. 30. Receive a free Koozie six-pack cooler when you purchase branded merchandise at the Johnson Center bookstore on College Colors Day and show proof of following Wear Mason on social media from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (limited to first 300 customers).听Wear green and gold on College Colors Day and every Friday after that for Spirit Fridays. .
Discover Mason Guide: Submit Your Service, Program, or Resource 听
Does your office offer a program, service, or resource available to the external community? If so, Government and Community Relations would like to include it in Discover Mason: A Guide to Services and Resources for the Residential and Business Community.听
This publication showcases the variety of ways the external community (business, residential, and government) can utilize the university even if they do not go to school here. Submit the title of service/resource, phone number, website address, and a one-sentence description to Traci Kendall by Friday, Aug. 30.听听
New Student Convocation: Friday, Aug. 23听听
性视界传媒 faculty and staff are invited to attend Fall 2024 New Student Convocation, the event that formally welcomes all new students to 性视界传媒. This year's event will emphasize the importance of embracing the rich diversity at 性视界传媒 by encouraging students to engage with those different from themselves and to seek out faculty and staff for support.听听听
Convocation will be held on Friday, Aug. 23, from 1:30鈥3 p.m., on the Fairfax Campus in EagleBank Arena. Following the event, join the new students for free ice cream outside the arena.听.
Posting Events on the Today@Mason Calendar
Planning an event on campus? Faculty and staff are responsible for ensuring their events are included on the university calendar, Today@Mason, for both scheduling and promotional purposes. All events listed on Today@Mason or any other published calendar must be scheduled in 25live, the university's scheduling software.
On the 25live event request form, select one audience from the "categories" section of the form. The form provides information on important fields for calendar postings. Please read all instructions and be sure to enter a detailed description of the event to be shared on the calendar. Include any RSVP links or website links related to the event. The scheduler will review each submission and add the event to a calendar when processing the request.
Don鈥檛 have a 25live account? . Contact University Events at gmuevent@gmu.edu with questions.
New Procedures for Trash Collection and Cleaning in Campus Offices
性视界传媒 is implementing new procedures for trash collection and cleaning in campus offices. These changes support the university's efforts to increase efficiency and cut costs. These changes went into effect on Aug. 1 in university offices at the Fairfax, Mason Square, and Science and Technology campuses:听听听听听
- Faculty and staff will be responsible for emptying the individual trash can in their workspace into larger trash receptacles in common areas. Housekeeping staff will no longer empty personal trash cans located at desks/cubicles/private offices.听听听听听
- Workspaces/offices will be cleaned weekly. 听听听听听
Common spaces and high traffic areas will be cleaned daily, and trash will be removed from common area trash receptacles at least once daily. The cleaning schedule will not change in restrooms, kitchens, and common areas. 听听听听听听
These changes are being implemented after a pilot program was conducted on the SciTech Campus and in Merten Hall on the Fairfax Campus during the 2023鈥24 academic year.听.
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August is Make a Will Month听
Most Americans either do not have an estate plan, or have one that needs to be updated to meet their current circumstances. August is National Make-A-Will Month鈥攁 reminder to update your will, if needed, or create your will if you do not have one. 听
To assist you in the process, consult with an estate planning attorney. A complimentary eBrochure is available through . If you have questions, contact Aquanetta Betts, director of planned giving, at 703-993-6971 or mylegacy@gmu.edu.听
All health plans offered to state employees and their dependents have employee assistance programs (EAPs), which include limited sessions for legal services such as estate planning. For information, visit the .听
Faculty/Staff Meal Plans Now Available听
Discover the convenience of Byte Meal Plans for faculty and staff, starting at $105. Enjoy meals across campus while saving money and fostering connections with colleagues. Byte Plans roll over from fall to spring, making it easier than ever to balance work and wellness. .听
Free Mpox Vaccine Clinic on Campus听
性视界传媒鈥檚 Student Health Services and Employee Health and Well-Being will offer a free mpox vaccination clinic for students, faculty, and staff on Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 听(only name and email required). 听
The on who should receive the vaccine. The mpox vaccine requires two doses, and clinic staff will schedule the second dose. Contact ehw@gmu.edu for clinic questions or your health care provider for personalized advice on the vaccine. .听
NASA, Earth, and Space听
The Office of Research, Innovation, and Economic Impact invites students, faculty, and staff to attend the "NASA, Earth, and Space" event on Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 1鈥2:30 p.m. on the Fairfax Campus in the Johnson Center Cinema.听
Jack Kaye, NASA's associate director for research in the Earth Science Division, will discuss current space exploration efforts and future prospects. Following his talk, a panel of 性视界传媒 faculty, including Anamaria Berea, Liping Di, Jim Kinter, and Peter Plavchan, will present their NASA-funded research, share outcomes, and explore collaboration and funding opportunities. Attendees will have a chance to engage with Kaye and the panelists through a Q&A session. .听
Mason Square Market听听
Visit the Mason Square market on Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 3鈥7 p.m. on the plaza. Find handmade items, sweet treats, art, and more.听The market is sponsored by Mason Square and Mason Dining, in collaboration with Arlington Economic Development. Additional dates are scheduled through November.听.听
Enhance Workplace Well-Being through ProjectConnect 听听
Join a Faculty/Staff ProjectConnect Group听听
Get to know other faculty and staff at 性视界传媒 by joining a Faculty/Staff ProjectConnect group. Form connections with colleagues in a small group setting. Registration is open through Wednesday, Aug. 28. Groups will meet online on Fridays at noon this September and early October. 听听
ProjectConnect Book Discussion Group听听
Faculty and staff are also invited to join a ProjectConnect book discussion group based on听Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World听by Vivek Murthy. Registration is open through Friday, Aug. 23. Participants will receive a free copy of the book to read before the online discussion on Wednesday, Sept. 25, from noon to 1 p.m. 听听听
Patriot Packout鈥檚 Swap and Hop Event听听
Shop items donated during听听for free, swap items you don鈥檛 need/want, or donate like-new or gently used items at the Swap and Hop event on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Fairfax Campus, Southside Dining Patio.听听
. All 性视界传媒 Patriots are invited to participate. The Patriot Packout听is 性视界传媒鈥檚 annual end-of-the year donation initiative led by Mason Facilities.听 听听听
Upcoming Performances at 性视界传媒听听听
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Friday, Sept. 13, at 8 p.m.听听听
Saturday, Sept. 14, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. 听听听
Fairfax Campus, de Laski Performing Arts Building, TheaterSpace听听听
Tune in for an evening of original, new works featuring the talented students of the听School of Theater.听The Originals!听allows creative artists to share their work in various forms, with each presented work being written, directed, and performed by 性视界传媒 students. Whether it鈥檚 a musical or the traditional 10-minute play structure, explore the brilliant imaginations of our students.听听听
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Sunday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m.听听听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts听听听
Jeffrey Siegel, the popular virtuoso pianist, returns for his Keyboard Conversations庐听concerts with commentary. In听Music of Joy and Peace, Siegel showcases the gorgeous and uplifting music of four beloved composers: Beethoven, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, and Grieg. The program will conclude with a short Q&A with the audience.听听听
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Sunday, Sept. 22, at 3 p.m.听听听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts听听听
Join the听Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music听for a spectacular opening of its fall concert season. The Grand Piano Celebration honors Mason's听All-Steinway School. Outstanding student and faculty artists听will be on stage to display their marvelous talents. The concert will be led by听Linda Apple Monson, International Steinway Artist and director of the Dewberry School of Music.听听听
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Sunday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m.听听听
Science and Technology Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall听听听
Kick off the 2024鈥25 Hylton Center season with comedy the D.C.-area does best鈥攑olitics! Former cast members and the co-writer of the long-running, beloved Capitol Steps introduce their new musical parody ensemble, Capitol Fools, in an evening where no politician is safe, and every absurdity gets its moment in the spotlight. This performance contains content with mature themes.听听听
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Saturday, Sept. 28, at 8:30 p.m.听听听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts听听听
Tony and Olivier Award-winning singer and actress听Lea Salonga听headlines the 2024听听benefit concert performing songs she has made famous throughout her extraordinary four-decade career on Broadway and in animated movie blockbusters. Born in the Philippines, Salonga originated the lead role of Kim in the West End and Broadway productions of听Miss Saigon, and she was the first Asian cast member to perform the role of Eponine in听Les Mis茅rables听on Broadway. Recognized by fans of all ages as the singing voice for two animated Disney princesses鈥擩asmine in听Aladdin听and Fa Mulan in听Mulan鈥擲alonga was named a 鈥淒isney Legend鈥 by the Walt Disney Company in 2011.听听听听
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Sunday, Sept. 29, at 3 p.m.听听听
Science and Technology Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall听听听
Mix magic with robotics, add hilarious slapstick, and voila鈥攜ou have Mario the Maker Magician! Mario infuses classic magic tricks and illusions with high-tech robotic innovation to create an assortment of homemade contraptions that do his comedic bidding. Infectiously positive and bursting with heart, Mario is on a mission to entertain and inspire future computer programmers, AI specialists, and robotic engineers along the way. Recommended for ages 4鈥10.听听