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Campus Updates
Faculty and Staff Holiday Parties: Jingle and Mingle
Join your fellow faculty and staff forMason’s2021holiday parties, hosted at each campus.Enjoyfood, music, games and prizes!
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50th Anniversary Fund Idea Submissions Needed
As part ofMason’s50thanniversary,Giving Daywill focus on raisingfunds for a strategic initiative at Mason.
Do you have an initiative, project, etc.,that could be completed (start to finish) with $75,000–150,000and would impact faculty, staff, students, or alumni? Tell us about it!
University leadership will review all entries,and the top ideas will be put to a vote by the Mason Nation. The winning idea will be supported during Giving Day.
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December Staff Senate Meeting: President Gregory Washington
The December Staff Senate meeting will feature Mason President Gregory Washington.
Wednesday, Dec. 1
10 a.m. to noon
General business meeting, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. ()
Dr. Washington will present from 11 a.m. to noon
Passcode: SS123
Call in: 301-715-8592 or 267-831-0333
Webinar ID: 939 9974 9658/ Passcode: 224754
The Staff Senate represents all classified and non-student wage employees at Mason. Working closely with the university administration, we 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. Contactstaffsenate@gmu.edufor more information.
Nominations Accepted for theOnline Teaching Excellence Award
The Online Teaching Excellence Award recognizes teaching excellence in faculty members who have been teachingfully-onlinecourses at Mason. Faculty may be full-time or part-time and need to have taught online courses for at least four complete semesters at Mason to be eligible.
Students and/oremployees may submit nominations. Self-nominations are not accepted..
by Dec. 3. The form requests informationabout the nominee,along with a few paragraphs of recommendation.
Questions? ContacttheStearns Center atstearns@gmu.edu.
Parking and Transportation Holiday Donation Drive
Would you like to help someone in need? For the 14th year, Parking Services is hosting a holiday donation drive. Through Wednesday, Dec. 15, make an in-person donation at any Parking Services office to benefit the Patriot Pantry, or an online donation to the Student Emergency Fund. Your donation will reduce the cost of an outstanding parking citation by $15, $20, or $30.
For important details, including the donation/credit framework for in-person donations, .
Support Club Football in their First National Championship Bowl on Dec. 4
It's official: Mason’s Club Football team is heading to the National Club Football Association (NCFA) 2021 National Championship Bowl! This historic achievement marks the first time the team will be competing for a National Championship. Mason will face off against The Ohio State University on Saturday, Dec. 4,at Wiley Stadium on the campusofWaynesburg Universityin Pennsylvania.
The Club Football team is hosting a fundraiser with a goal of $10,000 to cover their travel expenses,and theyare askingtheMason Nation for help.and be a part of this historic moment. (Be sure to add yourtax-deductiblegift to “Friends of Club Football.”)
Want to attend the game orlistento a live broadcast?.
Mason Shuttles and Winter Break
Winter Break brings major changes to the Mason Shuttle schedules. Details for December are posted at . Information regarding January and spring 2022 is coming soon.
Contact Parking and Transportation at 703-993-2828 or shuttle@gmu.edu with questions.
Training and Professional Development
Mason Career Influencers Network
University Career Services will offertraining in January and March.TheMason Career InfluencersNetwork is anationally recognized model for providing career development support to students through their relationships with professors, advisors, success coaches, supervisors, community directors, and many other roles at theuniversity.
Sign up for an upcoming cohort:
January Cohort (in-person):Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (lunch included)
March Cohort (virtual during Spring Break Week)
- Tuesday, Mar. 15, 2022, 1–2:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, Mar. 16, 2022, 1–2:30 p.m.
- Thursday, Mar. 17, 2022, 1–2:30 p.m.
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Resources for You
Arlington Pop-Up Holiday Shopping
Enjoy specialat the Arlington Campus, featuring gifts by. Discover unique items by local artisans and makers for your holiday shopping.
Stop by vendor booths in the lobby of VanMetreHall from 4–7 p.m. on the following dates: Tuesday–Thursday, Nov. 30 to Dec. 2; and Tuesday–Thursday, Dec. 7–9.
Vanpool Survey: Woodbridge to the Fairfax Campus
Are you a full-time faculty/staff member who lives in the Woodbridge area and works on the Fairfax Campus? Would you like to have your commutingcosts reimbursed up to $270/month(tax-free), not have to do all the driving, park free at Mason, and reduce carbon emissions?
If so, consider vanpooling. Parking and Transportation is continuing its vanpool outreach and has developed a short.
Mason Recreation Power Meet Dec. 4
Join Mason Recreation forthe2021 Power Meeton Dec. 4,featuring threetypes of lifts:squat, bench, and deadlift.Each lifter will have three attempts to achievethegreatest possible weight for each designated lift.
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The meet will be hosted at theRecreation and Athletic Complex (TheRAC).
ContactEmmanuelAgyemangateagyema2@gmu.edu or 703-993-5622with questions.
Upcoming Performances at Mason
Dewberry School of Music
Wednesday, Dec.1,at 8 p.m.
Center for the Arts
Join the Mason Steel Pan Ensemble, directed by Victor Provost;the Braddock Road Brass Band, directed by Graham Breedlove;and the Latin American Ensemble, directed by JuanMegnain their Fall 2021 concert.This concert isfreeand open to the public.
School of Dance
Friday,Dec.3, at 8 p.m., andSaturday, Dec.4,at 8 p.m.
HyltonPerforming Arts Center
Dance Innovations is a showcase of new dances by AV's School of Dance.
Saturday, Dec.4,at 8 p.m.
Center for the Arts
Dianne Reeves, “the most admired jazz diva since the heyday of Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billie Holiday” (The New York Times),shares her timeless voice and improvisational prowess in an exceptional holiday program of seasonal sounds. Adored by audiences and critics alike for her powerful voice, vivacious personality, and captivating performance, Reeves is considered one of the world’spreeminent vocalists.
Dewberry School of Music
Sunday, Dec.5,at 7 p.m.
Center for the Arts
Join us for a joyous concert celebration by the Dewberry School of Music as we ring in the holiday season! Showcasing Mason’s Symphony Orchestra and Choirs, this evening will feature holiday favorites and festive new works performed by extraordinary student artists.
Featuring Kate Flannery, Tim Davis, and the Tony Guerrero Quintet
Sunday, Dec.5,at 7 p.m.
HyltonPerforming Arts Center
What if two of your favorite comedy mavens decided to partner up for a hilarious, surprisingly tuneful Christmas cabaret spectacular? Genius!ASwingin’ Little Christmasstars Jane Lynch (Glee’sSue Sylvester,The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’sSophie Lennon)and Kate Flannery (The Office’sMeredith).This holiday edition of their hit New York cabaret showTwo Lost Soulsis basically the Rat Pack with a couple of broads. Accompanied by Tim Davis and the Tony Guerrero Quintet, these longtime friends and performing partners share their uniquely hysterical take on everything from Broadway classics to the Barry Sisters to Nicki Minaj.
American Festival Pops Orchestra – Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season
Ding-dong, ding-dong, Christmas bells are ringing!Gather with the American Festival Pops Orchestra and special guests for its annual Holiday Pops concert, which is sure to make spirits bright.A beloved tradition with our audiences, this heartwarming evening of holiday favorites includes a festive audience sing-along. Maestro Anthony Maiello leads Northern Virginia’s own American Festival Pops Orchestra as it ushers in the season with a lively performance filled with musical goodwill and cheer.