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Campus Updates
Spring 2022 Parking Passes
Spring 2022 parking permit sales will begin on Thursday, Jan. 6 (online only). Visitfor details. Faculty and staff using payroll deduction for their parking permits do not need to take any additional action.
ITS Support Center Modified Winter Hours
The ITS Support Center is operating under modified hours until the start of the spring semester:
Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Normal business hours will resume on Sunday, Jan. 23, at 1 p.m.
If you have an emergency while the ITS Support Center is closed, call 703-993-8870 and listen to the prompts to be connected to a representative.
Reminder: Mason Shuttles in January
Schedules for the Mason Shuttles have been adjusted for the January intersession. Find details on the. Contact703-993-2828 orshuttle@gmu.eduwith questions.
Nominations Open: Rick Holt Active Transportation Advocate Award
The Rick Holt Active Transportation Advocate Award honors Rick, “the Mason bike dude,” who passionately advocated for and encouraged active transportation at Mason and beyond.
Nominations are open for this new award, the recipient of whom will be recognized at the Outstanding Achievement Awards in April.
If you know a faculty or staff member who embodies Rick’s enthusiasm and commitment, we encourage you to submit a nomination..
Training and Professional Development
Research and Scholarship at Mason: Orientation and Refresher
The Mason community is invited to attend thesecond annualResearch and Scholarship at Masonorientation and refresher, sponsored by the Office of Research,Innovation and Economic Impact.This session will be hosted virtually on Wednesday, Jan. 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m..
The program is designed to help faculty become more familiar with the grant life cycle at Mason andtheresources availableto help faculty obtain external funding for theirresearch, scholarship, and creative work.
ThePower of Moments
Many of the defining moments instudentsaffairs are the result of accident or luck—but why would we leave our most meaningful, memorable moments to chance when we can create them?
JoinUniversity Lifeon Wednesday, Jan. 12, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. forThe Power of Moments, ahybrid eventthatwill help supervisors leverage moments to enhancetheirsupervision style and create memorable experiences for staff.
This event is co-hosted by theand the, part of University Life Professional Development.
Register to attendor.
Workshop:Promising Pedagogies to Support First-Generation Students
In collaboration with theStearns Center for Teaching and Learning, theFirst-Gen+ Centerwill host the third session of its faculty/staff development series, Supporting First-Generation College Students in the Classroom and Beyond:
Promising Pedagogies to Support First-Generation Students
Thursday, Jan. 13, 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Hosted on Zoom
Attendees will engage with evidence-based practices to support them in preparingspring 2022 syllabi that are inclusive of first-generation student needs and ways of learning. The one-hour workshop will offer simple tips that can make a big difference to your students.
This session will be hosted by Shelley Reid (Stearns Center) and Graziella Pagliarulo McCarron (First-Gen+ Center and School of Integrative Studies).
Contactstearns@gmu.eduwith questions.
Upcoming Performances at Mason
Saturday, Jan. 22, at 8 p.m.
Center for the Arts
Called “one of the most sought-after choreographers of her generation” by the New York Times, Camille A. Brown is reclaiming the cultural narratives ofAfrican-Americanidentity through dance. Now, her Bessie Award-winning company, Camille A. Brown & Dancers take the stage at the Center for the Arts for the first time. Her bold work taps into both ancestral stories and contemporary culture, capturing a range ofdeeplypersonal experiences. A pre-performance discussion will take place in Monson Grand Tier (located on the third level of the Center for the Arts Lobby) 45 minutes prior to curtain.
Sunday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m.
Center for the Arts
Take an extraordinary journey through classical music with this family-friendly Keyboard Conversations® performance. Learn the compelling stories behind each piece and then enjoy each work played in its entirety. An interactive question and answer session will conclude this program.
VasilyPetrenko, music director
KianSoltani, cello
Saturday, Jan. 29, at 8 p.m.
Center for the Arts
Celebrate the diamond jubilee anniversary of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with a program featuring one of the world’s most sought-after cellists, KianSoltani. Under the direction ofVasilyPetrenko, RPO is recognized as one of the world’s most forward-thinking and boundary-pushing symphony orchestras. This stunning concert of cherished works is the perfect performance to reconnect with live, classical music. A pre-performance discussion will take place in Monson Grand Tier, (located on the third level of the Center for the Arts Lobby) 45 minutes prior to curtain.