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Campus Updates
9/11 Day of Service
Mason's 10th annualÌýÌýwill take place on Friday, Sept. 9. A variety of service projects will be available for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members.Ìý!Ìý
In addition toÌýcommunityÌýserviceÌýprojects,ÌýÌýinclude a service fair, mindfulness and reflection sessions, and a luncheon for volunteers, first responders, veterans, and service fair partners.Ìý
Mason faculty and staff are encouraged to join the 9/11 Day of Service. Full-time classified employees and administrative/professional faculty receiveÌý16Ìýhours of paid volunteer leave per calendar year (pro-rated for part-time) to provide volunteer services through eligible nonprofit organizations.ÌýThe 9/11 Day of ServiceÌýis approvedÌýfor volunteer leave usage.
50thÌýAnniversary Reception at the SciTech Campus
Celebrate ÑÇÖÞAV's 50th Anniversary at a special reception held at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on the SciTech Campus. Join us as we honor our partners from the past,Ìýpresent, and future, with guests to include alumni and community business leaders. A special "Mason through the Decades" menu will be provided byÌýBluSageÌýCatering.Ìý
Reception Celebrating ÑÇÖÞAV's 50th AnniversaryÌýÌý
Thursday, Sept. 15, from 5–7 p.m.Ìý
SciTech Campus, Hylton Performing Arts CenterÌý
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This event is free to attend, butÌýattendees shouldÌý.
September Staff Senate Meeting
The September Staff Senate meeting will feature Andrew Lane, director of Performance Management and Employee Engagement, joined by members of his team, including Tamira Colbert, faculty/staff engagement assistant, and Stacey Ellis, faculty/staff engagement consultant, to discuss goals and initiatives following the results of the recent Gallup survey of Mason employees.ÌýÌý
Wednesday, Sept. 7, 10 a.m. to noonÌýÌý
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Contact staffsenate@gmu.edu with questions.
Food Trucks at Mason Square Every Tuesday and Thursday
The fall semester has arrived, and with it comes the newest Mason Square initiative: food trucks on the plaza!ÌýAÌýfood truck will be parked in front of VanÌýMetreÌýHall on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Ìý
The type of food truck will vary.Ìý, a food truck tracker and ordering platform, to see the schedule or place an order in advance. You may also place your order on site at the food truck.ÌýÌýor download the app on your smartphone. Use coupon code FYND_2OFF for $2 off your first online order.
Updated Flexible Work Guidance
Human Resources and Payroll is in the final stages of updating Mason's flexible work policy to better align with the commonwealth's new telework policy. Please note the following changes:Ìý
- Flexible Work Agreements will now be submitted via Dynamic Forms instead of MasonLEAPS.Ìý
- The three-month supervisor check-in is no longer required.Ìý
- Flexible work requests may be approved for a duration of up to 12 months (previously up to 15 months). This change corresponds directly to the new state policy.Ìý
For more information, .
Training and Professional Development
Faculty Matters Workshop Series Kicks Off Sept. 7
The Office of Faculty Affairs and Development and Research Development are co-sponsoring the Faculty Matters Workshop Series, which is designed to address key issues central to faculty development and success. Join the first workshop in the series:Ìý
How to Align Your Time and PrioritiesÌý
Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1:30–3 p.m.Ìý
Hosted on ZoomÌý
This workshop will focus on how to make the best use of your time and align your schedule with your goals. Attendees will have the chance to win aÌýfree book,ÌýAtomic Habits,Ìýby James Clear.ÌýRegistration is required.
Innovations in Teaching & Learning Conference
The Mason community is invited to theÌýÌýon Sept. 30.ÌýJoin us for a day of workshops, panels, teaching-focused presentations, and networking with colleagues.ÌýÌýÌý
This conference will include a variety of in-person activities, a diverse menu of livestreaming options, and on-demand content.ÌýÌýfor more information and registration details.ÌýÌý
Keynote speakerÌý,Ìýauthor ofÌýStudentÌýEngagement Techniques: A Handbook for College Faculty, will share her principles of teaching students to advance learning and develop classroom engagement in higher education.
Terms of Engagement: Understanding and Promoting Student EngagementÌý
Student engagement is important for learning across levels and disciplines. Recent research on motivation makes it clear that for students to be successful, they must value the task, expect to succeed, and be active participants in their own learning.ÌýÌý
This hands-on, collaborative workshop will examine a model of student engagement and share specific teaching techniques that can motivate students to participate in the learning process.ÌýÌý
Terms of Engagement: Understanding and Promoting Student EngagementÌý
Hosted by the Stearns CenterÌý
Facilitator: Claire Howell Major, keynote speaker for the Innovations in Teaching & Learning ConferenceÌý
Thursday, Sept. 29, 3–4:30 p.m.Ìý
Fairfax Campus, Research Hall, Room 163, or virtual participationÌý
Resilience Badge
TheÌýÌýprogram helps Mason students and employees strengthen resilience and earn a valuable digital credential in the process. Earn the badge at your own pace online anytime.ÌýÌý
Mason’s Resilience Badge will allow you to build your resilience through content knowledge and practices, all of which are backed by the science of resilience. Deepening your own knowledge in these areas and honing your self-awareness will allow your thinking to become more flexible, more adaptable, and more creative. This will help you when it comes to solving problems, making decisions, and building the life you want.ÌýÌý
Ìýfrom Mason students who have earned the Resilience Badge.Ìý.
Resources for You
Purchase Patriot Tech via Payroll Deduction
Did you know you can purchase computers, iPads, and accessories from Patriot Tech viaÌýpayrollÌýdeduction?ÌýAll full-time faculty and staff who have been employed at least six months and are in good standing with the university are eligible to participate.ÌýÌý
A 10 percent down payment is required, and the remainder is financed (between $500 and $3,000) and taken out in equal payments through payroll deduction over one year.ÌýEmailÌýPatriot TechÌýfor details, or stop by Patriot Tech in the Johnson CenterÌýto start the process.
Mason Administrative Professionals Group
Mason Administrative Professionals (MAP) is a community of practice that provides opportunities to network, engage, and build relationships through knowledge management. MAP welcomes anyone working at Mason who considers themselves to be in an administrative role.Ìý
Join the group at an upcoming meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at noon. The session will be hosted on .Ìý
During this meeting, MAPÌýwill discussÌýnext steps to move back to a successful community of practice. We need your help to steer this conversation. For questions, contact Heather Aleknavage.
Change Your Commute: Vanpool
Looking for a new way to get to work? Consider vanpooling. Travel with the same group of Mason colleagues and reduce the time you spend driving. Plus, for full-time faculty/staff, the cost of your commute can be subsidized by Mason up to $280/month. Ìý
Seats are currently available from the Fredericksburg area (work hours 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.). Or, start your own vanpool with four coworkers. For details, or contact transpo@gmu.edu.
Environmental JusticeÌýandÌýBIPOC Art Exhibitions this FallÌý
Mason Exhibitions in the School of Art is offering numerous events and exhibitions that align with social justice themes or highlight BIPOC artists. VisitÌýÌýfor detailed information, a list of events, and RSVP links. Follow for the latest information.Ìý
Current and upcoming exhibits include:Ìý
Ìýby AbdulrahmanÌýNaansehÌýÌý
Art and Design Building,ÌýGillespie GalleryÌý
Open through Oct. 15Ìý
ÌýbyÌýAtlantikaÌýCollectiveÌýÌý
Mason Exhibitions ArlingtonÌý
Open throughÌýOct. 1Ìý
Ìýby Justyne FisherÌýÌý
Buchanan Hall Atrium GalleryÌý
Sept.Ìý12ÌýtoÌýNov.Ìý12Ìý
Ìýby Bennie HerronÌý
Hylton Performing Arts Center, Buchanan Partners GalleryÌý
Open throughÌýNov.Ìý6Ìý
The Visual Voices lecture series also resumes this fall.Ìý.Ìý
ContactÌýYassmin SalemÌýwithÌýquestions.
Rideshare Matching throughÌýMasonCommutes
Ride-matching is back at Mason! HelpÌýÌýbecome the go-to place for Mason ridesharing. The more people who create an account, the more robust the site will become. Create an account today atÌý.
Upcoming Performances at Mason
Fall 2022 Comedy Headliner: Saturday Night Live’s Jay Pharoah
Friday, Sept. 16, at 9 p.m.Ìý
Center for the Arts, Concert Hall
Mason’s Fall 2022 Comedy Headliner is Saturday Night Live’s Jay Pharoah!ÌýStudent tickets are $10 for upper tier and $20 for lower tier. Faculty/staff/alumni tickets are $25 for upper tier and $35 for lower tier. Fees apply for online sales.ÌýStudent tickets are also available at the Student Involvement office in The Hub, Room 2300, or at the Center for the Arts (CFA) ticket office. Non-student tickets can be purchased online or in person at the CFA ticket office.
Mason School of Theater:ÌýÌýÌý
Friday, Sept. 9, at 8 p.m.ÌýÌý
Saturday, Sept. 10, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.ÌýÌý
Center for the Arts,ÌýTheatreSpaceÌýÌý
The Originals!Ìýoffers talented student playwrights and creative artists the chance to share their work in a variety of forms. Whether it’s a musical, a one-person show, choreographed devised work, or the traditional 10-minute play structure, explore the brilliant imaginations of our talented students as they present this year’sÌýOriginals!ÌýÌýÌý
Veterans Virtual Guitar WorkshopsÌý
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Location: Online via ZoomÌýÌý
Have you always wanted to try the guitar, or are you looking for tips to improve your technique? Musicians of all skill levels are invited to participate in a 10-week series of virtual lessons with Glen McCarthy, guitar instructor and GRAMMY Foundation Finalist.ÌýIf you have played guitar before, see the requirements for Level II to determine which level is best for you.ÌýThese virtual workshops will take place Tuesday evenings and are open andÌýfree to veterans, service members, military family members, and military caregivers.
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