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Campus Updates
Staff Appreciation Events听
The Mason Staff Senate will host for classified and non-student wage employees, featuring refreshments from Rita鈥檚 Ice and giveaways from the Staff Senate.听: 听
- SciTech Campus: Tuesday, May 14, from 1鈥2 p.m., Katherine Johnson Patio听
- Fairfax Campus: Wednesday, May 15, from 1鈥2:30 p.m., Wilkins Plaza听听
- Mason Square: Thursday, May 16, from 1鈥2 p.m., Plaza听
Reminder: Participate in the Faculty and Staff Experience Survey听
The Faculty and Staff Experience Survey is here. Employees received a unique link to the survey from Gallup via email. Participation in this survey is vital to the Mason community and the results are actionable; the data will be used to inform decision-making and strategic planning. . 听
Outstanding Achievement Awards
Mason's 2024 Outstanding Achievement Awards ceremony will take place on Tuesday, April 16, from 10鈥11:30 a.m. on the Fairfax Campus in the Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall. The ceremony will also be livestreamed by GMU-TV. The link to watch the ceremony will be posted on the before the event.听听of award recipients.
Mason Day听
Mason Day is the longest running tradition at 亚洲AV. Join the festivities for a听wide array of carnival activities, rides, and goodies. Mason Day will feature a performance by Neon Trees.听
Friday, April 26, from 3鈥10 p.m. 听
Fairfax Campus, Parking Lots A and L (near EagleBank Arena)听
Take Your Junior Patriot to Work听
Share the magic of Mason with the youth in your life on April 25,听听Across the Mason Square, Fairfax, and SciTech campuses, Junior Patriots can enjoy tie-dye, storytelling, outdoor games, and more.听听
Check the list of activities and events on the听听Complete the听听by Friday, April 19, to participate. All participants must have a form on file prior to attending with their Junior Patriots. Those with a consent form on file will be sent a sign up link.听听听听听听
As a reminder: Parents/Guardians are responsible for maintaining care, custody, and control of their child(ren) and for supervising them at all times of the day.听For questions, contact engagehr@gmu.edu.听听
INOVA Blood Drive on Campus: Monday, April 29
The Staff Senate and Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority will host an INOVA blood drive on Monday, April 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot near The Hub on the Fairfax Campus.听听in advance. .
Earth Month at Mason听听
April is听Earth Month. Check out University Sustainability's听听for events and activities from campus partners throughout the month. Highlights include:听听听听
- Food of Our Future Farmers鈥 Market: Explore foods that will sustain our future on Tuesday, April 23, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside Southside Dining Hall and at The Spot on the Fairfax Campus.听Free samples will be available at The Spot. Wilkins Plaza will feature local artisans and vendors, community partners, engaging activities, and a live cooking demonstration. 听
- Wellness Walks: Steps to Plant Trees鈥擥ather to walk, connect with others, and plant trees during Spring into Well-Being. All walks start at 12:30 p.m. and meet at Northern Neck Starbucks on the Fairfax Campus, unless otherwise noted:听
- Monday, April 22: Walk with Mason Facilities听
- Tuesday, April 23: Walk with Mason Recreation 听
- Wednesday, April 24: Walk with Mason Dining听
- Thursday, April 25: Walk with the Greenhouse and Gardens Program (meet at Foragers Forest behind SUB I)听
- Friday, April 26: Meet at the Johnson Center at 9:30 a.m., or at Presidents Park at noon for a tree-planting activity with Mason Dining and Facilities.
Bike to Mason Days
Spring is here! Join Parking and Transportation at Bike to Mason Days:听听听听
- SciTech: Tuesday, April 23, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Colgan Hall Patio听听听听
- Mason Korea: Tuesday, April 23, 8:30鈥10:30 a.m., George Mason statue听听听
- Fairfax: Wednesday, April 24, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Merten Lawn听听听听
- Mason Square: Thursday, April 25, 3鈥7 p.m., Plaza听听听听
There will be food, biking resources, and fun giveaways.听.听Contact transpo@gmu.edu听with questions.听听
Mason Square Market听听
Visit the听听on Wednesday, April 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Discover a variety of handmade items, sweet treats, art, and more on the plaza. The spring market happens on the听third Wednesday of the month, March through June. 听听
Spring into Well-Being: April 22鈥26听听
Mason鈥檚 annual well-being celebration,听, will take place from Monday, April 22, through Friday, April 26.听Each day will feature events that focus on a different well-being theme:听听
- Monday: Physical Health听听
- Tuesday: Resilience and Strengths 听听
- Wednesday: Mental Health 听听
- Thursday: Kindness (Mason Chooses Kindness)听听
- Friday: Thriving Together/Mason Day听听
. Contact the听Center for the Advancement of Well-Being听with questions.听听
Summer Mason Shuttles Schedules Available听
The summer schedules for Mason Shuttles and a service summary are posted at Summer service begins on Monday, May 13, and is Monday鈥揊riday only. Spring service ends for all routes on Friday, May 10 (except On-Demand, which ends on Sunday, May 5).听
There will be no Mason Shuttles service听on Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day), Wednesday, June 19 (Juneteenth), or Thursday, July 4 (Independence Day). Contact 703-993-2828 or shuttle@gmu.edu with questions.听
Donate, Don't Dump! Patriot Packout Returns
Patriot Packout, Mason's annual sustainable move-out initiative, is happening through May 10. As students move out of their residence halls, donations of like-new and gently used items are collected at the Fairfax Campus, SciTech Campus, and the Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation. 听听
This year, donated items will support Mason programs including the Patriot Pantry, Trans Clothing Closet, Art Supply Sharing Closet, First Gen+ Center, and Parking and Transportation's bike programs. Community organizations, such as Food for Others, will also receive donated items. 听听
听for a list of accepted items, campus donation locations, and volunteer opportunities. Mason students who live off-campus and Mason employees are invited to bring any of the accepted items to the听.听听
'Just Baked' Vending Machines听
Introducing Just Baked, a revolution in vending convenience. Located on the Fairfax Campus in Fenwick Library,听Nguyen Engineering Building, and Peterson Hall,听these machines serve up breakfast, lunch, dinner, and desserts in just one minute. Grab a bacon, egg, and gouda sandwich or a classic cinnamon roll on the go. Or, try something like spicy kung pao chicken potstickers鈥攕atisfy your cravings with the diverse menu. Visit one of these vending stations today for a deliciously quick meal. Contact听Mason Dining听with questions.听听
Training and Professional Development听
Term Faculty Committee to Host Spring Community Conversation听听
The Term Faculty Committee will host a community conversation to discuss its progress since last year鈥檚 update, answer questions about the work of the committee, and discuss issues. The conversation will be held on Monday, April 22, from 2鈥3:15 p.m. via听听Visit the听听for more details. 听听
Resources for You听听听
Tuesday Treks听听
Embark on a journey of social connection, informal conversation, and enhanced well-being with Human Resources鈥 Tuesday Treks walking series. Meet at the Wellness Circle in front of Merten Hall in Fairfax every Tuesday at noon.听Treks last 30 minutes and will continue through Tuesday, May 28.听All abilities are welcome. .听
Mason Night with the Washington Mystics听
Join Mason fans for a night with the Washington Mystics on听June 6. Attend a pregame reception in the Terrace Deluxe area inside the Entertainment and Sports Arena before watching the game as the Mystics take on the Chicago Sky. . Pricing includes game ticket and a Mason and Mystics co-branded baseball hat.听
Money Smart Day: Building Financial Literacy听听
Mason's fourth annual听Money Smart Day, hosted by the Student Support and Advocacy Center,听will take place on听Wednesday, April 17. This event is free and open to all members of the Mason community.听听听
April is Financial Literacy Month, and Money Smart Day includes empowering sessions on anti-scam protection, home buying tips, health insurance essentials, salary negotiation tactics, and more.听Learn more about the sessions and presenters on the听.听听听
Faculty and Staff Book Scholarship: Call for Applications听听听
Mason faculty and staff are invited to apply for the 2024 Faculty and Staff Book Scholarship, a $250 scholarship dedicated to paying for textbooks and supplies needed for Mason degree or certificate courses.听听听听
Apply by Friday, May 24. For further information,听. Email awards@gmu.edu with questions.听听听
AI Smackdown: Generative AI Champions in Higher Education听
Prepare for听an academic spectacle where real intellect meets artificial intelligence. This event features faculty from the College of Education and Human Development, who will tackle the new and emerging challenges presented by generative AI in higher education. 听
Monday, April 29, 1 p.m.听
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Armed with AI tools and practices, these academic titans will use their intellectual powers and experience to tame AI so that it works for us.听Get a ringside view鈥攐r enter the ring yourself to share a generative AI tool/practice鈥攆or this exciting event filled with real intellectual wrestling, engagement, and inspiration. 听
Food for Thought Fundraiser for the Center for Community Mental Health听
Mason's provides low-cost, accessible, and high-quality mental health services to more than 400 children, adolescents, adults, and veterans in the region. The center also trains the next generation of ethical, competent, and culturally sensitive mental health providers. 听
The supports accessible and affordable mental health services to those most in need in our community.听The event will take place on Thursday, May 2, from 6鈥9 p.m. at the Country Club of Fairfax. Guests will hear from people who were served by the Center for Community Mental Health and how it has changed their lives. Guests will also enjoy culinary delights and sip on signature drinks and cocktails. Silent and live auction items will be on display. .听
Vanpool Survey 听
Are you a full-time faculty/staff member who is interested in another way to get to work at Mason? Would you like to have your commute costs reimbursed up to $315/month tax-free, not have to do all the driving, park for free at Mason, and reduce carbon emissions? If so, consider vanpooling. Parking and Transportation is continuing its vanpool outreach and has developed a short 听Contact 703-993-2828 or transpo@gmu.edu.听
Reminder: Charter Buses on Campus 听听
If your department is hosting an event involving any number of charter buses on campus, please coordinate their visit with Parking Services. Even one charter bus needs to be accommodated for drop off, pickup, and parking. Charter buses should not be advised to pick up or drop off riders at Rappahannock River Lane or the Sandy Creek Transit Center. Both locations are transit hubs, and there is not sufficient space to allow charter bus access. 听听
Parking Services is happy to help select a location and make arrangements鈥攊nclude them in your event planning process. Contact听separk12@gmu.edu听or 703-993-2065.听
Nutrition Tips from Mason Dietitians听
Mason Dining鈥檚 dietitians are sharing health and nutrition tips to enhance employee wellness.听This month鈥檚 tip:听
Eating the whole vegetable is not only a sustainable practice, but it also maximizes the nutritional benefits of these foods. Did you know that these parts of vegetables are edible? Here are some ways to use them:听
- Carrot leaves: add to salad, soup or pesto.听
- Broccoli, kale, and swiss chard stems: use in juice or smoothies.听
- Celery tops: add to tuna salad or pesto.听
- Radish greens: saut茅 or add to a salad.听
- Cauliflower stems and leaves: roast or add to various dishes.听
- Onion skins, pea pods, asparagus tips, broccoli stems, and mushroom stems: make a broth.听
For more employee wellness information, contact听engagehr@gmu.edu. Stay tuned for more tips from Mason鈥檚 dietitians, Brooke Tresch and Sandy Ma.听听听
High School Courses for College Credit at the Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation听听
Do you have a high school student interested in science, conservation, the environment, illustration, or just earning Mason undergraduate credits over the summer? Register for exciting Summer High School Programs at the Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation.听听
Participants will spend a week at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Virginia; join online for a four-week, all-level illustration course; or both!听听
听for more information. Contact听smsc@gmu.edu听with questions.听
Faculty/Staff Bike Commuter Choice听
Do you live within a few miles of campus and think biking to work could be good for your well-being? All faculty and staff are eligible to participate in the Bike Commuter Choice Program. The program has four tiers of support. The more you ride, the greater the financial incentive. The introductory tier is just five rides per quarter. For details, visit听听and select the Faculty/Staff Bike Commuter Choice Program. Need help finding a route?听听Contact听Mason Transportation听with questions.听听
Upcoming Performances at Mason听听听听听
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Dewberry School of Music听听
April 19鈥21, multiple performances听听听
Fairfax Campus, Harris Theatre听听
Don鈥檛 miss this rare operatic comedy double bill. First up, Mozart鈥檚 witty听The Impresario, a battle of divas and egos set to sublime music. Then, dive into the whimsical world of听The Classical Style: An Opera (Of Sorts), where Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven embark on a hilarious quest to save classical music and to reclaim its glory. With rich orchestral scores and unforgettable characters, this double bill promises an evening of laughter and enchantment. 听 听
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Saturday, April 20, at 8 p.m.听听听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts听听听
Join听听for an experience combining music, spoken word, and stunning projections to showcase oceanic grooves and island ballads, while shining a light on the devastating effects of global warming. More than 100 Indigenous artists are represented to highlight a shared seafaring ancestry with interconnected musical traditions. 听听听
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Sunday, April 21, at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.听听听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts听听听
Grammy- and five-time Parents鈥 Choice Award-winning duo The Okee Dokee Brothers infuse bluegrass music and playful lyrics with an interest in the great outdoors, hoping to spark a desire in children to explore their surroundings and imaginations. Recommended for ages 3鈥8.听听听
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April 22鈥24 and April 27听听听
Fairfax Campus, Johnson Center听听听
The Mason Film Festival is an annual event showcasing the diverse work of Film and Video Studies students, including that of beginning video students, intermediate directing students, and graduating seniors. This year, the festival will take place over four days: April 22鈥24 and April 27.听The event is free and open to the public, but advanced registration is required.听听
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Wednesday, April 24, at 1:30 p.m.听听
SciTech Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Gregory Family Theater听听
String duo Bridging the Gap features the talents of violinist and American Festival Pops Orchestra Artistic Director Peter Wilson and double bassist Aaron Clay. Celebrating 25 years of performances, this unlikely pair offers a unique voice to musical genres from classical to jazz, folk to film music, funk to popular song, and even Big Band. 听听
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Dewberry School of Music听
Thursday, April 25, at 8 p.m.听听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts听听
In collaboration with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the Mason Wind Symphony presents The Blue Marble: An Earth Concertvation Experience, a concert curated to bring awareness to humanity's collective responsibility in conservation. A pre-concert talk will highlight how artists can advocate for environmental awareness. 听听
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Mason School of Dance听
Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27, at 2 and 8 p.m.听
Fairfax Campus, Harris Theatre听听
Spring: Dance Innovations offers two distinct programs of new works created and performed by the Mason Dance Company.听
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Dewberry School of Music听听听
Friday, April 26, at 8 p.m.听听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts听听
This performance will feature both the Mason Concert Orchestra and Mason Symphony Orchestra performing a vast array of musical styles, from Puccini to pop and everything in between. This performance will also celebrate the winners of the 2024 Dewberry School of Music Concerto Competition: Jamilah Barnes (soprano), Ya Chi Tang (piano), Andrew Bell (bassoon), and Michael Abernathy (marimba). The evening will conclude with music from Bernstein鈥檚 beloved听West Side Story.听
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Mason School of Theater听
April 26鈥28, multiple performances听听听
Fairfax Campus, de Laski Performing Arts Building, TheaterSpace听
Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the queen. That is, until the 鈥渟hy鈥 swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, showed up.听 听
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Dewberry School of Music听
Friday, April 26, at 8 p.m.听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts听听
Join the Dewberry School of Music for their spring finale concert featuring the Mason Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Soo Han.听
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Saturday, April 27, from 6鈥11 p.m.听
SciTech Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center听
Celebrate 14 years of artistic excellence at the Hylton Performing Arts Center鈥檚 Anniversary Gala. Join fellow arts enthusiasts and community changemakers to provide critical funding for the Hylton Center鈥檚 many performances, programs, initiatives, and endowment. The evening includes a lively reception, an elegant dinner and tribute to gala honorees in Merchant Hall, and an exciting live auction and 鈥淩aise Your Paddle鈥 fundraiser. Don鈥檛 miss the community鈥檚 premier celebration of the arts.听
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Saturday, April 27, at 8 p.m.听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts听
The Bamberg Symphony explores Richard Wagner鈥檚 complicated legacy and his artistic influence as part of the concert series, 鈥淭he World After Wagner.鈥 Maestro Jakub Hr暖拧a leads a program featuring Wagner鈥檚 鈥淧relude to Act I鈥 from Lohengrin, 鈥淥verture鈥 to 罢补苍苍丑盲耻蝉别谤, and more. Virtuoso pianist H茅l猫ne Grimaud joins the orchestra for Schumann鈥檚 piano concerto.听