Faculty/Staff Announcements
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Campus Updates
New Student Convocation: Friday, Aug. 23听
George Mason faculty and staff are invited to attend Fall 2024 New Student Convocation, the event that formally welcomes all new students to 亚洲AV. This year's event will emphasize the importance of embracing the rich diversity at George Mason by encouraging students to engage with those different from themselves and to seek out faculty and staff for support.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.听
Host a Table at the 2024 Get Connected Fair听
George Mason offices and departments are invited to sign up for a table at the happening Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Fairfax Campus. This event is a valuable opportunity to help students connect with your department and will occur across Wilkin's Plaza, Fenwick Lawn, SUB I, and the SUB I Quad.
Rain date is Thursday, Sept. 5. Tables are limited鈥 (log in required). Deadline to sign up is Wednesday, Aug. 28.听
New Procedures for Trash Collection and Cleaning in Campus Offices听听听听
亚洲AV 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
- 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
- Workspaces/offices will be cleaned weekly. 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
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.听听听听
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Learning Multiverse Conference: AI-Enabled Immersive Technologies (IM-TECH) in Workforce Training and Education听听
The 2024 Learning Multiverse Conference: AI-Enabled Immersive Technologies (IM-TECH) in Workforce Training and Education will be hosted on Thursday, Sept. 12, at Mason Square.听
Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how IM-TECH, partnered with AI, is revolutionizing workplace training and education. The conference will feature relevant use cases and demonstrations that illustrate the transformative role of these technologies in training and development. Researchers and practitioners from academia, government, and industry will share their expertise and discuss the implications of pairing IM-TECH and AI, and the enhanced ability to augment learning and transform workplace educational methodologies.听听
This conference is a collaborative event organized by George Mason's Division of Learning Technologies, College of Education and Human Development, and the Institute for Digital Innovation (IDIA), along with LEIDOS听厂贰滨-顿颁听the Defense Acquisition University, and other government agencies in the region. Registration is free and open to the public.听. Contact听Nada Dabbagh听with questions.听听
Faculty-Staff Enrichment Day: Call for Proposals听听听听听
Faculty-Staff Enrichment Day (FSED) is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 15. This year鈥檚 event will focus on faculty and staff engagement, guided by the Gallup Q12. To make this professional development event a success, organizers are seeking innovative and engaging workshop proposals from faculty and staff.听锘. Proposals are due Friday, Aug. 16, at 5 p.m.听听听听听
New Adjunct Faculty Success Workshop听听
The upcoming New Adjunct Faculty Success Workshop will be hosted virtually on Saturday, Aug, 17. This workshop helps new adjunct faculty transition into their role at George Mason with professional development support, resources, and some friendly faces on campus. Departments should share the听听with adjunct faculty as they are hired.听听听听
All new adjunct faculty hires should be entered into Banner to ensure they can obtain their faculty ID and NetID and participate in the important Blackboard and Patriot Web training on the day of the workshop. . Contact Faculty Affairs and Development at听facaffs@gmu.edu听with questions.听听听听
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Enhance Workplace Well-Being through ProjectConnect 听
Join a Faculty/Staff ProjectConnect Group听
Get to know other faculty and staff at George Mason 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
ProjectConnect Book Discussion Group听
Faculty and staff are also invited to join a ProjectConnect book discussion group based on Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World 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
Patriot Packout鈥檚 Swap and Hop Event听
Shop items donated during 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
. All George Mason Patriots are invited to participate. The Patriot Packout听is George Mason鈥檚 annual end-of-the year donation initiative led by Mason Facilities.听
Virginia 529 Webinar: Saving for Education听听听
Join Virginia 529 for a webinar on Thursday, Aug. 22, at 1 p.m. to discover the benefits of the Invest529 savings tool. Learn about the versatile uses of an Invest529 account and its tax advantages. Gain insights on how to prepare for the future, whether for yourself or a loved one.听.听听听
Leadership Opportunity in the Working Fathers Employee Resource Group听听
Are you a dedicated father who values work-life balance and supports a thriving workplace culture? Would you like to meet other fathers and have an opportunity to network and share parenthood challenges? A leadership position is open within George Mason鈥檚听Working Fathers Employee Resource Group (ERG). 听听
The Working Fathers ERG is a community dedicated to supporting fathers in balancing their professional responsibilities with family life. The ERG leader(s) would foster a supportive community by organizing events, meetings, and activities that promote networking and mutual support among working fathers.听 听听
The Human Resources Faculty and Staff Engagement Team provides administrative support to all ERG leaders. If you are interested in learning more about the Working Fathers ERG and/or serving as a leader of the group, contact听engagehr@gmu.edu. 听听
Cinema on the Plaza: 'My Cousin Vinny'听听
Cinema on the Plaza is back at Mason Square on Friday, Aug. 16, featuring听My Cousin Vinny. Grab your lawn chairs, snacks, and picnic blankets for a free outdoor movie night. The movie starts at 8 p.m.听.听听
Upcoming Performances at George Mason听听
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Friday, Sept. 13, at 8 p.m.听听
Saturday, Sept. 14, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. 听听
Fairfax Campus, de Laski Performing Arts Building, TheaterSpace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 George Mason students. Whether it鈥檚 a musical or the traditional 10-minute play structure, explore the brilliant imaginations of our students.听听
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Sunday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m.听听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts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
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Sunday, Sept. 22, at 3 p.m.听听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts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
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Sunday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m.听听
Science and Technology Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall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
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Saturday, Sept. 28, at 8:30 p.m.听听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts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
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Sunday, Sept. 29, at 3 p.m.听听
Science and Technology Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall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
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