Faculty/Staff Announcements
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Campus Updates
Join the Virtual Celebration: Celebrate Milestone Service Awards at University Green and Gold Days听
George Mason is proud to honor employees who are marking significant milestones in their careers. Cheer on colleagues and show your support for their incredible contributions to the university during the Green and Gold Day service awards. : 听听
- Gold Day 鈥 Celebrating 20鈥50 Years of Service, Wednesday, Nov. 20, from noon to听1:30 p.m. 听
- Green Day 鈥 Celebrating 5鈥15 Years of Service, Thursday, Nov. 21, from听9鈥10:30 a.m. 听
Questions may be sent to awards@gmu.edu.
West Campus Town Hall听
You鈥檙e invited to a community conversation regarding 亚洲AV鈥檚 West Campus development. Share your thoughts and ideas regarding concepts for the development, campus and community needs, and opportunities for collaboration. All are welcome. 听
West Campus Town Hall Meeting
Wednesday, Dec. 11
7鈥8:30 p.m.听
City of Fairfax City Hall, Council Chambers: 10455 Armstrong Street, Fairfax, Virginia, 22030听
December Staff Senate Meeting听
The will focus on physical and mental health resources available to staff at George Mason. Guest speakers include Angela Chezem, medical director for Employee Health and Well-Being,听and Robyn Mehlenbeck, director of the听Center for Community Mental Health.听
The meeting will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 10 a.m. to noon. Guest speakers will present at 11 a.m. Attend the meeting on the Fairfax Campus in Merten Hall, Room 1203, or join via Zoom. . 听
University Winter Break Lockdown
The university will be closed for winter break from Monday, Dec. 23, at 6 a.m. through Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, at 6 a.m. However, some employees and students may require entry for special projects into buildings without electronic access. Therefore, pre-planned access for non-electronic lock buildings can be coordinated in advance via the Winter Break Building Access Form found on the . Failure to coordinate with Mason Police in advance may result in being denied access. For questions on building card access, email caso@gmu.edu.听
Staff Senate Holiday Donation Drive听
Every holiday season, the Staff Senate supports a donation drive to benefit local organizations. For the 2024 holiday season, the Staff Senate is encouraging the Mason community to support four organizations:听
- Food and toiletry contributions to the听, which provides access to food and hygiene items to the George Mason community.
- Donations of toys and supplies to听Inova Children鈥檚 Hospital.听
- If you love the dogs and cats of our local community, support听Lucky Dog Animal Rescue听in Arlington, Virginia.听
- The SciTech Campus will collect items for the Northern Virginia Family Services听SERVE Campus through food donations brought to the SciTech holiday party. 听
Read donation guidelines and find out most-needed items on the听. 听
Spark and Share hosted by SciTech Innovation District 听
The Spark and Share event at the SciTech Campus is a chance to connect with local tech leaders in the future Innovation District, enjoy food and drinks, and network with professionals from industry, government, and academia. The event will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 4:30鈥6:30 p.m. at Mum Mum restaurant on George Mason鈥檚 SciTech Campus. .听
This session features听Ethan Ahn, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at George Mason, and Brian Gollenberg, business area vice president of Progeny Systems at General Dynamics Mission Systems.听Both leaders will discuss disruptive technologies, the field鈥檚 most pressing needs, and the future workforce.听
Galileo Science Caf茅鈥擨nto the Abyss: The Science and Survival of Submarines听听
In honor of Veterans Day, join a discussion about submarine science with Noel Gonzalez, former Navy captain and current COO of Targeted Bioscience. Learn about military science and the challenges of science in the deep. Galileo鈥檚 Science Caf茅 will be hosted on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 7鈥9 p.m. at the Manassas Museum (9101 Prince William Street, Manassas, Virginia). Stick around for a Q&A with the presenter and light refreshments.听听This event is sponsored by George Mason's College of Science as well as the City of Manassas, Department of Economic Development.听
Training and Professional Development
Still Need Canvas Training?听听
Join a Canvas Boot Camp from Dec. 3鈥5 (via Zoom) for the final live training option before spring semester. Other Canvas training opportunities include "Getting Started with Canvas" (biweekly Zoom introductory sessions) and the ongoing Canvas lunch and learn sessions (hosted weekly on Zoom).听.听听
Course Redesign Academy听听
Course Redesign Academy will include Zoom meetings on Jan. 8鈥9, 2025, to support faculty members鈥 final adjustments for a spring course or advanced planning for summer/fall. Accepted participants receive a stipend to support course development.听. This opportunity is facilitated by the Stearns Center for Teaching and Learning.听听
Resources for You
Annual Leave Rollover Reminder: January 9 Deadline听
As we approach the end of the leave year, faculty and staff are reminded that the annual leave carryover limit will be rolled over on听Jan. 9, 2025. Employees with leave balances exceeding the carryover limit must use their excess leave before Jan. 9, 2025, to avoid losing it. Plan ahead and coordinate time off with supervisors.听
For more information on carryover limits, visit the听.听Additionally, employees have the option to donate excess leave through the听. Contact hr@gmu.edu with questions.听
Employee Resource Groups听and Affinity Groups听
Employee resource groups are voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a means of connection for faculty and staff while听fostering a diverse, inclusive environment aligned with the institutional mission, vision, business practices, and objectives.听George Mason鈥檚 employee resource groups are open to all classified staff, administrative/professional and instructional/research faculty, adjunct faculty, and non-student wage employees.听.听
Affinity groups facilitate connections and professional partnerships and champion strategic efforts to support the success of their members. The Office of Faculty Affairs and Development supports faculty and doctoral students' affinity groups as part of George Mason's commitment to inclusive excellence. Learn more on the .听
Upcoming Performances and Arts Events at George Mason听听听
Documentary Screening: Patriot Packout听听
Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 6鈥8 p.m.听听
Fairfax Campus, Ike鈥檚, Multipurpose Room听听
Patriot Packout听is George Mason's community-based donation initiative that diverts new and gently used items away from the trash and redistributes them to students, staff, and alumni for free. Patriot Packout addresses basic needs insecurity while accelerating action toward the university鈥檚 Zero Waste听goal. Mason Exhibitions, along with听Facilities and听Campus Operations, invites you to a screening of an original documentary about Patriot Packout, produced by current MFA student Steven Luu. A curated menu of locally sourced and campus-grown food will be served.听. 听 听
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Saturday, Nov. 30, at 8 p.m.听听听听听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts 听听听听听
鈥淲ith their unbeatable blend of virtuosity, spontaneity and humor鈥 (Washington Post), Canadian Brass kicks off the holiday season with a program of original arrangements and signature takes on beloved classics such as 鈥淚鈥檒l Be Home for Christmas,鈥 鈥淐hristmas Time is Here,鈥 鈥淪ilver Bells,鈥 鈥淛ingle Bell Rock,鈥 and songs of Hanukkah.鈥
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Sunday, Dec. 1, at 2 p.m.听听听听听
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The most awarded a cappella group in history, Take 6, brings its vocal genius to the Center for the Arts听for a gospel-infused holiday concert. Experience vocal artistry with their silky-smooth program that slips and slides from jazz to pop to R&B, doo-wop, and blues.听听听听听
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Sunday, Dec. 1, at 4 p.m.听听听听听
SciTech Campus, Hylton Center, Merchant Hall听听听听听
The holidays shine brighter when Grammy Award-winning Chanticleer comes caroling to the Hylton Center with their beloved program. With 12 expressive voices ranging from countertenor to bass blended with precision, clarity, and breathtaking beauty, 鈥渋t鈥檚 impossible to resist the voices of Chanticleer鈥 (San Francisco Chronicle).听听听听听
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Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music听听听听
Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 8 p.m.听听听听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts听听听听听
The Mason Wind Symphony presents its second concert of the season with traditional and contemporary works for wind bands composed by a variety of composers.听听听听听
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Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music听听听听
Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 8 p.m.听听听听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts听听听听听
This ensemble comprises both music majors and nonmajors from myriad academic disciplines. Conducted by director of concert bands, William L. Lake Jr., this concert will be听inspiring and entertaining.听听听听
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School of Dance听听听听
Friday, Dec. 6, at 2 and 7 p.m.听听听听
Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m.听听听听听
Fairfax Campus, Harris Theatre鈥
The creative School of Dance students present their own choreography. Always relevant and fresh, this evening of works will have something for everyone.鈥
Dewberry School of Music听听
Saturday, Dec. 7, at 2 and 8 p.m.听听听
SciTech Campus, Hylton Center, Gregory Family Theater听听
The Dewberry School of Music鈥檚 Mason Opera presents its fall 2024 performance. Featuring George Mason鈥檚 talented vocal students in collaboration with an instrumental chamber ensemble, these live, in-person performances will showcase great vocal skill and dramatic ability and deeply immerse the audience in the action of the story.鈥
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Saturday, Dec. 7, at 8 p.m.听听听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts听听听
Swing into the holiday season with platinum-selling jazz-rock band Squirrel Nut Zippers. Serving up a blend of Delta blues, big band, klezmer jazz, and calypso sound in their holiday program,听Christmas Caravan, Squirrel Nut Zippers is sure to get audiences dancing to songs from their albums and other holiday favorites.鈥
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Sunday, Dec. 8, at 4 p.m.听听听
SciTech Campus, Hylton Center, Merchant Hall听听听
鈥淪ilky beyond reason鈥 (New York Times), the Billboard-charting foursome, Sons of Serendip, combines warm and inviting vocals, harp, piano, and cello. Enjoy an afternoon of songs from their holiday-themed album听Christmas: Beyond the Lights, showcasing velvety harmony and fresh interpretations of traditional holiday tunes.鈥
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Dewberry School of Music听听听
Sunday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m.听听
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts听听听听
Join a joyous concert celebration by the Dewberry School of Music to ring in the winter season. Showcasing Mason鈥檚 Symphony Orchestra and Choirs, this evening will feature holiday favorites and festive new works performed by extraordinary student artists, conducted by Soo Han, Thomas Colohan, and Michael Stern.鈥
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George Mason School of Dance听听听
Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 6 and 8 p.m.听听
Fairfax Campus, de Laski Performing Arts Building, Room A301听听
Enjoy an evening of student work in one of the School of Dance studios, transformed into an intimate theater.鈥
American Festival Pops OrchestraHoliday Pops: Songs of the Season听听听
Friday, Dec. 13, at 8 p.m. ()听听
Saturday, Dec. 14, at 4 p.m. ()听听听
The American Festival Pops Orchestra returns with its beloved听Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season. Led by Conductor Peter Wilson, enjoy seasonal favorites, including: 鈥淭he Night Before Christmas,鈥 narrated by Rick Davis, dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts and executive director of the Hylton Center, toe-tapping classics from the orchestra's embedded big band, and an appearance by the Mason Jazz Vocal Ensemble under the direction of Darden Purcell.听听听
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Sunday, Dec. 15, at 2 and 5 p.m.听听听
SciTech Campus, Hylton Center, Merchant Hall听听听
Washington, D.C.-based, award-winning Celtic fiddler, Gaelic singer, and harpist Se谩n Heely returns for a winter tour through the Scottish Highlands and across the Irish coast. Featuring Highland and Irish dancing and the MacMillan Pipe Band, the performance includes Gaelic carols tucked in with lively Irish tunes and familiar Christmas melodies.鈥
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