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Portion of Lot G to Close March 17 Technology Changes That Affect Teaching and Learning Vote This Week for Staff Senators Transportation and Construction Projects Highlighted in the Mason Gazette Apple FCU - Your Blueprint for a Brighter Tomorrow Mason Military Outreach Care Package Drive It's Spring, Time to Check Out the Latest in Fashion Distinguished Scholar bell hooks to Speak on Campus Academic Advising Roundtable Luncheon Global and Community Health Lecture Virginia Public Health Association Annual Conference Human Trafficking in Central Asia: The Case of Kyrgyzstan Biodefense Speaker Series Presents Richard Danzig 12th Annual Health & Fitness Expo Office of Research Development Workshops Women and Gender Studies Events School of Public Policy European Union Guest Lecture The Center for Teaching Excellence Workshops 4th Annual Young Entrepreneurs Academy 4th Annual Mason Entrepreneurship Research Conference Visiting Lectures: Jonathan Farley & Tony Harkin Free Programs for Non-Native Speakers of English at New Times
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Portion of Lot G to Close March 17 In order to break ground on Phase II of the Parking Deck III project, the 2 rows of Parking Lot G closest to Rappahannock River Lane will close on Monday, March 17. These 2 rows of Parking Lot G will be blocked off; any vehicles left in this section on March 17 will be towed. Phase II of Parking Deck III adds 1,000 spaces to the 1,650 spaces in Phase I. The remainder of Lot G will stay open at this time, but eventually other sections will close as the parking deck project progresses. If you have any questions, contact Parking Services at parking@gmu.edu. |
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Technology Changes That Affect Teaching and Learning Faculty, check updated information regarding technology changes in the classroom. You may wish to be mindful of these changes as you plan your instruction. Visit the web site http://itu.gmu.edu/techservices/technology_changes_css.html for the most up-to-date information about technology changes which affect teaching and learning. |
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Getting in Touch With HR & Payroll. If you're not sure who to call about a question or concern you have or you can't reach the specific person in HR & Payroll to whom you would like to speak, give our Customer Service Center team a call at 993-2600. As you can imagine, HR & Payroll staff are frequently helping other faculty and staff and may not be immediately available to answer your call or email. Our Customer Service Center team frequently will be able to answer your question, and if not, can refer you to someone who is available to help. If you wish to speak with someone directly and they don't pick up the phone, email them or leave a voice mail. We all try very hard to return all calls/emails within 24 hours. But, if you have an emergency or a very timely matter, it is best to call the Customer Service Team as they can help expedite your situation. Payroll March Madness (9-month Faculty Pay Plan Open Enrollment). Now that Mason is the CAA Champion for 2008 (Go Mason!), this seems an appropriate time to remind all 9-month faculty that we are also in Payroll March Madness, that time when 9-month faculty may elect to change from 9-month paid over 12 months to 9-month paid over 9 months or vice versa. Open enrollment will be held throughout March ending on Monday, March 31, 2008. The choice made during open enrollment will be effective at the start of the next academic year on August 25, 2008. If no election is made during open enrollment, the 9-month faculty member will remain in his or her current pay plan. The decision made is in effect for the next academic year and cannot be changed until the next open enrollment period in March 2009. An open enrollment form is available on the HR & Payroll website. |
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Vote This Week for Staff Senators The Staff Senate is holding elections to fill open seats this week. Ballots and statements by the candidates are available at the Staff Senate website at www.gmu.edu/senate/staff/. All permanent full-time classified, part-time classified, or non-student wage employees may vote in this election. Take a minute to read the candidate statements and vote for the candidates you believe would represent you best. To vote, follow the link above, read the candidate statements, download the Ballot, and return it by 5 pm on Thursday, March 20. Call Sarah Knapp at 993-4141 with any questions. |
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Did you know that Americans throw away enough office and writing paper annually to build a wall 12 feet high stretching from Los Angeles to New York City? Please recycle. For questions or comments call 993-2547 or email rlim2@gmu.edu. |
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Transportation and Construction Projects Highlighted in the Mason Gazette This week’s Mason Gazette feature article highlights a changing culture of transportation on campus and in the community. Desperate for commuting alternatives due to rising gas prices and environmental concerns, Mason faculty, staff and students are taking their feet off their gas pedals and putting them on their bike pedals. Go to http://gazette.gmu.edu/ to read more about this evolving trend and how you too can get started. In addition, each week, articles and bulletins in the Gazette will detail major transportation and construction news from the campuses, such as parking closures and openings, new buildings progress and changing traffic patterns. Bookmark the Mason Gazette or make it your home page to get the most up-to-date construction project reports. |
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Apple FCU - Your Blueprint for a Brighter Tomorrow Project Checking: Earn an easy $50. Simply open a new Apple Checking account - it's more than basic money management - it's what's forward in banking. Then, carry the season's latest accessory, a new Apple Visa Check Card, and following your first point-of-sale purchase, Apple will award you $50. It's just that easy. Has lingering debt caused you to put up caution tape around your finances? Check out Apple's Debt Reconstruction Loan and achieve greater peace-of-mind by consolidating to one payment at a great, low rate. For more information, visit www.applefcu.org or stop by the Mason Branch in the Johnson Center. |
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Mason Military Outreach Care Package Drive Mason Military Outreach (MMO) will be at a Kiosk E in the Johnson Center on Friday, March 28 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and welcomes your donations for our next care package drive. Additionally, we will be assembling care packages on Wednesday, April 2 from 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm in Mason Hall, Room D5. The Mason community is invited to drop by with donations and/or to help assemble the care packages. Donation suggestions include individual servings of dried fruit, trail mix, granola bars, powdered drink mixes as well as toothbrushes, toothpaste, stationery, DVDs, CDs, AA & AAA batteries, and foot powder. Keep in mind when donating items that the boxes we use to ship the care packages are 14"x12"x3 1/2". Donations of cash to help with the shipping costs of $8.95 per package are most appreciated. If you would like to have an MMO care package sent to a loved one who is serving in the military, send their name and address to jwalker8@gmu.edu. |
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It's Spring, Time to Check Out the Latest in Fashion Faculty and staff can enjoy a 15% discount at Macy's for all of your wardrobe shopping on the day of your choice between March 15 and April 14. Use your all-day savings pass to save 15% on every purchase* on the day you choose (you can even share it with family and friends for their individual wardrobe needs). All you need to do is print the coupon and go. Happy shopping. *Read the coupon carefully as there are exceptions. |
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The Democracy Project presents Dr. Jim Pfiffner, Power Play: President Bush and the Constitution on March 24 at 1:30 pm in the Johnson Center Cinema. President Bush has asserted extraordinary executive power during his two terms in office. He has denied the writ of Habeas Corpus to individuals, he has evaded U.S. laws against torture, he has ordered secret surveillance of Americans, which is against the law, and he has used signing statements to undermine Article I of the Constitution. This talk will examine these policies and suggest that the precedents set are dangerous to the American Republic. |
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Distinguished Scholar bell hooks to Speak on Campus bell hooks will address our campus on March 17 from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm in Harris Theatre. Professor hooks' presentation is offered as the College of Humanities and Social Science's Interdisciplinary Committee's Moments of Truth series, launched last year to bring distinguished leaders to campus to address ethics from multiple perspectives. The theme of professor hook's talk is Democratic Education: What is the role of higher education in promoting participatory democracy and social justice? After the presentation there will be a reception in Student Union I, Patriot's Lounge until 6:00 pm. To prepare for hooks' visit, the Mason community is invited to read a chapter entitled Democratic Education from her book, Teaching Community: A Pedagogy of Hope. Copies are on reserve at the Center for Leadership and Community Engagement (Enterprise, Room 441), the Center for Teaching Excellence (Johnson Center, Room 241), the Paul Robeson Room (Johnson Center, Room 249C), and the Women's Center (Johnson Center, Room 240K). For more information, contact Heather Hare hhare@gmu.edu or Matthew Bruno mbruno@gmu.edu, the co-chairs of the NCC Diversity Committee or visit http://ncc.gmu.edu/diversity.html. |
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The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) will hold a roundtable session for departmental administrators working with sponsored projects on March 26 from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon in Research I, Room 163. During this session OSP will review recent updates and changes to policies and procedures impacting sponsored project administration. The majority of the time will be spent reviewing organizational changes to OSP resulting from the Huron Consulting Group review, which will be implemented in the coming months. If you have specific questions or topics that you would like to see addressed during the session, contact Mike Laskofski at mlaskofs@gmu.edu or 993-4573. RSVP to Christy Grubbs at cgrubbs1@gmu.edu or 993-2988. |
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Academic Advising Roundtable Luncheon The Academic Advising Center and the Office of the Provost invite undergraduate faculty, advisors and staff to attend an advising roundtable luncheon on Friday, March 28, from 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm, in Mason Hall, Meese Conference Room. This year’s Roundtable will feature a presentation by Brian Watkins, Director of Parent and Family Affairs at the University of Maryland. He will focus on some of the various factors that influence today’s college student. The advising roundtable luncheon is one of the events of Academic Advising Awareness Week and will also feature the presentation of the Undergraduate Academic Advisor of the Year Award. Reservations are required by Monday, March 24 to Lynn Siegel at lsiegel@gmu.edu or 993-2477. |
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Global and Community Health Lecture Dr. Laura George will present TB Patients in Lesotho on March 24 at 1:30 pm in Robinson Hall, Room B434. Synopsis: The Kingdom of Lesotho in southern Africa has had a high incidence of tuberculosis (TB) since the nineteenth century. However, since the advent of HIV/AIDS, how the Basotho (people of Lesotho) understand TB has changed. The study explores how patients viewed the changes of TB in an era of HIV/AIDS. Data was collected concerning patient's knowledge of, resources for, and relationships with health care providers involved in TB treatment. |
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Virginia Public Health Association Annual Conference Global and Community Health will host the 2008 Virginia Public Health Association Annual Conference, Evolving Public Health, Friday, March 21. Among the speakers will be President-elect Dr. Cheryl Easley and our very own Dr. DeWitt Webster. For further information http://chhs.gmu.edu/gch/pdf/022108-VPHABrochure.pdf. Additionally, send this to your students and encourage them to attend. |
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Human Trafficking in Central Asia: The Case of Kyrgyzstan Dr. Louise Shelley will moderate a panel of NGO leaders from Kyrgyzstan who will discuss human trafficking and victim's assistance on Thursday, March 27, at 2:00 pm in the Arlington Original Building, Room 317. For more information or to RSVP to this event email traccc@gmu.edu. |
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Biodefense Speaker Series Presents Richard Danzig Biodefense seminar course BIOD 702 - Speakers invites all interested Mason students, faculty and alumni to hear featured speaker Dr. Richard Danzig present Biological Terrorism: Threat and Response in a Globalized World. Richard Danzig is the Nunn Prize Fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington DC, a senior fellow at The CNA Corporation, and a consultant to the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security on terrorism. Dr. Danzig served as Secretary of the Navy from November 1998 to January 2001. From 1977 to 1981, Dr. Danzig served in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense, first as a Deputy Assistant Secretary and then as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower, Reserve Affairs and Logistics. In these roles, he contributed particularly to the development of the Department’s ability to mobilize manpower and materiel for deployment abroad. In 1981, he was awarded the Defense Distinguished Public Service Award. He received that same honor—the highest Department of Defense civilian award—twice more in 1997 and 2001 for his work with the Navy and Marine Corps. Monday, March 31, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall South. Light refreshments will be served afterward. For more information contact the course instructor, Dr. Reuben Brigety, rbrigety@gmu.edu. |
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12th Annual Health & Fitness Expo University Life, in partnership with Kaiser Permanente and Aetna Student Health, is sponsoring its 12th Annual Health & Fitness Expo. The Health and Fitness Expo will take place in the Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall from 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm on the March 26 and 10:00 am - 4:00 pm on the March 27. Community and on-campus exhibitors will provide health information on topics such as nutrition, exercise, stress management, alternative therapies, and healthy self-care practices. The Expo will feature interactive health education activities, participatory demonstrations, health screenings, fitness instruction and physical challenges. You can also cheer on teams in the Mason Top Chef cook-off, take a short power walk with three-time Olympian power walker Debbi Spino, try the rock climbing wall outside by the Johnson Center, adopt a pet from the Washington Humane Society, or give blood. For more info and a list of vendors, visit hfe.gmu.edu |
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Office of Research Development Workshops Fiscal Issues. This session will discuss three compliance areas that routinely receive close attention from federal agencies: Cost Sharing, Cost Transfers and Subrecipient Monitoring. We will discuss Mason's policies and procedures in these areas and focus on the roles and responsibilities of principal investigators and departmental administrators. Presented by Michael Laskofski. March 20, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm, Research I, Room 163. Research Misconduct. This session covers the meaning of research misconduct and the regulations, policies, and guidelines that govern research misconduct in PHS-funded institutions. It includes topics such as fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism; error vs. intentional misconduct; etc. Presented by Matt Kluger. March 24, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Research I, Room 163. Identifying Foundation Funding. This hands-on workshop will offer a brief overview of foundation funding and provide the participants with the opportunity to do online searches for foundation funding sources. Presented by Ann McGuigan, Diane Coppage. March 25, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Innovation Hall, Room 223. Getting Funding, Strategies for Success. This session will offer strategies for success in obtaining external funding. This is an opportunity for researchers who are beginning the process of applying for grants to learn from an experienced researcher. Presented by Matt Kluger. March 26, 11:00 am - 12:00 noon, Mason Hall, Room D3. For more information, contact Jennifer Bazaz, 993-8773, jbazaz@gmu.edu. |
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Women and Gender Studies Events Cheryl Dunye: Confessions of a Black Lesbian Filmmaker. Tuesday, March 25 at 1:30 pm. Student Union II, Rooms 5 and 6. Presented by Women and Gender Studies in collaboration with African American Studies. A Roundtable Discussion: Art and Gender Politics. Wednesday, March 26 at 4:30 pm. Johnson Center, 3rd Floor, Meeting Room E. Presented by Women and Gender Studies in collaboration with the Visual Culture Symposium. For information contact nmccoy1@gmu.edu. |
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School of Public Policy European Union Guest Lecture School of Public Policy invites all to the following special lecture The European Union's Lisbon Treaty: Prospects for European Federalism with guest speaker Professor Dusan Sidjanski (President, European Cultural Center, Geneva Special Adviser to the President of the European Commission, Brussels). It will be held Thursday, March 20 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Finley Building, Room 119. Contact Professor Desmond Dinan at ddinan@gmu.edu if you have questions. The event is open to all. |
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George Mason University Intramural Golf Tournament.
The tournament will be on Saturday, May 3. The cost is $66/player and
open to all Mason students, faculty and staff. The tournament begins
at 10:00 am with a shotgun start. This one-day annual golf outing will
be held at Penderbrook Golf Course in Fairfax, VA. The tournament will
include: Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 foursomes, longest drive, and closest to the pin. There will also be a chance for $10,000 if you make a hole in one. For more information, contact Colby Grant at 993-3290, cgrant2@gmu.edu. Flag Football and Soccer. We are currently accepting rosters for 4 on 4 Flag Football and 11 on 11 Soccer. The deadline to sign up for both is Wednesday, March 26 and we will be starting play on Sunday, March 30. For more information, visit the Rec Sports website at recsports.gmu.edu. New York City Bus Trip. The Recreational Sports Office will be offering a bus trip to New York City on Saturday, April 26, for George Mason University students and faculty/staff. The cost of the trip will be $35 for all students and staff. The trip is also open to non-students/staff at a cost of $45 per person. Information on the trip can be found at recsports.gmu.edu. |
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The Center for Teaching Excellence Workshops Faculty and graduate students are invited to attend the following faculty development workshops: Democratic Education. (from the Moments of Truth series) What is the role of higher education in promoting participatory democracy and social justice? Highlighted Speaker, bell hooks. March 17, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm. Harris Theater. Reception and Conversation to follow: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm in SUB I, Patriot's Lounge. For more information, go to http://ncc.gmu.edu/diversity.html. Critical Thinking Brown Bag Discussion Series. Facilitator, Ted Kinnaman (Philosophy). Thursday, March 20, 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm. SUB II, Ballroom, 3BK. Tools for Curriculum Mapping. Presenter, Mary Zamon (Office of Institutional Assessment). Thursday, March 20, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Mason Hall, Room D3. Co-sponsored with the Office of Institutional Assessment Register on-line at http://assessment.gmu.edu/workshops.cfm Teaching Strategies in a Net Generation: Distance Education. Presenter, Goodlett McDaniel (College of Health and Human Services). Friday, March 21, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm. Innovation, Room 334. Co-sponsored with the Instructional Resource Center (IRC). Register online at http://ittraining.gmu.edu. |
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4th Annual Young Entrepreneurs Academy Aspiring entrepreneurs of all ages - who are current high school or college students (undergraduate and graduate students welcome) - should plan to attend this free event. Students, alumni, faculty, staff and aspiring and successful entrepreneurs will be there to discuss business skills and network. The event will take place at Johnson Center on the Fairfax Campus on Friday, March 21. Registration deadline is March 19 and space is limited. For more information, or to register, visit som.gmu.edu/yea. |
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4th Annual Mason Entrepreneurship Research Conference Join us for MERC cohosted by Mason's School of Management and School of Public Policy. Since 2004, George Mason University has been organizing this annual research conference to promote dialogue and collaborative research among individuals interested in the topic of Entrepreneurship. The keynote speaker for this year’s event will be Sankaran Venkataraman, MasterCard Professor of Business Administration; Editor, Journal of Business Venturing from Darden Graduate School of Business, University of Virginia. All individuals are welcome to attend this full day event. The event will take place in the Johnson Center, 3rd Floor West Lounge on Friday, March 28. Space is limited. Discounted early bird registration available for Mason faculty. Conference Fees: $75, $50, $25. For more information or to register, visit http://entrepreneurship.gmu.edu/conference.html. |
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Visiting Lectures: Jonathan Farley & Tony Harkin Math, Science, Counterterrorism and Hollywood. Wednesday, March 19, 10:00 am. Booz Allen Hamilton, Arlington, VA Hollywood, Math and Science. Wednesday, March 19, 6:00 pm. Research I, Room 163. For more information contact Emil Chuck at echuck@gmu.edu. |
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Free Programs for Non-Native Speakers of English at New Times Starting the week of March 17, The English Language Institute will offer its workshops and graduate-level writing seminar for non-native speakers of English at new times. Workshops are open to all international and immigrant members of the Mason community, including students, staff and faculty; the writing seminar is open to current graduate students and visiting scholars. The schedule will be: Grammar Workshops - Fridays, 1:30 pm to 2:20 pm, March 21 to April 25 in SUB II, Room 7 (except March 28 and April 25 in SUB II, VIP 2, and April 11 in Johnson Center, Room B). Pronunciation Workshops - Wednesdays, 3:30 pm to 4:20 pm, March 19 to April 23 in SUB I, Room A (except March 26 in SUB II, Rooms 1 and 2, and April 23 in SUB I, Room C). Conversation and Culture Workshops - Tuesdays, 5:30 pm to 6:20 pm, March 18 to April 22 in SUB II, Room 4 (except April 8 in SUB II, Room 3). No registration is required for these workshops. Seminar in Graduate-Level Writing: Part Two (Research) - Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm, March 17 to April 23 To register for this seminar, contact Melissa Allen at malle2@gmu.edu |
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New SUPERvisor Series: Kick Off. Supervisors with fewer than 5 years of supervisory experience at Mason are invited to this information session and kick off for the spring 2008 cohort of the New SUPERvisor Series. This certificate program consists of 9 training workshops, mentoring sessions, and a development project. You must have the sponsorship of your current supervisor to participate. For more information, join HR at this workshop or call Dr. Lori Ann Roth at 993-2621. Choose one of the following sessions: Tuesday, March 25 from 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm in SUB II, Rooms 1-2, or Monday, March 31 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm in SUB II, Rooms 5-6. Lunch & Learn: Mentoring at Mason. Are you interested in having a mentor at Mason? Do you want to help others by sharing your experience as a mentor? Dr. Lori Ann Roth will discuss the Mason Mentor program and how to create a mentor/mentee relationship at this Lunch & Learn, which will take place on Thursday, March 27 from 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm in SUB II, Rooms 1-2. Electronic Approval (EA). Join HR on Thursday, March 27 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm in Innovation Hall, Room 334 for this Banner software training. Participants will be given access to a computer and, using support documentation and several practice employee entries, will learn how to enter full or part time employees on temporary assignment into the Banner system without error. To register for any of these sessions, visit http://hr.gmu.edu/training. |
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Are you applying to graduate school next year? It's never too early to learn about what a personal statement involves. The following workshops will help you to plan ahead for writing essays for graduate school. Writing Personal Essays for Graduate School Applications. Tuesday, March 18 from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm, SUB II, Room 6. Kristin Von Kundra, Mason's Personal Statement Specialist, will discuss how to prepare a personal statement for graduate school or professional school. This workshop will include: what to write in a personal statement, writing and editing strategies, examples of successful writing techniques. Guided Writing Workshop for Personal Statements. Tuesday, March 18 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm, SUB II, Room 6. Workshop participants will follow guided writing exercises that will generate material for their first draft of a personal statement. Participants should bring a pen and plenty of paper. Kristin Von Kundra works at the University Writing Center specifically to tutor personal statements, both for graduate school and nationally competitive scholarships. These workshops are sponsored by the University Writing Center (http://writingcenter.gmu.edu/). For more information, contact Kristin at kvonkund@gmu.edu. |
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Come join us for a brief presentation about Dreamweaver 8 Intermediate. You bring the lunch and we'll bring the knowledge. This session will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm, in Johnson Center, Room 311C. Register for this session by visiting our website at http://ittraining.gmu.edu/workshops.cfm Offered by Learning Support Services (LSS)/Training in Office & Productivity Skills (TOPS), 993-3426, training@gmu.edu |
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There is still space available for the next LGBTQ Safe Zone training, sponsored by University Life Office of Diversity Programs & Services (ODPS) and Safe Zone Training Team, scheduled during Pride Week 2008: Thursday, March 27, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm at Fairfax campus; (Training location TBA). The Safe Zone program helps lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) students, staff and faculty identify allies; who are safe listeners, advocates, and/or resources. After completing the training, allies can choose to obtain and post a Safe Zone symbol to be visibly identified as Safe Zones. Beyond supporting the health and safety of individual LGBTQ students, faculty and staff, the Safe Zone program helps to create a more safe and welcoming campus culture at Mason. One more Safe Zone training date this semester: Friday, April 11. Register for this upcoming March 27th training (or the April 11th session), by emailing RChollar@gmu.edu, or by calling 993-2702. For more info: http://lgbtq.gmu.edu/safezone.html. To find out more about Mason's 2008 Pride Week events: http://lgbtq.gmu.edu/Pride%20Week%202008.pdf |
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