ANNOUNCEMENTS

Traffic Alert

Health and Flex Open Enrollment Starts Wednesday

This Week in the Mason Gazette

Children of Faculty, Staff and Students Receive Discounts on Summer Camps

George Mason University Child Development Center Summer Camp

HR/Payroll

David Wiggins is Spring 2008 Outstanding Supervisor

Coaching Corner: The Importance of Listening

EVENTS

Middle East Studies Program Lecture

Middle East Studies Program Film Series

The Center for Teaching Excellence Workshops

Mason Intramural Golf Tournament

Supply Room Companies Vendor Fair

Japanese Film Night - The Three Villains of the Hidden Fortress

Hotspots: Key Issues in Contemporary Globalization Conference

Global Gender Justice Symposium: Gender and Human Rights

Office of Research Development Workshops

Fourth Annual ICAR Undergraduate Program Spring Lecture

Virtual Worlds User Group

Bike to Mason Day

School of Management Symposium and Conference

TRAINING

Laboratory Safety

Fiscal Services

HR

Learning Support Services

Mason E-Files

Posted April 14, 2008

Traffic Alert

Tuesday, April 15 is the annual 5k Victims Rights Run and Walk. Anyone entering or exiting campus should expect closed roads and heavy traffic delays around Patriot Circle from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm. The race will begin from Mason Pond at 12:00 noon. Most of the outer lane of Patriot Circle will be closed to vehicle traffic.

Health and Flex Open Enrollment Starts Wednesday

Health Care and Flexible Spending Account Open Enrollment will run from April 16 through May 16. Open enrollment is when you can make changes to your health plan and enroll or re-enroll in a flexible reimbursement account. Information on Open Enrollment can be found on the HR & Payroll website and in the Spotlight on Your Benefits. The Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) is sending out open enrollment information booklets to all benefits eligible employees at their home addresses. The benefits team will be visiting each campus during open enrollment to answer questions. Check future E-Files for dates and times.

This Week in the Mason Gazette

Read about the Fairfax County construction project at the intersection of Braddock and Roberts Roads, to be completed by the end of this month. The Mason Gazette can be your go-to source for the latest news on the campus construction efforts. Check back at http://gazette.gmu.edu/ to get the most up-to-date construction project and parking reports.

Also this week, a feature on Mason's first festival of the arts; news about a remembrance planned for the victims of the Virginia Tech tragedy, and announcements about the Alumni Association's annual award recipients.

Children of Faculty, Staff and Students Receive Discounts on Summer Camps

Sign up your child or grandchild for one of New Century College’s (NCC’s) five summer enrichment camps and receive a 10% discount off of the total camp price. The camps provide exciting hands-on, interactive exercises, indoors and outdoors, and all are designed to help children demonstrate greater confidence, problem solve in creative ways, work cooperatively with others, and understand the larger world. Choose the New Horizons Camp at NCC that suits your family best:

• Leadership - July 7 - 11, 6th to 8th graders
• Creativity - July 7 - 11, 3rd to 5th graders
• Math Mania - July 14 - 18, 6th to 8th graders
• Science - July 21 - 25, 6th to 8th graders
• Environmental - July 21 - 25, 3rd to 5th graders

All of these camps meet on the Mason Fairfax campus, and they run from 9:00 am until 3:30 pm. An optional After-Camp Computer Club is offered from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm for an additional fee.

The Math Mania Camp is brand new this year and it turns math into an adventure. Whether the child has math anxiety or loves math, she or he will discover creative ways to work with math.

Check out this camp and the other four at www.ncc.gmu.edu/enrichmentcamps. You may also call Suzanne Scott, Executive Director, 993-1819.

George Mason University Child Development Center Summer Camp

The George Mason University CDC will hold a summer camp program for children of Mason employees and students who are between the ages of 5 (must have completed kindergarten) and 8 years old. The camp will begin on June 16 and run through August 15. For fees, themes, more information and application forms, visit our website and click on the Summer Camp brochure.

HR/Payroll

It's All About Recognition Two Upcoming Events
• University Day 2008. Be sure to save the date for University Day 2008. Service milestones (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, & 40 years) will be celebrated at this annual awards breakfast on Thursday, April 17 from 9:00 am - 10:30 am in the Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall. If you are a service award recipient or a supervisor of one, we hope to see you there.
• Training Recognition Ceremony. The University community is invited to join the HR and Payroll team as we honor those who have contributed to the training and development of Mason’s faculty and staff and celebrate the graduates of Mason’s New SUPERvisor Series. The ceremony will take place on Friday, April 18 at 2:30 pm in Research I, Room 163. RSVP to hrtrain@gmu.edu if you plan to attend.

Pre-Retirement Planning Day. Mason faculty and staff who are planning to retire in the next five years and are enrolled in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) or Virginia Retirement System (VRS) are invited to attend this day-long workshop and receive valuable information and resources from the experts. The workshop will take place on Friday, April 25 from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm in Research I, Room 163.

Reminder: Free Tire Inflation Day from TireVan. Get the most efficiency from your tires by participating in a Tire Inflation Day at the Fairfax Campus. TireVan technicians will be available to check your tires for free on Wednesday, April 16 from 7:30 am - 10:00 am in front of Research I. In addition to tire pressure, the TireVan team can check tread wear and will even patch a tire at no cost if they find a nail in it. Hope to see you there. If you have any questions, email Janet Walker at jwalker8@gmu.edu.

David Wiggins is Spring 2008 Outstanding Supervisor

The Staff Senate is pleased to announce the recipient of the Spring 2008 Outstanding Supervisor award. The Senate received over 20 nominations for this award, each accompanied by multiple letters of support. The nominating letters were rated according to specified criteria, and while all the letters were enthusiastic and persuasive, a winner has been chosen. The Outstanding Supervisor for Spring 2008 is David Wiggins, Director of the School of Recreation Health and Tourism.

While there has to be a winner, being nominated is a tribute to each supervisor’s leadership skills and dedication to his or her employees. To honor that achievement, the Staff Senate would also like to take a moment to recognize all the nominees.

Kathy Adcock, Manager, Administrative Applications, ITU’s Technology Systems Division
Jeremy Allnutt, Director, Volgenau School’s M.S. in Telecommunication Program
Patrick Buchanan, University Energy Manager, Facilities Management
J. Paul Ewing, Energy Management Specialist, Facilities Management
Allan Falconer, Chair, Geography
Lynn Gerber, Director, Center for the Study of Chronic Illness and Disability
Judith Green, Director, International Programs and Services
Molly Grove, Director, Campus Relations at Prince William
Linda Harber, Associate Vice President, Human Resources and Payroll
Dave Harr, Senior Associate Dean, School of Management
Krista Hughes, Director, Development Research
Jennifer Korjus, Director, DoIT Learning Support Services
Leslie Metzger Levin, Assistant Dean, Graduate Admissions and Marketing, School of Public Policy
Steve Mastrofski, Chair, Administration of Justice
Lisa Nolder, Graduate Student Coordinator, Volgenau School of Information Technology
Allison O'Brien, Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs, School of Management
Susan Ridley, Office Manager, Psychology
Daniel Robb, Assistant Dean, Admissions
Iris Robinson, Associate Registrar for Graduation
Jim Russell, Assistant Director, Purchasing
Keith Segerson, Assistant Dean/Managing Director, Mason Enterprise Center
Julie Shedd, Director of Student Services, Institute for Conflict Analysis & Resolution
Maureen Strauch, Director of Fiscal Policy and Communication
Kathy Trump, Associate Dean, International Programs
Lynn Wiley, Director, Virginia Department of Education Training and Technical Assistance Center

David will be honored at the May 6 Outstanding Achievement Awards ceremony. Join the Senate in congratulating David and all of the nominees.

Coaching Corner: The Importance of Listening

As a coach, it is essential to be a good listener. There are at least three aspects to effective listening:

1) Focus. As a coach, it is important to give your complete attention to the speaker and the message that they are trying to convey. Most listeners think faster than speakers can talk, which is one of the reasons why people’s minds wander while listening. In order to maintain focus, listeners need to focus on listening and not worry about what they will say next.

2) Feedback. Providing feedback is extremely beneficial, but tricky because it is important to avoid interrupting the speaker. When there is a break in their speaking rhythm, provide feedback by actively engaging the speaker. Summarize key points, ask clarifying questions, and speak words of encouragement.

3) Filtering. When you are coaching, try to filter out judgments about what the speaker is saying. Put aside your preconceived biases and listen to everything being said. This positions you as supervisor/coach to provide quality feedback.

For more tips on coaching, visit the coaching corner archives and other resources that are available to the Mason community on the Employee Relations webpage.

Middle East Studies Program Lecture

Professor Michael Hudson will present With All Deliberate Speed: The Incremental Approach to Political Reform in the Arab Gulf States on Monday, April 14, 7:45 pm, in the Johnson Center, Room D.

Professor Hudson is Director of the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies and Professor of International Relations and Seif Ghobash Professor of Arab Studies in the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University.

Sandwiches and refreshments will be served.

Middle East Studies Program Film Series

April 21 - Encounter Point
If you lost your loved ones to violence; if you spent ten years in prison; if conflict drove you from your home; would you seek revenge or struggle for peace? Encounter Point is an 85-minute feature documentary film that follows a former Israeli settler, a Palestinian ex-prisoner, a bereaved Israeli mother and a wounded Palestinian bereaved brother who risk their lives and public standing to promote a nonviolent end to the conflict. Their journeys lead them to the unlikeliest places to confront hatred within their communities. USA - English, Arabic & Hebrew with English subtitles.

April 28 - Meeting Resistance
What would you do if America was invaded? Meeting Resistance raises the veil of anonymity surrounding the Iraqi insurgency by meeting face to face with individuals who are passionately engaged in the struggle, and documenting for the very first time, the sentiments experienced and actions taken by a nation's citizens when their homeland is occupied. Voices that have previously not been heard, male and female, speak candidly about their motivations, hopes and goals, revealing a kaleidoscope of human perspectives. Meeting Resistance is the missing puzzle piece in understanding the Iraq war. Directed by Steve Connors and Molly Bingham. Through its unprecedented access to these clandestine groups, Meeting Resistance focuses the spotlight on the other side, clarifying why the violence in Iraq continues to this day and providing a deeper understanding of both the toll of occupation and the human condition of resistance. USA-Arabic and English.

May 6 - The Yacoubian Building
An eye-catching construction, The Yacoubian Building in Cairo was long regarded as the last word in comfort and elegance. Nowadays the veneer has cracked and the shine has dulled to reveal the truth underneath the facade. Through interwoven stories of a number of the residents, the film paints a portrait of corruption, fundamentalism, prostitution, homosexuality, and drugs in central Cairo and creates a vibrant but socially critical picture of contemporary Egypt. In Arabic w/English Subtitles

For more information about the new Middle East Studies program, contact: Dr. Bassam Haddad, Director, 993-2962 or bhaddad@gmu.edu. Sponsored by Phi Beta Delta, The International Honor Society and the Center for Global Studies.

The Center for Teaching Excellence Workshops

Faculty and graduate students are invited to attend the following faculty development workshops:

Developing Rubrics and Scoring Guides sponsored by Office of Institutional Assessment (OIA). Monday, April 14, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon, Mason Hall, Room D3. Register on-line: assessment.gmu.edu/workshops.cfm

Global Gender Justice Symposium sponsored by Gender Justice Research Community. Marjorie Agosin, Human Rights Activist and Scholar, Wellesley College is the featured speaker. Thursday, April 17, all day, location TBD. See http://ggj.gmu.edu or contact Tamara Harvey, tharvey2@gmu.edu.

Critical Thinking Brown Bag Discussion sponsored by Ted Kinnaman (Philosophy) and Critical Thinking across the Curriculum (CTAC). Thursday, April 17, 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm, Johnson Center, Gold Room.

Teaching Strategies in a Net Generation: Second Life as an Educational Tool by Melissa Martin, School of Management and Kevin McCabe, School of Law; Economics on Friday, April 18, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, Innovation Hall, Room 334.

Mapping Learning Objectives with Technology Tools by Ying Xie, Learning Support Services on Friday, April 18, 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm, Johnson Center, Room 311B. Register on-line: ittraining.gmu.edu

RSVP with your name and department to the Center for Teaching Excellence, cte@gmu.edu. 993-8652. For more information visit, www.gmu.edu/cte/workshops/workshops.htm.

Mason Intramural Golf Tournament

The Mason Intramural Golf 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:

1. Cart and green fees
2. Breakfast buffet
3. Lunch buffet
4. Unlimited play for the rest of the day
5. Free greens fee pass to be used at a later date.

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

Supply Room Companies Vendor Fair

The show everyone is talking about. The Supply Room Companies presents its annual Mason Vendor Fair

When: May 1, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Where: Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall
Why: Come view the latest technologies from selected vendors and pickup free samples.

Japanese Film Night - The Three Villains of the Hidden Fortress

Screening of the Japanese film (with English subtitles) The Three Villains of the Hidden Fortress by Akira Kurosawa will take place Thursday, April 17, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Johnson Center, Cinema followed by discussion with leading Japanese film critic Michael Jeck. This event is open to the public and admission is free. Sponsored by the Office of Diversity Programs & Services, the Japanese Section of Modern and Classical Languages, and the Center for Professional Exchange (CEPEX) in Washington, D.C.

Contact Dr. Sufumi So for more information, 993-4822, sso2@gmu.edu.

Hotspots: Key Issues in Contemporary Globalization Conference

This conference organized by Cultural Studies Ph.D. Program will be held on April 16 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, SUB II, Ballroom.

This conference examines both specific cases and the larger policy and political contexts of globalization. Questions addressed include:
• What are the cultural consequences of neoliberal globalization?
• What strategies will meet local needs and promote structural change?
• How does the university contribute to neoliberal practices? How can it develop alternatives to neoliberalism?

Panels
• Gendered Labor in the Global Economy (10:00 am - 11:30 am) Radha Hegde (New York University) gender and global work environments; Heather Hindman (Northeastern University) outsourcing and expatriates in the global economy; Patty Kelly (George Washington University) neoliberalism and sex workers in Mexico.
• Sustaining the Environment, Consuming Ethically (11:45 am - 1:15 pm) Bama Athreya (International Labor Rights Forum) ethical consumerism; Martha Honey (Center on Ecotourism and Sustainable Development) setting standards for Ecotourism; Steve Kretzman (Oil Change International) oil, politics and the environment.
• Resisting and Creating Alternatives to Neoliberal Globalization (2:15 pm - 3:45 pm) Charlie Cray (Center for Corporate Policy) monitoring multinational corporations; Jeff Vogt (AFL-CIO) safeguarding workers interests nationally and internationally; Lori Wallach (Global Trade Watch) wrestling with the trade agreements.

Co-sponsored by University Life, CHSS Committee on Interdisciplinary and Global Affairs Program contact, dcopelma@gmu.edu

Global Gender Justice Symposium: Gender and Human Rights

Thursday, April 17, 8:30 am - 6:45 pm

A one-day symposium features panels and keynote speech in the Johnson Center Cinema.

War and Genocide (9:15 am - 10:45 am)
Legal Landscapes (10:45 am - 12:15 pm)
Keynote Speaker (1:15 pm - 2:15 pm): Marjorie Agosin, Wellesley College Poet, writer, essayist, educator, and human rights activist
Cultural Dynamics (2:30 pm - 4:00 pm)

Panel in Student Union II, Ballroom
Activism (4:15 pm - 5:45 pm)
Reception immediately following final panel

For complete symposium information: http://ggj.gmu.edu/

Sponsors: Gender Justice Research Community of the Women and Gender Studies Program, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Provost's Office, University Life, Democracy Project, Center for Teaching Excellence, Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, New Century College, Departments of Philosophy, English, Modern and Classical Languages, Communication, History and Art History, Religious Studies, CHSS Global Interdisciplinary Programs, School of Public Policy.

The Gender Justice Research Community is an initiative of the Women and Gender Studies Program at George Mason University. This research community provides a vital intellectual opportunity for exchange of ideas, feedback, collaboration, and camaraderie for faculty and graduate students.

Office of Research Development Workshops

Creating Your Own Business. Topics - finding an entrepreneurial team; joint ventures; corporate partnering; business models; marketing and selling; working with an existing firm or growing your own. Presenters: Jim Wolfe, Paul Silverman, Gerard Eldering. April 18, 9:00 am - 11:30 am, Research I, Room 161.

Grant Proposal Tips & Strategies. Techniques for writing competitive grant proposals. Presenter: Peter Barcher. April 22, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Research I, Room 163.

Capitalizing on Intellectual Property. Learn how Mason protects its intellectual property and uses it to advance Mason’s goals. Presenter: Jennifer Murphy. April 23, 11:00 am - 12:00 noon, Mason Hall, Room D3.

Funding Opportunities for Grad Students and Post Doctoral. Presenter: Ann McGuigan. April 23, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Research I, Room 161 (note room number update).

SBIR/STTR. SBIR and STTR NSF and NIH and university/industry agreement issues. Presenters: Errol B. Arkilic, NSF, Ali Andalibi, NIH, Ann McGuigan. April 24, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Mason Hall, Room D3.

Allowable Costs. This session will use short case studies to illustrate allowable cost issues on sponsored projects: focus on federal funding and OMB Circular A-21. Attendees are encouraged to raise specific examples for discussion during this interactive session. Presenter: Mike Laskofski, April 24, 10:00 am - 11:00 am, Research I, Room 163.

See our website for full workshop descriptions: http://www.gmu.edu/research/ResearchDev/Schedule.html

Fourth Annual ICAR Undergraduate Program Spring Lecture

The Conflict Analysis and Resolution Undergraduate Program presents its Fourth Annual Spring Lecture on Wednesday, April 16. The lecture will take place in the Johnson Center, Cinema at 3:00 pm. Dr. Kevin Avruch, Associate Director of the Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution will speak on Truth and Reconciliation Commissions: Problems in Transitional Justice and the Reconstruction of Identities.

Virtual Worlds User Group

Come and attend the next meeting of the Virtual Worlds User Group. Is part of your life virtual? Do you have an avatar or a virtual pet? Do you have more linden dollars than real dollars? Is part of your weekly commute spent teleporting? We will begin a dialogue about virtual worlds that are a part of the Mason community. Come advocate for your favorite Virtual World as a platform for teaching at Mason. Learn about other Virtual Worlds that others are using. Be involved in the creation and charter of a new Mason initiative.

April 18, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, Innovation Hall, Room 334. Sponsored by the Division of Instructional Technology (DoIT)

To register, contact Shawn Miller, Instructional Designer and Training Coordinator, Learning Support Services, 993-4748, smiller5@gmu.edu

Bike to Mason Day

April 22, Earth Day, is the first Bike to Mason Day. Bike to the Fairfax campus and stop by the pit stop in the North Plaza next to the Johnson Center and receive free food, a free bike tune-up, be entered into a contest for great prizes, and much more. The first 300 people to pre-register for Bike to Mason Day will receive a free Bike to Mason Day t-shirt and be entered for additional prize drawings.

Get your bike tuned up for Bike to Mason Day. On Tuesday, April 15 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm in the Johnson Center, South Plaza, REI will be giving free bike tune ups. (You can also get your bike tuned up at Bike to Mason Day)

Special guest appearance by Chairman Gerry Connolly from the Fairfax Board of Supervisors, Provost Peter Stearns, and Dr. Tom Hennessey, Mason's Chief of Staff at the afternoon bike rally, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm.

If you have an old bike you would like to donate to charity, Bikes for the World will be at Bike to Mason Day collecting used bikes and accepting monetary donations.

Got an outstanding parking ticket? Parking Services will reduce your parking ticket from $75.00 to $35.00 for this day only if you bike to the Fairfax campus on April 22.

For more information about Bike to Mason Day or to pre-register, visit the Bike to Mason Day website.

School of Management Symposium and Conference

3rd Annual Corporate Governance and Ethics Symposium. Friday, May 9. Attendees have the opportunity to earn up to 6 CPE credits and fulfill annual Virginia ethics course requirement. This year’s symposium will feature a unique forum to learn about: the implementation issues of PCAOB’s Auditing Standard No. 5; use of financial and analytical tools for fraud detection and prevention; an in-depth discussion of OMB; Circular A-123: management's responsibility for internal control; and the SEC’s latest perspective on integration of International Accounting Standards IFRS. Cost: $145, $175 (Fee covers lunch, refreshments and an evening reception.) For a complete agenda and additional details, visit http://somweb.gmu.edu/cges or contact Massood Yahya-Zadeh at mzadeh@gmu.edu.

Inaugural Corporate Governance & Fraud Prevention Conference. Saturday, May 10. Attendees have the opportunity to earn up to 7 CPE credits. The conference is aimed at bringing together scholars working on current issues in the broad area of corporate governance, fraud and ethics. SOM has put together a program that should be of interest to scholars in accounting, finance, economics, and management who have an interest in corporate governance issues. Cost: $145, $175 (Fee covers lunch, refreshments and an evening reception.) For a complete agenda and additional details, visit http://somweb.gmu.edu/ecgfp or contact Partha Sengupta at psengupt@gmu.edu.

Laboratory Safety

The Office of Laboratory Safety is offering the following safety training.

Tuesday April 15 - Fairfax campus
Wednesday April 16 - Prince William campus

10:30 am - Chemical Safety
1:00 pm - Biosafety
2:15 pm - Bloodborne Pathogens for Lab Personnel

Email safety@gmu.edu to register.

Fiscal Services

eVA Walk-in Assistance. Every Wednesday from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Research I, Room 92. Faculty and staff are welcome to stop by for assistance with any eVA transaction. No appointment is necessary. Call Joey Carls at 993-2089 for additional information.

Food & Beverage. Thursday, April 17, 9:30 am to 11:30 am, Research I, Room 161. This training provides an overview of the policies and procedures related to purchasing food and beverages for Mason functions. A Sodexho representative will be on hand to answer catering questions.

Basic eVA Purchasing. Tuesday, April 22, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm, Innovation Hall, Room 334. Hands-on workshop for utilizing Virginia's electronic procurement system to purchase goods and services less than $2,000.

Banner Finance Self Service. Thursday, April 24, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, Innovation Hall, Room 334. This workshop for faculty and staff who work with budget and financial activity provides an overview of the University's Banner Finance system and chart of accounts. It includes hands-on training to view reports generated by the system.

PI Financial Reports for Grant Administrators. Tuesday, April 29, 9:00 am to 10:00 am, Innovation Hall, Room 334.
PI Financial Reports for Faculty with Sponsored Projects. Tuesday, April 29, 10:30 am to 11:30 am, Innovation Hall, Room 334. Hands-on training for using Discoverer reports to view financial transactions related to sponsored projects. A representative from OSP will be available for questions.

Fiscal Basics. Thursday, May 1, 9:30 am to 11:30 am, Research I, Room 161. An introduction to fiscal processes at Mason including purchasing, travel, and Banner financial reports.

Contact Joey Carls 993-2089 for information or register online at http://ittraining.gmu.edu/

HR

New SUPERvisor Series: Time Management. It’s all about time. Dr. William Reeder, Dean of CVPA, will speak on how to succeed with your boss, your staff, your customers, and the system. All Mason supervisors are invited to attend this workshop, which will take place on Thursday, April 24, 9:30 am -12:30 pm, Research I, Room 161.

Lunch & Learn: Open Enrollment for Health & Flexible Benefits. Open enrollment for health and flexible benefits is taking place from April 16 – May 16. During open enrollment you can enroll in or change your health plan, add or remove family members, and enroll in a flexible reimbursement account. Questions? Members of the Benefits Team will be available to provide information and answers at this Lunch & Learn, which will be held on Thursday, April 24,12:00 noon - 1:00 pm, Johnson Center, Room G.

Electronic Approval (EA). Join HR on Thursday, April 24, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Innovation Hall, Room 334 for this Banner software training. At this interactive session, 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.

Learning Support Services

START Workshops
Monday, April 14
Dreamweaver 8, I - 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Photoshop CS2, III - 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Tuesday, April 15
Dreamweaver 8, V - 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Illustrator II - 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Photoshop CS2, III - 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Thursday, April; 17
Flash 8, I - 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Friday, April 18
Photoshop CS2, I - 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Beginning HTML - 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Dreamweaver 8, I - 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

TOPS Workshops
Monday, April 14
Excel 2007 Advanced - Part 1 - 9:30 am - 11:30 am
PowerPoint 2007 Fundamentals - Part 2 - 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm
Word 2007 Fundamentals - Part 3 - 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Tuesday, April 15
Access 2007 Advanced - Part 1 - 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Excel 2007 Advanced - Part 3 - 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Excel 2007 Fundamentals - Part 3 - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Wednesday, April 16
Excel 2007 Advanced - Part 2 - 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Brown Bag - Table of Contents - 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
Access 2007 Intermediate - Part 3 - 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Thursday, April 17
Access 2007 Advanced - Part 2 - 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Brown Bag - Skillport (The Web-Based e-learning Tutorial) - 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
Publisher 2007 Fundamentals - Part 3 - 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Excel 2007 Intermediate - Part 1 - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Friday, April 18
MS Office Word 2007 Research Paper - Part 2 - 9:30 am - 11:30 am

(LSS) Learning Support Services Training Staff, Johnson Center, Room 311F http://ittraining@gmu.edu, 993-3426, training@gmu.edu