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Accepting Applications for Spring 2010 Smithsonian-Mason Semester Call for Nominees: 2010 Teaching Excellence Awards Seasonal Flu Shot Available for Faculty, Staff and Students Staff Senate Issues Call for New Senators Helpful Hints for Using the New Voice Mail System Kid's Clothing and Equipment Swap Innovations in Teaching & Learning Conference The Patriot Club Champions Dinner Mason Mac User Group & Washington Apple Pi - General Meeting Women's Soccer to Host Long Island, Celebrate Youth Soccer Month on Friday Save the Date for Faculty-Staff Enrichment Day Happy Heart Walk on September 23 Mason Toastmasters - Become a Better Speaker at Lunchtime Individual Retirement Counseling by ING on Campus Upcoming Office of Institutional Assessment Workshops LGBTQ Safe Zone Trainings This Fall
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Due to construction there will be a power outage on Saturday, September 19 from 6:00 am to 12:00 noon in Student Union Building I. During the first half hour and last half hour of work the power outage will include the Center for the Arts, Performing Arts Building, Mason Pond Parking Deck, Parking Lot K Lights, and the Student Apartments. For any questions or concerns, contact Facilities Management at 993-2525, csc@gmu.edu; or Brad Glatfelter at 993-4051 bglatfel@gmu.edu. |
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It’s time to vote. The Mason Traditions Committee is bringing back for the fourth year the colorful spirit buttons bearing a fighting slogan for the upcoming men’s basketball season. As they did last year, fans get to have a say in the slogans by voting on their favorite choice at http://studentvoice.com/gmu/spiritbuttons09. They can also write in a suggestion for consideration on next year’s button slogans. Voting is open until September 25. The buttons will be distributed in limited quantities at the Mason men’s basketball Colonial Athletic Association conference home games. For more information, contact Traci Claar, Director of Community Relations, at tclaar@gmu.edu or 993-8846. Website Survey: http://studentvoice.com/gmu/spiritbuttons09 |
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Freshens is now open in the RAC building. Refuel after your workout with a refreshing smoothie. The Mason Rathskeller, the new sports bar in SUB I, is now open to students, faculty, and staff. Stop by, grab a burger, and check out the Mason memorabilia & read about the Rathskeller’s history. The convenience store at Ike's (located in President’s Park) is now open. Grab a homemade strawberry milkshake to enjoy while you’re shopping. Express Convenience Store in the Johnson Center is now serving Peet’s Coffee, a popular brand based on the West Coast. Satisfy your appetite at Burrito Del Rey – serving tacos, burritos, nachos, and salads at SUB I. George's, located on the 3rd floor of the Johnson Center, is now all -you-care-to-eat for the low price of $7.50. Stop by and enjoy a good meal with friends. |
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Accepting Applications for Spring 2010 Smithsonian-Mason Semester Applications are now being accepted for the Spring 2010 Smithsonian-Mason Semester. This is a program for juniors and seniors who are pursuing careers relating to wildlife conservation, environmental studies, zoology or veterinary medicine. Graduates of the program go on to exciting jobs and internships with a variety of agencies. Spread the word about this opportunity to work with top conservation researchers and endangered species from around the world. Out of state scholarships are available for a limited time. Admissions are rolling so applications need to be turned in soon. For more information and an application, visit http://mccs.gmu.edu/masonSemester/ or email smithsem@gmu.edu. |
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Assistive Technology Initiative Office has been working to make documents on the web accessible to individuals with disabilities and as a result also makes them easier to use for everyone. We have secured a BETA Test software that is free to use that helps individuals make accessible PDF documents. Commonlook has created PAW- PDF Accessibility Wizard, a step by step software that works with Microsoft Office 2007 allowing a document to be saved as an accessible PDF document. Anyone interested in hearing more about this software, or wanting to use it, contact the Assistive Technology Initiative Office at 993-4329 or kzirkle1@gmu.edu. We are in need of anyone creating documents to help view the BETA software, this has been given to us free of use for the trial period. |
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| Call for Nominees: 2010 Teaching Excellence Awards
The Center for Teaching Excellence is pleased to announce that we are currently accepting nominations for the 2010 George Mason University Teaching Excellence Awards. You are encouraged to take this opportunity to recognize teaching excellence at Mason and nominate someone you view as an outstanding educator for this honor. Teaching Excellence Awards are open to all faculty members across the institution with at least 3 years of Mason teaching experience, without regard to full-time or part-time status. Mason also offers a Teaching Excellence Award in General Education and Teaching with Technology. The deadline for 2010 nominations is Thursday, October 15. Send 2-3 paragraphs explaining why you believe your nominee should be considered for a teaching award to cte@gmu.edu. For additional information about the Teaching Excellent Awards and the nomination process, visit the Center for Teaching Excellence website at cte.gmu.edu. |
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Seasonal Flu Shot Available for Faculty, Staff and Students Flu Shot Clinics will be held during the months of September, October, and November. For a complete list of Flu Clinics, visit shs.gmu.edu. The September Clinics will be: |
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Staff Senate Issues Call for New Senators The Staff Senate is calling for nominations to fill open seats in the 2009 mid-term election. There are a total of three seats available, one each at the Fairfax, Arlington, and Prince William campuses. Only nominate classified or non-student wage staff who are non-probationary and who have worked at Mason for at least one year. Also specify which seat the nominee would fill. If you are interested in nominating yourself or your co-workers, send the nominee’s name, department, phone number, e-mail, and the campus where they work to Sarah Knapp at sknapp@gmu.edu, MSN 2A4, or fax 993-4150. Call Sarah Knapp at 993-4141 with any questions. Submission deadline for nominations is 5:00 pm on Wednesday, September 30. Elections will be held the week of October 19. |
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Helpful Hints for Using the New Voice Mail System This week’s helpful hint is how to access your messages from the old voice mail system (available until September 30). To access your messages on the old voice mail system:
Check your mailbox on the old system to make sure you have not missed any messages. The old system is available until September 30. Much more information is provided on our web site at http://voicemail.gmu.edu. The web site is continually updated, so visit it from time to time as answers to your questions may be found there. For additional assistance, contact Telecom Admin at 993-3546. |
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| Phishing Attack Update Keeping the Mason Community Alert to Potential Email Hazards On September 9, a new phishing attack circulated through the Mason community with the subject line—Verification. This email attempted to collect Mason user names and passwords under the threat of account termination. It was sent from a fictitious email account called GMU Support. It is Mason’s policy to never request personal, financial or sensitive information through email, and any such request should be a warning sign of possible fraud. Do not reply or click on any links in such emails, simply delete them. Phishing attacks routinely target only a small number (200 or less) of the Mason population, bypassing the strong anti-phishing firewall and security shield measures in place (Mason blocks over 99% of the malicious email traffic received). To stay safe and secure: (1) always question unsolicited emails; (2) never provide personal/financial/sensitive information in response to an email; and (3) refrain from clicking on embedded links in emails. Awareness. The Best Way to Fight Phishing. |
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Apple’s Groovy Auto Loans. Cash in on new and used auto rates as low as 3.74% APR. Plus, receive an additional .25% discount when you purchase a hybrid vehicle. Apply for a loan today. Open a Checking Account - Earn $50 Bonus. Simply open a new Apple FCU Checking with free check card and receive $50 after your first point-of-sale transaction. Choose from a variety of checking accounts tailored to fit your lifestyle. For rules and restrictions of Apple promotions, visit AppleFCU.org or stop by the Mason Branch in the Johnson Center. |
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Timely Discounts. Check out the work/life website for timely discounts on upcoming events including the Virginia State Fair and the Capital Home Show. More discounts are available at myMasonHR. Log-in using your email user name and password and go to myDiscounts. |
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Facilities will be performing repairs to the fire alarm system in Student Union II which will require ringing of the bells. These repairs will be made on Tuesday, September 15 from 6:30 am to 8:30 am. Sorry for any inconvenience. For questions or concerns contact Facilities Management at 993-2525. |
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Are your walls looking bare in your office? Student Centers has the solution for you. Beyond the Wall Poster Sale will be here at Mason on the Fairfax campus, located in the Johnson Center, Patriot Corner, on the Atrium level, September 14 - September 17. Mason Money, Cash and Credit Cards are accepted. Stop by and pick up some wall decorations and gifts for you and yours. |
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| Kid's Clothing and Equipment Swap The Support Group for Working Mothers at Mason in conjunction with the Office of Sustainability will be hosting a kids' clothing and equipment swap September 28 - 30 in Room 116 of the Johnson Center. Participants are encouraged to bring something in order to take something away, so there will be no exchange of money, just a good old fashioned swap meet. Collections only will begin at 9:00 am on Monday, September 28 and we will open for business from 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm on Monday, and 9:00 am - 4:00 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Monday, we will also be giving out Mason Dining Wooden Nickels when you bring a bag of clothes or item to donate to the swap. These are good for a dollar off your food and beverage purchases, so stop by before you pick up your morning coffee (while supplies last, so come early). |
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More than 130 authors will appear at the 11th annual Fall for the Book Festival, September 21-26, with events at Mason and throughout Northern Virginia, D.C., and Maryland. Headliners include novelists Sherman Alexie, E.L. Doctorow, and James Ellroy, and the full festival covers a wide range of genres: history, mystery, poetry, politics, folklore, fairy tales, children's books and more — with special events devoted to the bicentennial of Edgar Allen Poe's birth, to writing and publishing in the 21st century, and to Mind-Body Healing in the context of the continuing healthcare crisis. For complete information and a full schedule, bookmark www.fallforthebook.org. |
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Innovations in Teaching & Learning Conference Save the date. Monday, October 5 marks Mason's inaugural fall 2009 Innovations in Teaching & Learning Conference. All instructors (full-time, part-time, and graduate) are invited to join us on Monday, October 5, from 10:30 am - 7:30 pm in Research I, where Mason faculty from across ranks and disciplines will share their best practices and newest ideas. There will be multiple sessions on various teaching topics held each hour - come for one, come for a few, or come for the entire day. Lunch and afternoon snacks will be provided. Online registration will be available soon. For more details and to see a tentative schedule of events, visit http://cte.gmu.edu/events/in09.html. Contact Shelley Reid (ereid1@gmu.edu) or the Center for Teaching Excellence (cte@gmu.edu) if you have questions or would like additional information. |
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Come hear Harry Markopolos give a lecture in the Concert Hall Lobby on Thursday, October 15 from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm. A reception will follow the lecture and it is free and open to the public. Harry Markopolos is the 30-year veteran of the financial industry who blew the whistle on Bernie Madoff and his $50 billion Ponzi scheme, unearthing what is believed to be the largest financial fraud in history. Visit ncc.gmu.edu for more information. |
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The Patriot Club Champions Dinner Join the Patriot Club on George Mason University Alumni Weekend for the evening to celebrate Mason Athletics champions. Alumni athletes, Patriot Club donors, Mason student-athletes and coaches will be honored for their commitment to Mason Athletics. John Feinstein, Bestselling Author and Washington Post Columnist, will be the special guest and keynote speaker. The dinner will be held on Saturday, October 3, in the Recreation and Athletic Complex (RAC). The reception and tour of Mason's newest athletics facility will begin at 7:00 pm and the dinner and awards program will start at 8:00 pm. Sponsored by EwingCole and Gilbane Building Company and the Recreation and Athletic Complex Design and Construction Team. Click here for more information on the Patriot Club Champions Dinner including ticket and sponsorship information. Click here to view the Alumni Weekend web site complete with a schedule of events for the weekend. The deadline to register is Friday, September 18. To register for the event or for more information, contact Meg Sturges at 993-4147 or msturges@gmu.edu. Hope to see you there. Go Mason. |
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Mason Mac User Group & Washington Apple Pi - General Meeting The morning session begins with a Q&A session on all things Mac hosted by Lawrence Charters, followed by a talk on Cloud Computing by Professor Larry Kerschberg of the Computer Science Department. The morning session ends at 12:15 pm. The afternoon session begins at 1:00 pm and will be devoted to the recently released Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard operating system. Clay Ellington, Mason student and Apple Student Representative, will discuss the new installation process and will show off some of Snow Leopard’s cool features. A special Snow Leopard raffle will give away 10 copies of the Mac OS X Snow Leopard. If you cannot make it for the entire day, feel free to drop in anytime during the meeting. For more information contact Leslie Painter, lpainter@gmu.edu. |
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Provost will hold a Faculty Forum on International Projects. The event will take place on Tuesday, September 29 at 11:30 am in the Johnson Center Cinema. |
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Peggy Levitt, Wellesley College and Harvard University, will present Creating Global Citizens: National Museums in Sweden and Denmark. The event will be held in the Johnson Center Cinema on Tuesday, September 29 at 4:30 pm. For more information visit http://cgs.gmu.edu/documents/LevittTalk0929.pdf |
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| Women's Soccer to Host Long Island, Celebrate Youth Soccer Month on Friday
September is Youth Soccer Month. Be here to celebrate Youth Soccer at George Mason when the women's soccer team hosts Long Island on Friday, September 18 at George Mason Stadium at 7:30 pm. All youth (under 18) in attendance will receive a free Powerade lanyard and have a chance to win additional prizes courtesy of US Soccer. |
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Save the Date for Faculty-Staff Enrichment Day Hold the date for this year’s Faculty-Staff Enrichment Day, which will be held on October 28 at Fairfax Campus and October 30 at Prince William Campus. Arlington’s event will be held in the spring. This year’s theme is Changes Within – look for all the exciting details about this day full of personal and professional development opportunities very soon. |
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Happy Heart Walk on September 23 The Happy Heart Walk is a 1-mile walk to be held simultaneously at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, September 23 at the Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William campuses. Faculty, staff, and students are invited to rediscover the fun in fitness. Visit Wellness by Mason for details and to register. |
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Mason Toastmasters - Become a Better Speaker at Lunchtime |
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Individual Retirement Counseling by ING on Campus Virginia Deferred Compensation plan 457(b) administrator ING will be on campus on Wednesday, September 16 at the Johnson Center, Room 243 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. If you wish to make an appointment e-mail benefits@gmu.edu. |
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| Upcoming Office of Institutional Assessment Workshops The Office of Institutional Assessment invites faculty and staff to register for our upcoming assessment workshops. Registration is required. Visit https://assessment.gmu.edu/workshops.cfm for online registration and a list of all available workshops. For more information, contact Karen Manley at 993-8834 or kmanley@gmu.edu. Learning Outcomes: Tuesday, October 6, 10:00 am - 11:30 am, Mason Hall, Room D3 Learning Outcomes: Wednesday, October 7, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm, Mason Hall, Room D3 WEAVEonline Technology: Wednesday, October 14, 10:00 am - 11:30 am, Johnson Center, Room 311B Curriculum Mapping: Tuesday, October 27, 10:00 am - 11:00 am, Mason Hall, Room D3 |
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The next session of Mason 101 will be held on Friday, September 18, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Register on-line at the HR Training site, or call Suzy Wiedemann at 993-1005 to secure your place in this class. This is an excellent opportunity for new employees to learn about the university or for seasoned veterans to get a refresher course. To be sure there are materials for you, the deadline to register is Tuesday, September 15. |
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LGBTQ Safe Zone Trainings This Fall Monday, October 19 - Fairfax Campus - 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Thursday, November 19 - Fairfax Campus - 9:30 am - 4:30 pm |
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Fiscal Services Workshops Purchasing Made Easy. Thursday, September 17, 9:30 am to 11:30 am in Research I, Room 162. This workshop provides general instructions related to purchasing items for $2,000 or more as well as use of the Check Request form and the Mason P-Card (credit card). PI Financial Reports. Tuesday, September 22, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm in Johnson Center, Room 311B. Basic eVA Purchasing. Tuesday, September 29, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon in Johnson Center, Room 311B. Hands-on workshop for utilizing Virginia's electronic procurement system to purchase most goods and services. Banner Finance Self Service. Thursday, October 1, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon in Johnson Center, Room 311B. This workshop for faculty and staff who work with budget and financial activity provides an overview of the University's Banner Finance system. It includes hands-on training to view reports generated by the system. Fiscal Basics. Thursday, October 8, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm in Research I, Room 161. An introduction to fiscal processes at Mason including purchasing, travel, and Banner financial reports. Contact Michael Wharton, 993-2089, for information or register online at: http://ittraining.gmu.edu/. |
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Understanding eWork. Participants will learn about the hiring steps and how to use the eWork system successfully. Topics include creating a request to recruit, uploading interview questions, the workflow process and more. September 22 from 10:30 am - 12:00 noon in Johnson Center, Room 311B. New SUPERvisor Series: Kick Off. Are you a new Mason supervisor? Have fewer than 5 years of supervisory experience? If yes, you are invited to join the New SUPERvisor Series. This certificate program includes 9 training sessions, mentoring sessions and personal development. Join us on September 23 from 1:30 pm -4:30 pm in SUB II, Room 3, or October 1 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm in SUB II, Rooms 1 & 2. Questions? Call Lori Ann Roth at 993-2621. Performance Appraisals that Get Results: Arlington Campus. This presentation discusses Mason's classified employee and administrative/professional faculty performance evaluation processes from first draft to final signatures. The session will also give tips on how to make the most of the performance evaluation meeting, empower supervisors to be able to conduct effective evaluations, and align employees' efforts with supervisor expectations. September 23 from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm in Original Building, Room 269. Lunch & Learn: Empty Nest, Full Heart. Students are heading back to school; it's an exciting time, but also stressful for parents whose children will be leaving home for the first time. Join Adrienne Barna, Associate Director at CAPS, as she discusses strategies for coping with your empty nest. Learn how to handle changes in routine, develop a successful long-distance relationship and transition to being a parent of a young adult. Bring your lunch to this workshop on September 24 from 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm in the CAPS Conference Room, SUB I, Room 364. Customer Service Certificate Program: Crucial Conversations at Prince William. Develop the tools to handle life’s most difficult and important conversations. You will learn how to prepare for high-stakes situations, transform anger and hurt feelings into powerful dialogue, and make it safe to talk about almost anything. September 25 from 2:00 pm -4:00 pm in Bull Run Hall, Room 147. To register for any of these workshops, visit http://hr.gmu.edu/training and click on course calendars. |
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