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Masonvale is Open for Business Do You Have a Child Between the Ages of 6 & 16? Administrative Professionals Reception Statewide Elections Are Coming - Register and Vote Call for Nominees: 2010 Teaching Excellence Awards Helpful Hints for Using the New Voice Mail System Are Your Students Prepared to Stand Out From the Crowd at the Fall Job and Internship Fair? Commuter Choice Monthly Benefit Requests Due Now University Information Celebrates Customer Service Week Senior Vice President and Provost to Hold Budget Forum Provost's Faculty Forum on International Projects Update Join the Mason Family at Family Weekend 2009 2009 White House Holiday Ornament Sale Coming Kids' Clothing and Equipment Swap Green Machine Fundraising Concert Innovations in Teaching & Learning Conference Perinatal: A Symposium on Birth Practices and Reproductive Rights Staff Senate To Hold Special Meeting with Mason Dining Mason Toastmasters - Become a Better Speaker at Lunchtime Men's Soccer to Host #4 Maryland in Highly Anticipated Match on Tuesday Night Customer Service Week is October 5-9
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Masonvale is Open for Business It gives us great pleasure to announce that Masonvale, Mason’s new apartment and townhome community, is now leasing to faculty and staff. Not only does Masonvale feature valuable amenities such as granite countertops, stainless steel-face appliances, spacious walk-in closets, and full-size washers and dryers; but it also offers the opportunity to live right on campus. Imagine how much easier your day could be without the hassle of the morning and evening commutes or how convenient it would be to be able to go home during lunch or between classes. Masonvale was built specifically with you in mind. With some faculty and staff already calling Masonvale their home, you, too, can be one of the first to enjoy this one-of-a-kind opportunity. Don’t miss this exciting chance to be a part of Masonvale from the beginning. One, two, and three-bedroom units are available for immediate move-in so visit www.masonvale.com or email masonvale@lincolnapts.com for more information or to schedule a tour today. |
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Do You Have a Child Between the Ages of 6 & 16? If so, would you be willing to help further the training of Mason's clinical psychology graduate students? We are seeking child volunteers to participate in 2-3 hours of testing at the George Mason University Center for Psychological Services in downtown Fairfax. In thanks, your child will receive a $10 gift certificate and our eternal gratitude. Contact the course professor, Elana Maurin, PhD, at emaurin@gmu.edu to volunteer or for more information. |
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Administrative Professionals Reception Mason Administrative Professionals are invited to attend a reception to learn about the upcoming Administrative Professionals Certificate Program and the new Mason chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). Join us on October 7 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm in SUB II, Back Ballroom. RSVP to hrtrain@gmu.edu. |
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| Statewide Elections Are Coming - Register and Vote Virginia's statewide election for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and all members of the House of Delegates is Tuesday, November 3, and registration closes Monday, October 5. The campus wide MasonVotes Committee encourages you to register and vote. Registration application forms are available online at the State Board of Elections website, http://www.sbe.virginia.gov, or at Mason's Student Government office in the Johnson Center, DMV offices, local voter registration offices, and public libraries. Look for the latest election news on campus and in the local area, and links to resources at http://masonvotes.gmu.edu. |
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| Call for Nominees: 2010 Teaching Excellence Awards The Center for Teaching Excellence is pleased to announce that they 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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Helpful Hints for Using the New Voice Mail System This week’s helpful hint is how to use Express Messaging to transfer a caller directly into a voice mailbox. If you have a multi-line phone:
If you have a single-line phone:
Much more information is provided on our web site at http://voicemail.gmu.edu. For additional assistance, contact Telecom Admin at 993-3546. |
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Are Your Students Prepared to Stand Out From the Crowd at the Fall Job and Internship Fair? The Fall Job and Internship Fair is fast approaching. It will be held on Wednesday, October 7 and Thursday, October 8, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, in the Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall. Help prepare your students for the event by sharing with them these tips based on employer feedback to University Career Services: Employers say knowing these 4 points will set you apart: Start researching employers today. Check out the Fair Student Preparation web site: http://careers.gmu.edu/jobfair/ To help students get ready, employers will be on hand to critique resumes on Thursday, October 1 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm and on Monday, October 5 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Johnson Center, Room 116. |
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| Commuter Choice Monthly Benefit Requests Due Now Commonwealth Commuter Choice Request for Monthly Benefits forms for November SmartBenefits must be submitted no later than Monday October 12, at 12:00 noon. Forms received after 12:00 noon on Monday, October 12 will be processed for benefits beginning December 1. Forms can be found at http://transportation.gmu.edu/commuterchoicemonthybenefitform1-09.pdf Completed forms may be submitted by e-mail to transportation@gmu.edu; faxed to 993-8575; put in the campus mail to Transportation, MS 1J6; or dropped off at the Transportation Office: SUB II, Room 1014A. Questions, comments, suggestions to 993-9530. |
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| University Information Celebrates Customer Service Week During October 5-9, University Information will be celebrating National Customer Service Week. Stop by any of our locations next week to share in the celebration with visitors and members of the Mason community. During the 2008-09 academic year we connected with students, faculty, staff and visitors 869,300 times through our information desks at the Fairfax campus Johnson Center, Arlington campus and Prince William campus; kiosks near Finley and the Parking Deck; the university switchboard; the marquee board and Johnson Center signboard; plus our administrative office in SUB I. It is our pleasure to be at your service. |
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George's, located on the 3rd floor of the Johnson Center, is now all-you-care-to-eat. Join together and support Mason Wellness every Monday for Meatless Mondays. Don't miss out on your chance to learn how to eat healthy. Mason Dining's on-campus dietitian, Lois Durant, will be hosting a nutrition info table in Southside on Wednesday, September 30, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. The Mason Rathskeller, the new sports bar in SUB I, is open to everyone. Stop by, grab a burger, and cheer on your favorite football team. Introducing a new, sleek, reusable Mason Dining Mug. Get one at Peet's Coffee in the Johnson Center, One Stop Patriot Stop at Blue Ridge Hall, or Jazzman's in the Johnson Center or SUB I. Have you tried any of the new Simply to Go items located in the Johnson Center, Express, or One Stop Patriot Shop? Simply to Go is a new line of healthy, quick options that make it easy to grab a nutritious meal on-the-go. |
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State Health Benefits Program Audit Underway. The Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) has contracted with Aon Consulting to conduct an audit of dependent use of state health benefits. If you receive your health benefits through Mason (i.e. you are on COVA Care, COVA HDHP, or Kaiser Permanente) and have covered dependents, you should have received a letter from the Commonwealth earlier this month asking you to verify whether your dependents are eligible for health coverage based upon criteria included in the letter. Responses must be postmarked by October 9. If you have any questions or did not receive a letter and you think you should have, contact HR & Payroll at 993-2600 and ask to speak to a member of the benefits team. |
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Senior Vice President and Provost to Hold Budget Forum Tuesday, September 29, 10:00 am The Budget Forum will also be recorded. It can be accessed after the meeting by following these instructions: |
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Provost's Faculty Forum on International Projects Update Locations for the Provost's Faculty Forum on International Projects, Tuesday, September 29, 11:30 am, will be as follows: |
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Join the Mason Family at Family Weekend 2009 The Office of Orientation and Family Programs and Services would like to extend an invitation to our faculty and staff for Family Weekend 2009 taking place October 16-18. OFPS will be continuing some of their signature events - Pre-Mason Madness, ThinkFast! Game show, Family BBQ, and the Family Funzone. They will also be adding to the family with some new and exciting offerings. Highlights include:
Details about these events as well as a complete Family Weekend schedule and the Mason Faculty and Staff Registration Form can be found at http://masonfamily.gmu.edu. Don’t forget to check back often for new events. Faculty and Staff who register will receive complimentary admission for themselves and up to three family members. See the online packet and schedule for details on specific events. To Register: Complete the Mason Faculty and Staff Registration Form available at http://masonfamily.gmu.edu and return it to Orientation and Family Programs and Services via email to families@gmu.edu, campus or US Mail to: The Office of Orientation and Family Programs and Services, MS 5G2, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030, or in person to our offices in Northern Neck Hall, Room 108. Feel free to contact the Office of Orientation and Family Programs and Services at 993-3961 if you have additional questions. |
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2009 White House Holiday Ornament Sale Coming The Child Development Center is holding its 2nd White House Holiday Ornament Sale this fall. Help the CDC with this fund raising program by purchasing these exquisite American-made ornaments. The CDC is holding the cost of the ornament to the same amount as last year at $20/each. Each ornament comes in a blue gift box, ready for wrapping. |
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| Kids' 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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Green Machine Fundraising Concert Help the Green Machine get to Puerto Rico to support the Men's Basketball Team at ESPN's Puerto Rico Tip-Off. |
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Innovations in Teaching & Learning Conference 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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Perinatal: A Symposium on Birth Practices and Reproductive Rights Perinatal, a day-long symposium to be held in Harris Theater on October 7, will explore the current climate surrounding birth in the U.S. and elsewhere in the world. The symposium will include presentations by activists, academics and practitioners and will feature film viewings, dance and visual art. Speakers include Henci Goer, Robbie Davis-Floyd, Shafia Monroe, and Debra Pascali-Bonaro. Events include an audience-led reading of Birth: a Play by Karen Brody, and a screening of Orgasmic Birth. Addressed during the symposium will be questions of birth as a reproductive rights issue and as a feminist issue. The symposium will also present current and past approaches of birth activism and advocacy. The symposium aims to create conversations across disciplines and to engage the public, health care workers, and the academy. Details about the program, which will run from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm, are available on the Perinatal website at www.birthsymposium.com. The event is free and open to the public. |
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Staff Senate To Hold Special Meeting with Mason Dining The Staff Senate will hold a special meeting featuring Denise Ammaccapane, Resident District Manager of Mason Dining, and Mark Kraner, Assistant Vice President for University Services, on Tuesday, October 6. The meeting will be held from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm in Research I, Room 163 on the Fairfax campus and will be videoconferenced to the Arlington Campus in the Arlington Original Building, Room 250 and Prince William Campus in Occoquan Building, Room 221. Denise will discuss the many changes Mason Dining has introduced this fall at all three campuses including new options, pricing, and specials available to staff members. There will be an opportunity for questions and feedback. |
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Mason Toastmasters - Become a Better Speaker at Lunchtime |
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Men's Soccer to Host #4 Maryland in Highly Anticipated Match on Tuesday Night |
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Customer Service Week is October 5-9 Celebrate Mason’s commitment to exceptional customer service by attending any of the following Customer Service Certificate Program workshops: The Power of Charm. October 6 from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm in SUB II, Rooms 1 & 2. The Power of Charm will show you how to capture attention and trust within the first few seconds of meeting, win the support of others, develop body language and advanced listening techniques, deliver more powerful and engaging presentations and dramatically improve your negotiation skills. Professionalism at Work. October 7 from 9:30 am - 11:00 am in Mason Hall, Room D3 A & B. Professionalism at Work is designed to give participants an understanding of professional dress, appropriate workplace behavior and phone/email best practices. The ART of Customer Service at Arlington Campus. October 9 from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon in the Arlington Original Building, Room 268. This seminar will focus on techniques for maintaining a positive attitude, treating customers with respect, and taking time to see solutions to customer concerns. Take your customer service to another level with the A.R.T. of Customer Service. To register for any of these sessions, visit http://hr.gmu.edu/training/ and click on Course Calendars. |
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OSP Workshops Allowable Costs. Wednesday, October 7, 9:30 am to 11:00 am in Research I, Room 161. This session will use short case studies to illustrate allowable cost issues on sponsored projects with a focus on federal funding and OMB Circular A-21. Attendees are encouraged to bring up specific examples for discussion during this interactive session. Sponsored Programs: Proposal Process Overview. Thursday, October 8, 10:00 am to 11:30 am in Research I, Room 161. This workshop will provide participants an overview of submitting a proposal for sponsored funding. Topics included: proposal preparation, budget development and justification, electronic submission & proposal routing process. For additional information about OSP Training, visit our web site: http://www.gmu.edu/research/OSP/Training.html |
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Fiscal Services Workshops 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. PI Financial Reports. Tuesday, October 20, 9:30 am to 11:00 am in Johnson Center, Room 311B. Travel Training. Thursday, October 22, 9:00 am to 11:30 am in Innovation Hall, Room 334. This workshop will provide detailed information on processing travel authorizations before a trip and travel reimbursement requests at the conclusion of a trip. Procedures for purchasing airline/train tickets, hotel accommodations and rental cars will also be covered. The session will conclude with a demonstration of Mason’s automated Travel Request System. Food & Beverage. Tuesday, October 27, 9:30 am to 11:30 am in Research I, Room 162. 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. Contact Michael Wharton, 993-2089, for information or register online at: http://ittraining.gmu.edu/. |
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Performance Appraisals That Get Results. October 5 from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm, SUB II, Rooms 3 & 4. 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. New SUPERvisor Series: Inspiring Trust: An M.R. Covey Workshop. October 6 from 1:00 pm -4:00 pm, Mason Hall, Room D3 A & B. In this workshop, originally created by M.R. Covey, you will learn the importance of trust and how it affects the workplace. After this course, you will have a renewed sense of how to be more trustworthy as well as how to pass that notion on to others. (Adapted from franklincovey.com) Lunch & Learn: SmartMarkets at Mason. October 7 from 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm, at the Farmer’s Market - JC North Plaza (near the clock tower). Learn about local foods and discuss the benefits of a market on campus including supporting local growers; buying fresh, nutritious food; promoting sustainability; building community; and enhancing university life and culture. To register for any of these sessions, visit http://hr.gmu.edu/training/ and click on Course Calendars. |
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