Faculty/Staff Announcements
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Campus Updates
March Staff Senate Meeting with Carol Kissal and Lester Arnold
The March Staff Senate meeting will feature Carol Kissal, senior vice president for Administration and Finance, and Lester Arnold, vice president for Human Resources and Payroll, to discuss Mason’s Tier 3 financial management status.
Wednesday, March 2
10 a.m. to noon (guest speakers will present from 11 a.m. to noon)
Hosted on Zoom
The Staff Senate will collect questions for the guest speakers in advance of the meeting. Visit the website to submit a comment or question by Friday, Feb. 25. The senate will take live questions during the session, time permitting.
Contact staffsenate@gmu.edu with questions.
Honoring Mason Nurses: Now Accepting Nominations
Mason nurses are the very foundation of our region’s health and well-being, and more than ever, their dedication to public health deserves to be celebrated.
On Thursday, April 28, the College of Health and Human Services will gather with nursing alumni, faculty, and local community partners to recognize outstanding alumni in three nursing award categories, celebrating the exciting future of Mason’s School of Nursing. Read more about the Honoring Mason Nurses event.
Do you know an outstanding Mason nurse? Submit a nomination by Feb. 28.
Candidates for School of Business Dean Position to Hold Public Presentations
The Mason community is invited to attend public presentations by the four current finalist candidates for the position of dean of the School of Business. Those who attend will be asked complete an online survey to provide feedback regarding each candidate.
Each finalist candidate will discuss the following topic: “Trends/challenges in business education today and how these fit into your vision for the School of Business at George Mason University.”
All presentations will be held in-person and also will be available for virtual participation. Sessions will be recorded.
RSVP to attend in-person or virtually. Presentation schedule:
- Tuesday, Feb. 15, 9–10:15 a.m. (Merten Hall, Room 1201)
- Friday, Feb. 18, 1–2:15 p.m. (Merten Hall, Room 1201)
- Tuesday, Feb. 22, 10–11:15 a.m. (Merten Hall, Room 1201)
- Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2:30–3:45 p.m. (Merten Hall, Room 1204)
The CVs of candidates will be distributed 48 hours in advance of the scheduled presentations. For questions, contact gmuprov@gmu.edu.
Mason Shuttle Schedule Changes for Spring Break
Spring Break will bring some modifications to the Mason Shuttle schedules. Details are available at shuttle.gmu.edu.
Save the Dates: Celebrate Biking at Mason
Spring will be here before we know it! Save the date for Bike to Mason Day at your campus:
- SciTech: Tuesday, April 19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Colgan Hall Front Patio
- Fairfax: Wednesday, April 20, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Merten Lawn
- Arlington: Thursday, April 21, 3–7 p.m., Founders Plaza
For additional information and to register, visit the website.
Training and Professional Development
Well-Being Wednesday Webinar: Keeping a Healthy Heart
In this Kaiser Permanente webinar, learn about the symptoms of stroke, coronary artery disease, and high blood pressure, and what you can do to help prevent these conditions.
Well-Being Wednesday Webinar: Keeping a Healthy Heart
Wednesday, Feb. 23, noon to 1 p.m.
Register
Note: You do not need to be insured by Kaiser Permanente to participate. Contact worklife@gmu.edu with questions.
George Mason Toastmasters Open House
George Mason Toastmasters (GMUT) invites the Mason community to a regular meeting or open house. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about Toastmasters and to see a meeting in action. Participants will also have a chance to participate in Table Topics and impromptu speaking practice, as well as ask questions about the club.
GMUT is now hosting hybrid meetings, combining both in-person and online participants.
George Mason Toastmasters Hybrid Open House
Wednesday, March 2, at noon
Fairfax Campus, Merten Hall, Room 3001
Zoom link
For more information, visit toastmasters.gmu.edu or contact Rupa Mehta at pmehta@gmu.edu.
Resources for You
Aging Parents Employee Support Group
Join other Mason employees navigating the challenges related to having aging parents. This new group is for employees with aging parents who are looking to connect with others, share advice, and be part of a supportive community.
The group will meet monthly over Zoom on Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m. The first meeting will be on Thursday, March 3. Contact Laura Winkler to join.
Save With Patriot Perks
Are you always looking for new deals? Don't forget that you can save with Patriot Perks! New businesses join every day, with offers available to the entire Mason community.
Learn more and see what you can save at patriotperks.gmu.edu.
LGBTQ+ Faculty/Staff Alliance: Queer Parents Social
The LGBTQ+ Faculty/Staff Alliance is an employee resource group that aims to support the university’s mission by fostering an inclusive and affirming campus climate for all faculty, staff, and students.
The alliance will host a virtual social on Friday, Feb. 25, from noon to 1 p.m. Join for a chance to meet other queer parents and parents-to-be. All faculty, staff, and GTAs/GRAs are welcome. Register today.
Questions? Reach out to the LGBTQ+ Faculty/Staff Alliance at lgbtfsa@gmu.edu.
ParkMobile at Mason
If you are coming to campus for a short period and looking for a convenient way to park, some areas of the Fairfax and SciTech campuses are linked to the ParkMobile app. Check a list of locations and codes.
Contact Parking Services at 703-993-2710 or parking@gmu.edu with questions.
Tell Your Favorite Retailers, "Show Me Mason!"
Next time you're struggling to find licensed Mason products from your favorite local retailer, ask to speak to an owner or manager and suggest that they provide Mason gear for sale.
Fill out this form to let Mason’s Trademark Licensing staff know, so they can track requests and follow up! Learn more.
Upcoming Performances at Mason
Matinee Idylls: Lena Seikaly Trio
Tuesday, March 1, at 1:30 p.m.
Hylton Performing Arts Center
Called “one of Washington’s preeminent jazz singers” and “brightest voices in jazz” (the Washington Post), jazz vocalist and Washington, D.C.-area native Lena Seikaly performs a sumptuous afternoon of jazz standards. Her rich mezzo-soprano voice is not only making waves locally, but Seikaly is also growing a following outside the Beltway.
Dewberry School of Music: Mason Wind Symphony
Tuesday, March 1, at 8 p.m.
Center for the Arts
Come watch the Wind Symphony and the Symphonic Band present their winter concert, conducted by Professor Mark Camphouse and doctoral student Samantha Clarke. The George Mason University Wind Symphony, led by composer-conductor Mark Camphouse, is comprised of outstanding wind, brass, and percussion players.
Studio Series: Eurydice
Mason School of Theater
March 3–6, multiple performances
Center for the Arts, Theater Space
Eurydice reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus and Eurydice—not through Orpheus’s infamous pilgrimage to retrieve his bride, but through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she begins to discover that the cost of living again can sometimes exceed the cost of staying dead. Full of dark humor, lyrical beauty, and wit, Sarah Ruhl’s play transforms a traditional myth into a visceral, contemporary meditation on love worth grieving for.
Velocity Irish Dance
Sunday, March 6, at 4 p.m.
Hylton Performing Arts Center
Get ready for Velocity Irish Dance, a high-octane celebration of the past, the present, and—most especially—the future of Irish dance. In their exhilarating performance, it features dance at lightning-fast speeds and nearly impossible scuffles and shuffles. It’s heart-pounding entertainment, with an extra helping of soul. This performance is family friendly.
Dewberry School of Music: Symphony Orchestra Concerto Concert
Monday, March 7, at 8 p.m.
Center for the Arts
The Mason Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Soo Han, is comprised of outstanding string, wind, and percussion players from throughout the School of Music. This concert features winners of the School of Music’s student concerto competition.
Dewberry School of Music: University Singers
Wednesday, March 9, at 8 p.m.
Center for the Arts
Under the direction of Lisa Billingham, the University Singers is a select choral ensemble at Mason dedicated to the performance of advanced vocal chamber music ranging from Renaissance to contemporary and commissioned works.
Visual Voices Lecture with Paul Rucker
Mason Arts at Home
Thursday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m.
Virtual Event
Paul Rucker is a multimedia visual artist, composer, and musician. His practice often integrates live performance, original musical compositions, and visual art installation. For nearly two decades, Rucker has used his own brand of art-making as a social practice, which illuminates the legacy of enslavement in America and its relationship to the current socio-political moment. His work is the product of a rich interactive process, through which he investigates community impacts, human rights issues, historical research, and basic human emotions. Visual Voices is the Professional Lecture Series of the School of Art and represents a window into the professional world of art and design.