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Campus Updates

Spring Parking Passes  

Spring parking permit sales begin online only on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, at 8 a.m. Like the fall semester, sales will be staggered:  

• Wednesday, Jan. 3: Faculty/staff, graduate students, seniors  
• Thursday, Jan. 4: Juniors and sophomores  
• Friday, Jan. 5: Freshmen and all others  

For information, visit parking.gmu.edu. Faculty and staff using payroll deduction for their parking permits do not need to take any action.

Mason Shuttles: January and Spring Service

Schedules for the Mason Shuttles have been adjusted for January (winter break) before classes begin on Jan. 16. Visit the website for details.  

Spring weekday service will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Service will begin on routes with weekend service (Fairfax/SciTech, Gunston Mason, Sandy Creek/Metro, and the On-Demand shuttle) on Saturday, Jan. 13.  

Spring schedules will be posted soon at shuttle.gmu.edu. Reminder: there is no shuttle service on Monday, Jan. 15, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, except the On-Demand shuttle (which will operate from noon to 11 p.m.)

Contact Parking and Transportation at 703-993-2828 or shuttle@gmu.edu. 

New Digital Advertising Available

Mason departments and Registered Student Organizations may post digital advertisements for display on TVs located in the Johnson Center, SUB I, and the Hub. Advertisements with specific event dates may be posted up to and including the event start date. Advertisements promoting products, services, or ongoing activities may be posted for up to 14 days.  

Visit the Student Centers website to view all Digital Advertising Guidelines and to access the Digital Advertising Submission Form.  

For questions, contact Student Centers at 703-993-2921 or scenters@gmu.edu.

Swipe4Change Donation Update 

During Mason Dining’s Swipe4Change donation drive, 225 guest meal swipes were donated by students to support those facing food insecurity. All swipes will be distributed by the Patriot Pantry, offering warm meals to students.  

Recent data shows rising food insecurity at Mason, surpassing previous years. To tackle this, Swipes4Change gathers student donations to combat hunger on campus. Mason Dining supports this cause by donating an additional 2,000 swipes yearly, engaging in fundraising, and backing initiatives like #PatriotPantryChallenge.  

Eligible students can access donated swipes in spring 2024. Additional aid, forms, and support services are available via the Student Support and Advocacy Center (SSAC) website. 

Applications Now Accepted for 4-VA@Mason Collaborative Research Grants 

Calls for proposals are open for Mason faculty interested in launching pilot research projects in conjunction with colleagues at one or more of the institutions within the 4-VA system. These Collaborative Research Grants (CRG) are designed to facilitate and support alliances which leverage the strengths of each partner university to improve efficiencies in research and higher education, reduce working in silos, and provide hands-on experiential opportunities for students.

Other 4-VA institutions include James Madison University, Old Dominion University, University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Military Institute, Virginia Tech, and William & Mary. 

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through Feb. 15. Further information can be found at 4va.gmu.edu/grants.