Faculty/Staff Announcements
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Campus Updates
Parking Permit Sales for Spring 2025 Semester
Spring semester parking permits are available for purchase online via the Parking Portal. Learn more about parking options and rates. Note: Faculty and staff enrolled in payroll deduction for their parking permits do not need to take any action.
As a reminder, most parking permits are virtual permits. Permit holders will not be issued or mailed physical hangtag permits. Your license plate serves as your permit, and your permit will be valid once purchased.
Follow the instructions to add and change the vehicles associated with your parking permit. Note: your license plate must be associated with your permit, not just your parking account. For questions, contact Parking Services at 703-993-2710 or parking@gmu.edu.
Presentations by Print and Mail Vendor Finalists
Vendors competing to provide George Mason with print fleet, copy center, and mail services will present their proposals in January. The university community is invited to attend virtual presentations by the finalists on the following dates:
- Thursday, Jan. 9, from 2–4 p.m. (Canon)
- Tuesday, Jan. 14, from 3–5 p.m. (Excela)
- Wednesday, Jan. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon (IST)
- Friday, Jan. 17, from 1–3 p.m. (MCS)
Questions? Contact Buz Grover, Auxiliary Services and Operations, at 703-993-5784 or via email.
Register for Homecoming 2025
Show your brave and bold spirit: The Mason Nation is invited to celebrate Homecoming from Jan. 31 to Feb. 8. Events include Homecoming headliner Sarah Sherman, the George Mason women's basketball game vs. VCU, Homecoming tailgate, men's basketball game vs. Rhode Island, and more. View the schedule of events.
James Buchanan and Vernon Smith Seminar
George Mason's Department of Economics invites the university community to the James Buchanan and Vernon Smith Seminar on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 5 p.m. The seminar and reception will take place on the Fairfax Campus in the Johnson Center Bistro (located on the ground floor).
This seminar series is designed to appeal to a broad audience. Gregory Clark, Danish National Research Council professor of economics at the University of Southern Denmark, will present "For Whom the Bell Curve Tolls: The Role of Genetics in Social Life, England, 1600–2024." Learn more.
Training and Professional Development
New Year, New Goals: How Workplace Coaching Can Help You Succeed
The new year is the perfect time to reflect, set goals, and take action toward achieving them. George Mason’s Workplace Coaching Program is here to support you with a self-motivated, future-focused approach to gain clarity, build confidence, and reach your personal and professional potential. Workplace coaching offers:
- Personalized guidance to break through barriers and create meaningful change
- Strategies for success in communication, time management, decision-making, and more
- Flexible, no-cost sessions designed to meet your unique goals
Kickstart your growth journey. Learn more and sign up to start 2025 with purpose and momentum.
Resources for You
Well-Being Book Discussion Group for Faculty/Staff
Join the Center for the Advancement of Well-Being for a ProjectConnect faculty/staff book discussion group. The group will meet virtually on Friday, Feb. 21, from noon to 1 p.m. The group will discuss The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center by Rhaina Cohen. A free copy of the book will be provided to read after you register. Learn more and sign up by Thursday, Jan. 16.
Mini Hackathon: Innovate for Peace with Tech
Faculty and staff, encourage your students to participate in an exciting mini-hackathon hosted by the Young Women’s Peacebuilding Fellowship on June 11 at Mason Square. Participants will listen to fellows pitch bold ideas that merge peacebuilding and technology, vote for the project that inspires them most, and collaborate with like-minded tech enthusiasts to bring the vision to life, guided by a fellow as the program lead.
The winning team will receive courtside tickets to a George Mason basketball game. Those interested should email Megan Jeans by Jan. 31. This event is sponsored by the Carter School Center for Peace Tech.
Upcoming Performances and Arts Events at George Mason
American Roots Series: Graham Breedlove Group
Saturday, Jan. 25, at 5 p.m.
SciTech Campus, Hylton Center, Gregory Family Theater
Called “one of the most exciting trumpet players on the planet” (International Trumpet Guild Journal), Graham Breedlove brings his quintet for an exhilarating program of music. Just in time for Mardi Gras, Breedlove, a native of south Louisiana, is joined by fellow members of the Dewberry School of Music faculty to perform a mix of traditional New Orleans music, modern jazz, and original tunes.
Silkroad Ensemble
Saturday, Jan. 25, at 8 p.m.
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts
Returning for a third year as a Mason Artist-in-Residence, Grammy Award-winning music collective Silkroad Ensemble presents this world premiere showcase of all-star percussionists and musical storytelling through the exchange of rhythm, pulse, and melody from different musical traditions around the world. Formed by Yo-Yo Ma and now led by Pulitzer Prize-winning multi-instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens, Silkroad Ensemble will engage the community and students during its residency through a variety of events, classes, and discussions.
Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel: Dances for the Ears
Sunday, Jan. 26, at 7 p.m.
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts
Enjoy the rhythmically captivating music of Bach, Chopin, Beethoven, and Spanish composers Enrique Granados and Manuel de Falla, in Jeffrey Siegel’s next program of Keyboard Conversations. Siegel is “a pianist with a bravura technique and a big, gorgeous sound . . . and when the artist himself offers the inside scoop, the musical experience becomes vastly more personal” (Denver Post). The program will conclude with a short Q&A with the audience.
George Mason School of Theater: Mason Cabaret 2025
Jan. 31 to Feb 2, multiple performances – Fairfax Campus, Harris Theatre
Friday, Feb. 7, at 8 p.m. – SciTech Campus, Hylton Center, Gregory Family Theater
In this beloved annual event, stellar student vocalists bring their talents to the stage, celebrating some of the biggest and brightest names in music and theater. In this year’s performance, they will shine the spotlight on the work of legendary Broadway director and producer Hal Prince. A devoted collaborator of Stephen Sondheim’s, the treasure trove of Prince’s work includes Fiddler on the Roof, She Loves Me, West Side Story, Sweeney Todd, Evita, and Phantom of the Opera, among many more. See the School of Theater’s bright young stars and discover the talented performers who could be Broadway’s next big hitmakers.
Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra with Branford Marsalis
Saturday, Feb. 1, at 8 p.m.
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts
Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis joins the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra in this special concert. An exceptionally versatile musician, Marsalis is a band leader, featured classical soloist, and composer. Marsalis has performed with acclaimed orchestras around the world, and his legendary performances with the Grateful Dead and collaborations with Sting have made him a fan favorite in the pop arena. As a composer, Marsalis has scored films including Spike Lee’s Mo’ Better Blues, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, and the recent Netflix film Rustin. The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra is made up of the D.C. area’s finest musicians and is led by founder, artistic director, and virtuoso alto saxophonist Jim Carroll. This performance will also feature vocalist Darden Purcell, George Mason’s jazz program director.
Family Series: Mike Super – Magic & Illusion
Sunday, Feb. 2, at 4 p.m.
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts
See America’s Got Talent finalist and “America’s Favorite Mystifier” Mike Super live on stage. Super brings his immersive show of mind-blowing illusions to entertain and enthrall the whole family. He rose to fame as the winner of NBC’s hit television series Phenomenon, becoming the only magician in history to win a live magic competition on primetime U.S. network television. Recommended for ages 3 and up.
Virginia Opera: A Taste of Opera
Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 1:30 p.m.
SciTech Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Jacquemin Family Foundation Rehearsal Hall
Enjoy a soaring selection of operatic delights performed by talented members of Virginia Opera, the official opera company of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Experience big talent in an intimate performance that includes famous arias and duets from the greatest hits of opera, in addition to Broadway showtunes and other diverse and exciting repertory.
Hylton Family Series: Elena Moon Park & Friends
Saturday, Feb. 8, at 11 a.m.
SciTech Campus, Hylton Center, Gregory Family Theater
Celebrate folk and children’s music from around the globe with Elena Moon Park & Friends. With an emphasis on east and southeast Asia, plus original songs reimagined to mix musical traditions, languages, styles, and stories, Park celebrates learning about the world through music. Sing and clap along to Taiwanese train songs, Tibetan jump rope rhymes, Cambodian folk songs, sing-alongs in English, and more, performed on string instruments, accordion, and drums. As an Artist-in-Residence, Park will also work with the community through classes and workshops during the week leading up to the performance.