Faculty/Staff Announcements
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Campus Updates
March Staff Senate Meeting
The March Staff Senate meeting will feature guest speaker Charles “Cully” Stimson, rector of George Mason University's Board of Visitors. The second hour of the meeting will include a brief presentation on the Budget Model Redesign.
Join the meeting on Wednesday, March 5, from 10 a.m. to noon on the Fairfax Campus, Merten Hall, Room 1201, or via Zoom. Learn more or submit a question in advance.
West Campus Development Town Hall
The Executive Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Vice President for University Life are hosting a town hall on the West Campus development. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend.
During the town hall, attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from project representatives on project objectives, potential components of the development, how prior feedback has helped shape current priorities, and how to remain engaged.
West Campus Development Town Hall
Tuesday, March 4, from 3:30–5 p.m.
Fairfax Campus, Merten Hall, Room 1201
The town hall will be recorded and posted on the West Campus Planning website.
Inaugural Promotional Vendor Fair
Meet George Mason’s officially licensed vendors at the inaugural Promotional Vendor Fair on the Fairfax Campus, Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall, on Tuesday, March 25, from 1-4 p.m. Explore the vendors' products, including sustainable options, while snagging some branded giveaways. Register by March 18 to attend.
As a reminder, university policy requires the use of a licensed vendor when using its trademarks (logos, names, etc.) when purchasing branded products. If you purchase, design, or approve branded giveaways, don’t miss this awesome opportunity. Questions? Contact David Atkins, executive director, brand development and licensing.
Faculty/Staff Appreciation Night at Men's Basketball Game
Join Faculty/Staff Appreciation Night at EagleBank Arena for the men's basketball game vs. Fordham on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. Support the Patriots with 50% off ticket pricing (up to 4 tickets) per George Mason faculty/staff ID. George Mason Athletics will also honor Black History Month with a pregame musical performance.
Tickets can be ordered in person at the EagleBank Arena box office, the Athletic ticket office in the Field House, or call 703-993-3270. Take advantage of the same discount for the final home game of the season on Wednesday, March 5, as men's basketball takes on La Salle. View the full schedule.
SciTech Innovation District—A Conversation With J.H. Cullum Clark
The SciTech Innovation District invites the George Mason community to a conversation with J.H. Cullum Clark, director of economic growth at the George W. Bush Presidential Center. Clark will share key insights from his report, “Engines of Opportunity: How Eds and Meds Institutions Can Become More Powerful Drivers of Prosperity in America’s Cities,” which examines innovation districts across the U.S. and their impact on local economies.
Thursday, March 6, from 8:30–10:30 a.m.
SciTech Campus, Hylton Center
Register
Training and Professional Development
Apply for Community Engagement and Civic Learning (CECiL) Course Designations
Faculty are encouraged to apply for Community Engagement and Civic Learning (CECiL) course designations through Mason Impact. These designations highlight courses that foster civic engagement and community-based learning, benefiting faculty through course promotion, training, micro-grants for related expenses, and recognition. Learn more.
Forward Thinking as a Supervisor: Strategies for Success Managing Staff Evaluations
George Mason staff are preparing to complete their self-evaluations and the performance evaluation process. Current and aspiring supervisors are invited to join the University Life Supervision Collective for a virtual manager meetup on Thursday, Feb. 27, from 2–3 p.m.
This session, “Forward Thinking as a Supervisor: Strategies for Success Managing Staff Evaluations,” will discuss strategies for success throughout the performance evaluation process, including resources provided by Human Resources, tools to help organize feedback, and space to share helpful practices. Register.
Apply for the Leadership Legacy Program
Ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? Applications are now accepted for the Leadership Legacy Program. This program is designed to help faculty and staff who are stepping into leadership roles, preparing for future opportunities, or looking to grow as leaders in their current positions. Read more and apply by March 21.
Resources for You
Spring into Well-Being Vaccine Clinic: Tdap, Shingles, and Pneumonia Vaccines
Stay ahead of sickness this spring with shingles, Tdap, and pneumonia vaccines at the on-campus Spring into Well-Being Vaccine Clinic. This clinic is open to George Mason University faculty, staff, and their families (ages 18+) insured through Anthem BlueCross BlueShield or Aetna. Others should verify eligibility before signing up. Register for a vaccine appointment. The clinic will take place on Thursday, March 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Fairfax Campus, Peterson Hall, Population Health Center.
Not eligible? Visit vaccines.gov to find an appointment. Most vaccines can be co-administered; check with your healthcare provider for guidance.
Black Lives Next Door: Research Symposium
Hear graduate and undergraduate students present research projects that unravel complex, overlooked, and often misunderstood stories of historic Black experience in our region. Presentations of student research sponsored by the Center for Mason Legacies and Department of African and African American Studies.
Black Lives Next Door: Research Symposium
Friday, Feb. 28
10:30 a.m. to noon
Fairfax Campus, Fenwick Library, Main Reading Room
Support Group for Working Mothers at George Mason
The Support Group for Working Mothers at George Mason is one way faculty, staff, and students can come together, discuss the issues confronting working mothers, and perhaps motivate changes on campus. The in-person and virtual meeting schedule for the spring semester is now available. Those interested can also join the community via Teams. Share stories and become part of an informal organization of working mothers. Visit the website for meeting dates and more information.
Kritikos Anti-Racist Reading Group: Spring Sessions
The Kritikos Anti-Racist Reading Group will meet on Friday afternoons this spring. Kritikos engages in discussions on writing about the arts, critical studies, translation, the artist in society, and art as speech. Learn more.
Join them for the topic “Imagining Abolition and Climate Justice: Wildfires and Prison Labor” on Friday, Feb. 28, from 1–2:30 p.m. via Zoom. This event is free and open to the public.
Upcoming Performances and Arts Events at George Mason
Kodo
Saturday, March 1, at 8 p.m.
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts
Experience the “primal power and bravura beauty of Kodo” (Chicago Tribune) when Japan’s premier ensemble of taiko drummers returns to the Center for the Arts with its exuberant rhythms and energy. Kodo’s modern take on the ancient art form of taiko drumming will leave its audience breathless with its heart-pounding and stunningly athletic displays of musicianship.
Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel: A Few of Our Favorite Things
Sunday, March 2, at 2 p.m.
SciTech Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall
The internationally acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel returns with his popular Keyboard Conversations®—concerts with captivating commentary. A Few of Our Favorite Things is a program of beloved, familiar works composed by some of the most popular composers of all time, including, Beethoven, Chopin, Gershwin, and Rachmaninoff—music known to non-concert goers, as well as classical music aficionados. The program will conclude with a short Q&A with the audience.
Faculty Artist Series: Kathleen Gardiner Mulcahy (clarinet)
Dewberry School of Music
Sunday, March 2, at 3 p.m.
Fairfax Campus, Harris Theatre
The Dewberry Faculty Artist Series showcases the talents of Dewberry School of Music professional faculty. The series is presented every spring semester. This faculty recital presents repertoire that showcases collaboration between Dewberry School of Music faculty members, featuring Kathleen Gardiner Mulcahy (clarinet), and including Caroline Steiger (horn) and Eunae Ko Han (piano).
Angélique Kidjo
Sunday, March 2, at 7 p.m.
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts
Five-time Grammy Award-winner Angélique Kidjo brings her powerhouse voice, electrifying stage presence, and joyous music to the Center for the Arts. Named one of 2021’s “Most Influential People” by TIME Magazine and one of the “Top 100 Most Inspiring Women in the World” by the Guardian, Kidjo is one of the greatest artistic forces in international music today. Blending West African rhythms with jazz, pop, funk, R&B, Latin, and dance music, Kidjo’s visionary music tells the story of Africa’s past while looking ahead to the future.
Mason Symphony Orchestra Concert
Dewberry School of Music
Monday, March 3, at 8 p.m.
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts
In its third installment of the season, the Mason Symphony Orchestra, led by Soo Han, is excited to launch the spring semester with Water Sings Fire by George Mason's own Director of Composition Andrea Reinkemeyer. This concert will also feature two of the 2025 Mason Concerto Competition winners: Jennifer Szabo (flute), performing the first movement of Mozart's Flute Concerto in G Major, and Annie French (soprano), performing "V'adoro, pupille" from Handel's Giulio Cesare. The evening will conclude with Respighi's thrilling Pines of Rome, featuring members of The Green Machine.
Juan Megna Trio
Wednesday, March 5, at 1:30 p.m.
SciTech Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Jacquemin Family Foundation Rehearsal Hall
George Mason University alum (Doctor of Musical Arts ‘21), Dewberry School of Music professor, and recipient of a Young Alumni Commissioning Award (’23), Juan Megna showcases musical influences from across the Americas with the Juan Megna Trio. The Argentinian-born percussionist/drummer studied music at the State University of Campinas in São Paulo, Brazil, before continuing his musical and educational odyssey in the United States. At George Mason, he leads the School of Music Latin American Ensemble. The Juan Megna Trio will perform a mix of Megna’s original compositions, blended jazz, Argentinian and Afro-Brazilian rhythms.
The Peking Acrobats
Sunday, March 9, at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts
For more than 30 years, The Peking Acrobats have revitalized Chinese acrobatics, fusing ancient athletic discipline with modern special effects to create a kaleidoscopic marvel for all ages. These world-class gymnasts, jugglers, cyclists, and tumblers provide a gravity-defying spectacle with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility, and control.
JigJam
Friday, March 14, at 8 p.m.
SciTech Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, JigJam, “the best Irish group in bluegrass” (Irish American News), guarantees foot-stomping, heart-pounding feel-good tunes. The quartet made its Grand Ole Opry Debut in 2023 to a sold-out crowd, where they were joined by Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Steve Earle, and Lauren Alaina, among others. These talented multi-instrumentalists have released three albums and are winning over audiences with their infectious blend of bluegrass and American folk. Celebrate the rich musical heritage of the Irish with “Ireland’s answer to New Grass Revival” (Midwest Records).
Cherish the Ladies
Saturday, March 15, at 8 p.m.
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts
Kick up your heels with U.S.-based Celtic music sensation Cherish the Ladies in a rousing program of traditional Irish melodies and original arrangements performed with virtuoso instrumentation, beautiful vocals, and spirited step dancing.
Chloé Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies LIVE
Saturday, March 22, at 8 p.m.
SciTech Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall
Founded by D.C. native Chloé Arnold, an Emmy Award-nominated tap dancer and choreographer, and protégé of Golden Globe winner Debbie Allen, Syncopated Ladies LIVE is a spellbinding and inspirational all-female tap dance celebration of sisterhood, empowerment, rhythm, and joy. These dynamic performers are reinvigorating the artform of tap, weaving together inspiring stories, electric energy, and intricate footwork, while dancing to everything from pop and hip-hop to salsa and R&B.
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