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Faculty/Staff Office Decorating Competition for Homecoming Spring Semester News From Dining Services Apple FCU – Your Blueprint for a Brighter Tomorrow Traffic Alerts/Mason Basketball Student Wage Jobs? Advertise Your Positions Through Career Services University Career Services Events Discounted Tickets Available for Faculty/Staff for JMU Game on February 2 Men's Basketball Host Old Dominion on Wednesday; Women's Hoops at Home on Thursday Faculty Forum on Criteria for Promotion and Tenure Business Alliance China FastTrack Forum - Discounted Registration Teaching for Critical Thinking: A Brownbag Discussion ELI Offers Free Language Improvement Programs for Non-Native Speakers of English
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Mason E-FilesPosted January 22, 2008 | |
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| Faculty/Staff Office Decorating Competition for Homecoming Offices are encouraged to decorate their area using the homecoming theme, Mason Rocks! Offices will be judged on Monday, February 11 and winners will be notified on February 12, followed by a picture in the Mason Gazette. Use of theme, spirit, and creativity are the key criteria. Prizes for the office competition include a plaque and a catered continental breakfast for up to 20 employees. To sign your office up to be judged, call Traci Claar at 993-8846, or email tclaar@gmu.edu by February 4. | ||
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Spring Semester News From Dining Services Change is the only constant. Starting Tuesday, January 22, the Bistro will be close at 2:00 pm daily, while George's has extended its hours to 11:30 am to 7:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 11:30 am to 2:00 pm on Friday. Damon's is offering a Limited Time Offer starting Saturday, January 26: all-you-can-eat Ribs at $14.95 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and all but two of the remaining Mason Patriot men's basketball games will be televised on big screens in Damon's. Also at Damon's, watch for Damon's Late Night: student-oriented programming on Saturday nights dinner. Watch for the Charleston Market in the Johnson Center Food Court to transition to Exhibition Cooking, serving cooked to order food that leans toward healthy. The One Stop Patriot Shop convenience store in Blue Ridge Hall in the new Chesapeake residence neighborhood is scheduled to open sometime the week of January 28. Any questions, as always, call Michael at 703-980-8747, or write at mgalvin@gmu.edu | ||
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| Apple FCU – Your Blueprint for a Brighter Tomorrow Balance Transfer Rates as low as 6.25% APR. Stop the cycle of juggling multiple credit accounts and paying hefty finance charges. Heighten your savings by transferring your high-rate credit balance(s) to an already low-rate Apple Visa Platinum Card. Plus, we’ve slashed rates to as low as 6.25% APR, and this special rate is good for the life of the transferred balance. Limited-Time Certificate. Your blueprint for a brighter tomorrow begins with a stable foundation. Set the standard for a more secure future with Apple’s limited time Wealth Builder IRA Certificate - 5.25% APY for 14 months. Additional
Apple promotions include: For more information, visit www.applefcu.org or stop by the Mason Branch in the Johnson Center. | ||
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| For COVA Care and COVA HDHP Members. Check out the HR & Payroll website under What's New? for a new DVD called the Take Care Road Show. This 10 minute presentation outlines some key wellness and preventive care programs that are available to you as COVA Care or COVA HDHP members. A Take Care Flyer is also available. Outstanding Achievement Award Nomination Deadline and Ceremony Rescheduled. It's the gift of time. The Outstanding Achievement Award ceremony has been rescheduled from the original date of Friday, March 7 to the new date of Tuesday, May 6. The time and location remain unchanged -- 9:00 am to 10:00 am in the Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall. As a result of the date change, HR & Payroll has extended the nomination process. The old deadline for nominations was Monday, February 4. The new nomination deadline is tentatively Tuesday, April 1. But don't be fooled into thinking time doesn't matter. Even the new deadline is just around the corner. Reward & Recognition will accept nominations on a rolling basis and supporting documentation can be added as it is available. We want to make the process fit your busy schedules so that all members of the Mason community can have a chance at this wonderful opportunity. If you have any questions about the nomination process or the event, contact Reward & Recognition at awards@gmu.edu. Discounted Wizards Tickets for 1/29 and 2/1. If you're a Wizards fan, this one is for you. See them play the Toronto Raptors on January 29 at 7:00 pm or the Utah Jazz on February 1 at 7:00 pm at a big discount for Mason faculty and staff. Order tickets directly by using the links below. If you have questions about the offer or would like additional information, email London Hitchman at lhitchman@washsports.com. Toronto Raptors, Utah Jazz | ||
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Parking Changes. With the start of a new semester remember that parking lot F has officially closed, and the start of a new parking garage and safety office is well under way. Parking is available at the Field House with a free shuttle running about every 10 minutes back to campus with a stop at the CUE bus stop. If you have any questions call Parking Services at 993-2710. Arlington Parking & Transportation Options. Due to the construction at the Arlington Campus parking has become challenging. To help you find out what your best choices are visit www.gmu.edu/arlington/ParkingUpdate-Arl-GMU.htm | ||
| Traffic Alerts/Mason Basketball As with the beginning of every semester, anticipate heavier than normal traffic volumes approaching campus and on campus and give yourself plenty of extra time in transit. As a special alert, on Wednesday January 23 at 8:00 pm, there is a Mason men's basketball game vs. Old Dominion at the Patriot Center. As has been done several times in the past with basketball game traffic, Mason Police will be directing traffic where needed and staff will be directing traffic into certain lots and parking decks. If you are not coming to the basketball game on Wednesday, but are coming to or leaving campus between 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm it is advised that you use Roberts Road or University Drive to avoid the crunch of the basketball game traffic. | ||
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The Mason to Metro Shuttle will have a revised schedule with departures on the hour and half hour instead of 15 and 45 minutes after the hour. Midday service has been added so that the shuttle will run continuously throughout the day. Check the shuttle website for the new Mason the Metro shuttle schedule. West Campus Shuttle. Effective Tuesday, January 22 there will be a new West Campus Shuttle schedule for Spring 2008 with no stop in Lot E. Departures from West Campus and Presidents Park will now be every twenty minutes instead of every thirty minutes. Check the shuttle website for the new West Campus Shuttle schedule beginning Tuesday, January 22. Field House Express Shuttle. The new Field House Express Shuttle service begins on Tuesday, January 22. For those parking at the Field House, this new shuttle route will run continuously from the Field House to the CUE Bus Stop and back from 10:00 am - 11:00 pm, Monday - Thursday. Note there is no Friday service; however, those parking at the Field House can still catch the West Campus Shuttle on its route back to East Campus. See shuttle website for schedule and more details. If you have any questions contact Mason Shuttles at shuttle@gmu.edu or 993-2828. | ||
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Attention commuters from Warrenton, Culpeper, Bealton, Orange, Madison, and Rappahannock: are you tired of your commute? If so, then join Parking and Transportation on February 4 at 12:00 noon in SUB II (Room TBD) for a telework, carpool, and vanpool information session and free pizza. RSVP to Anne Whitley, 993-9530, awhitle1@gmu.edu. Attention commuters from Leesburg and Sterling: are you tired of your commute? If so, then join us on February 14 at 12:00 noon in SUB II (Room TBD) for a telework, carpool, and vanpool information session and free pizza. RSVP to Anne Whitley, 993-9530, awhitle1@gmu.edu. Attention Stafford and Fredericksburg Commuters and Commuters who Live South of Fredericksburg: have you ever considered vanpooling? If your work hours are 8:30 am - 5:00 pm and you work at the Fairfax Campus, then there is a vanpool waiting for you to join. Join now for as low as $35/month. For more information contact Anne Whitley, 993-9530, awhitle1@gmu.edu. | ||
| Student Wage Jobs? Advertise Your Positions Through Career Services Students are back for Spring semester...... and very anxious to work on campus. Provide:
Position description, person of contact, salary and how you want resumes/applications
submitted We'll advertise your positions until filled. Questions? Call Pat Williams at 993-2362. Thank you for contributing to the success of our students. | ||
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| Tuesday, January 29, 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm, Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall. On January 31, over 1,000 universities, colleges, and high schools will hold educational programs and engage their political leaders regarding climate change (www.focusthenation.org). Due to scheduling conflicts, our event at Mason will be held on January 29, but our program is no less exciting, featuring talks by our own intellectual giants in climate change and guests Lester Brown (President of the Earth Policy Institute) and Lee Bodner (Executive Director of ecoAmerica). Check out our agenda at focusthenation.gmu.edu and plan on attending at least one of these exciting and educational events. Everyone is welcome. | ||
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University Career Services Events Education Recruitment Day. Wednesday, February 20, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm, Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall Interview Practice Day with Employers. Thursday, February 8, 9:00 am - 1:30 pm, SUB 1, Room 348 Legal Implications of Student Employment Referrals. Friday, February 29, 8:30 am - 11:30 am, Johnson Center, Cinema. Safely Navigating EEO Issues in Referring Students for Jobs and Internships. Faculty and staff members who are engaged in helping students identify internship and job opportunities will find this workshop especially informative. This session will offer information on the latest EEO and ethical standards to help you and the university avoid the legal consequences that might unintentionally result from well-meaning actions and advice. Matt Halpern, Esq., an employment partner with Jackson Lewis, will analyze the issue and guide attendees with proper protocol in referring students for jobs and internship placements. Sponsored by University Career Services, University Legal Counsel and Office of the Provost. Employer Resume Clinic. Monday, March 17, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, Johnson Center, Room 116. Internship and Job Fair. Wednesday, March 19 and Thursday, March 20, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall. | ||
| Discounted Tickets Available for Faculty/Staff for JMU Game on February 2 The Mason men's basketball team will take on James Madison on Saturday, February 2 at 2:00 pm in the Patriot Center. This is a special offer for Mason faculty and staff. Tickets have been discounted for this game only from $14 to $6 through the link below. This offer is available until January 29. All tickets purchased through this link will be the best available at time of order. Go Mason. http://www.etix.com/ticket/online/performancePassword.jsp?action=selectPerformance&cobrand=gomason&performance_id=713056 Password: george | ||
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Men's Basketball Host Old Dominion on Wednesday; Women's Hoops at Home on Thursday The Mason men's basketball will face CAA rival Old Dominion on Wednesday, January 23 at 8:00 pm in the Patriot Center. Tickets ($14-adult, $8-senior & $6-youth) are still available at the Patriot Center Box Office or at www.ticketmaster.com. The Patriots are 8-0 at home this season. For more info visit www.GoMason.com The Mason women's basketball team will be in action against William & Mary on Thursday, January 24 at 7:00 pm in the Patriot Center. Tickets ($5-adult, $2-youth/senior) are available at the Patriot Center Box Office or www.ticketmaster.com. Half-time entertainment will be provided by the Lightning Lions Jump Rope team. | ||
| Faculty Forum on Criteria for Promotion and Tenure The Office of the Provost will sponsor a faculty forum at all three campuses. Provost Stearns will address the issue of Criteria for Promotion and Tenure. Light refreshments will be served. The
campus schedule is: If you have any questions, call Debbie Williams at 993-8776. | ||
| Are your walls looking bare in your office? Student Centers has the solution for you. Beyond the Wall Poster Sale will be here at Mason on the Fairfax campus, located in the Johnson Center Patriot Corner on the Atrium level from February 4 - February 8, 10:30 am - 7:30 pm. We accept Mason Money, cash and credit cards. Stop by and pick up some wall decorations and gifts for you and yours. | ||
| Business Alliance China FastTrack Forum - Discounted Registration Mason faculty, students and friends have the opportunity to attend the Business Alliance China FastTrack program on Thursday, January 24 at the McLean Hilton in Tysons Corner, VA at discounted registration rates: students – all day: $30, after 3:00 pm: $10; faculty – all day: $89, after 3:00 pm: $30. This event provides an opportunity for you to connect and learn directly from a unique gathering of Chinese and American business executives, high level US and Chinese government officials, and nationally recognized experts on leveraging U.S.- China connections for business growth. The full day of networking and information includes morning sessions regarding market opportunities; afternoon sessions on getting started and managing risk; plus keynotes at breakfast, lunch and closing reception. Complete agenda and list of speakers online: www.businessalliance.org/chinafasttrack.html. Special university discount registration is online at www.businessalliance.org/chinafasttrackuniversity.html. | ||
| Teaching for Critical Thinking: A Brown Bag Discussion The Center for Teaching Excellence invites all interested faculty and graduate students to a brown bag discussion titled, Teaching for Critical Thinking. Facilitated by the Department of Philosophy and supported by a Critical Thinking Across the Curriculum (CTAC) grant, this brown bag will kick-off a series of conversations for sharing best practices for teaching for critical thinking. Thursday, January 24, from 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm in SUB I, Room A. For more information contact the Center for Teaching Excellence at 993-8652 or cte@gmu.edu. | ||
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| ELI Offers Free Language Improvement Programs for Non-Native Speakers of English This Spring the English Language Institute will offer free writing seminars and workshops for international and immigrant students, faculty, visiting scholars and staff on the Fairfax and Prince William campuses. In addition, non-native speakers at the Arlington campus can arrange for free individualized help to improve their English skills. The
Fairfax schedule for the first half of the semester: The
Prince William schedule: To register for seminars or for information about any of the ELI's language improvement programs, contact Melissa Allen at malle2@gmu.edu or 993-3642. No registration is required for workshops - just attend. | ||
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| Lunch & Learn: Nutrition for Your Body. Join nutritionist Alana Sugar as HR kicks off the Spring 2008 Lunch & Learn series with a session focused on finding out your body’s unique nutritional needs. Make an individualized plan and develop strategies for optimal nutrition at this workshop, which will take place on Thursday, January 31 from 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm, SUB II, Rooms 1 & 2. To register for this session, visit http://hr.gmu.edu/training | ||
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| eVA Walk-in Assistance. Wednesdays, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Research I, Room 92. Faculty and staff are welcome to stop by for assistance with any eVA transaction. Contact Joey Carls at 993-2089 for more information. Basic eVA Purchasing. Thursday, January 24, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Johnson Center, Room 311B. Hands-on workshop for utilizing Virginia's electronic procurement system to purchase goods and services less than $2,000. Food & Beverage. Tuesday, January 29, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, 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. PI
Financial Reports for Faculty with Sponsored Projects. Thursday, January
31, 9:00 am to 10:00 am, Innovation Hall, Room 334. Fiscal Basics. Tuesday, February 5, 9:30 am to 11:30 am, Research I, Room 161. An introduction to fiscal processes at Mason Including purchasing, travel and Banner financial reports. Contact Joey Carls 993-2089 for information or register online at http://ittraining.gmu.edu/ | ||
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