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Construction Safety at Northeast Sector Development Project Aquatic and Fitness Center Weight Room Closing Posting Flyers, Kiosk Use, Advertising in the Johnson Center and Student Unions Nominate an Advisor for the Academic Advisor of the Year Award The Democracy Project at Mason Sponsors an Essay Contest on Free Speech Portion of Lot G Will Close to Faculty/Staff Parking Watch CAA Men's and Women's Basketball Championships Live on the Internet Going Global: The Ethics and Politics of a Mason Campus in the Middle East Unconditional Parenting - Beyond Bribes and Threats Free Workshops for Non-Native Speakers of English at New Times Semiannual IT Projects Briefing Language and Learning Conference Featuring Alfie Kohn Iran and Its Revolution After 27 Years Russian National Ballet Performs at Concert Hall CAA Women's Basketball Championship at the Patriot Center Rape Aggression Defense Course Faculty Forum - Criteria for Promotion and Tenure
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Mason E-FilesPosted March 6, 2006 | |
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| Construction Safety at Northeast Sector Development Project Construction at the Northeast Sector Development Project is gearing up, evidenced by the tower crane installation. Note that in the near future construction traffic on Chesapeake River Way will increase dramatically, and it is important that all persons obey the No Pedestrians signs and walk only in designated areas. The contractor is making every effort to make the site and surrounding area as safe as possible, but your cooperation is needed. For additional project information go to http://facilities.gmu.edu/projects/ne/ | ||
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Aquatic and Fitness Center Weight Room Closing Due to construction, the weight room on the lower level of the Aquatic & Fitness Center will be closed until further notice. The Mason Field House is available to students, faculty, staff, and members throughout the facility expansion. If you have any additional questions, call 993-3939 for more details or check our website at http://aquatics.gmu.edu. | ||
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Posting Flyers, Kiosk Use, Advertising in the Johnson Center and Student Unions The campus community is reminded that flyers posted in the Johnson Center and Student Unions must be stamped by the Johnson Center Information Desk before posting. The only approved posting areas in the Johnson Center are the custom walls directly across from the elevators on the first, second and third floors. Posting strips are available in the stairwells of SUB I and two bulletin boards are available in SUB II. Flyers may not be posted in the windows of the entrance doors, on the columns of the building, etc. There is a $10 removal fee (per flyer) assessed to groups, departments posting in areas not approved. When using the kiosks in the Johnson Center, adhere to the terms and conditions on your reservation request form and those posted on the kiosks. As a brief reminder, helium balloons are not allowed in the building as they may activate the fire alarm if released; tables may not be pulled behind the kiosks; only two chairs are allowed at each kiosk; all activity must be confined to your reserved kiosk and nothing should be posted on the columns or walls, or hanging from the ceiling near or around your kiosk. To place table tents (display advertisements) in the Johnson Center and Student Unions, you must reserve space through Operations as well as adhere to table tent guidelines and dimensions. If you have any questions regarding an activity that you may wish to engage, feel free to contact us at 993-2921 or jcsuops@gmu.edu, or visit us at the Johnson Center, Room 324. You may also visit our website at http://www.gmu.edu/operations and click on campus advertising for more information or downloadable forms to access appropriate forms with terms and conditions. | ||
| Nominate an Advisor for the Academic Advisor of the Year Award Recognize excellence in advising by nominating an undergraduate academic advisor for the Academic Advisor of the Year Award. Academic advisors are a vital part of student success. If you know of an advisor who has had a positive impact on students submit the advisor’s name for consideration for the undergraduate Academic Advisor of the Year Award. The recipient of the award will be honored at the annual Advising Roundtable which will be held on March 31. All students, faculty, and staff are eligible to nominate an undergraduate academic advisor. Any individual serving as an undergraduate academic advisor, undergraduate faculty academic advisor, or advising administrator is eligible for the award. Nominations are due by 5:00 pm March 18. Take a few moments to submit your nomination at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=402061781417. | ||
| The Democracy Project at Mason Sponsors an Essay Contest on Free Speech The United States Constitution guarantees freedom of speech, a hallmark of democracy that is important to all members of our campus community and our society. Make your voice heard. The Mason Democracy Project’s essay contest on freedom of speech is open to all undergraduate and graduate students at Mason. Essays may address any aspect of free speech, including these or other topics: • What does free speech mean to you? • How has this pillar of democracy affected your personal or public life? • What is the impact of technology on freedom of speech and civic engagement? • What is the future of free speech in the United States and in the world? The deadline to submit is Tuesday, March 21 at 5:00 pm. Submit essays to demoproj@gmu.edu or deliver to Mason Hall, Room D109. There will be separate judging for undergraduate and graduate essays. Essays are to be 750-1,000 words. Prizes include bookstore gift cards up to $300. See specific instructions and contest guidelines at http://www.gmu.edu/departments/provost/democracy/ Make your voice heard. | ||
| Every year, Americans use more than 90 million tons of paper and paperboard. That's an average of 700 pounds of paper products per person each year. Every year in America, more than 2 billion books, 350 million magazines, and 24 billion newspapers are published. Please recycle. For questions or comments, call Mason Recycling and Waste Management at 993-2547, or email rlim2@gmu.edu. | ||
| Apple Wants to Pay Your Bills. Spring bills cleaning out your wallet? Paying online could get you the pay back—up to $1,000 of your March, April or May monthly bills. To enter, simply use the convenience of Apple’s Bill Payer during these months to pay your bills. Each bill you pay will automatically enter your name into the monthly drawing. Member Madness Auto Sales Event – Special Sale Day Rate – as low as 3.99% APR. Make tracks to this sales event on Saturday, March 18 and score great savings on your next car. Get pre-approved to make buying even easier, and beat the buzzer by drafting your deal 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Northern Virginia Community College Annandale Campus. Need some tax relief? Arrange for your 2005 tax refund to be directly deposited into your Apple FCU account and you will be automatically entered into a drawing to have your 2005 refund matched, up to $2,000. Computer Conversion. As Apple FCU continues preparations for our conversion to a new primary computer system, note that all branches (including the Call Center and NetBranch) will close at 5:00 pm on March 31, and will not reopen until April 3. Information and updates on this transition are currently available on www.applefcu.org. Member Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention Seminar. Know the facts that can help you minimize risk and increase the security of your personal information. Join us at our Fair Oaks Headquarters, March 21 from 4:30 – 5:30 pm, or March 23 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm, for an informative seminar presented at no cost to you. For information on these and additional Apple FCU promotional offers, visit www.applefcu.org. Apple FCU members can apply for a credit card or loan online 24/7. Not a member yet? Download a New Account Application online and start enjoying the benefits of membership today (subject to membership eligibility). | ||
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| New Background Check Policy in Effect. Mason's new criminal background check policy goes into effect this month. The primary focus of the policy is to protect the campus community by conducting background investigations on newly hired employees in selected positions. In addition, the policy also provides guidance on the criteria for determining when positions require background checks. HR/Payroll plans to use the month of March as a transitional period. The policy and supporting procedures will be fully implemented by the end of the month. For more information about the policy, visit the What's New section of the Human Resources/Payroll web site at http://hr.gmu.edu | ||
| During Spring Break, Monday March 13 through Friday March 17, the Mason Express Shuttle between the Fairfax and Prince William Campuses will run on the Friday Spring Shuttle schedule. The schedule can be viewed at http://shuttle.gmu.edu. Regular service will resume Monday, March 20. | ||
| Portion of Lot G Will Close to Faculty/Staff Parking Beginning March 13 the fenced area of Lot G that is currently being shared by faculty/staff and contractor parking will no longer be available for faculty/staff parking. That area will be for contractor parking only for work on the NE Sector Housing Project. Any questions, call Parking Services at 993-2710. | ||
| Watch CAA Men's and Women's Basketball Championships Live on the Internet Catch all the action of the CAA men's and women's basketball championship games on the internet. Follow the Patriots as they compete for the championship. For information go to www.collegesportsdirect.tv/caa. | ||
| Events | ||
| Going Global: The Ethics and Politics of a Mason Campus in the Middle East Reordering & After: Heritage Landscapes, Globalization & Historical Interpretation in South-Eastern Arabia, presented by Dr. Gordon Brent Ingram, Associate Dean for Campus Development, Ras Al Khaimah and Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Science and Policy on Monday, March 6 from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm, in Mason Hall, Room D3. Beverages will be provided. For more information, contact Marcy Glover, mglover2@gmu.edu or 993-8722. This is the third in a series of lectures centered around Mason's fifth campus, in Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates | ||
| Unconditional Parenting - Beyond Bribes and Threats A free talk by Alfie Kohn (www.alfiekohn.org), sponsored by the Northern Virginia Writing Project (www.nvwp.org), on Friday, March 17 at 7:30 pm in the Johnson Center Cinema. RSVP to 993-1168. Advice for raising children typically comes in two flavors: threats (known euphemistically as consequences) and bribes (positive reinforcement). Either we make kids suffer to teach them a lesson, or we dangle goodies in front of them for doing as they're told. This presentation, by the author of the book Unconditional Parenting, will show why carrots and sticks are not only ineffective but actually counterproductive over the long haul. To raise children who are good learners and good people requires us to abandon strategies that do things to kids, in favor of an approach in which we work with them. Alfie Kohn has been featured on hundreds of TV and radio programs, including the Today show and two appearances on Oprah; he has been profiled in the Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times, while his work has been described and debated in many other leading publications. To learn more about Alfie Kohn, visit www.alfiekohn.org. | ||
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Free Workshops for Non-Native Speakers of English at New Times Starting the week of March 20, The English Language Institute will offer its grammar, pronunciation and conversation/culture workshops for non-native speakers at new times. Workshops are open to all international and immigrant members of the Mason community, including students, staff and faculty. Grammar Workshops - Tuesdays, March 21 - April 25, 6:00 to 6:50 pm in SUB 1, Room A (except April 11 in SUB 1, Room B). Pronunciation Workshops - Fridays, March 24 - April 28, 3:30 to 4:20 pm in SUB 1, Room A (except April 7 in Johnson Center, Room B). Conversation and Culture Workshops - Thursdays, March 23 - April 27, 5:30 to 6:20 pm in SUB 1, Room A. (Note time change: These workshops were previously scheduled from 6:00 to 6:50 pm) The grammar and pronunciation series are repetitions of the workshop series held during the first half of the semester. All workshops are free and no advance registration is required. For more information, contact Melissa Allen, Coordinator of Support Services for Non-Native Speakers of English, malle2@gmu.edu, 993-3642. | ||
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The University Libraries Copyright Office will present What Are My Options: Copyright & Fair Use on Wednesday, March 8 from 11:00 am - 2:30 pm in the Johnson Center, Room 311, Conference Room. The workshop is geared toward faculty, staff and students and will cover distance education, digital transmission, multimedia, recent and pending legislation and file sharing. To register, go to: http://www.irc.gmu.edu/wems/workshops/default.cfm or email copyright@gmu.edu, or call 993-2544. | ||
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Semiannual IT Projects Briefing All staff is invited to attend the next Semiannual IT Projects Briefing on Tuesday, March 28 from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm, in The Johnson Center Cinema. We will discuss selected upcoming IT projects. A list of projects presented at our last IT Projects Briefing can be found on the Project Management Web Site http://itu.gmu.edu/projectoffice/projects.html. We value your input, and hope that you can clear your schedule to join us for this briefing. Send in your response by Tuesday, March 21, to Ginnie Mahoney at vmahoney@gmu.edu, if you will be attending. Refreshments will be served. | ||
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registration closes on Wednesday, March 8. Team captains should bring completed
rosters to captains meeting at 7:30 pm in the Lynn Gym in the PE Building. This
meeting is on Wednesday, March 8. Roster forms and more details are available
at http://recsports.gmu.edu/intramural/Co-RecSoftball.html
or call the Rec Sports office at 993-3290. The Texas Hold 'em Tournament is scheduled for Saturday March 25. Registration is filling up quickly and only the first 84 person to sign up will be able to participate. This event is free to all Mason students, faculty or staff. The New York City Bus trip is scheduled for Saturday April 29. Mason students, faculty and staff can register for the trip for $35, while non-Mason persons the cost is $45. There are a limited number of spots on this trip. March Madness Pick 'em is a new event from Rec Sports. Make your choices to see who will win the NCAA basketball tournament. Entry forms will be available on the website once released. They will then be due to the Rec Sports office before 5:00 pm on March 13. The 3rd Annual Rec Sports Golf Tournament will be held Saturday May 6. Registration ends on April 20. More details will be available on the website as the event approaches. If you have any questions concerning any of the above events, visit http;//recsports.gmu.edu, or call the Rec Sports office at 993-3290. | ||
| Language and Learning Conference Featuring Alfie Kohn Performance vs. Learning: The Costs of Overemphasizing Achievement with guest speaker Alfie Kohn (www.alfiekohn.org) on Saturday, March 18 from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm in the Johnson Center. Registration fee is $95. Morning coffee and lunch are included. Register online at www.nvwp.org/conferences/langlearn.htm About the all-day workshop: Alfie Kohn will deliver the keynote address, including workshop components, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Following lunch, there will be one round of presentations by NVWP Teacher Consultants. These sessions are appropriate for all teachers of all subjects and all grades, and all will include an assessment component. For more information visit http://www.nvwp.org/conferences/langlearn.htm or call 993-1168. About Alfie Kohn: Alfie Kohn has been described in Time Magazine as "perhaps the country's most outspoken critic of education's fixations on grades [and] test scores." His criticisms of competition and rewards have helped to shape the thinking of educators across the country and abroad. As the author of 10 books, Kohn has been featured on hundreds of TV and radio programs, including The Today Show and Oprah and has been profiled in the Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times. To learn more about Alfie Kohn visit www.alfiekohn.org. | ||
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| Iran and Its Revolution After 27 Years Dr. Abbas Maleki, University of Tehran, will discuss the political thought of the revolution, the style of decision making in Iran's Islamic Republic, and the future of Iran's regime. Monday, March 6 at 3:00 pm in the Johnson Center, Room C. Sponsored by the Office of the Provost. For questions, contact Marcy Glover at 993-8722 or mglover2@gmu.edu | ||
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It’s time for Safe Spring Break 2006. Join us Wednesday, March 8 for Safe Spring Break Events, and encourage your students to attend. We’ll provide the food and fun, all you have to bring is you (and a friend or two). Relationship Wednesday Lunchtime Chat. SUB I, Room 220, 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm (Co-Facilitated by Sexual Assault Services and Substance Abuse Programs & Services). Wellness Education Resource Room Open House. Free popcorn, snacks, raffle, and treasure hunt. SUB I, Room 220, 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Safe Spring Break Kick-Off Event. Free t-shirts. 10 tips to have your best break ever. Johnson Center Cinema, 4:30 - 5:30 pm. (Co-Sponsored by Substance Abuse Programs & Services and the Center for Advancement of Public Health) It’s your Spring Break. Make it fun. Make it special. Make it safe. For more information go to wellnesseducation.gmu.edu. | ||
| Russian National Ballet Performs at Concert Hall The Russian National Ballet is Sergei Radchenko’s 25-year-old company founded by graduates and principal dancers from some of Russia’s top ballet academies and companies. In two performances at the Center for the Arts, audiences are transported to a magical world of fairy tales, sorcerers, and witches, performed in the unmistakable Russian tradition. The company dances The Sleeping Beauty on March 25 at 8:00 pm and Swan Lake on March 26 at 2:00 pm. Both performances feature artistic discussions 45-minutes prior to the curtain on the hall’s Grand Tier. Tickets for are $50, $42 and $25. This performance is a Family Friendly event and all children, 12 and under, are half price. Charge by phone at 888-945-2468 or visit www.tickets.com. | ||
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CAA Women's Basketball Championship at the Patriot Center For the second time in league history, the Colonial Athletic Association Women's Basketball Championship will be held in Fairfax, with the Patriot Center playing host to the exciting four-day event. Championship action will tip-off on Wednesday, March 8 and Mason plays in the 7:30 pm game. Opening Round - Wednesday, March 8 at 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, and 7:30 pm (featuring Mason). Quarter Final - Thursday, March 9 at 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, and 7:30 pm. Semi Final - Friday, March 10 at 5:00 & 7:30 pm. Championship Game - Saturday, March 11 at 12:00 noon. Tickets are only $9, regularly $14, for this game when purchased in advance at the Patriot Center Box Office. One ticket is good all day. For more information, contact the Athletic Ticket Office at 993-3270. | ||
| Rape Aggression Defense Course George Mason University Police and Sexual Assault Services present Rape Aggression Defense (RAD), a 12-hour women's self defense course, offered free to university affiliated women only. University affiliated includes students, faculty, vendors, alumni, contractors, staff, and their family members. This two-day, 12-hour class will be held Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26 from 11:30 am to 6:00 pm in Student Union I, Room B. Call University Police at 993-2810 to sign up or email rad@gmu.edu. For more information check the George Mason University Police Department web page http://www.gmu.edu/police/rad or call 993-2118. | ||
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| Faculty Forum - Criteria for Promotion and Tenure The Office of the Provost will be sponsoring 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 schedule is as follows: Fairfax Campus - Tuesday, March 28, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm in Mason Hall, Room D3A&B Prince William Campus - Thursday, March 30, 11:00 am - 12:00 noon, Occoquan Building, Room 110L. Arlington Campus - Wednesday, April 12, 11:00 am - 12:00 noon in Original Building, Room 244 If you have any questions call Aldona Gozikowski at 993-8776. | ||
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Tuesday, March 14, 9:30 am to 12:00 noon, Innovation Hall, Room 215-G. This hands-on training provides an overview of Virginia's electronic purchasing system, eVA, for individuals who purchase goods and services costing less than $2,000. A state-issued eVA user name and password are required. The eVA log-in request form available on the Fiscal Services web site may be used to request an eVA user name and password. Those interested may register at http://ittraining.gmu.edu. | ||
| Wednesday, March 22, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon in Innovation Hall, Room 215-G. This hands-on training provides an overview of the State and University policies and procedures related to the purchase of food and beverages including catering services for Mason functions. Those interested may register at: http://ittraining.gmu.edu/view.cfm | ||
| Banner Finance Self Service Training. Thursday, March 30, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon in Innovation Hall, Room 215G. This hands-on training provides an overview of the University's Banner Finance system, chart of accounts and reports produced by the system for individuals who work with budget and financial activity. Banner Finance Faculty Self Service Training. Tuesday Tuesday, March 28, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm in Innovation Hall, Room 215G. This hands-on training focuses on managing grant transactions and budgets for faculty. Those interested may register at http://www.doiiit.gmu.edu/client/wems/workshops/default.cfm | ||
| Lunch & Learn: Five Habits of Highly Successful Investors. The goal of this presentation is to provide the audience with a fundamental knowledge of investing that will help get them started. This program includes discussions on setting financial goals, realizing tax advantages, reducing risk with diversification, understanding cost of expenses and current market trends. Presentation by TIAA-CREF to be held on Thursday, March 9 in the Johnson Center, Room G from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm. To register, visit http://hr.gmu.edu/training/. Lunch & Learn: Finding Balance in a Busy Life. Focuses on the evolving nature of work and the increased demands at home, and provides suggestions on how to seek balance and a less stressful life. Presentation by Janette Muir, Associate Professor, New Century College to be held on Thursday, March 23 in the Johnson Center, Gold Room (Ground Floor) from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm. To register, visit http://hr.gmu.edu/training/. | ||
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