Faculty/Staff Announcements
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Campus Updates
June Staff Senate Meeting
The next Staff Senate meeting will feature guest speaker Lauren Posey, director of State Government Relations, on Wednesday, June 4, from 10–11 a.m. The general meeting will follow from 11 a.m. to noon. Join on the Fairfax Campus, Merten Hall, Room 1201, or via Zoom.
High School Graduation Ceremonies at EagleBank Arena
Heavy traffic is expected on and around George Mason University’s Fairfax Campus for regional high school graduation ceremonies at EagleBank Arena through June 16. EagleBank Arena will host up to three ceremonies each day, so traffic may be entering and exiting campus from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. Please allow extra travel time on and around campus. View the full schedule.
George Mason faculty, staff, and students are advised to use the general permit area of the Rappahannock Parking Deck or the Field House parking lots to avoid delays. Shenandoah Parking Deck (levels 4 and 5) will be open for limited overflow student, employee, and event parking on weekdays when graduations occur.
Celebrating George Mason Employees’ Degree and Certificate Milestones
Human Resources celebrates the George Mason faculty and staff who have earned or are nearing completion of degrees and certificates as part of their professional development journey. Join us in celebrating their achievements, as submitted by the following faculty and staff members. View the list.
Fuse Drop-in Offices at Mason Square
Conference rooms are now available for self-reservation in Fuse at Mason Square. These spaces are shared among tenants at Mason Square, reserved through the Fuse app, and intended to support meetings, collaborative work, and group discussions. Reservation times should accurately reflect activity needs (do not reserve a space for a fully day, if it is only needed for a few hours).
Additionally, George Mason conference rooms, team rooms, and hoteling offices are available for faculty and staff to reserve through the Fuse app. These rooms can be reserved Monday– Friday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. See the full list of self-reservable team rooms and hoteling spaces. Contact arlops@gmu.edu with questions.
Training and Professional Development
Mason Career Academy
George Mason University has launched Mason Career Academy, a new online learning resource that is free for current students, faculty, and staff to develop new skills, and is available to displaced workers, including federal workers and contractors in the region, for a small registration fee.
Mason Career Academy offers access to more than 90 online micro-credential courses and industry-recognized certifications in fields such as data analytics, cybersecurity, project management, and information technology support. Read more.
Crucial Conversations Workshop: Mastering Dialogue
Whenever you’re not getting the results you want, it’s likely an important conversation either hasn’t happened or hasn’t been handled well. At the heart of healthy and high-performance organizations are people willing and able to hold Crucial Conversations.
Join Human Resources for a two-day session June 23– 24 from 9 a.m. to noon on the Fairfax Campus, Merten Hall, to learn the skills to turn disagreement into dialogue for improved relationships and results. "Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue" is an engaging classroom course rich with group discussion, real-time practice, and group support and coaching. Register. For questions, contact hrlearn@gmu.edu.
Supervisor Boot Camp: Summer and Fall Cohorts
Register now for the upcoming Supervisor Boot Camp beginning Tuesday, June 24. This program is designed to provide essential information in a supportive cohort environment, with opportunities for participants to reflect, engage with and learn from one another, and network.
This cohort is presented in person, over three days from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is also open for fall cohort. For more information, visit the Supervisor Boot Camp website. Participants must supervise at least one employee. For questions, contact hrlearn@gmu.edu.
Resources for You
Summer Movement Challenge: Virginia Tech’s Hokie Wellness Team Challenges George Mason to a Step-Off
Virginia Tech’s Hokie Wellness team is partnering with George Mason’s Faculty and Staff Engagement team to offer a virtual movement challenge exploring 58 miles along the Appalachian Trail. The goal is to walk one mile or move 15 minutes per day while learning about the Appalachian Trail and receiving weekly tips on mental well-being. The challenge will run from Monday, June 9, through Friday, August 15.
Complete each week's check-in and be entered into a raffle for George Mason Flair. Register by June 4. Email engagehr@gmu.edu with questions.
The MIX: Summer Workshops
The Mason Innovation Exchange (The MIX), located in Horizon Hall on the Fairfax Campus, is a hub for innovation, exploration, and creativity at George Mason. Services are open to students, faculty, and staff. The MIX includes a Makerspace, providing tools for making, from sewing machines to welding and 3D printing; a Media Lab that provides a green screen, studio lighting, VR headsets and a podcast booth; and an Incubator, providing entrepreneurship training and support. Summer hours are Monday–Friday, from noon to 5 p.m. View the workshop schedule.
Math Enrichment Camps for Grades 6–9
Mason Math Odyssey is a camp for rising 6–9 graders who are curious about math and would like to learn about mathematics concepts typically not taught in K-12 curriculum. Campers will build mathematical maturity while honing problem solving, collaboration, and communication skills. Camps will be hosted from July 7–11 and July 21–25 on the Fairfax Campus. Learn more and register.
Upcoming Performances and Arts Events at George Mason
National Community Band Festival
Saturday, June 7, at 3 p.m.
Sunday, June 8, at 1 p.m.
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts
Join us for the 6th Annual National Community Band Festival at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts. Performances include City of Falls Church Concert Band, Clarke County Community Band, Main Street Community Band, Arlington Concert Band, Capital Wind Symphony, Herndon Regional Wind Ensemble, City of Fairfax Band, and Fairfax Wind Symphony.
Paul Anka in Concert
Saturday, June 28, at 7 p.m.
SciTech Campus, Hylton Center, Merchant Hall
Legendary singer and songwriter Paul Anka, who has written for artists ranging from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, performs his greatest hits, including “Put Your Head On My Shoulder,” “Diana,” “She’s A Lady,” and “My Way.”
Prince William Little Theatre: Hairspray, The Broadway Musical
July 11–20, multiple performances
SciTech Campus, Hylton Center, Gregory Family Theater
Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and loveable teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire—to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star.
Arif Lohar Live
Saturday, July 12, at 8 p.m.
SciTech Campus, Hylton Center, Merchant Hall
Join Arif Lohar for a night of Punjabi folk music. The Jugni King will perform live in this unforgettable night.
Onyx Youth Orchestra and Onyx Philharmonic
Wednesday, July 16, at 6 p.m.
SciTech Campus, Hylton Center, Merchant Hall
The Onyx Project presents The Soul of America: An Orchestral Celebration of Soul and R&B. Onyx Youth Orchestra and Onyx Philharmonic will celebrate soul and R&B classics with guess vocalists and a little help from the audience.