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Wellness by Mason Invites You to Make This the Year: Great American Smoke Out Phishing Attacks Update: Keeping the Mason Community Alert to Potential Email Hazards Volunteer Interviewers for Medical Sciences Advisory Committee Needed 2009 White House Holiday Ornaments Available in the Johnson Center Hilde Vogel Series I Stationery Sets Toys For Tots Program at George Mason University New School of Management Courses for Spring 2010 Auto Detailing Available on the Fairfax Campus CommonHealth's Greener Virginia Sittercity.com Saves Money for Mason Faculty, Staff, and Graduate Students The Art and Science of Mindfulness International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Mason Chapter Meeting SOM Hosts Inova Health System President and CEO, Knox Singleton Hunger and Homelessness Action Week Environmental Health and Safety Office
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Wellness by Mason Invites You to Make This the Year: Great American Smoke Out The American Cancer Society is holding its annual Great American Smoke Out on Thursday, November 19. If you have been thinking of quitting, this is a great opportunity to do so. And CommonHealth has tools to help. |
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From now until November 28 get 25% off of all hooded sweatshirts at the George Mason Bookstore. All sizes, all styles, and all colors. |
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| Phishing Attacks Update: Keeping the Mason Community Alert to Potential Email Hazards This past week, two new phishing attacks circulated through the Mason community: Update Your GMU.EDU Email Now and Attention! Verify Your Account. Although their subject lines were different, both emails attempted to collect Mason user names and passwords. Disguised as security checks, these emails threatened account termination if no response. It is Mason’s policy to never request personal, financial or sensitive information through email, and any such request should be viewed as a warning sign for fraud. Do not reply or click on any links in such emails…simply delete them. Phishing attacks routinely target only a small number (200 or less) of the Mason population, bypassing the strong anti-phishing firewall and security shield measures in place (Mason blocks over 99% of the malicious email traffic received). Staying safe and secure is as easy as 1 2 3: (1) Always question unsolicited emails; (2) Never provide personal/financial/sensitive information in response to an email; and (3) Refrain from clicking on embedded links in emails. Awareness…The Best Way to Fight Phishing. |
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Volunteer Interviewers for Medical Sciences Advisory Committee Needed Because the Medical Sciences Advisory Committee (MSAC) processes over 100 declared prehealth applicants, the MSAC is always welcoming volunteers who on their own time can conduct mock 30-minute-long interviews with our student applicants. All interviews take place during the spring semester and are mutually scheduled with the intended applicant. The MSAC is composed of representatives from academic services, University Life, and research-oriented units. All individuals receive a brief one-hour training session with Dr. Chuck that is scheduled at your convenience. The committee meets virtually but is welcome to all major functions organized by Dr. Chuck and the student clubs. All committee members submit an online interview feedback form to assist Dr. Chuck in his final evaluation letter. The MSAC desires representation among its committee members that represents the diverse Mason student population and the patient population that these applicants will likely encounter in their future professional training. A science or health professional background is not necessary to participate, but an awareness of health issues, prior knowledge and training of evaluating interviewees, or an interest in social equity issues is preferred. Graduate students in the thesis stages of their master's or doctoral degrees are also welcome. If you are interested, contact Dr. Chuck (993-9305, echuck@gmu.edu) by the end of November. |
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2009 White House Holiday Ornaments Available in the Johnson Center The Child Development Center (CDC) will be selling the White House Holiday Ornaments in the Johnson Center, Atrium. The CDC is holding the cost of the ornament to the same amount as last year at $20 each. This year's ornament is a depiction, under President Cleveland's term, of a snowy evening with the first White House tree to have electric lights. Each ornament comes in a blue gift box, ready for wrapping. The CDC was honored this year by being named a 2009 Top Daycare Center by Northern Virginia magazine. Help support the CDC's great work and get a head start on your holiday shopping. |
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| Hilde Vogel Series I Stationery Sets Images of the Artwork of Hilde Vogel have been chosen from the over 1,000 paintings donated to George Mason University's Prince William Campus in 2005. Each set has 24 cards (six of each painting chosen) and 24 envelopes packaged in shrink wrap. To learn more about this donation and to see the chosen paintings, visit http://princewilliam.gmu.edu/VogelCollection.htm. Contact Debbie Weitzman-Ward (993-1621, dweitzma@gmu.edu) to purchase the Stationary Sets. Proceeds go to the Mason Vogel account which funds restoration, framing and matting of the collection. |
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Toys For Tots Program at George Mason University Participate in Toys for Tots at Mason. Donate a new, unwrapped toy at the following locations: Johnson Center next to Taco Bell; Admissions Office, Johnson Center, Room 213; and Mason Hall. Monetary donations, contact Jim Miller, jmillh@gmu.edu. Mission: The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. Goal: The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming responsible, productive, patriotic citizens. Objective: The objectives of Toys for Tots are to help less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas; to play an active role in the development of one of our nation’s most valuable resources – our children; to unite all members of local communities in a common cause for three months each year during the annual toy collection and distribution campaign; and to contribute to better communities in the future. For more information contact, Jim Miller, jmillh@gmu.edu |
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The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) is a five-year plan that will engage our entire university community in addressing a well-defined topic to enhance student learning at Mason. Mason’s QEP topic is to foster a culture of scholarship and creative activity among students and faculty by engaging in disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and co-curricular inquiry and activities. Over the next year, the QEP Planning Committee will be drafting specific goals, program activities, and assessment plans that will be included in our final plan. In order to be successful, we need the ideas of students, faculty, and staff for how best to implement this topic at Mason. Visit the QEP Café at http://masonqep.onmason.com by Thursday, December 17 to share your feedback and ideas. For more information about the QEP process at Mason, go to http://qep.gmu.edu or send an email to qep@gmu.edu. |
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Mein Bowl, Sangam, Taco Bell, and Freshens in the Johnson Center now have extended hours on Fridays - open until 10:00 pm. Burrito Del Rey in Student Union I also has extended hours - open Monday-Thursday 11:00 am-7:30 pm. Join our Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/masondining) or follow us on Twitter (masondining) to receive updates and coupons to your favorite restaurants on campus. On our Facebook page, there is currently a $1 off coupon for any food item at the Mason Rathskeller in SUB I; just become a fan of our page and print off the coupon. Join us at the Mason Rathskeller, located in SUB I, Monday - Friday 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm for the Rat Hour. Get discounted beverages and appetizers. Don't forget to check out George's, located on the 3rd floor of the Johnson Center, for lunch every Tuesday during the month of November for some authentic Indian Cuisine. In addition, each guest will receive a coupon for a free appetizer at the Mason Rathskeller. Now introducing a new, sleek reusable Mason Dining Mug - Get one at Peet's Coffee or La Patisserie in the Johnson Center, One Stop Patriot Shop at Blue Ridge Hall, and Jazzman's in the Johnson Center or Student Union I - and refill the mugs across campus at a discounted rate. If you have any questions, email Jill Wilson at jwilso7@gmu.edu. |
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Money Management Video Contest for Students. Win up to $500. Calling all money savvy persons ages 16-23. Tell us one of your money management secrets — in a 1-2 minute video you’ve created — and we may just share our cash with you. Deadline for video submission is 11:59 pm, Wednesday, January 20. Grab your camcorders or cell phones and go make your videos. Details at HowBoutThemApples.org $50 Bonus for Direct Deposit with Apple FCU. Mason employees who open a new Apple Checking with a Direct Deposit of $1,000 or more will receive $50. Offer not valid for on Second Checking accounts or for members with a closed Checking within the past 12 months. Open your account by November 30 to receive this offer. Win a 52” HDTV. Tackle your high interest rates and multiple payments by consolidating up to $35,000 with rates as low as 7.99% APR. Plus, your loan qualifies you for our Tackle Your Debt Giveaway – prizes include a 52’’ HDTV and more. Don’t take a time out—apply today at AppleFCU.org, any Apple branch or call (703) 788-4800. For rules and restrictions of Apple promotions, and up-to-date rates, visit AppleFCU.org, Call (703) 788-4800, or stop by the Mason Branch in the Johnson Center. |
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New School of Management Courses for Spring 2010 Advertising for Digital Media. In this course, students will run search ad campaigns for local businesses, learn to promote a business online without spending a dime, explore the use of social media to build awareness, use Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, blogs, to explore advertising potential, and learn skills that can land them a job. Open to all students and part of the Minor in Business. For more information, contact Dr. Melissa Martin at mmartin@gmu.edu. Managing Personal Finances. Should you lease a car or buy it? Buy a house or rent it? Open a 401K or an IRA? Invest in stocks or bonds? File your own taxes or pay someone to do it? Stick with your current insurance provider or change? These are just a few of the questions answered by the School of Management's new course Managing Personal Finances. Offered this spring, the course teaches basic financial literacy skills and emphasizes the importance of developing financial goals and how financial decisions affect those goals throughout your lifetime. For additional information on this great new course, contact Shelly Canterbury at scanterb@gmu.edu or call 993-1835. |
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Do You Know What To Do If Your Employee Is Injured On The Job? If your employee is injured on the job, make sure they receive any medical attention needed right away. As soon as possible after that, complete a First Report of Accident and the Panel Physician Selection Form. You will need to consult with the employee about some of the information needed in order to complete the forms. Be sure to return both completed forms within 48 hours of the accident or injury to Courtney Ashmore in the HR & Payroll office at MS 3C3. These forms, along with helpful information on Workers' Compensation, can be found on the Workers' Comp webpage. Step-by-step fliers on what to do in the case of an accident or injury at work are also available on the Workers' Comp webpage. If you have any questions now, or in the event of an injury or accident, contact Courtney at 993-7756. |
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Auto Detailing Available on the Fairfax Campus Superior Auto Detailing will be on the Fairfax Campus on November 18, December 2, and December 16 in Lot C. Simply choose your level of service from the menu on Mason's program page, pay online, and schedule your appointment with them directly. You can drop off your car, truck, or SUV when you arrive on campus and drive home with a shiny, clean vehicle. Services are also available at your home. Whatever works best for you. Superior Auto Detailing, Thomas Boggan, owner, (703) 731-5598. |
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CommonHealth's Greener Virginia Check out CommonHealth's Greener Virginia website for helpful information on reading food labels, phantom power, natural cleansers, and much more. For a chance to win gift cards valued up to $500 from CommonHealth, read and complete the Greener Virginia coupon and send it to HR & Payroll at MSN 3C3 by December 22. Information on sustainability at Mason is available at http://sustainability.gmu.edu/ |
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Sittercity.com Saves Money for Mason Faculty, Staff, and Graduate Students Sittercity.com has saved the Mason community over $20,000. How? Faculty, staff, and graduate students have free access to Sittercity.com's online database of caregivers for children, seniors, pets, houses, and tutors. The retail annual subscription fee is waived thanks to Mason's corporate agreement. Whether you need care in the metro DC area or across the country, Sittercity.com can help. To learn more and to register, visit Mason's program page. |
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The Freedom Without Walls series presents:
Fall of the Wall, a personal recollection by the German Ambassador to the United States, Dr. Klaus Scharioth. |
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The Art and Science of Mindfulness Mason’s new Center for Consciousness and Transformation will begin offering programs to the general public, starting with an evening program on Wednesday, November 18, called, The Art and Science of Mindfulness. Dr. Mark Thurston, senior fellow of the Center, will lead the program and will explore various mindfulness practices and the research that supports each practice. “A growing body of research evidence points to the value and effectiveness of mindfulness practice, meditation, and contemplative approaches to living,” Dr. Thurston said. “This evening workshop is designed help participants to take the next steps in understanding and making use of these mind-body health methods – either as beginners or for those ready to deepen their practices.” The event is being held at the Old Town Hall in Fairfax City, and runs from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. A light supper and beverages is included the price, which is $20 per person. Pre-registration is highly recommended, and registration forms are available online at http://cct.gmu.edu. The Center will follow this evening program with another on December 16 called, The Science of Happiness, presented by Dr. Todd Kashdan. Initiated in 2009, the Center for Consciousness and Transformation is an interdisciplinary research and teaching center at George Mason University whose mission is to understand the nature and effects of individual and group consciousness and its role in transformative learning and social change. |
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International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Mason Chapter Meeting If you have any questions, contact Annette Tallant (993-8825, atallant@gmu.edu) or Debbie Williams (993-8776, dwilliag@gmu.edu). |
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The Adobe User Group is meeting Thursday, November 19 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm in Innovation Hall, Room 334. Come and learn new skills for free. This meeting is especially for photographers and visual artists covering Photoshop Tips & Tricks (High Dynamic Range, Photomerge, etc.) as well as a
demo of onOne Software's PhotoSuite plug-ins for Photoshop, Lightroom and
Photoshop Elements (and a free software raffle). Plug-ins demonstrated will
include: Genuine Fractals, MaskPro and PhotoFrame, FocalPoint, PhotoTools and PhotoTune. |
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| SOM Hosts Inova Health System President and CEO, Knox Singleton Knox Singleton, President and CEO of Inova Health System, will speak as part of the School of Management's Johnson & Strachan Distinguished Speaker Series on Tuesday, November 17 at 7:00 pm. With 26 years of experience stewarding Inova Health System, one of the nation’s most integrated and most wired healthcare delivery systems and one of the largest in the metropolitan Washington region, Singleton will provide a unique perspective on the current state of the U.S. healthcare system as well as the proposed government reform plan. The Johnson & Strachan Distinguished Speaker Series is a community-based academic initiative that enriches the educational experience of the school’s students, faculty, and alumni while building and strengthening relationships with the region’s business community. Sponsored by Johnson & Strachan Insurance. The event will take place in the Johnson Center, Cinema. All are welcome to attend, tickets are free, and space is limited. Reserve your tickets today at som.gmu.edu/dss. For more information, click here. |
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| Hunger and Homelessness Action Week
Hunger and Homelessness Action Week is this week. November 15-21. This annual program of the Mason Campus Ministry Association is focused on education, inspiration, and action toward alleviating hunger and homelessness locally, statewide, nationally, and globally. Some events include: homeless speakers, interactive simulations, discussions about social entrepreneurship as a form of poverty alleviation, a film screening, information on how to effectively advocate our representatives in Richmond, food, a sleep out, walking to help the homeless, sorting and delivering food, and much more. Information on activities can be found at http://ActionWeek.org -- and through the Hunger and Homelessness Action Week (HHAW) Facebook group. We will also be collecting non-perishable food all week long at a Salvation Army kitchen truck near Southside and at others locations around campus listed on our website. If your department would like to sponsor a drop-off location, contact Tim Jo at 202-497-4268. Hunger and Homelessness Action Week is a program of the Mason Campus Ministry Association sponsored by the Student Organization Social Programming Fund. Co-sponsors include: AEPi, Arlington-Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless, Mason ChangeMakers, Nashim, National Coalition for the Homeless, Theater of the First Amendment, The Lamb Center, Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy, and the Wesley Housing Development Corporation. Spread the word. Let's take this step on the journey to eliminate hunger and homelessness together. For more information, contact Ben Buss (bbuss@gmu.edu or 703-829-0220). |
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Join the Department of Geography and Geoinformation Science for GIS Day 2009 on Wednesday, November 18 during Geography Awareness Week. Activities, demonstrations and presentations will be going on from 10:00 am through 3:00 pm in Johnson Center, Cinema; Johnson Center, Gold Room; and Fenwick Library. A closing reception will be held in Research I, Showcase Room from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm. We are especially excited to welcome Dr. Mike Goodchild, Department of Geography, from the University of California, Santa Barbara, as our Keynote Speaker during a lunch time presentation (box lunches provided) at 12:00 noon. For updated schedule information see http://infoguides.gmu.edu/gis. |
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Fiscal Services Workshops Travel Request System. Wednesday, November 18, 9:00 am - 10:30 am in Johnson Center, Room 311B. This hands-on workshop for faculty and staff provides an opportunity to use Mason’s Travel Request System for trip planning, approval, and reimbursement. Cash Transactions. Thursday, November 19, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm in Research I, Room 162. This workshop provides a review of cash handling policies, departmental deposit processes, credit card procedures and processes for handling returned checks. Basic eVA Purchasing. Tuesday, December 1, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon in Johnson Center, Room 311B. Hands-on workshop for utilizing Virginia's electronic procurement system to purchase most goods and services. Fiscal Basics. Wednesday, December 2, 9:00 am - 11:00 am in Research I, Room 162. An introduction to fiscal processes at Mason including purchasing, travel, and Banner financial reports. Equipment Inventory Training. Wednesday, December 16, 9:30 am to 11:30 am in Johnson Center, Room C. An overview of equipment policies and procedures and an explanation of the duties involved in accounting for equipment. Contact Michael Wharton, 993-2089, for information or register online at: http://ittraining.gmu.edu/. |
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Life Planning Seminar - Getting to Happy: 7 Steps to a More Contented Life. This session explores the elusive goal of happiness and seven practical, simple steps to getting there. We’ll provide practical guidance for the highly difficult task of implementing the simple steps. This is a light-hearted dialogue between speaker and audience on how to lighten up and enjoy life. The seven steps are simple truths already known but too often forgotten and buried in the crazy, information-clogged, media-overloaded, career-driven, spam-filled, activity-swamped world we create for ourselves. Focus on ways to take your world and all its troubles head on and employ in that collision these simple steps to permit a more contented and optimal life experience. Join us on November 18 from 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm in SUB II, Room 7. UNUM Long Term Disability Open Enrollment Presentation. Long-term disability insurance is designed to protect your income should you become medically unable to work. If you are a non-VSDP employee who is not yet participating in UNUM long-term disability insurance or if you are a current participant and would like to change the amount of your coverage, open enrollment runs through Monday, November 30. An open enrollment presentation on the benefits program is scheduled for Monday, November 23 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm in Research I, Room 161. Visit http://hr.gmu.edu/training to register. Additional Details on open enrollment . . . Final note to current participants: Whether or not you change your coverage option during Open Enrollment, your UNUM long term disability premium will increase effective with your December 16 paycheck due to age band changes. (If you are a VSDP employee, you already have both short term and long-term disability coverage.) |
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Environmental Health and Safety Office The Environmental Health and Safety Office (EHS) is offering the training sessions listed below. Registration is required. For complete training session descriptions and to register for training, visit the EHS website at http://ehs.gmu.edu. November 17, Location: Fairfax Campus, Police & Safety Headquarters, Room 230 It is the policy of George Mason University to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodations to fully participate in training, contact EHS prior to the training date. For non-English speaking employees, translation services may be available upon request. Note: training starts promptly and late arrivals will not be given credit for attending. |
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Preparing Funding Change & Cost Transfer Forms. Tuesday, December 8, 9:30 am – 11:00 am in Research I, Room 92. This workshop will give participants the opportunity to complete funding change & cost transfer forms for a variety of funding scenarios. Guidelines on determining which form(s) are needed and how to complete the forms will be covered. Participants may bring up specific examples for discussion. For additional information about OSP Training, visit our web site: http://www.gmu.edu/research/OSP/Training.html. |
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