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With their tenure as Mason’s first family coming to a close, a major fund-raising campaign is under way to raise $5 million for scholarships and other university priorities in honor of President Alan Merten and Sally Merten.

The effort will raise $4 million for university priorities, including unrestricted scholarship support. The remaining $1 million will endow a special scholarship fund that will be known as the Merten Scholars. This annual scholarship will provide recipients a four-year, full-ride award as part of the University Scholars program. University Scholars currently receive a scholarship that covers tuition only. When you make a gift to the Merten Scholars fund by April 1, your name will appear in A Legacy of Leadership, a commemorative volume honoring Alan and Sally Merten. Help create the Merten Scholars with a gift today.

Student Union Building I Entrance Near Rathskeller Obstructed

From Wednesday, March 14 through the week of April 3, Facilities Management will be correcting the drainage system between Student Union Building I and the Robinson Buildings. While there should be minimal impact to the facility, pedestrians are being asked to avoid the entrance closest to the Rathskeller until repairs are complete.

Any person requiring ADA access should enter the facility through the entrance facing Fenwick Library.

For any questions or concerns, contact Aaron Hayes of Student Centers at ahayes1@gmu.edu or 993-4542.

Mason Staff Senate Welcomes New Senators

The George Mason University Staff Senate is pleased to announce the winners of its recent elections. The Senate received more nominations than ever before, resulting in a full ballot.

Elected to the Fairfax seats were:

Rubi Chavez, Mason Police Department
Megan Kirk, Human Resources and Payroll
Stephanie (Boothe) Zeher, Registrar’s Office
Anthony Miller, Facilities Management
Stephanie Payton, Orientation and Family Programs

The Arlington seat will be filled by:

Patrick Ledesma, Events Management

In Prince William, seats were won by:

Marit Majeske, Hylton Performing Arts Center
Charles Nicholson, Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center
Cathy Ryan, Prince William Operations

The at-large seat will go to:

Paul Wieber, Mason Police Department, Prince William Campus

Welcome our incoming senators.

New - Mail Usage Report Feature Now Available from Mail Services

Mail Services is pleased to announce an enhanced feature on its website, http://mailservices.gmu.edu/index.html. Monthly mail usage reports by org code is now active.

To use the new reporting system, click on the Monthly Usage Report Tab in the header, enter your org number, as well as a start and end date, to get a listing of mail charges for the entered date range. Once you click submit give the page time to load. The start date must be within the last 90 days.

You can export the results to Excel by using a link that will be available after you search (if you receive an error when Excel is opening about a different format click yes to open the spreadsheet).

Recharges are processed monthly and include charges from the 16th of the prior month to the 15th of the current month.

Note: Charges may differ from amounts billed due to rounding. Charges may not appear in Banner for up to three months.

If you have any questions, contact Mail Services at: 993-2691 or by email at bjiles@gmu.edu.

Submit Accolades to Mason News

The next Accolades column for faculty and staff achievements will be published in Mason News on Monday, April 2. The deadline for submissions—professional achievements, publications, presentations, honors and awards—is Monday, March 26. Send submissions to univnews@gmu.edu.

Recreation and Athletic Complex (RAC) Announcements

RAC TVs will be out of service the entire day on Tuesday, March 20.

The RAC will be closing at 6:00 pm on Saturday, March 31 for the Men’s Volleyball match vs. Penn State. Tickets to the game will be available at the door.

Mason Recreation

25% Off Personal Training Packages March 19- April 2. All Personal Training packages will be 25% off the total purchase. Included with your purchase is a free initial fitness assessment. This discount offer
is available to full-time students, part-time student members and all other current members of Mason Recreation.
Contact Ethan Carter, Director of Fitness, at ecarter8@gmu.edu or call 993-3935 for more information.

50% Off Spring Semester Passes and Memberships Starting March 19. Get 1/2 Off Semester Based Passes and Memberships for the Spring 2012 Semester. Eligible items: Yoga/Pilates, Martial Arts, Part-Time Student Membership, and Family Member of Student Membership.

Register today for the 8th Annual Innovations in E-Learning Symposium by the Defense Acquisition University and the George Mason University, Division Learning Technologies.

New Skills for a Global Workforce. The success of e-learning professionals is critical on their ability to function in an increasingly global world. Challenges of global competition require the development of methods to improve both organizational performance and individual development through rapid technology innovation. This year's Innovations in E-Learning Symposium (IEL12) will harness the power of informal learning and social media; learning and performance analytics; and competitive edge through innovation to help learning organizations foster the new global workforce skill set needed to expand e-learning strategies and systems.

Connect with industry leaders
Apply successful best practices of other e-Learning professionals
Advance your understanding of emerging e-Learning technologies
Collaborate with peers to help define the future of the e-Learning profession

For more information, visit innovationsinelearning.gmu.edu or contact jfofana@gmu.edu or 993-3798.

Applications for Summer and Fall 2012 Undergraduate Research Scholars Program

The Office of Student Scholarship, Creative Activities, and Research (OSCAR) is accepting applications for the Summer and Fall 2012 Undergraduate Research Scholars Program (URSP). The URSP is designed to give undergraduates an authentic research, creative, or scholarly experience under the guidance of a mentor. The application process has undergone a significant revision with several funding levels now available. Visit http://oscar.gmu.edu/students/ursp.cfm to learn more.

The deadline for applications to the Summer and Fall 2012 URSP are due on Monday, April 16. Encourage your students and colleagues to apply, and contact OSCAR at oscar@gmu.edu if you have any questions.

Application Deadline and Q&A Session for RS Course Designations

The Office of Student Scholarship, Creative Activities, and Research (OSCAR) is accepting applications for Research and Scholarship Intensive (RS) course designations as part of the Students as Scholars initiative. RS courses are courses in which students actively participate in the process of scholarship and make a significant contribution to the creation of a disciplinary-appropriate product for evaluation. To learn more about the RS designation process, we invite you to attend this week’s Q&A session on Tuesday, March 20 from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm in Johnson Center, Room 240A (the Paul Robeson Room).

The upcoming application deadline for RS course designation is this Friday, March 23. The application and additional information about this process can be found at: http://oscar.gmu.edu/fac-staff/rs-courses.cfm.

Tornado Drill

The 2012 Virginia Statewide Tornado Drill, coordinated by the Virginia Department of Emergency management (VDEM), is scheduled for March 20, at 9:45 am. This is an opportunity for university employees to focus their attention on tornado and severe weather safety at work and at home.

A tornado drill message will be broadcast on National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather radio stations at approximately 9:45 am.

A Mason Alert message will be sent at approximately 9:45 am to initiate the drill and test the Mason Alert system.

The Environmental Health and Safety Office (EHS) has prepared a Tornado and Severe Weather Preparation Guide to provide information on how to receive severe weather notifications, understand weather service warnings, select an appropriate shelter area, and how to design a basic plan for your home or office. For additional information about emergency preparedness at George Mason University, visit ehs.gmu.edu or contact EHS at 993-8448.

Proposal Submissions for 2012 Innovations in Teaching and Learning Conference

The Center for Teaching Excellence is now accepting proposals for the 2012 annual Innovations in Teaching and Learning (ITL) Conference, Amplify Your Teaching: Tools and Techniques for Diverse Classrooms.

The ITL Conference is a wonderful opportunity for you to share your best practices, fresh insights, and other teaching lessons with your Mason colleagues.

This year's keynote address will be presented by Dr. Stephen Brookfield of the University of St. Thomas. Dr. Brookfield is the author of Teaching for Critical Thinking (2011), Radicalizing Learning (2010), The Skillful Teacher (2006), and many other books on teaching and learning.

See the Call for Papers, which is located at http://cte.gmu.edu/ in the announcement box on the right-hand side of the page, for more information about proposal submissions and our conference theme.

The deadline for proposals is Friday, April 6. Contact the Center for Teaching Excellence at 993-8652 or itl@gmu.edu, if you have any questions.

Backpack to Briefcase for Seniors

Help the Alumni Association spread the word to your graduating students about our Backpack to Briefcase series:

The Alumni Association and current students share a unique bond. After all, they’re our future members. Alumni will discuss things they wish they'd known as they entered the workforce and share tips about entering the real world. RSVPs required at: http://backpacktobriefcase.eventbrite.com/.

March 20:   Researching Potential Employers & Networking
                     Featuring Julie Simmons ’96, Human Capital Strategic Consulting

April 17:      Salary Negotiation & Sealing the Deal
                     Featuring Jonathan Lamb ’97, HR Director at MetroStar Systems

May 15:       Happy Hour in the Well, Mason Inn

June 19:     Preparing & Keeping Budgets

July 17:       Insurance 101

LGBTQ Pride Week 2012

Join us in this year's observance and celebration of Lebian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgerder, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Pride Week at Mason. LGBTQ Pride Week is a time when the diverse LGBTQ communities of Mason learn from each other, build connections, and celebrate our communities. Also, the larger Mason campus gets to learn about the lives and accomplishments of LGBTQ community members. Sunday, April 1 through Saturday, April 7 offers events and activities ranging from movies to workshops, community service to book readings, and a PhotoVoice Forum to our Drag Show.

Be on the look-out for our calendar of events, Facebook pages, and more. For info, email rchollar@gmu.edu or visit lgbtq.gmu.edu.

HR and Payroll

Reporting An Injury/Accident. If your employee is injured on the job, make sure they receive any medical attention needed right away. As soon as possible after the incident, complete a First Report of Accident and the Panel Physician Selection Form. Return both completed forms within 72 hours of the accident or injury to Courtney Ashmore at MS 3C3. These forms and additional resources can be found 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.

Flexible Work Agreement. Are you teleworking, flexing, working remotely, or compressing your schedule? Is your agreement current? Agreements do not automatically renew. If yours has expired, initiate a new one within your department and send the signed, completed agreement to HR & Payroll Work/Life at MS 3C3.

Mason Dining

La Vincita in the Johnson Center is open for breakfast, Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 10:30 am.

Mason Dining is celebrating the first day of Spring this Tuesday, March 20:

Free samples at Auntie Anne’s and Red Mango starting at 2:30 pm.
Simply to Go: Strawberry Chicken Salad and Spring Chicken and Barley Soup
La Vincita: Lemon Chicken Stir Fry and Roasted Spring Vegetables
Southside:
- Lunch: Lemon Pepper Chicken
- Dinner: Hawaiian Style Huli Huli Chicken

Meet the Mason Dining Dietitian in the Southside Atrium on Friday, March 23 from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm. Come chat with Mason Dining’s Dietitian about our wellness programs on campus and ask any questions you may have.

Have you tried the Hot Spot in Student Union Building I yet? It has been said to be Mason’s best kept secret. This week will be Indian Cuisine; it will be sure to please.

Find more information about Mason Dining at Facebook.com/MasonDining or Twitter.com/Mason_Dining.

Events

Film Screening of Better this World in Johnson Center, Cinema

There will be a screening of Better this World (2011) on Tuesday, March 20 at 6:00 pm in the Johnson Center, Cinema. Filmmakers Katie Galloway and Kelly Duane de la Vega will be on hand to discuss the film. The event is free and open to the public.

Better this World follows the dramatic journey of David McKay (22) and Bradley Crowder (23), of Midland Texas, George W. Bush's hometown, as they are transformed from political neophytes to accused domestic terrorists after an arrest at the 2008 Republican National Convention. An intriguing coming of age character portrait with themes of friendship, trust, and betrayal, the documentary reconstructs the story of the relationship between these young men and their mentor - radical activist Brandon Darby - in the six months leading up to the convention, and of the subsequent twists and turns of their legal cases.

Visit for more information: http://fams.gmu.edu/articles/3645.

School of Music Performances this Week

Victor Provost Jazz Steel Pan Recital
Tuesday, March 20 at 7:00 pm in the Center for the Arts, Grand Tier III

Air Force Band Reed Quintet
Thursday, March 22 at 7:00 pm in the deLaski Performing Arts Building, Room 3001

Meghan Walsh Junior Flute Recital
Sunday, March 25 at 12:00 pm in the deLaski Performing Arts Building, Room 3001

University Singers & Women's Chorale Concert
Sunday, March 25 at 4:00 pm at the Providence Presbyterian Church (9019 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031)

All events are free and open to the public. Visit music.gmu.edu for details.

Fiscal Topics Spring 2012

Fiscal Services will continue its presentation and discussion series, Fiscal Topics, on Monday, March 26 at 1:30 pm in Research Hall, Room 163. All faculty and staff are invited. This session will include an introduction of some recently assigned staff members as well as a discussion of fiscal processes at George Mason University including:

Introduction of Cliff Shore, Director, Purchasing and Accounts Payable
eVA update and introduction of Tamara Virnig and Athena Walker of the eVA Support Team
Changes in international tax and introduction of Elena Cirmizi
Decentralized receiving effective April 1
Tips on managing year end deadlines

Time at this presentation and discussion event will also be reserved to respond to questions related to these or other fiscal process. Registration is not required. Call Kathy Jayne at 993-2660 with questions.

The Vision Series at the Hylton Performing Arts Center, Prince William Campus

The fifth annual Vision Series, features Mason faculty in lively, accessible talks on matters of current interest in their fields. The Series is sponsored by the Office of the Provost and includes events at all three Mason campuses. The next speaker is:

David Wiggins, Director, School of Recreation, Health and Tourism will present, Strange Mix of Entitlement and Exploitation: The African-American Experience in Predominantly White College Sport.
Monday, March 26 at 7:30 pm, at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on the Prince William Campus.

Tickets are not required for these free events. For more information, visit VisionSeries.gmu.edu.

Each lecture is followed by an informal reception with the speaker. Light refreshments are offered.

The Vision Series at the Center for the Arts, Fairfax Campus

Take note of the next lecture in the fifth annual Vision Series, featuring Mason faculty in lively, accessible talks on matters of current interest in their fields. The Series is sponsored by the Office of the Provost and includes events at all three Mason campuses. The next speaker is:

John Paden, Robinson Professor, International Affairs will present, Religion and Conflict Resolution in Africa: The Case of Nigeria. Monday, April 2 at 7:00 pm, at the Center for the Arts on the Fairfax Campus.

Tickets are not required for these free events. For more information, visit VisionSeries.gmu.edu.

Each lecture is followed by an informal reception with the speaker. Light refreshments are offered.

Instructional Design and Development Program (IDD) - Information Session

Meet the faculty and explore high in demand graduate degree and certificate options.
Monday, March 19 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Arlington Campus, Founders Hall, Room 307

Register at http://it.gse.gmu.edu/idd/info_session/.
Contact Jari Fofana at jfofana@gmu.edu or 993-3798 with questions.

CCT’s April Brown Bags: SOMO Positive Psychology Learning Micro-Labs

The Center for Consciousness and Transformation (CCT) presents two positive psychology and well-being experiences that will invite you, the participant, to engage in conversations and reflections on what science says about well-being and happiness, scientifically-proven strategies for recycling negative patterns, and social-emotional leadership. Not only will you learn more about positive psychology and well-being, but you will also have the opportunity to reflect on how you can apply the labs’ topics to your curricula, work, community, and life.

Choose one of the following experiences to attend. Limit 25 people per session. You must register to attend. Refreshments will be provided.

Monday, April 9 or Tuesday, April 10
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Johnson Center, 3rd Floor, Meeting Room B

Space is limited. You must register to secure your spot.
Register at: http://cctbrownbagapril.eventbrite.com/

The Rise and Fall of Diseases: Predicting Global Health Trends

Global and Community Health presents The Rise and Fall of Diseases: Predicting Global Health Trends on Tuesday, March 20 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm in the Johnson Center, Room C. Visit http://chhs.gmu.edu/gch/seminar-series.html for more information.

US Immigration Policy and Health

Global and Community Health presents US immigration Policy and Health on Thursday, March 29 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm in Research Hall, Room 163. Visit http://chhs.gmu.edu/gch/seminar-series.html for more information.

Dr. Mittie Quinn on Applying Developmental Psychology to Private Practice

Faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend the Applied Developmental Psychology (ADP) Brown-Bag Colloquium, highlighting a guest speaker this Wednesday, March 21.

Dr. Mittie Quinn, Psychology, George Mason University, presents Applying Developmental Psychology to Private Practice, on Wednesday, March 21 from 12:00 pm to 12:50 pm in Nguyen Engineering Building, Room 1110.

The ADP Colloquia Series takes place every Wednesday from 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm in Nguyen Engineering Building, Room 1110. See the ADP website (http://adpsyc.gmu.edu/index.html) for a schedule of the speakers and presentations which will take place this semester. All members of the George Mason University community are invited to attend.

International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Mason Chapter Meeting

If you consider yourself to be an Administrative Professional, you are invited to attend the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Mason Chapter's Wednesday, March 21 meeting. We have Anita Taylor, Women & Language Journal, Communication Professor, coming to share her presentation entitled Better Listeners are Better Communicators. Because listening serves as foundation for almost any other communicative (or other) activity, come and see what new or insightful things you can learn. We will meet from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm in The Hub (Student Union Building II), Room 5.

You do not need to be an IAAP member to attend, however, you must register by sending an email with March Chapter Meeting in the subject line to iaapmasn@gmu.edu by Tuesday, March 20.

If you have any questions, contact Sandy Beckett (993-2520, sbeckett@gmu.edu) or Donna Martinez-Vallejos (993-3633, dmartinb@gmu.edu).

Japanese Spirit: Rebuilding After 3.11

Memorial Event for 3.11
Tuesday, March 20 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Student Union Building I, Patriot's Lounge

Guest Speakers:
Joe Kaleda, Captain II Station Commander
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department
Rescue in the Disaster Area

Britt Lake, Director of Programs
Globalgiving, Non-Profit Organization
Network with Japanese organizations which support disaster victims in Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami

Mason Smiles For Japan is a group formed after Japan Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami on March 11, 2011 and is a coalition of students, staff, and faculty. They have worked many fundraising events during the year. This memorial event is for one year anniversary of Japan Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami. Guest speakers will tell us about the aftermath of the disaster and progress toward recovery. The reception follows.

LGBTQ PhotoVoice Forum: April 5

What is Mason's campus climate like for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) students?

How safe and welcome do LGBTQ students feel in the classroom, in their residences, and on campus?

What recommendations do LGBTQ students have to improve the campus climate at Mason?

Come and learn about the experiences of LGBTQ students at Mason through students' photographs and creative writing:

LGBTQ PhotoVoice Project
Community Forum
April 5
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Doors open at 3:30 pm)
Mason Hall, Room D3 A&B
Refreshments Provided

This semester, ten LGBTQ students have been meeting together with four faculty/staff, taking and sharing photos that reflect their experiences of Mason's campus climate for LGBTQ community members. You are invited to attend our April 5 Public Forum, the culmination of Mason's LGBTQ PhotoVoice qualitative research project. At this forum, these students will present their most effective photographs, describe their experiences, and make recommendations for how we can improve Mason's campus climate.

Contact Ric Chollar at rchollar@gmu.edu or Lisa Lindley at llindley@gmu.edu for more info.

CHHS Fourth Annual Research Day

The Office of Research and Program Evaluation of the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) is hosting its Fourth Annual Research Day. CHHS faculty and students will present their research findings through poster and podium presentations. The event will be held Friday, March 23 in the Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.

Noon Mass on the Fairfax Campus

Father Peter Nassetta will celebrate Noon Mass for students, faculty, and staff on Monday, March 19; Tuesday, March 20; and Friday, March 23 in Student Union Building I, Room A.

Third Economics Community Forum

The George Mason University Economics Department is pleased to announce the third event in a new series of Economics Community Forums. The Economics Community Forum events address important economic issues of our time, and we hope that you will attend these informative and engaging conversations.

Third Economics Community Forum
Three Hard Solutions to America’s Debt Problem presented by Garett Jones, Economics Professor at George Mason University, on Monday, April 9 from 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm in Arlington Campus, Founders Hall, Auditorium.

RSVP by Wednesday, April 4 to dmulaj@gmu.edu. Free to the public.

An Evening with Karagoz and Hacivat: A Glimpse at Traditional Turkish Shadow Puppet Theater

An Evening with Karagoz and Hacivat is a family oriented event which will include two traditional Turkish shadow puppet performances as well as a slide assisted talk detailing the history and development of Turkish shadow puppet theater and its relationship to other forms of shadow theater around the globe, both past and present. Following the presentation, a family workshop will be held in which children and adults will be encouraged to construct their own Karagoz and Hacivat shadow puppets to take home, and learn how to make a small table top theater for home use. All supplies will be provided, and performances will be in English. Traditional Turkish sweets and tea will also be served for all to enjoy.

The event will take place on Wednesday, March 28 at 7:00 pm. It will be held at the City of Fairfax Regional Library on 10360 North Street, Fairfax, VA 22030.

A public outreach program for Mason's Beyond Golden Age and Decline, a National Endowment for the Humanities Bridging Cultures project.

Co-sponsored by Fairfax County Public Library.

For more information, visit http://islamicstudiescenter.gmu.edu/events/2522

2012 Mason Dance Company Gala Concert

The Mason Dance Company will perform its 2012 Gala Concert at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts/Concert Hall on Friday, March 30 at 8:00 pm and Saturday, March 31 at 8:00 pm. This eagerly anticipated annual event showcases four beautiful works of contemporary choreography performed by Mason’s repertory company of young, skillful dancers at the start of their professional careers. The exciting program features Swing Shift by David Parsons, performed in honor of George Mason University President Alan Merten and Sally Merten, as well as works by Christopher d’Amboise, Mark Morris and Bill T. Jones.

For tickets call 888-945-2468, go to tickets.com, or purchase tickets in person in the Concert Hall.

Training

Arlington Campus - ADA: Employment and Reasonable Accommodations

The Office of Equity and Diversity Services will offer ADA: Employment and Reasonable Accommodations for Mason Faculty, Staff, and Administrative Faculty at Arlington on Wednesday, March 28 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm in Founders Hall, Room 313.

This course provides an overview of the employment provisions of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 (Title 1) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1993 (section 504) as amended. It covers: The rights and responsibilities of employers and employees; definitions of disability; the process for identifying and providing reasonable accommodations; how to troubleshoot job performance and safety issues; pre-employment do's and don'ts; requirements concerning medical information and confidentiality; and what happens when someone files a complaint.

As a reminder, the Office of Equity and Diversity Services (OEDS) continues to offer Custom Training Sessions for individual departments, offices or centers. Other topics include Diversity, Cultural Competencies, Equal Employment Opportunity and Sexual Harassment Prevention. If you would like to schedule one of these trainings, contact OEDS directly at 993-8730.

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Office

Registration is required. For complete training descriptions and to register, visit the EHS website (http://ehs.gmu.edu).

March 21, Fairfax, Police & Safety Headquarters, Room 230
Laboratory Safety Orientation, 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Bloodborne Pathogens, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Laboratory Safety Refresher, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm (in Room 104)
Biological Safety for BSL-2 Laboratories, 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
Animal & Vivarium Safety, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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.

HR Learning

Arlington: Customer Service Certificate Program: Crucial Conversations Workshop. Have you taken Crucial Conversations? Ready to put what you learned into action? If so, join us at this workshop on Wednesday, March 28 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm – you’ll review the techniques and then practice with help from Mason’s workplace coaches. Note the Crucial Conversations training course is a pre-requisite.

Fairfax: eWork Drop-In Sessions. The eWork drop-in sessions provide the opportunity to work 1:1 with Human Resources staff to get your questions answered. Drop in anytime on Wednesday, March 28 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Prince William: Customer Service Certificate Program: Clear the Clutter. Frustrated by piles of paper? No time to sort and file all the paper, email, and assorted mess on your desk and computer? Is your disorganized desk getting in the way of efficient communication and service to your customers? Join us and learn how a few simple changes can make your life so much easier. Join us on Friday, March 30 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am.

For more information, or to register, visit http://hr.gmu.edu/training/ and click on Courses.

Fiscal Services

Fiscal Services Walk-in Assistance. Wednesdays from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm in University Hall, Room 4139. Faculty and staff are welcome to stop by for assistance with issues related to eVA, Banner Finance, food and beverage, travel, reconciliations and PI Reports. No appointment is necessary.

Basic eVA Purchasing. Thursday, March 22, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm in University Hall, Room 2001. Hands-on workshop for utilizing Virginia's electronic procurement system to purchase most goods and services.

Fiscal Basics. Wednesday, March 28, 9:30 am to 11:30 am in University Hall, Room 2001. An introduction to fiscal processes at Mason including purchasing, travel, and Banner Finance.

Purchasing Made Easy. Wednesday, April 4, 9:30 am to 11:30 am in University Hall, Room 2001. This workshop provides general instructions related to purchasing items for $2,000 or more as well as use of the Payment Request form and the Mason P-Card (credit card).

Travel Request System. Thursday, April 12, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm in University Hall, Room 2001. This hands-on workshop for faculty and staff provides an opportunity to use Mason’s Travel Request System for trip planning, approval, and reimbursement.

Contact Michael Wharton at 993-2089 for information or register online at: http://ittraining.gmu.edu/.

Office of Sponsored Programs Workshops

Cost Share. Thursday, March 22 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am in University Hall, Room 2001. This workshop will provide an overview of the definitions and procedures for cost share on sponsored projects from the beginning stages of the proposal to post award action. This workshop will explain what cost share and how it is tracked and monitored. The roles and responsibilities of OSP, the PI, and the administrators regarding cost share will be outlined.

Preparing Funding Change & Cost Transfer Forms. Tuesday, April 3 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am in University Hall, Room 2001. 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.

Contact Pat Sperry at 993-8929 or psperry@gmu.edu for additional information about Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) Training or visit our web site: http://research.gmu.edu/OSP/Training.html. Register online at http://ittraining.gmu.edu/workshops.cfm?function=searchFind.

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Posted March 19, 2012

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