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Hemlock Overlook's Name Change Reduce Your Exposure to Colds and Flu Homecoming Opportunities for Faculty/Staff Get Your Students Thinking About Writing with the Writing Center Roadshow Ice Skating in Dewberry Hall? Pie Eating Contest at the 9th Annual Block Party? Internet Pioneer Bob Kahn to Speak on Campus The Future of Human Rights Education Russian Cosmonaut and Russian Head of Foreign Relations Visit Mason Jeffrey Siegel's Keyboard Conversation - Schubert - On Wings of Song LGBTQ Safe Zone Training Schedule PI Financial Reports for Faculty with Sponsored Projects PI Financial Reports for Grant Administrators
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Hemlock Overlook's Name Change Hemlock Overlook is announcing that it's official name, as approved by Provost Sterns and Dean Gorrell, College of Education and Human Development, has been changed. New name: Hemlock
Overlook Center for Experiential Education As Center Director Susan Johnson explains, "the phrase Experiential Education is more in line with the center's mission. Our mission is as follows: Hemlock Overlook Center for Experiential Education will facilitate, educate and involve individuals and organizations through experiential team building and environmental education while fostering growth and leadership development. The old name was somewhat misleading in that the center does not offer outdoor recreation activities that are commonly associated with outdoor recreation, i.e.: rockclimbing, kayaking, and white water rafting. The opportunities offered at the center actually focus on what is generally known as experiential learning, for example, through internships, practicums, research projects, the team development course, corporate training, and student leadership opportunities." |
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Reduce Your Exposure to Colds and Flu With flu season upon us, the following hints may help you stay a little healthier, or at least reduce the spread of the disease. The main way illnesses like colds and flu are spread is from person to person in the form of respiratory droplets. Microscopic droplets from a cough or sneeze of an infected person move through the air and are deposited on nearby items and people. Germs can also be spread when a person touches respiratory droplets from another person on a surface like a telephone or door handle and then touches his or her own eyes, mouth or nose before washing his/her hands. Some viruses and bacteria can live 2 hours or longer on surfaces like cafeteria tables, doorknobs and desks. Helpful hints: Questions about this article or other safety issues may be referred to the Safety Office at 993-2479. |
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Homecoming Opportunities for Faculty/Staff Check out the great events happening at Homecoming 2007. See what's happening and register now at: www.gmu.edu/homecoming. I'm in...are you? Faculty/Staff
Competitions
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Get Your Students Thinking About Writing with the Writing Center Roadshow Writing Center tutors are available to visit your class for 5 -10 minutes to introduce your students to our services. Roadshow times are available during Writing Center hours on the Fairfax, Arlington, and Prince William campuses. To schedule a roadshow, email Sarah Baker at sbaker@gmu.edu and include the name and number of your course, the date and time you would like a tutor to visit, and your classroom location. We also hope you will encourage your students to use the Writing Center Web site at http://writingcenter.gmu.edu/. Many resources are available both on-site and on the web, and students now can conveniently register online for appointments. |
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Ice Skating in Dewberry Hall? Pie Eating Contest at the 9th Annual Block Party? Check out the great events for the Mason community throughout Homecoming 2007, February 11 - 17. See what's happening and register now at: www.gmu.edu/homecoming. I'm in...are you? |
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Due to the new law, effective January 23 that now requires Americans to show passports when returning from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and other places, University Services has arranged with the US Post Office to come to Mason for one day and process passport applications. The passport fair will be held on Tuesday February 13 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm in the Johnson Center, Room 116. Fees: Documents needed:
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Internet Pioneer Bob Kahn to Speak on Campus On Tuesday evening, February 6, the Hot Topics in Technology Management Speaker Series will present a conversation and Q&A with Internet pioneer Robert Kahn. In the mid-70's, Kahn and Vinton Cerf developed the common computer language that gave birth to the Internet. Today, as Chair, CEO and President of the Corporation for National Research Initiatives, Kahn continues to nurture the development of the medium he helped create. Join us as he shares his insights and answers questions on the future of the Internet and network-based communication technologies. Free event. Speaker's reception at 6:30 pm; presentation at 7:15 pm in Johnson Center, Cinema. To register, go to som.gmu.edu. Made possible by the Masters of Science in Technology Management (School of Management) in conjunction with the Internet Society. Contact jpalmisa@gmu.edu for details. |
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Future of Human Rights Education IHREC Washington Forum is co-sponsored by the Center for Global Studies. In the past decade, interdisciplinary human rights programs have proliferated at colleges and universities throughout the world. The International Human Rights Education Consortium (IHREC) was formed in 2000 both to promote this trend and to provide a forum for human rights professionals. In order to do so, IHREC is convening a series of forums around the world with a view to promoting the institutionalization of human rights programming. This will be Washington, DC's first IHREC Forum. February 16 Afternoon Session:
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Classroom B The forum is free of charge and open to IHREC members and human rights educators and advocates who are not members of IHREC. Registration is limited to 50 participants. To register, contact Mark Ensalaco at Mark.Ensalaco@notes.udayton.edu or Marcel Kitissou at mkitisso@gmu.edu. Deadline for registration is February 6. |
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Russian Cosmonaut and Russian Head of Foreign Relations Visit Mason Come hear about life in space and the future of space exploration: The Russian Perspective. Guests include Yuriy Usachev (Russian cosmonaut) and Alexander Martynov (Head of Foreign Relations, Russia). Two presentations will be held February 5. 2:00 pm in Harris
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Jeffrey Siegel's Keyboard Conversation - Schubert - On Wings of Song Memorable melodies that enchant the ear and touch the heart continue this popular series of Concerts with Commentary. In this installment of Keyboard Conversations®, Schubert—On Wings of Song, on Sunday, February 25 at 7:00 pm, pianist Jeffrey Siegel plays and discusses Schubert’s enchanting waltzes, Impromptus, the gracious and lyrical Sonata in A major, D. 664, and the popular song The Trout. Tickets are $38, $30, $19. This is family friendly performance. All children, 12 and under, half price. Charge by phone at 888-945-2468 or visit www.tickets.com. |
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The Center for Teaching Excellence and DoIT's Instructional Resource Center present 15 Important Decisions When You Use Groups in Class presented by Dr. Andy Finn on Friday, February 9, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm in Innovation Hall, Room 334. In recent years, many professors have discovered the advantages of active learning, experiential learning, and cooperative learning. These advantages include an increase in student learning and retention relative to the straight lecture format. When properly executed, groups or teams can be used to foster all three forms of learning. When instructors first consider using groups, they often worry that only certain subjects can be taught using groups. Dr. Finn argues that you can use groups successfully in any course, from accounting to zoology. He also argues that groups result in less student anonymity, higher class attendance, and, of course, greater learning and better retention. In this session, Dr. Finn will lead a discussion of some of the basic decisions you face when you decide to use groups in a college course. So come to learn from others and to share you own insights and experiences with groups and teams. At our next Faculty Showcase on February 22, Dr. Dan Cohen of the Center for History and New Media will be presenting Zotero, the next-generation research tool that makes it easy to gather, organize, annotate, search, and cite materials you find online and off. This showcase will be held in Innovation Hall, Room 334 and will run from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm. RSVP to help us plan for refreshments. Center for Teaching Excellence - Laurie Fathe - lfathe@gmu.edu, 993-8652. |
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The Association of Black Faculty, Administrators and Staff (ABFAS) will hold its monthly organizational meeting on Wednesday, February 7 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm in the African American Studies Resource Center, The Paul Robeson Room, Johnson Center, Room 240A (993-4085). Feel free to bring your lunch and invite colleagues interested in becoming members of the organization to participate. Thanks to all current members for your continued support of ABFAS. |
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LGBTQ Safe Zone Training Schedule The Office of Diversity Programs & Services (ODPS) and Mason's Safe Zone Training team announce five more chances to increase knowledge and skills as an ally and to help our campus become safer and more welcoming for our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) community members. The Spring semester
dates are: The Safe Zone program assists LGBTQ students, faculty, and staff by providing visible support and access to resources; and assists allies by giving them the opportunity to make their support known to the Mason's campus community. The Safe Zone training explores the experiences and challenges faced by LGBTQ people on campus, ways that homophobia and oppression effect the campus community, specific information on transgender experiences, skills for being an effective ally, and the range of resources available to LGBTQ community members. Following the training, participants can choose to receive and post stickers and/or buttons, visibly identifying them as safe zones for anyone with LGBTQ-related concerns to speak with. RSVP to rchollar@gmu.edu, or call 993-2702, to register for these training opportunities. Thanks to all for helping Mason be a place for people of all genders and sexual orientations to learn, live, and be fully themselves. |
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The University Libraries Copyright Office presents two workshops: Sex, Lies, and Fair Use: International Copyright on Tuesday, February 6 at 9:00 am - 10:30 am in the Johnson Center Conference Room 311. What is considered fair use on your course web site? With the recently announced additional exemptions to the DMCA new questions arise on fair use and technology in higher education. Can you use copyrighted photos and other images? What about maps and articles? Movie clips? TV clips? Digitized books? When is it not fair use? How do I determine the rights holder? How do I find a rights holder in a foreign country? Rosemary's first-hand experience with these challenging issues will enlighten new instructors as well as established faculty. The TEACH Act, Electronic Course Reserves, and Cyber-plagiarism will also be covered. Scenarios will be discussed with ample time for Q and A. Handouts provided. Sex, Lies and Plagiarism: Awareness and Avoidance on Wednesday, February 7 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm in the Johnson Center Conference Room 311. The workshop will cover practical tips on how to avoid cyber-plagiarizing. Why must paraphrasing be cited? Why isn't plagiarism fair use? Q & A. Handouts provided. To register: http://www.irc.gmu.edu/wems/workshops/default.cfm, email copyright@gmu.edu, or call 993-2544. |
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WeightWatchers at Work. New session begins on Friday, February 9. Mason’s new 17-week session of WeightWatchers at Work will have its first meeting this Friday, February 9 in the Johnson Center, Room G, from 11:30 am until 12:15 pm. The cost of the series is $196 for all 17 sessions; participants may register at any time and the cost will be pro-rated based on the number of sessions attended. To register, show up at the first session and pay your fee. |
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Every Wednesday from 1:30 pm until 3:30 pm faculty and staff are welcome to stop by Innovation Hall, Room 215-G for assistance with any eVA transaction including confirming orders, eVA access requests, new orders and quick quote requests. Although no registration is required, eVA users may contact Rob Parker at rparker7@gmu.edu or call 993-2089 to reserve a time. |
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Thursday, February 8 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, Innovation Hall, Room 215-G. This training provides an overview of fiscal processes at George Mason University including an introduction to procedures for purchasing, food and beverage expenditures, travel and Banner financial reports. Those interested may call Rob Parker at 993-2089 for information or register online at: http://ittraining.gmu.edu/ |
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Thursday, February 8 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Mason Hall, Room D3 A and B. This workshop provides a review of cash handling policies, departmental deposit processes, credit card procedures and processes for handling returned checks. Those interested in the workshop may call Rob Parker at 993-2089 for information or register online at: http://ittraining.gmu.edu/ |
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Tuesday, February 13, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, Innovation Hall, Room 215-G. This hands-on workshop provides an overview of Virginia's electronic purchasing system for individuals who purchase goods and services costing less than $2,000. Obtaining a state-issued eVA user name and password is recommended. The eVA log-in request form, available in the eVA Resources section of the Fiscal Services web site, may be used to request an eVA user name and password. Those interested in the workshop may call Rob Parker at 993-2089 for information or register online at: http://ittraining.gmu.edu |
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PI Financial Reports for Faculty with Sponsored Projects Thursday, February 15, 9:30 am to 10:30 am, Innovation Hall, Room 215-G. This workshop is for George Mason University faculty who review financial transactions related to sponsored projects. It includes hands-on training to view two standard Discoverer reports, PI Reports and PI Reports by Month Range, to obtain a high level summary of financial transactions for projects with the ability to drill for details of all charges, including personnel charges. An Office of Sponsored Programs representative will be available to answer questions. Those interested may call Rob Parker at 993-2089 for information or register online at: http://ittraining.gmu.edu/ |
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PI Financial Reports for Grant Administrators Thursday, February 15, 11:00 am to 12:00 noon, Innovation Hall, Room 215-G. This workshop is for George Mason University Grant Administrators and other staff who review financial transactions related to sponsored projects. This hands-on workshop will provide an overview of the Discoverer PI Reports and PI Reports by Month Range that present a high level summary of financial transactions for projects, with the ability to drill for details of all charges, including personnel charges. Those interested may call Rob Parker at 993-2089 for information or register online at: http://ittraining.gmu.edu/ |
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Thursday, February 22, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon in Innovation Hall, Room 215-G. This workshop is for individuals who work with budget and financial activity. It provides an overview of the University's Banner Finance system and chart of accounts. It includes hands-on training to view and utilize reports generated by the system. Those interested may call Rob Parker at 993-2089 for information or register online at: http://ittraining.gmu.edu/ |
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Tuesday, February 27, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon in Innovation Hall, Room 215-G. This workshop will provide an overview of Administrative Policy No. 2101, Travel Authorization and Reimbursement Policies as well as detailed information concerning processing travel authorizations before a trip and travel reimbursement requests at the conclusion of a trip. Procedures for purchasing airline/train tickets and hotel accommodations will also be covered. The workshop will also include a demonstration of the Travel Request System, the Mason web-based application for preparing authorizations and reimbursement requests. Those interested may call Rob Parker at 993-2089 for information or register online at: http://ittraining.gmu.edu/ |
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