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Quarterly Sprinkler Inspection Schedule Undergraduate Academic Advisor of the Year Staff Senate Call for Nominations - Spring Election Mason Basketball to Play Final Home Game of the Season Zotero: An Effective Tool for Educators in the Digital Age Next LGBTQ Safe Zone Training, February 23 Fiscal Basics Training/Video Conference PI Financial Reports for Faculty with Sponsored Projects PI Financial Reports for Grant Administrators
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Mason E-FilesPosted February 19, 2007 |
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Through an influx of endowment gifts, coupled with positive market returns, the George Mason University Foundation endowment topped $50 million at the end of the calendar year - "a significant milestone," reports foundation Chair Albert Dwoskin. Read more. |
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Quarterly Sprinkler Inspection Schedule The University Safety Office will be testing the fire sprinklers throughout the university February 22 through March 6. The testing will be done daily from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm. There will be no disruption to offices or classes during the testing. The Safety Office can be reached at 993-2479 should you have any questions. 2/22 – 2/23: Commerce I & II, Field House, Physical Plant Administration, Physical Plant Warehouse, Krasnow, David King Hall, Commonwealth Hall, Dominion Hall, University Commons 2/23 – 2/26: Bull Run Hall, Discovery Hall, Occoquan Hall, Freedom Center, Arlington Original, Hazel Hall, Liberty Square, Potomac Heights, Presidents Park 2/26 – 2/27: Student Union II, Science & Tech I, Science & Tech II, Enterprise Hall, Research I, Innovation Hall. 2/27 – 2/28: Aquatic Center, Concert Hall, Performing Arts, Mason Hall, Fine Arts Building, College Hall, Patriot Center 2/28 – 3/1: East Building, West Building, Krug Hall, Finley Building, Thompson Hall, Student Union I, Student Apartments 3/1 – 3/2: Johnson Center, Robinson Hall A & B, Fenwick Library, Harris Theatre |
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Undergraduate Academic Advisor of the Year Academic Advisor of the Year nominations are now being accepted. Log on to advisoroftheyear.gmu.edu to submit your nomination. Nominations will be accepted from Monday, February 12 until Friday, March 2. The award will be presented at the Academic Advising Roundtable luncheon on March 28, as part of Academic Advising Awareness Week. Direct any questions to Lynn Siegel, lsiegel@gmu.edu or 993-2477. |
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The Academic Advising Center is sponsoring Undergraduate Faculty Advisor Information Sessions for new faculty advisors and staff to be held on Monday, March 5 and Thursday, March 8, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in SUB I, Room B. These sessions will cover advising basics, university general education requirements, and university policies and procedures. Advisors and staff need only attend one session. Reservations are required, e-mail Lynn Siegel, lsiegel@gmu.edu, or call 993-2477. |
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Did you know that if every American recycles just one-tenth of their newspapers, we would save about 25,000,000 trees per year? Please recycle. For questions or info call 993-2547 or email rlim2@gmu.edu. |
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Teach your old certificate a new trick. Whether you hold a maturing certificate with Apple or another financial institution, it's never too late to teach it to rollover. Keep your money growing by fetching yields as high as 6.3% APY for 14 months or 5.75% APY for 16 months. Find out how you can rollover to a great rate today. Stop the cycle of debt in 2007 with a 0% APR Balance Transfer Rate to an Apple Platinum Visa® card. Act now - offer valid through February. Enterprise will make your first loan payment, up to $400. Simply shop their Winter Rush Sales Event through February 28, finance with Apple, and your first payment is in on them. Visit our website for an instant loan decision 24/7. Get a .25% APR discount simply for applying online and transacting all business related to the application and disbursement of the loan remotely. Offer not valid on Apple Visa® Credit Cards. If you choose to transact this loan via our Call Center or a Branch Office you will not qualify for the rate discount. For information on Apple promotional offers, visit www.applefcu.org or stop by the Apple Johnson Center branch. |
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Staff Senate Call for Nominations - Spring Election The Staff Senate is calling for nominations from classified and non-student wage staff to fill open seats in the 2007 annual spring election. Staff members may nominate themselves or other Mason staff, and should feel free to nominate more than one person. Mason staff are encouraged to become involved by nominating employees who are able and willing to serve as advocates for staff. The Senate exists on behalf of staff from all campuses. In this election there are several open seats at the Arlington and Prince William campuses. The monthly Senate meetings are video conferenced and teleconferenced to other campuses, and staff at all campuses are urged to step forward. A nomination form has been created to make the process easier, but a nomination can also be made without using the form. The forms will be sent out by email to Mason staff, and are also available at the Staff Senate website: http://www.gmu.edu/senate/staff/index.html. The deadline for nominations is 5:00 pm, Monday, February 26. Nominations can be submitted by email: dgeorge@gmu.edu, by campus mail: 2A4, or by fax: 993-4150. SEATS OPEN: Arlington: Prince William:
Loudoun: REQUIREMENTS: For questions about the election, contact: Tony Gould, Policies & Elections, Staff Senate, 993-4481, agould@gmu.edu, or Donna George, Recording Secretary, Staff Senate, 993-4141, dgeorge@gmu.edu For questions about the Staff Senate, contact the chairperson: Michelle Carr, 993-2851, mcarr@gmu.edu |
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Just a reminder that Daffodil Days is underway in support of the American Cancer Society. Bunches or pots of daffodils can be ordered for $10 each. New this year is Hugh R. Hope, a special Boyd's bear designed exclusively for Daffodil Days Bear & a Bunch (or Bear & a Pot) for $25, while supplies last. The deadline for Daffodil Days ordering has been extended to Friday, February 23. Daffodils will be distributed on Tuesday, March 13. The Daffodil Days coordinator in your office or department has order forms and will take care of both your order and the pick up of your flowers. Contact Raquel Winston at rwinsto1@gmu.edu if you have any questions. |
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All faculty, staff, and students are cordially invited to the Information Technology Unit's annual Open House. This year's event, Get in the Game with the ITU, is scheduled from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm on Wednesday, February 21 in Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall. Arlington Campus will Get in the Game with the ITU on Thursday, March 1, 4:00 - 7:00 pm, Original Building, 2nd floor atrium. The ITU Open House features displays, exhibits, and demos from the Division of Instructional Technology (DoIT), Technology Systems Division (TSD), University Libraries, IT Security & Project Office, Patriot Computers, as well as guest departments. Come by and register for the grand prizes and enjoy refreshments as you learn about upcoming technology resources, services, tools, and training available to Mason's faculty, staff, and students. For additional information, contact the ITU Communication & Events office at 993-3515 or ituopenhouse@gmu.edu. |
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Mason Basketball to Play Final Home Game of the Season The George Mason men's basketball team will host Georgia State on Tuesday, February 20 in its final home game of the season. Tip-off will be at 7:00 pm. Tickets ($11 Adult, $6 Youth) are still available at the Patriot Center Box Office or by calling (703) 573-SEAT. The game will mark the final home game for four Mason players; Gabe Norwood, Charles Makings, Tim Burns and Makan Konate. They will each be honored prior to the game. |
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Zotero: An Effective Tool for Educators in the Digital Age The Center for Teaching Excellence and DoIT's Instructional Resource Center announce the next event for the Faculty Showcase Series on Using Technology to Enhance Education, Zotero: An Effective Tool for Educators in the Digital Age. Professor Dan Cohen (History and Art History, Director of Research Projects, Center for History and New Media) will discuss Zotero and its value as a tool for educators. Thursday, February 22 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm in Innovation Hall, Room 334. To register, contact Laurie Fathe, Director, Center for Teaching Excellence at 993-8652 or via e-mail at lfathe@gmu.edu. |
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Next LGBTQ Safe Zone Training, February 23 The Office of Diversity Programs & Services (ODPS) and Mason's Safe Zone Training team announce your next opportunity 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 next Safe Zone Training is on Friday, February 23 in Johnson Center, Room 240A, Paul Robeson Room. 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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Eldercare Seminars: Geriatric Care Managers: A Valuable Resource in Care Coordination. Struggling with caregiving for an aging/older family member? Seeking the guidance, expertise, and coordinating skills of a professional who is knowledgeable in caregiving, and identification and utilization of local resources? A geriatric care manager may be just what is needed. Join us on Tuesday, February 20 from 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm in SUB II, Rooms 5 & 6 on the Fairfax Campus as Linda Aufderhaar, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Founder, Senior Care Associates, former President of the National Association of Geriatric Professional Care Managers, provides insight about care coordination, through the eyes of a professional geriatric care manager. |
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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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Tuesday, March 6, from 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. Participants are encouraged to obtain a state-issued eVA user name and password by completing the eVA Login Request Form at: http://fiscal.gmu.edu/Resources/eVA/eVA_Resources.htm. 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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Fiscal Basics Training/Video Conference Thursday, March 1, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon in Innovation Hall, Room 334, with Video Conference set up at Arlington Campus Original Building, Room 250, and Prince William Campus Occoquan Building, Room 221. 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 22, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, Innovation Hall, Room 215-G. Thursday, March 15, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, 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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PI Financial Reports for Faculty with Sponsored Projects Tuesday, March 20, 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 Tuesday, March 20, 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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Tuesday, February 27, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, 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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