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Dining Services Spring Break Hours Multimedia Presentation on the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative Heading Back to Shore? An Updated Look at Outsourcing Faculty Forum on Criteria for Promotion and Tenure Academic Advising Roundtable Luncheon Social Justice in University Classrooms Spring 2007 Internship and Job Fair PI Financial Reports for Faculty with Sponsored Projects PI Financial Reports for Grant Administrators
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Facilities Management is in the final stages of completing heating/air conditioning renovations in Krug Hall. From March 9 through March 28, a portion of the building ventilation system will be out of service while equipment in the attic is replaced. The building will be cooler than usual in the corridors and restrooms. Offices and classrooms should remain comfortable, but it is advisable to bring along a light jacket or sweater. During this time, respect posted construction signs and barriers. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the project manager, Richard Goolsby at 993-8498. |
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Dining Services Spring Break Hours Changes in operating hours for Spring break began on Friday, March 9. Complete Spring Break '07 Hours of Operations for Mason Dining Services can be found at: http://dining.gmu.edu/PDF/Hours/SpringBreak07.pdf. The restaurants that will be open to serve you on the Fairfax Campus during Spring Break are: Damon's, The Johnson Center Food Court, and La Patisserie. The Express will be open for your convenience as well. In Arlington, the Mason Cafe will be open limited hours, as will Jazzman's Cafe on the Prince William campus. Questions or comments can be directed to mgalvin@gmu.edu. |
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In the event of an emergency on any campus – call 911 for help. The call can be made from any land line, pay phone or cell phone. Deciding what an actual emergency is, is a somewhat subjective process. Certain events such as a fire, an armed intruder, or an unconscious person all justify a call to 911. A skinned knee, a lost wallet, or dead car batteries don’t justify a 911 call. However, if there is any doubt – make the call. A 911 call to report an emergency from any of Mason's campuses will produce one of the following responses: (1) if the call is placed from a University telephone (993 exchanges) it will go directly to the Mason Police Dispatcher at the Fairfax campus. The Dispatcher is in radio contact with Mason officers at all campuses except Loudoun. Because there is no Mason Police presence at the Loudoun Campus, the call will be immediately referred to the Loudoun Emergency Response Center; (2) if the call is placed from a cell phone it will go to the public safety dispatch center in the jurisdiction from where the call is placed. All calls will be immediately transferred to Mason police with the exception of cell phone calls placed from the Loudon campus. Cell phone calls from Loudoun campus will be handled by local emergency responders and information relayed to the Mason Police. It is important for you to be prepared to give the following information: the nature of the emergency (crime, injury, fire, etc.); the exact location of the emergency; your name and a call back phone number in case further information is needed. If you have any safety concerns or concerns about this article, contact the Safety Office, 993-2479. |
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March Wednesday, March 21, 8:00 pm - Jazz Ensemble. $10-adults, $7-students/seniors Sunday, March 25, 4:00 pm - Chorale and Chamber Singers. $10-adults, $7-students/seniors. Harris Theater. April
Saturday, April 7, 8:00 pm - Chorale and Chamber Singers. $10-adults, $7-students/seniors. Harris Theater. Sunday, April 15, 3:00 pm - Thomas Brawley Memorial Concert featuring faculty and student chamber ensembles. Free. Harris Theater. Tuesday, April 17, 8:00 pm - Band and Wind Symphony $10-adults, $7-students/seniors. Sunday, April 22, 3:00 pm - Saxophone Ensemble. Free. Harris Theater. Sunday, April 22, 7:00 pm - Chamber Ensembles. $10-adults, $7-students/seniors. Harris Theater. Sunday, April 29, 7:00 pm - Department of Music Scholarship Concert. $15-adults, $8-students/seniors. Anthony Maiello, conductor. Guest conductors - Daniel William Booth, Kris Chapman, and Carrie Ann Delaney. Featuring the Chamber Singers and University Chorale - Dr. Lisa A. Billingham, conductor Program includes: Symphonic Fanfare, Mark Camphouse; Winners of the 2007 Concerto Competition; Grand Polonaise in D major, op. 16 by Theobald Boehm; Mozart's Concerto in C Major, K415 (1st movement); Haydn's Mass no. 11 in D minor (Lord Nelson). featuring the Chamber Singers and University Chorale - Dr. Lisa A. Billingham, conductor Tickets are available through tickets.com, 888-945-2468, or in person at the Center for the Arts Ticket Office. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa or www.gmu.edu/departments/music for more information. |
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Multimedia Presentation on the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative Tuesday, March 20, 7:30 pm in the Johnson Center, Cinema. Event is free and open to the public. Join New Century College for a spectacular multimedia presentation by internationally renowned photographer Florian Schultz. Florian's integrative multimedia presentation will feature several hundred images spanning over 2000 miles from the Yukon to Yellowstone National Park. His multidisciplinary work features insight from both scientific and artistic fields. His presentations have received top reviews in universities nationwide. Visit http://ncc.gmu.edu/y2y.html for more information on the event. Florian’s companion book will be available for signing. Y2Y science investigates wild habitats that support the long-term survival of native wildlife populations throughout the Yellowstone to Yukon ecoregion. The Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative's Conservation Science program provides the large-scale, scientific foundation to guide us in how best to maintain and restore biodiversity in this region. www.Y2Y.net RSVP to ncc@gmu.edu to help estimate attendance. Faculty, bring your classes. Contact Dr. Tom Wood if you have questions twood@gmu.edu. |
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Heading Back to Shore? An Updated Look at Outsourcing On Wednesday evening, March 14, the Hot Topics in Technology Management Speaker Series will explore the current state of outsourcing from a variety of innovative perspectives. Hear reports from the field on a growing trend toward on-shore outsourcing - a movement that could keep jobs and increase economic opportunities in the U.S. Explore the potential for partnerships for northern Virginia firms. Free event. Speaker's reception at 6:30 pm; presentation at 7:15 pm in Mason Hall, Meese Conference Room. To register, go to som.gmu.edu. Made possible by the Master of Science in Technology Management program in the School of Management. Contact jpalmisa@gmu.edu for further details. |
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Faculty Forum on Criteria for Promotion and Tenure The Office of the Provost will sponsor a faculty forum at all three campuses. Provost Stearns will address the issue of Criteria for Promotion and Tenure. Light refreshments will be served. The schedule is as follows: Prince William - Thursday, March 22, 10:30 am - 11:30 am, Bull Run Hall, Room 130. Arlington - Friday, March 23, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, Original Building, Room 244. Fairfax - Friday, March 30, 10:00 am - 11:00 am, Mason Hall, Room D3 A&B. If you have any questions, call Debbie Williams at 993-8776. |
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Academic Advising Roundtable Luncheon The Academic Advising Center and the Office of the Provost invite undergraduate faculty, advisors and staff to attend an advising roundtable luncheon on Wednesday, March 28, from 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm, in the Mason Hall, Meese Conference Room. The topic of this year’s Roundtable Luncheon will be, Academic Standing 101: Just When You Thought You Understood Academic Standing. The advising roundtable luncheon is one of the events of Academic Advising Awareness Week and will also feature the presentation of the Undergraduate Academic Advisor of the Year Award. All attendees will receive a small token of appreciation for everything they contribute to the success of academic advising at George Mason. Reservations are required by Friday, March 23. E-mail or call Lynn Siegel at lsiegel@gmu.edu or 993-2477 to reserve a place. |
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Save the Date. University Day will be on Thursday, April 5. Milestones (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 & 40) for years of service will be celebrated at this annual awards breakfast. Join Human Resources/Payroll in Dewberry Hall from 9:00 am - 10:30 am to celebrate your years of service. Award recipients visit serviceawards.gmu.edu to verify that your information is correct for the program. We look forward to seeing you and your supervisor at the ceremony. |
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Social Justice in University Classrooms The Social Justice Steering Committee in partnership with the Professional Development Committee of the College of Education and Human Development invite all faculty members, adjuncts and doctoral students to a workshop focused on integrating social justice in your classroom. This professional development activity will be held in SUB II, Rooms 3 & 4, Friday, March 23 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm and includes a free lunch. For more information and/or to register contact Dominique Banville via email at dbanvill@gmu.edu or phone at 993-3579. Deadline for registration is March 19, 11:00 am. |
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Spring 2007 Internship and Job Fair With summer quickly approaching, students are starting to think about how they will spend their time. Internships are one way for a student to get some career related experience over the summer months. One way to locate internship opportunities is at the Internship and Job Fair sponsored by University Career Services. This two-day campus-wide fair takes place twice a year, once in fall and once in the spring, attracting organizations that have internship, co-op, full-time, part-time career related and/or summer job openings. Over 92 employers and more than 1200 students attend the event each day. This semester the event takes place in the Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, on March 21 and 22. For a complete list of participants, check the web site: http://careers.gmu.edu/jobfair. |
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The University Libraries Copyright Office will present two workshops: Sex, Lies & Copyright: Fair Use in Academic Libraries on Tuesday, March 13 from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm in Johnson Center, Conference Room 311. The workshop will answer the burning question: What do the recent DMCA exemptions mean for higher education? Hear about current copyright issues as they apply to distance education, digital transmission and multimedia. We'll also cover recent and pending legislation and file sharing. Offered to all faculty and staff by Rosemary Chase. No need to sign up, just show up. Sex, Lies, and Fair Use and Media in Higher Education on Friday, March 16 at 9:30 am - 11:00 am in the Johnson Center, Conference Room 311. The workshop will be offered to faculty by Rosemary Chase and will focus on fair use of images, music, and film and text for educational use. To register, go to: http://www.irc.gmu.edu/wems/workshops/default.cfm, or email copyright@gmu.edu, or call 993-2544. |
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Wednesday, March 14, 10:00 am - 11:30 am, Innovation Hall, Room 215-G. This hands-on workshop introduces users to the Internet Native Banner (INB) environment for use with all INB products (HR, Finance, Student, etc.). Banner Navigation is required for all Banner Student users (it is not intended for faculty using Patriot Web self-service to access rosters and enter grades). Those interested may register at: http://ittraining.gmu.edu/ |
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Lunch & Learn: Feel the Heat. Fire Extinguisher Training. A hands-on Lunch & Learn workshop on fire extinguisher use will take place this Thursday, March 15. Join Keith Cunningham, Emergency Plans Officer, in Facilities Management, Room 208, from 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm to learn how to safely and confidently operate this important equipment. To register, visit http://hr.gmu.edu/training |
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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 through March 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, 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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Thursday, March 29, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, Innovation Hall 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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Thursday, April 5 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, in the Johnson Center, 311 Conference Room. 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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