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Lions, Tigers and Parking Oh My Summer 2007 Printed Copyright Course Pack Order Due Dates Allergy Season Lasts Longer Than You Think Spring 2007 Internship and Job Fair Health and Fitness Expo is March 28-29 Multimedia Presentation on the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative Faculty Forum on Criteria for Promotion and Tenure Academic Advising Roundtable Luncheon Social Justice in University Classrooms Web Marketing and Search Technology Semiannual IT Projects Briefing 2007 Sojourner Truth Lecture Series PI Financial Reports for Faculty with Sponsored Projects PI Financial Reports for Grant Administrators Banner Finance Self Service Training
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Lions, Tigers and Parking Oh My The Ringling Brothers and Barnum Bailey circus is coming to the Patriot Center. Shows start March 29 and run through April 8. Portions of Lot A will be blocked off starting Saturday, March 24 for setup to begin. There is plenty of parking in other lots on campus. Any questions regarding parking, call parking services 993-2710. |
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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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Congratulations to five newly elected staff senators who will take their seats on July 1. New senators: Fairfax Arlington
Prince William The following senators were reelected: From Fairfax, Steve Bryson, Michelle Carr, Boo Dutta, Julie Manuel, and Lori Petterson. From Loudoun, Tony Gould. A Hail & Farewell meeting in July will honor new and departing senators. |
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Summer 2007 Printed Copyright Course Pack Order Due Dates Session A: April
2 It's that time again to place an order to have a course pack printed and sold in the bookstore for Summer 2007 semester. Contact Print Services Course Materials Office with your request. We prepare customized course packets with your own personalized reading lists, as well as non-copyrighted materials, fair use, syllabi, and class notes. We do all the background work of obtaining permissions to reprint copyrighted materials. Just drop by the Print Services Course Materials Office in the Johnson Center, Room 117B with your bibliography and originals and we'll do the rest. Or if you prefer, you may email your request to cpacks4u@gmu.edu. For additional information or questions, call 993-3158 or email smurphy2@gmu.edu |
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Save the Date - Pre Retirement Seminar on April 27. Watch this space for more information on the upcoming seminar for those faculty and staff planning to retire within the next five years. |
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Mason's Health and Fitness Expo is quickly approaching. Now is the perfect time to see how you are coping with anxiety by taking the free and confidential online Generalized Anxiety Screening located on the web at https://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/screening/select_screening.asp Keyword: Mason. You can also locate the screening on the Counseling Center website by clicking on Take an On-Line Screening. After you finish the screening, contact the Counseling Center at 993-2380 to make a confidential appointment to discuss the results. |
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Allergy Season Lasts Longer Than You Think While most people look forward to the arrival of spring, many of those who suffer from allergies dread it. That’s because spring is when most seasonal allergies occur. However, depending on what triggers your allergy symptoms, seasonal allergies can last all year. Allergy season begins to peak as the weather begins to warm and winter comes to a close. When allergy season arrives, increased levels of pollen, mold, and other outdoor eye allergens arrive with it. In theory, it lasts all the way through the year, but is at its height during the spring. Limiting exposure to pollens, molds and other allergens during the height of eye allergy season may reduce the intensity of your allergic reactions. Avoid going outdoors between the hours of 5:00 am and 10:00 am. During these hours of allergy season, pollen counts are at their highest. Wear a filter mask in order to limit inhalation of the allergens when you have to be outdoors during the times when pollen counts are high. Run an air conditioner to keep humidity levels low when indoors and at night. Ensure that the air conditioner’s filter is changed on a regular basis, optimally every 30 days. When you return from the outdoors during allergy season, take a shower and change your clothes right away. This will ensure that the substances are removed from your skin, hair, and clothing. While driving during allergy season, keep car windows closed and run the car’s air conditioner. Despite your best efforts to limit your exposure to allergens, allergy symptoms may still take hold of you during heavy allergy months. Additional information on allergies can be found by searching the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology web site at http://www.acaai.org. If you have any safety concerns or concerns about this article, contact the Safety Office, 993-2479. |
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Did you know that the average American uses seven trees a year in paper, wood, and other products made from trees. This amounts to about 2 billion trees per year. Please recycle. For questions or info call 993-2547 or email rlim2@gmu.edu. |
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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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Health and Fitness Expo is March 28-29 We're bringin' healthy back. Come to the Health and Fitness Expo for free health screenings including osteoporosis, blood pressure, blood glucose and more; T-shirts; give-aways; and vendor displays on all aspects of health and fitness. A feature this year is the Living Healthy at Mason residence hall room set up inside Dewberry, with special speakers and prizes. You can also cheer on teams in the Mason Top Chef cook-off, take a short power walk with three-time Olympian power walker Debbi Lawrence, try the rock climbing wall on the Johnson Center South Plaza, or give blood. The Health and Fitness Expo is Wednesday, March 28, 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm, and Thursday, March 29, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, in Dewberry Hall. hfe.gmu.edu. Presented by University Life and the College of Health and Human Services, and sponsored by Kaiser Permanente. |
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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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The Nen Daiko, a traditional Japanese drumming troupe (http://www.nendaiko.org/), will be performing on the North Plaza of the Johnson Center on March 23, 4:00 pm - 4:40 pm. Refreshments will be served. The event, open to the public, is co-sponsored by Modern and Classical Languages (Japanese Program) and the Center for Professional Exchange (CEPEX, Washington DC) and funded by the Center for Global Partnership of the Japan Foundation. Contact Dr. Sufumi So for more information 993-4822, sso2@gmu.edu. |
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The Center for Teaching Excellence and DoIT's Instructional Resource Center present Podcasting - The Tech Behind the Text presented by Professor Jessica Matthews & Why Wiki? Using the Technology to Design a Collaborative Annotation Assignment presented by Professor Sara Mitcho on Thursday, March 29, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, Innovation Hall Room 334. Podcasting. Professor Jessica Matthews demonstrates how asking students to create a podcast can expand their media literacy by helping them understand the relationship between texts written to be read and texts written to be heard. This presentation explains how a podcasting assignment works in an advanced composition course and offers suggestions for creating podcasting assignments in other disciplines. Why Wiki? Professor Sara Mitcho developed a collaborative annotation assignment using a wiki she developed for the class. By using the wiki, students can comment directly on particular lines in assigned readings by creating hyperlinks to their remarks. They can also read other students comments and respond to them. Come learn how this assignment works and gather some ideas for creating a class wiki of your own. The next Faculty Showcase is April 12. Professor Kae Livsey and Professor Sarah Nutter will present How to Use Technology for Distance Education and Leveraging Technology in Large Lecture/Lab Sections. This showcase will be held in Innovation Hall Room 334 and will run from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm. RSVP to help plan for refreshments. Center for Teaching Excellence - Laurie Fathe - lfathe@gmu.edu, 993-8652. |
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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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Bridging the Gap is the theme for Greek Week 2007. This theme is inclusive of several ideas including bridging the gap between all four councils, bridging the gap between fraternities and sororities and the Mason Community, and bridging the gap between fraternity and sorority life and issues of homelessness in the area. All of the events planned for Greek Week (March 25-31), will work toward at least one of these themes. Friday, March 23
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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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Marketing and Search Technology Arlington SBDC of Virginia SBDC, School of Public Policy in partnership with More Web Leads and ECDC Enterprise Development Group is conducting a seminar where you can learn about: · Marketing your
business on the web Monday, March 26, 7.30 am – 10:00 am, Suite 341, 901 S Highland St, Arlington. $45.00. Continental Breakfast will be provided. RSVP: Pratibha Shenoy at (703) 892-1528 or email pshenoy@gmu.edu before March 24 at 5:00 pm. Visit the SBDC at http://www.arlingtonsbdc.org/March%202007.asp for registration and a flyer. |
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Semiannual IT Projects Briefing The next Semiannual IT Projects Briefing is on Thursday, April 5, from 1:30 pm until 3:30 pm, in the Johnson Center, Cinema. We will discuss selected upcoming IT projects scheduled for the coming months. If you have specific issues/projects that you would like on the agenda, contact Ginnie Mahoney at vmahoney@gmu.edu. Your input, as we discuss these projects, is important to us. A list of projects presented at our last IT Projects Briefing can be found on the Project Management Web Site: http://itu.gmu.edu/projectoffice/projects.html We value your input, and hope that you can clear your schedule to attend this briefing. RSVP to Ginnie Mahoney, vmahoney@gmu.edu, by Monday, April 2, as refreshments will be served. |
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2007 Sojourner Truth Lecture Series The African American Studies and Women's Studies Research and Resource Center present the 2007 Sojourner Truth Lecture Series with a talk by University of Richmond professor of English, Dr. Daryl Cumber Dance. The talk by Dr. Dance, the Dean of African American Folklore, is entitled, S/He Who Laughs...Lasts: African Americans' Use of Humor as a Means of Empowerment, and will be held in the Harris Theater on March 20 at 3:00 pm. There will be a book-signing and light refreshments provided after the lecture. This event is free and open to the public. Co-sponsors of this event are the departments of Cultural Studies, History, Sociology/Anthropology, and Psychology with the Office of Diversity Programs and Services. Contact Mika'il Petin if you have any questions at mpetin@gmu.edu. |
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The University Libraries Copyright Office will present Sex, Lies and File-Sharing: P2P Theory versus Practice on Wednesday, March 21 at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm in the Johnson Center, Conference Room 311. What is P2P file sharing and what law might I break if I do it? Come learn the answers and more about recent and pending legislation, court cases and their impact on the University. Presentation of issues will be followed by Q&A and discussion. Open to all faculty, staff, and students. To register, go to http://www.irc.gmu.edu/wems/workshops/default.cfm, email copyright@gmu.edu, or call 993-2544. |
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To register for any of the workshops below, visit http://hr.gmu.edu/training unless otherwise indicated. New SUPERvisor Series: Kick-Off for New March Cohort. New supervisors at Mason with fewer than three years of supervisory experience are invited to join the SUPERvisor series. This certificate program is a series of nine training, mentoring, and personal development sessions. You must have the sponsorship of your present supervisor to register. Choose to attend one of the kick-off sessions this week, either Wednesday, March 21 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm in SUB II, Room 6, or Friday, March 23 from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm in SUB II, Rooms 6 & 7. For more information, call Lori Ann Roth at 993-2621. Eldercare Seminars: Long-Term Care Planning and Decision Making: Critical Issues for Faculty and Staff of all Ages. This seminar will help you realize the importance of planning and will assist in understanding issues surrounding advance directives and durable power of attorney that impact ourselves and aging family members. Join HR on Tuesday, March 20 from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm in SUB II, Back Ballroom, as Mimi Mahon, PhD, RN, FAAN, College of Health and Human Services, and Ms. Jean Ball, Elder Law Attorney, help us understand these critical issues. The seminar will be 1.5 hours to allow time for questions and answers. Lunch & Learn: Conversational Spanish at Arlington Campus. Refresh your Spanish vocabulary and grammar at this informative workshop, led by Dr. Ramos-Pellicia, Assistant Professor of Spanish Applied Linguistics, Modern and Classical Languages, and Director of the Spanish Basic Program. This class will meet weekly every Tuesday from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm, March 20 through April 10 at Arlington Campus, Original Building, Room 251. No prior registration is required; bring your Mason ID to class to sign up. Who Moved My Cheese? At Arlington Campus. Learn how to accept and deal with change at this workshop, which will consist of a discussion and training on the book Who Moved My Cheese? The session will take place on Thursday, March 22 from 10:30 am until 12:00 pm in the Original Building, Room 215. |
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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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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, 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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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 Mason 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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Banner Finance Self Service Training Thursday, April 19, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, in the Johnson Center, Room 311B. 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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