|
||
|
Lions, Tigers and Parking Oh My Faculty & Staff Discounts for NCC’s Enrichment Camps Fenwick Fellows Program Seeks Applications Summer 2007 Printed Copyright Course Pack Order Due Dates Fiscal Services Announces eVA Performance Recognition Awards Health and Fitness Expo is March 28-29 The Focus on Central Asia Lecture Series Moments of Truth Panel on Ethics George Mason Athletics Home Contests Mason's 11th Annual Victims' Rights 5K Run and Walk Semiannual IT Projects Briefing
|
Mason E-FilesPosted March 26, 2007 |
|
| Announcements | ||
|
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. |
||
|
The sidewalk between North and South Chesapeake will be closed until further notice beginning April 2 in order to complete utility, and plaza work for the new construction. For questions or concerns, call Facilities Management at 993-2525. |
||
|
Faculty & Staff Discounts for NCC’s Enrichment Camps New Century College’s (NCC’s) Summer Enrichment Camps offer exciting opportunities for children from 3rd to 8th grades, and Mason faculty and staff receive a 10 percent discount. New Horizons Leadership Camp is for 6th to 8th graders, and New Horizons Creativity Camp is for 3rd to 5th graders. Both of these camps meet from July 9-13. The following week, July 16-20, the Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) Camp and the Get Your Hands Dirty Environmental Camp meet. The cost of each camp is $400 and includes all supplies, a day at Hemlock Overlook, a tee-shirt, and a party for the families at the end of the camp. For more information, check out the website at http://ncc.gmu.edu/enrichmentcamps/ . If you have additional questions, contact Suzanne Scott, Executive Director, NCC Enrichment Camps, via email at sscott3@gmu.edu or by phone at 993-1819. |
||
|
Fenwick Fellows Program Seeks Applications Applications for the 2007-08 Fenwick Fellows program are being accepted through Wednesday, April 25. The competition is open to all tenured and tenure-track faculty members at Mason. The selections of fellows will be announced by the end of this academic year. The Fenwick Fellows program is intended to assist faculty members as well as enhance the collections of the University Libraries. The fellowship provides an award of $2,000 for research materials and assistance, along with a research office in the Fenwick Library. Fellows are encouraged to allocate at least half the award for purchasing books, journals, or multimedia materials, which will be added to the Libraries' permanent collection. During the fall and/or spring semester after the fellowship is completed, the Libraries will sponsor a Fenwick Fellow lecture for the university community. Applicants should submit a brief proposal and curriculum vitae, including information about the applicant's current position, teaching and research responsibilities at Mason. The proposals should contain a short project summary and information about the central problem to be addressed, applicant's previous work in the general area, research methodologies to be utilized, the need for research space in the library, budget of specific materials and/or services to be purchased with the stipend, and expected results of the fellowship. The Faculty Senate Budget and Resources Committee, along with two librarians appointed by the Council of Librarians, will review all applications. The committee is especially interested in projects that make use of the Libraries' resources and services. For further information and a copy of the program guidelines, call Debra Hogan in the University Librarian's Office at 993-2491, e-mail dhogan1@gmu.edu, or check the Libraries’ website under “News and Announcements” at http://library.gmu.edu. |
||
|
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 |
||
|
|
||
|
Fiscal Services Announces eVA Performance Recognition Awards Fiscal Services is pleased to award gift cards to the following individuals for their contributions to Mason's eVA program: Rima Alshawkani,
New Century College For the credit card billing period ending December 15, they completed all MasterCard purchases in eVA and properly documented those purchases on the new GE MasterCard Payment Approval form. This eVA Performance Recognition Award program continues through Fiscal Year 2007 to recognize the efforts of Mason faculty and staff who contribute to Mason's success in meeting the newly established eVA benchmarks. To be eligible for the monthly drawing, GE MasterCard holders should complete all MasterCard purchases in eVA or process confirming orders by the 15th of the month. They should then properly complete the new GE MasterCard Payment Approval form with either yes or no in the entered in eVA or exempt column and send the approved form to Accounts Payable by the tenth of the month. Assistance with eVA is available on a walk-in basis on Wednesday afternoons from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm (see announcement under Training). |
||
|
ICE stands for In Case Of Emergency. In the event you are disabled due to an injury, (example: unconscious) how would medical staff know if you were on any medications, had any medical conditions or who to contact In Case of an Emergency. 1. You can type “I C E” in your mobile phone address book, and after it, enter the number of the person you would want to be contacted in case of an emergency. If you have more than one contact person, enter: ICE1, ICE2, ICE3, etc. 2. You can also type up your information, shrink it down to a credit card size then laminate it and place it in your wallet. Information to include: medications, dosage and how often you take it, doctor’s name and phone number; any allergies, any known medical conditions (heart, asthma, etc.); your emergency contact person’s name and phone numbers. If you have any safety concerns or concerns about this article, contact the Safety Office, 993-2479. |
||
| Events | ||
|
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. For more info, hfe.gmu.edu. Presented by University Life, the College of Health and Human Services, Intercollegiate Athletics, Dining Services, and Human Resources and Payroll, and sponsored by Kaiser Permanente. The Prince William Health and Fitness Expo is Thursday, April 5, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Bull Run Hall Atrium. |
||
|
|
||
|
Visual
Culture Symposium March 29, Johnson Center Cinema, free and open to the public, 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Desire and Punish:
The Body in the State Video presentation– Republic of Fear by Roger Lancaster, George Mason University and introduction by John Woolsey, George Mason University The Pornification
of Culture Featured Artist: Vicki Watts, George Mason University Dance Performance, Mason Dance Department Exhibits from
the Secret Museum: Histories of the Carnal Keynote: Peter
Lehmann, PhD, Arizona State University Revolting Behavior:
Bodies in Pop Culture Art Exhibition and Reception (Johnson Center Fine Arts Gallery) |
||
|
Attack-resilient Hierarchical Data Aggregation in Sensor Networks presented by Sankardas Roy on March 30 at 3:00 pm, Science & Tech II, Room 430A Abstract: In a large sensor network, in-network data aggregation, i.e., combining partial results at intermediate nodes during message routing, significantly reduces the amount of communication and hence the energy consumed. Recently several researchers have proposed robust aggregation frameworks, which combine multi-path routing schemes with duplicate-insensitive algorithms, to accurately compute aggregates (e.g., Sum, Count, Average) in spite of message losses resulting from node and transmission failures. However, these aggregation frameworks have been designed without security in mind. Given the lack of hardware support for tamper-resistance and the unattended nature of sensor nodes, sensor networks are highly vulnerable to node compromises. Examining the Effect of Sequencing and Complexity in a Long Series of Information presented by Dr. Ilean K. Keltz on Friday, April, 13, Science & Technology II, Room 320 at 2:00 pm. Abstract: This seminar reflects upon a study by Dr. Ilean Keltz. The study tested if the theory of anchoring & adjusting predicted the results for a long series of sequentially presented information when complexity, as defined by Hogarth & Einhorn (1992), and sequencing of directional information were manipulated. Hogarth & Einhorn's belief revision model predicted there would be a force towards primacy for a long evidence series, regardless of task variables because individuals anchor on early evidence and do not attend to recent information. This study tested two hypotheses. First, anchoring and adjusting does not always result in primacy when complexity and sequencing were manipulated. Second, that complexity and sequencing significantly affect belief revision through a mediator, mental effort. For more information, see the following site: http://c4i.gmu.edu/upcomingEvents.php. To read more about the C4I Center, go to: http://c4i.gmu.edu/ To learn more about viewing this seminar live on-line, visit: http://c4i.gmu.edu/c4iConf.php |
||
|
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. |
||
|
The Focus on Central Asia Lecture Series Central Asia in Russian and Soviet History presents Story, Time and Dependent Nationhood in the Uzbek History Curriculum presented by Shoshana Keller, Associate Professor of History, Hamilton College on Thursday, March 29, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm, Research I, Room 163. Abstract: In the 1950s the Soviet school system stabilized and teachers incorporated non-Russian national histories into the elementary curriculum. Shoshana Keller argues that in Soviet Uzbekistan teachers defined Uzbek nationhood partly through historical narrative, which told children that the Uzbek people had existed continuously from ancient times but the nation achieved independence only under Russian/Soviet leadership. Children learned that for millenia Uzbek hero/martyrs had fought losing battles against foreign invaders. The best Uzbeks were from the lower classes, but the nation had also produced high culture. Above all, children were taught to imagine themselves not within Eurasian Islamic historical time, but within European historical time as envisioned by Marx, Lenin and Stalin. What children learned about Uzbek history in school was central to the formation of a personal sense of national identity and to the larger Soviet project of nation-building. Shoshana Keller is an Associate Professor of Russian and Eurasian history at Hamilton College and the author of To Moscow, Not Mecca: The Soviet Campaign Against Islam in Central Asia. She is currently developing a book and internet teaching materials on Eurasian history. For more information contact sbarnes3@gmu.edu. |
||
|
Moments of Truth Panel on Ethics Join the College of Humanities and Social Sciences on March 29 at 3:00 pm in the lobby of the Center for the Arts for the The Moments of Truth panel, featuring Sherron Watkins, the former Enron executive who wrote the seminal seven-page email to CEO Ken Lay, exposing Enron's breaches. Ms. Watkins was named Time Magazine Person of the Year for her integrity and moral courage. Other featured panelists include Craig Crawford, a well-known political TV commentator and journalist, and Eleanor Hill, the former staff director of the Joint Congressional Inquiry on 9-11 and partner with the law firm of King & Spalding, Washington, DC. The Moments of Truth program is an interdisciplinary examination of ethics sponsored by the Interdisciplinary Curriculum Programs Committee of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. The event is free and open to the public. Visit http://chss.gmu.edu/index.php for more information. |
||
|
George Mason Athletics Home Contests Wednesday, March
28 Friday, March
30 Saturday, March
31 For more information visit www.GoMason.com |
||
|
Mason's 11th Annual Victims' Rights 5K Run and Walk Coordinated by the University Police, Sexual Assault Services, Army ROTC, Intercollegiate Athletics and Patriot Club, the 11th Annual Victims' Rights 5K Run/Walk will be held on April 25, starting at the Center for the Arts. This event is open to Mason students, faculty, staff and the general public. Race time is 12:00 noon. Registration begins at 11:00 am. Proceeds from this event go to the Mason Rape Aggression Defense Program and Sexual Assault Services. Prizes and trophies awarded. Go to the following link for Registration and Sponsorship information: http://www.gmu.edu/police/rad.htm. For more information contact George Mason University Police at 993-2815 or via email at: rad@gmu.edu. |
||
|
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. |
||
|
Mason's Pride Week planning group and the Office of Diversity Programs & Services (ODPS) announce: Mason's Pride Week 2007 - Celebrating the Culture, Challenges, and Contributions of our LGBTQ Communities. Some of the upcoming events are: Monday, April 2 Tuesday, April 3 Wednesday, April
4 Thursday, April
5 Friday, April 6
For more info, see http://lgbtq.gmu.edu/PrideWeek%202007v5.pdf or call Office of Diversity Programs & Services at 993-2700. |
||
|
|
||
| Training | ||
|
Mason offers Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Systems training to university affiliated women (Mason students, staff, faculty, vendors, contractors, alumni, and their family members) at no cost. This 12-hour training was designed for the average woman and includes discussion on victim awareness and risk reduction. In addition, it provides hands-on training using practical techniques of self-defense. RAD program completion includes a lifetime membership policy allowing refresher training at no cost throughout the United States and Canada, wherever the course is offered. The instructors are University Police officers who have completed a 30-hour instructor course and maintain close contact with other area instructors and regional publications. University groups or organizations can sponsor programs for their members. Contact 993-2118 and press option 7, then 5 (RAD) for more information. The next RAD class will be held on Saturday, April 14 and Sunday, April 15 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, Mason Hall, Room D3. To register, call 993-2800. |
||
|
Tuesday, March 27, 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/ |
||
|
|
||
|
Covey’s Third Habit: Time Management. This workshop, taught by Covey certified instructor Cheryl Orr, Director of Human Resources at Norfolk State University, includes important self management tools and techniques on subjects such as goal-setting, scheduling, prioritizing and delegation. The class will take place on Friday, March 30 in the Johnson Center, Room E, from 9:30 am-12:30 pm. All Mason faculty and staff are invited to attend; this class will count as an elective for those registered in the New SUPERvisor Series. SUPERvisor Series: Public Speaking for Fun and (Non) Profit. Mason supervisors are invited to attend a workshop on the basics of effective public speaking. Learn how to construct a well-organized speech or presentation and practice the basics of delivery at this workshop, which will take place on Tuesday, March 27 from 9:30 am -12:30 pm in SUB II, Rooms 3 & 4. Note: this workshop is for Mason supervisors only. Lunch & Learn: Be a Tourist in Your Own Backyard. Join Susan Inskeep Gray, Curator/Visitor Services Manager at the Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center, for an illustrated talk about the many sights and attractions of Northern Virginia, including some small sights that are perfect for afternoon or day outings. Bring your lunch to SUB II, Rooms 1 & 2 this Thursday, March 29, from 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm. Prince William Campus - 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, March 27 from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm in the Occoquan Building, Room 110L as Linda Aufderhaar, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Founder, Senior Care Associates, and last year’s President of the National Association of Geriatric Professional Care Managers provides insight about care coordination, through the eyes of a professional geriatric care manager. Visit http://hr.gmu.edu/training/ to register for any of these workshops. |
||
|
Mason's Office of Diversity Programs & Services (ODPS) and Safe Zone Training Team announce two more chances to participate in LGBTQ Safe Zone trainings, offered in honor of Pride Week 2007. The Safe Zone training sessions are scheduled as follows: 1. (2 half-day sessions) Fridays, April 6 and 13, from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm at Prince William campus; and 2) (1 full-day session) Tuesday, April 10, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm at Fairfax campus; (Training locations TBA). The Safe Zone program helps lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) students, staff and faculty identify allies; who are safe listeners, advocates, and/or resources. After completing the training, allies obtain and post a Safe Zone symbol to be visibly identified as Safe Zones. Beyond supporting the health and safety of individual LGBTQ students, faculty and staff, the Safe Zone program helps to create a more safe and welcoming campus culture at Mason. This training is recommended for all faculty, staff, and students who interact with others in an advisory, teaching, service, or leadership capacity. Register for these trainings, by emailing RChollar@gmu.edu, or by calling ODPS at 993-2700. For more info: http://lgbtq.gmu.edu/safezone.html. |
||
| ||||||||||
| Site
maintained by: | ||||||||||
| Bobbie
Fuller, Information Services | ||||||||||
| (703)
993-1005 | ||||||||||
|
Last
updated: March 23, 2007 | ||||||||||
| http://www.gmu.edu/departments/infoservices/efiles.html | ||||||||||