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Parking Services Office Closed June 30 Colonial Pipeline Maintenance Project The Summer's Heating Up at the Aquatic & Fitness Center - Fairfax Staff Appreciation Day Evaluation Form Outstanding Supervisor Award Summer 2005 Employee Discounts for NCC Summer Enrichment Camps George Mason to Receive $1.5 Million Gift HIV/AIDS in Africa, the Case of Kenya
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Mason E-FilesPosted June 27, 2005 | |
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| Parking Services Office Closed June 30 The Parking Services office will be closed on June 30, to complete the transition from Colonial Parking to Standard Parking. The office will reopen at 8:30 am on July 1. Any questions, contact Ann Moran in University Services 993-8868 or amoran1@gmu.edu. | ||
| Colonial Pipeline Maintenance Project Colonial Pipeline will perform maintenance work on its facilities on Braddock Road near the intersection with Sideburn Road. The work requires the right-hand, east bound lane of Braddock Road to be closed for approximately one week beginning June 25. | ||
| Calls for Nominations for Three Awards. Calling all super stars. It's nomination time. HR is currently accepting nominations for the Outstanding Achievement Award, Exceptional Support Award, and the Martha Reiner Customer Service Award. Nominations are due in Human Resources/Payroll by July 15. The Outstanding Achievement Award is granted for achievements that result in significant benefit to the University, school, institute or department, i.e. specific accomplishments that improve processes, save time or money or improve customer service. The Exceptional Support Award is designed to recognize those employees who are the worker bees of the University, i.e. those upon whom departments rely for the smooth running of daily departmental functions and operations. The Martha Reiner Customer Service Award is presented to individuals who have contributed to the enhancement of quality customer service at George Mason University. The criteria for this award are exceptional initiative in going the extra mile to provide service to internal and external customers with timely and appropriate follow-up, responsiveness to the needs of students and customers and demonstrated improvement of customer service and satisfaction. Nomination forms are found on the HR webpage under Forms and Materials http://hr.gmu.edu/forms. Completed nomination forms should be sent to Lucy Cummings, MS 3C3. For more information, contact Lucy at 993-2739. 12-Month and Admin/Professional Faculty Leave Awards. Effective June 25 and visible on the July 1 paycheck, 12-month and Admin/Professional Faculty will roll up to 96 hours of annual leave and up to 960 hours of sick leave. They will also be awarded 192 hours of annual leave and up to 160 hours of sick leave, although these hours will not be visible in Employee Self Service until the July 16 paycheck. All these hours (both rolled and awarded) may be drawn upon during the current pay period, June 25 to July 9. Independence Day Holiday. Just a reminder that the University will be closed Monday, July 4, in celebration of Independence Day. Tuesday, July 5, is a regular work day. | ||
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The Summer's Heating Up at the Aquatic & Fitness Center - Fairfax The Aquatic & Fitness Center is offering several activities for you and your family. One remaining session of swim lessons will be offered in July. Make sure you are signed up by July 10 for our last summer session before fall. We offer classes for people of all ages and skill levels. This session will fill up quickly, so make sure you sign up soon. Authentic Yoga, Aerobics, and a variety of Martial Arts classes are still being offered through the end of July. Join a class and step up your workouts for the summer. Do you know a college student who is back for the summer and wants to work out? We are offering a Non-Mason College Break Pass for those college students who want a place to work out while they are home for the summer break and winter holidays. The cost is $125. To register, bring a valid college ID to the Customer Service Desk. Thought about joining the Aquatic & Fitness Center? Curious what the cost is for a Mason employee and your family? Well here is the scoop... Annual Memberships - Mason faculty and staff with an ID $175; additional adult family members, $150; and youth family members (ages 3 - 15), $55. That is less than $15/ month, so why not get your workout started now? Payroll deduction available. For more information or to find out how to register for any of the programs at the Aquatic & Fitness Center, call the Customer Service Desk at 993-3939 or check out our website at http://aquatics.gmu.edu. | ||
| Mark your calendar for the Members-Only Used Car Sale… at Mason's Patriot Center on Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17. There will be hundreds of certified vehicles to choose from, with 16 participating dealerships. Trade-ins will be accepted on the sale site. Apple will have a special wheel of deals on site with great gifts. $100 Cash Bonus for 2nd Chance Auto Loan Refinance*. Apple members, who refinance an auto loan from another institution by July 15, will receive a $100 cash bonus. This offer is valid on auto loans financed with other lenders greater than 6 months. So, get on the road of savings today. *The minimum loan amount for this offer is $5,000. The loan must remain with Apple FCU for at least 12 months. Vehicles purchased and financed within the last 6 months qualify as new vehicles and receive the new auto interest rate, instead of the $100 cash back. 20/20 Certificate - Limited Time Offer. Apple Members can get 4.25% APY** on a special 20/20 Certificate: 20-month term / $20,000 minimum deposit **APY =Annual Percentage Yield; subject to change without notice. This certificate will automatically renew into a 12-month term certificate (at the rate in effect at that time) if the member does not notify us otherwise. For more information on these promotional offers, visit www.applefcu.org. Apple members can apply for a loan online. If interested in opening an account, download a New Account Application online as well. | ||
| Staff Appreciation Day Evaluation Form On Monday, June 27, the Evaluation Form for this year's Staff Appreciation Day, which was sponsored by the Staff Senate in conjunction with Sodexho, will be available for viewing on-line at http://www.gmu.edu/senate/staff/SAD05_Feedback_Form.html. Your feedback by July 1 is appreciated. | ||
| Outstanding Supervisor Award Summer 2005 It is time once again to nominate your favorite supervisor for the Outstanding Supervisor Award for summer 2005. Go to http://www.gmu.edu/senate/staff, and click on the link to the Outstanding Supervisor Award Nomination Form. The timeline for nomination and selection is: Monday, June 27 - call for nominations; Friday, July 8 - nominations due; Monday, July 25 - selection of Outstanding Supervisor Award recipient; Monday, August 8 - Outstanding Supervisor Award/Outstanding Achievement Awards Ceremony to be held at 2:00 pm in Dewberry Hall. | ||
| Did you know that products made from recycled plastics include drainage pipes, toys, carpet, filler for pillows and sleeping bags, and cassette casings? Recycle. For questions or comments, call 993-2547 or email rlim2@gmu.edu. | ||
| Employee Discounts for NCC Summer Enrichment Camps Mason employees can receive a 10% discount on the cost of four New Century College Summer Enrichment Camps for their children. Employees with multiple children signed up from one family can receive a 20% discount. New Horizons Camp.: Interpreting media messages about racial, ethnic and gender stereotypes. July 11-15, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, for rising 5th to 9th graders. Creativity Camp. Stimulating problem-solving and critical thinking. July 11-15, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm for rising 4th to 6th graders. Science, Engineering, and Technology (SET) Camp. Learning about applied science and engineering. July 18-22, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, for rising 5th to 8th graders. Finance, Smart-Money Budget Camp. Engaging students in smart money practices. July 18-22, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, for rising 4th to 6th graders. For more information, contact Suzanne Scott, New Century College, 993-1819, or visit the web site at www.ncc.gmu.edu/enrichmentcamps. | ||
| George Mason to Receive $1.5 Million Gift Joseph "Sunny" Mathy and his wife, Liliana, are donating their residence in Fairfax and its contiguous ten acres to George Mason. The deferred gift, valued at more than $1.5 million, is in memory of Mathy's late wife, Sally. Click here for more information about the Mathy gift, as well as additional news about The Campaign for George Mason University. | ||
| Events | ||
| HIV/AIDS in Africa, the Case of Kenya The Summer Institute in International Development, the Center for Global Education, presents guest speaker, Pauline Ginsberg, professor of psychology at Utica College speaking on Social, Cultural and Developmental Factors in the Transmission and Prevention of HIV/AIDS in Kenya. The talk will be held June 29 at 2:00 pm at the Arlington Campus, Original Building, Room 256. | ||
| Training | ||
| eVA, Virginia's electronic purchasing system, has been implemented at George Mason University. Individuals who purchase goods and services for their departments using the American Express Purchase card or the Limited Purchase Order (LPO) form are encouraged to attend an eVA training session. A state-issued eVA user name and password are required to purchase goods and services through eVA. The eVA request form available on the Fiscal Services web site may be used to request an eVA user name and password. eVA training sessions are scheduled for Tuesday June 28, Wednesday, July 13 and Thursday August 4 from 9:30 am to noon in Innovation Hall. Those interested may register at: http://ittraining.gmu.edu. | ||
| Banner Finance Self Service Training, Wednesday, July 6 from 9:00 am to noon in Innovation Hall 215G. Presented by Fiscal Services, this hands-on training provides an overview of the University's Banner Finance system, chart of accounts and reports produced by the system. Banner Finance Faculty Self Service Training, Wednesday, July 6 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm, Innovation Hall Room 215G. Presented by Fiscal Services, this hands-on training focuses on managing grant transactions and budgets for faculty. Register at http://www.doiiit.gmu.edu/client/wems/workshops/default.cfm. | ||
| Let's Talk - Credit and Lending Traps. Presented by Phyllis J. Westall, Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Washington. July 20, 1:00 to 3:00 pm, Innovation Hall, Room 209. Register online on the HR website or call 993-2621. Let's Talk - Processing Ca$h Transactions. July 26, 1:00 to 3:00 pm, Johnson Center, Room C. Register on-line on the HR website or call 993-2621. Lunch & Learn - Current Technologies: What's in it For Me? This session will show you which current technologies are worth knowing about and possibly buying and will also give you a sneak peek at some new technologies just over the horizon. Presented by Rick Reo. July 27, 12:00 to 1:30 pm, Johnson Center, Room A. Register online on the HR website or call 993-2621. | ||
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