ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Aquatic & Fitness Center Closed for Maintenance

ITU Employee of the Month

Barbecue Safety Tips

Traffic Change

EVENTS

Global Education Summer Institute Lecture Series

HR Orientation

TRAINING

eVA Training

HR Training

Mason E-Files

Posted July 25, 2005

The Aquatic & Fitness Center Closed for Maintenance

The Aquatic & Fitness Center will be closed for maintenance Monday, August 8 through Sunday, August 14. The Center will return to normal hours of operation on Monday, August 15.

The Mason Field House and the Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center will be open for Mason students and Aquatic & Fitness Center members. Field House - 993-3222; Freedom Center - 993-8444.

For more information regarding the Aquatic & Fitness Center Down Week, visit http://aquatics.gmu.edu/ or contact the Operations Manager at 993 - 3937.

ITU Employee of the Month

The votes are in, and the August ITU Employee of the Month has been named. Give a great big congratulation to Nicki Trosclair, Evening Circulation Supervisor & Stacks Manager, Mercer Library, Prince William Campus.

Although Nicki has a great deal on her plate doing her own position, on several occasions, with a smile on her face and an outstanding attitude, she drove to the Arlington Campus to help them when they were short staffed.

Staff at the Arlington Campus had these things to say about Nicki…”Nicki offered our patrons exemplary customer service both at the circulation desk and in her correspondence to faculty"…; “I was impressed by Nicki’s willingness to help even when it meant traveling twice the distance to get to work"….; “The Arlington Campus Library staff is extremely grateful…for her hard work, diligence, teamwork, pleasant and easy to work with demeanor.”

When reading these kinds of comments, it is easy to see why Nicki was not only nominated for the ITU Employee of the Month award, but why she received it as well. Mark your calendars and join us in Mason Hall on Friday, August 5 at 11:30 am to show your support and give Nicki Trosclair a big hand of applause.

Barbecue Safety Tips

Don’t forget safety during grilling season. The Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association suggests the following:

General Safety Tips. Never leave a grill unattended once it is lit. Use long-handled barbecue utensils to avoid burns and splatters. Wear clothing that does not have hanging shirt tails, frills or apron strings and use flame retardant mitts. Use baking soda to control a grease fire and have a fire extinguisher handy. A bucket of sand or a garden house should be near if you don’t have a commercial extinguisher.

Charcoal/Wood Chunk Grilling Safety Tips. Never add lighter fluid to existing hot or warm coals. Never use gasoline, or kerosene or other highly volatile fluids as a starter; they can explode. Allow coals to burn out completely. Let the ashes cool for at least 48 hours before disposing of them.

Gas Grilling Safety Tips. Never store a LP cylinder inside. Check for gas leaks every time you disconnect and reconnect the regulator to the LP cylinder. Visually inspect hose(s) for abrasion, wear and leaks before each use. A soap and water solution may be used to test for leaks. Never use a flame to check for gas leaks. Never attach or disconnect a LP cylinder, or move or alter gas fittings when the grill is in operation or is hot. When lighting a gas grill, always keep the lid open to prevent a flash off from gas build-up.

Traffic Change

Beginning Friday, July 22 the traffic pattern between the Aquatic Center and Liberty Square changed. This traffic pattern change will last until approximately August 15. (the original date announced for the traffic pattern to return to normal was July 25-26.)

If you have any questions please call the Physical Plant Customer Service Center at 993-2525.

Global Education Summer Institute Lecture Series

The Center for Global Education Summer Institute on International Development presents the next in its lecture series on Wednesday, July 27 at 2:00 pm at the Arlington Campus, Original Building, Room 251.

Charles K. Blake, senior director for emergency and international services for the American Red Cross will speak on International Relief and the Red Cross.

This lecture series is open to the public.

HR Orientation

Starting Tuesday, September 6, orientation for new classified employees will be held in the Facilities Administration Building, Room 208. The hours (from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm) are unchanged. The new orientation dates are September 6, September 20, no orientation on October 4 (Rosh Hashanah), October 11, October 25, November 8, November 22, December 6, and December 20.

eVA 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 August 4 and 24 and from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon in Innovation Hall. Those interested may register at http://ittraining.gmu.edu/

HR Training

Processing Ca$h Transactions. July 26, 1:00 to 3:00 pm, Johnson Center, Room C. Register online on the HR website or call 993-2621.

Food and Beverages Expenditures. August 16, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, in Innovation Hall, Room 215G. Register online on the HR website or call 993-2621.

Everything You Need to Know to Plan a Successful Event. August 17, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, Innovation Hall, Room 206. Register online on the HR website or call 993-2621.

Pre-Retirement Seminar for Participants in the Optional Retirement Program. September 28, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, in the Johnson Center, Cinema. Register online on the HR website or call 993-2621.

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.

Barriers to Communication, a 2-part Workshop. August 3 and August 10, 10:00 to 11:30 am, Johnson Center, Room C. Register online on the HR website or call 993-2621.

New Supervisor Start-up Guide. This session is appropriate for anyone who is new to supervising, returning to it, or thinking about becoming a supervisor. August 15, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, in SUB II, Rooms 1 & 2. Register online on the HR website or call 993-2621.