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Mason Home Web Page and The Mason Gazette Get a New Look New Payment Policy for Fall 2005 On-Time Registrations School Supply Collection Contest Quarterly Sprinkler Inspection Schedule August 29 - September 9 New Drop-Off/Pick Up Area Adjacent to Sandy Creek Parking Deck Writing Center Informational Class Visits (Roadshows) Programs and Services for Non-Native Speakers of English Expands to All Three VA Campuses S.A.L.T. (Systems Administrator Leadership Team) Center for Global Studies Lecture Welcome to Fabulous George Mason Welcome Week at Prince William: Welcome to Fabulous George Mason Welcome Week at Arlington: Welcome to Fabulous George Mason
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Mason Home Web Page and The Mason Gazette Get a New Look Check it out. The George Mason University home page, http://www.gmu.edu, has a new look today, as does the Mason Gazette, your source for news about the people, programs and events at the university. You can access the Gazette from the home page or at http://gazette.gmu.edu. |
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The Safety Office wants to remind you that with the start of school there are many new drivers and pedestrians on our campuses. Everyone needs to exercise extra caution both while driving and walking. This year, as you can easily tell by driving around the Fairfax Campus, there is a significant amount of construction that makes negotiating the campus difficult. Take extra care while driving on all campuses as a record number of students and drivers get acquainted with each other and the new traffic patterns. Help set the example by driving in a safe and courteous manner. If you are walking on campuses, observe the very basic safety tenants we learned in grade school and never assume you have the right of way, even if you're in a crosswalk. |
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New Payment Policy for Fall 2005 On-Time Registrations Registrations are considered on time prior to the first day of the semester. The payment due date for all on-time registrations and other charges is August 29, the first day of the semester. Payment options and plans are on http://studentaccounts.gmu.edu. A late payment fee of 10% or $250 (whichever is less) will be added to all unpaid balances from on-time registrations and other charges after the first day of classes. Late Registrations. Registrations on or after August 29 are late. A late registration fee of $250 will be charged for all initial registrations occurring on or after the first day of the semester. Late registration fees are nonrefundable. The payment due date for all late registrations and other charges from August 29 through September 13 is five business days after registration. Payment options and plans are on http://studentaccounts.gmu.edu. A late payment fee of 10% or $250 (whichever is less) will be added after the 5th business day. All late registrations after September 13 require pre-payment of the $250 late registration fee, plus all tuition, fees and any prior balance. The Semester Payment Plan option is available until October 1. Registrations will not be canceled for nonpayment. Classes will not be canceled for nonpayment. The last day to drop fall semester classes with no tuition penalty is September 13. Students must drop by the payment due date all classes they do not plan to complete to avoid the late payment fee on those classes. Late registration fees are nonrefundable. Late Payments. A late payment fee of 10% or $250 (whichever is less) will be added to unpaid charges after the 5th business day. If the registration is late, the late payment fee is charged in addition to the late registration fee. The late payment fee applies to all charges added and not paid or dropped within five business days. Questions? Call Student Accounts at 993-2484. |
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The Office of the Provost has received guidelines for the 2006 NEH Summer Stipend Awards. All faculty teaching full-time must be nominated by their institutions. Each college and university in the United States and its jurisdictions may nominate two faculty members. Of the two, at least one must be a junior scholar with the rank of instructor, assistant professor, or an independent scholar at a comparable stage. Senior scholars hold the rank of associate professor or professor. Program description: Summer Stipends support individuals pursuing advanced research that contributes to scholarly knowledge or to the public's understanding of the humanities. Recipients usually produce scholarly articles, monographs on specialized subjects, books on broad topics, archaeological site reports, translations, editions or other scholarly tools. Award Information: Summer Stipends provide $5000 for two consecutive months of full-time research and writing. Recipients must work full-time on their projects for these two months, and may hold other research grants supporting the same project during that time. Summer Stipends normally support work carried out during the summer months, but arrangements can be made for other times of the year. Faculty who are interested should: 1. Check the guidelines at http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/stipends.html. 2. Submit the following documents to Marcy Glover (mglover2@gmu.edu), Office of the Provost by September 16: NEH cover letter, Vita, and Project Narrative. 3. All applicants will be informed within 1 week whether or not they have been selected so that the 2 nominees may finish completion of their application, which is due to the NEH by October 3, 2005, 5:00 pm. NOTE: The on-line application can be completed in stages and edited until October 3 or until the submit button has been clicked. For more information, contact Marcy Glover, Global and Educational Programs Coordinator, Office of the Provost, 993-8722. |
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School Supply Collection Contest CVPA is wrapping up its fall 2005 School Supply Collection Program. Once again the school supplies collected will be distributed to needy elementary school children in Fairfax County public schools and the campus group that collects the most supplies will receive a gift basket full of snacks. The contest deadline is September 1, but school supplies are accepted year round. For more information, contact Lori Petterson at CVPA's finance office, 993-8887; lpetters@gmu.edu. |
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ITU is proud to proclaim that the “Duck Man Winnith”. Yes, Classroom Technologies very own Casey Collings has been awarded the September ITU Employee of the Month. Casey, an AV Technician in the Equipment Distribution area of Classroom Technologies began honing his creative skills at VCU and then came to George Mason as a student wage worker in the AV department. Although his title is AV Technician, Casey wears many hats and provides many varied services. After designing the graphics for the Classroom Tech web page, Casey was asked and happily agreed to take on the responsibility of designing the monthly flyer for the DoIT Duck Award. An award, since he started as a wage worker, near and dear to his heart. However, you ask….what is the DoIt Duck Award? The DoIT Duck award is an award for DoIT wage employees recognizing a strong contribution and promotion of positive morale. Casey’s flyers have been creative and his imagination immeasurable making the production and distribution of the flyers one of anticipation and universal enjoyment when posted. Join ITU on Friday, September 2 in Dr. Hughes office at Mason Hall to say congratulations, and, to meet the Duck Man who thinks up these crazy flyers. |
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The Mason Express fall semester schedule will begin operation on August 29. There will be two buses providing transportation between the Fairfax and Prince William Campuses from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm, Monday through Thursday. The bus stops on the Fairfax campus are located at the CUE bus stop and the new parking services building next to the Sandy Creek Parking Deck (behind S&T II). The bus stops located on the Prince William Campus are the Occoquan Building and the Freedom Center. Check the shuttle web site at http://shuttle.gmu.edu for the schedule. |
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Quarterly Sprinkler Inspection Schedule August 29 - September 9 Inspections will be done daily from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm until completion. Inspections should not interfere with the daily operation of the buildings. August 29-30 - Commerce, Field House, Commonwealth Hall, Dominion Hall, University Commons, Physical Plant, Warehouse, Physical Plant Administration and Krasnow. August 30-31 - Science & Tech I, Science & Tech II, Student Union II, Liberty Square, Presidents Park, Potomac Heights and King Hall. August 31 - September 1 - Aquatic Center, Patriot Center, Mason Hall, Concert Hall, Performing Arts, Innovation Hall. September 1-2 - Arlington Original, Arlington Law, Bull Run Hall, Discovery Hall, Occoquan Hall and Freedom Center. September 6-7 - Johnson Center, Robinson Hall A & B, Fenwick Library, East Building, West Building, Krug Hall, Finley Building, Thompson Hall, Student Union I, Student Apartments and Enterprise Hall. September 8-9 - These dates may be used if necessary. If you have any questions, contact the Physical Plant Customer Service Center at 703-993-2525 |
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New Drop-Off/Pick Up Area Adjacent to Sandy Creek Parking Deck Welcome to our new freshman class and welcome back to all of our returning students. Be advised that this year we have established an area of campus that will be used for dropping off or picking up students, faculty and guests. The new drop-off area is the circle on Sandy Creek Way, at the top of the hill adjacent to the Sandy Creek Parking Deck. Students will benefit from the convenience of this location and be able to purchase coffee and other beverages in the shuttle waiting room located at the front of the new Parking Services Building. And for your added convenience, The Mason Express shuttle buses also will be using this area as one of two spots on campus for their scheduled stops. (See http://shuttle.gmu.edu for more information on The Mason Express.) Do not attempt to use other areas of campus such as the loading dock of the Johnson Center for drop-offs as they cannot safely accommodate this activity. Cars in violation will be ticketed and/or towed for the safety of others. Again, welcome back and thank you for your cooperation. For further information, contact Ann Moran at 993-8868. |
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Access to Chesapeake Modules During Construction: Registrar, Financial Aid and Student Accounts Offices There will be no direct vehicle access to the North and South Chesapeake modules when construction in the Northeast Sector begins as Chesapeake River Way will be closed to non-construction traffic. This affects student access to the Registrar, Financial Aid and Student Accounts. Pedestrian routes from central campus will not change. However, the closest accessible parking will be in the lot north of the Finley Building and in the SUB I lot. Most student transactions can be handled remotely through Patriot Web self-service, phone or FAX. In person transactions for those students who cannot physically access the North and South Chesapeake modules will be facilitated by the Disability Resource Center. Students who need assistance should contact Ms. Debbie Wyne, Disability Resource Center, at 993-2474. For information about construction impacts on campus, see http://www.gmu.edu/departments/facilities/construction/ For information about the Northeast Sector Development, see http://facilities.gmu.edu/projects/ne/ |
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Writing Center Informational Class Visits (Roadshows) Writing Center tutors are available to visit your class for 10 minutes to introduce your students to our services. If you are interested in such a presentation, send an email to Sarah Baker at sbaker@gmu.edu. Include the name of your course, the date and time you would like us to visit, and your classroom location. The presentation requires an overhead projector and is available on the Fairfax campus only. We hope you will include the Writing Center URL (http://writingcenter.gmu.edu/) on your syllabus and mention us in your class. Our web site includes many helpful resources and we now have online registration and scheduling for appointments. |
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Monday, August 22, through Friday, September 9, the Information Technology Unit will focus on providing technology support services to students and new faculty/staff. Installations and changes to existing computers, voicemail, and phones for faculty and staff will be coordinated on a first-come first-served basis after student and new faculty/staff requests for service and repairs are addressed. Should you be aware of the need for computer, phone and/or voice mail moves, additions, or changes during this time, contact your department Telecom Coordinator. Requests for changes need to be submitted to Telecom Administration as early as possible so work can be scheduled and all requests accommodated appropriately. All requests for repairs, LAN and e-mail accounts should continue to be submitted to the ITU Support Center at 993-8870. If you have questions regarding any of the information above, contact the ITU Support Center at 993-8870 or e-mail itusupport@gmu.edu. |
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Classified Orientation. Navigating the Mason campus can be tricky -- especially when you're new to campus. In response to customer feedback that the current location on the third floor of the Johnson Center is difficult to find, we have moved the location as well as the day for Orientation. Beginning next Tuesday, September 6, orientation for new classified employees will be held approximately every other Tuesday in the Facilities Administration Building, Room 208. The time will remain 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. For a list of dates through the end of this year, visit http://hr.gmu.edu/welcome/dates.html. Drug and Alcohol Policy. Mason's new Drug and Alcohol Policy is available at http://www.gmu.edu/facstaff/policy/newpolicy/2219adm.html. The HR web site also contains links to a summary of the state policy as well as procedures for administering the policy. Labor Day. Just a reminder that next Monday, September 6, is Labor Day and is an official Mason holiday. Enjoy your day off. WeightWatchers at Work. A new 12-week session of WeightWatchers at Work will begin at Mason on Friday, September 9. Enjoy greater success at losing weight with the support of other members. Attend weekly group support meetings to learn healthy habits that will help you lose weight. Share tips, stories, recipes and more. Friday, September 9, 12:00 -1:00 pm, in the Johnson Center, Room G. Register by showing up at the first class and paying your fee. Cost is $150 for the session, payable to Weight Watchers. CIAO Hall Lunch Special Begins Today. Sodexho is offering Mason faculty and staff a month's worth of $2 lunches. Click here for more details. |
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Programs and Services for Non-Native Speakers of English Expands to All Three VA Campuses This Fall, English language improvement programs for non-native speakers of English will be offered on the Fairfax, Arlington, and Prince William campuses. These programs, presented by the English Language Institute, include courses, workshops, and tutoring. On the Fairfax and Arlington campuses, Writing for International Graduate Students, a non-credit course to help students develop fluency, clarity and correctness in their writing, will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00 to 4:15 pm, September 7 to November 30. Tuition is $300 for fully-admitted graduate students and Mason visiting scholars and $540 for extended studies students and all others. On the Prince William campus, English Communication Skills for Academic Success, a non-credit course to improve students' speaking and writing, will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00 to 4:15 pm, September 7 to November 30. Tuition is $300. This course is open to international and immigrant members of Mason's Prince William community, including students, staff and faculty. To register for one of these courses or for information about the free workshops and other services planned for all three campuses, contact Melissa Allen at malle2@gmu.edu or 993-3642. |
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S.A.L.T. (Systems Administrator Leadership Team) All System/Server Administrators are invited to this month's S.A.L.T. (Systems Administrator Leadership Team) meeting. Mark your calendars for September 1. in the Johnson Center Gold Room (lower level) from 10:30 am - 12:00 noon. Marcus Sachs, Director of the SANS Internet Storm Center will be speaking. He will share current experiences and stories from the Internet Storm Center and what it means to us as systems administrators. To read more about Marcus' accomplishments see http://www.sachs.us/marc/. The 2005-06 SALT schedule is available at http://security.gmu.edu/sysadmin/meeting-dates.html. RSVP to Cathy Hubbs, IT Security Coordinator at chubbs@gmu.edu and remember to take a look at the IT Security website at http://security.gmu,edu, feedback is always welcome. |
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The Academic Advising Center and the Office of the Provost would like to invite undergraduate faculty and advisors to attend an advising roundtable breakfast on Friday, September 23, in the Mason Hall Board Room, from 8:30 - 10:30 am. Information regarding topics and speakers will be available in early September. Reservations are required. Call or e-mail Lynn Siegel at 993-2477 or lsiegel@gmu.edu to reserve a place. |
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Center for Global Studies Lecture The Center for Global Studies invites you to a lecture on Globalization and Development: Reflections from India by Dr. Ajitava Raychaudhuri, Chair, Department of Economics, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India on Wednesday, September 7 from 4:30 - 6:00 pm in the Johnson Center, Room G. For more information, contact Marcy Glover at 993-8722 or mglover2@gmu.edu. |
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Welcome to Fabulous George Mason August 29 - September 2, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm - Welcome Week Tent; 7:00 am-10:00 am - Grab and Go Breakfast (Friday, September 2, 9:00 am -10:00am). Monday, August 29 - Be Fabulously Informed. 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Free Treats & caricature artist. Tuesday, August 30 - Be Fabulously School’d. 11:00 am - 3:00 pm - academic showcase, free treats, photo button making and caricature artist; 9:00 pm - outdoor movie in President's Park, Shrek. Wednesday, August 31st: Be Fabulously Spirited. 11:00 am - 3:00 pm - meet your Mason athletes; 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm - free treats, carnival games, raffle, pictures with Gunston (12:00 pm - 1:00 pm); 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm - Get Your Game On, SUB 1 Game Room. Thursday, September 1: Be Fabulously Involved. 11:00 am - 3:00 pm - student organization showcase; 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm - dunk tank, freebies, Henna Tattoos and More; 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm - Johnson Center Cinema movie, Oceans 11; 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm - Get Your Game On, SUB 1, Game Room. Friday, September 2: Be Fabulously Engaged. 11:00 am - 3:00 pm - free Information about recreation, service opportunities, on/off campus jobs, and transportation; 11:00 am - 3:00 pm - Chapel O’ Love, pictures with Gunston, Independence Air table; 6:00 pm, 9:00pm and 12:00 am - Johnson Center Cinema movie, Sin City; 9:00 pm - 2:00 am in the Johnson Center - Every Freakin Friday featuring: Black Light Casino, live band karaoke, pizza, inflatable, Vegas buffet, ice sculpture and more. Saturday, September 3: Be Fabulously Entertained. 8:00 pm - comedian TBA, Center for the Arts. Tickets available at the Welcome Week Tent or Student Activities Office. Welcome Week is sponsored by University Life, Program Board, Student Activities, Alumni Affairs, Athletics, Dining Services and the Office of Housing and Residence Life. For more information, contact Nikki Elston (nelston@gmu.edu) or Lisa McCalla (lmccalla@gmu.edu). |
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Welcome Week at Prince William: Welcome to Fabulous George Mason Monday, August 29: Be Fabulously Informed. Welcome Week Tent: Mason info, PW Campus info, free giveaways, planners, Mason catalogs; 10:00 am - 2:00 pm - free balloon hats, sno cones, craft corner, pictures with Gunston; 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - free caricature artist, freebies, and craft corner. Tuesday, August 30: Be Fabulously School’d. Welcome Week Tent - Mason info, PW campus info, free giveaways, planners, Mason catalogs; 10:00 am - 2:00 pm - ccademic department showcase, free Henna Tattoos (10:00 am - 1:00 pm) and popcorn and craft corner; 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - academic department showcase, free popcorn and craft corner. Wednesday, August 31: Be Fabulously Spirited. Welcome Week Tent - Mason info, PW campus info, free giveaways, planners, Mason catalogs; 10:00 am - 2:00 pm - (wear Mason gear and win a prize), free bench signing, funnel cakes, electronic astrologer (10:00 am - 1:00 pm), craft corner and Costco welcome table; 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - free bench signing and craft corner . Thursday, September 1: Be Fabulously Involved. Welcome Week Tent - Mason info, PW campus info, free giveaways, planners, Mason catalogs; 10:00 am - 2:00 pm - PWC University Life showcase, Freedom Center showcase, free caricature artist; popcorn and craft corner; 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - free popcorn and craft corner . Welcome Week is sponsored by University Life, Program Board, Student Activities, Alumni Affairs, Athletics, Dining Services and the Office of Housing and Residence Life. For more information, contact Juliet Blank-Godlove (jblank@gmu.edu). |
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Welcome Week at Arlington: Welcome to Fabulous George Mason Monday, August 29 - Tuesday August 30: Be Fabulously Informed & School’d. 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm Welcome Week Table - Mason information and freebies. Wednesday, August 31: Be Fabulously Spirited. 3:30 pm - Mason Information Fair and freebies; 3:30 pm - barbecue in the parking lot. Thursday, September 1: Be Fabulously Involved. 3:30 pm - Arlington at your Fingertips, barbecue in the parking lot; 6:00 pm networking reception. Welcome Week is sponsored by University Life, Program Board, Student Activities, Alumni Affairs, Athletics, Dining Services & the Office of Housing and Residence Life. For more information, contact Charvis V Campbell (ccampbe7@gmu.edu). |
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Navigating the College Selection, Admission and Financial Support Process. Presented by Andrew Flagel, Dean of Admissions. September 2, 12 to 1:30 pm, Johnson Center, Room C. Register online on the HR website or call 993-2621. Fiscal Basics. An overview presented by Fiscal Services. September 21, 9:00 to 11:00 am, Innovation Hall, room 215G. Register online on the HR website or call 993-2621. Pre-Retirement Seminar for Participants in the Optional Retirement Program. September 28, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, Johnson Center, Cinema. Register online on the HR website or call 993-2621. Administrative Faculty Performance Evaluations. Administrative faculty evaluations are due at the beginning of October. A session focused on administrative faculty evaluations will be conducted at Innovation Hall, Room 334 and teleconferenced to Prince William, Occoquan Building, Room 221 and Arlington, Original Building, Room 335, on September 19, from 10 to 12. Classified Performance Evaluations. Classified evaluations are due by mid-October. A session focused on classified evaluations will be conducted on the Fairfax campus in the Johnson Center, Gold Room (lower level) on October 4 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Additional sessions will also be scheduled. |
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