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Posting Flyers, Kiosk Use, Advertising in the Johnson Center & Student Unions Faculty, Staff & Student Organization Locker Rental Service Thompson Hall Boiler Replacement Writing Center Informational Class Visits (Roadshows) Schedule Adjustment Financial Information Security Tip: Back Up All of Your Data Keyboard Conversations - Mozart and Beethoven: Passion and Pathos DoIT Dialogue: Meeting the Need for Technology Classrooms Hispanic Heritage Month Calendars Now Available Are You Going to the Game? Broadside Presents Game of the Week 1st LGBTQ Safe Zone Training for Fall
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Mason E-FilesPosted September 6, 2005 |
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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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Posting Flyers, Kiosk Use, Advertising in the Johnson Center & Student Unions The campus community is reminded that flyers posted in the Johnson Center and Student Unions must be stamped by the Johnson Center Information Desk before posting. The only approved posting areas in the Johnson Center are the custom walls directly across from the elevators on the first, second and third floors. Posting strips are available in the stairwells of SUB I and two bulletin boards are available in SUB II. Flyers may not be posted in the windows of the entrance doors, on the columns of the building, etc. There is a $10 removal fee (per flyer) assessed to groups, departments posting in areas not approved. When using the kiosks in the Johnson Center, adhere to the terms and conditions on your reservation request form. As a brief reminder, helium balloons are not allowed in the building as they may activate the fire alarm if released, tables may not be pulled behind the kiosks, only two chairs are allowed at each kiosk, all activity must be confined to your reserved kiosk and nothing should be posted on the columns or walls, or hanging from the ceiling near or around your kiosk. To place table tents (display advertisements) in the Johnson Center and Student Unions, you must reserve space through the Operations Office as well as adhere to table tent guidelines and dimensions. Leafleting or passing out information or advertisements must be approved through the Operations Office and may only occur outside the entrances of the building. If you have any questions regarding an activity that you may wish to engage in, contact us at 993-2921 or jcsuops@gmu.edu, or visit us at the Johnson Center, Room 324. You may also visit our website at http://www.gmu.edu/operations and click on campus advertising for more information or downloadable forms to access appropriate forms with terms and conditions. |
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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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Faculty, Staff & Student Organization Locker Rental Service Faculty, staff and student organizations interested in renting a locker in the Johnson Center or Robinson Hall B (Fairfax Campus) may do so at the nominal academic year fee of $30 and semester fee of $20. All rental agreements are renewable for subsequent semesters. Each locker has its own combination lock already installed. This service has proven to be a great value to students and adjunct faculty members . To rent a locker or to obtain more information about this service, visit Johnson Center and Student Union Operations located in the Johnson Center, Room 324. Locker rentals occur Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Our contact number is 993-2921. Additional information, including locker dimensions, may also be obtained through www.gmu.edu/operations. We now accept Visa and Mastercard. |
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Thompson Hall Boiler Replacement Beginning September 6 until about September 20 there will be a dumpster at the loading dock at Thompson Hall. The dumpster will be in front of the mechanical room doors next to the cooling tower. The dumpster is necessary for the removal of the cut up sections and piping of the old boiler that is being replaced. Contact the Physical Plant Customer Service Center at 993-2525 if you have any questions. |
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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. 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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Schedule Adjustment Financial Information Students who were enrolled in at least one class prior to the first day of the semester will not be charged a late registration fee for any schedule adjustments they make, through the end of the add period. Students who were previously charged a late registration fee may also make schedule adjustments without an additional penalty. The $250 late registration fee applies only to students who complete their first registration for the semester on August 29 or after, it is not a course by course fee. Payment for all classes added during the add period is due within 5 business days. Unpaid balances are subject to a late payment fee of up to $250. |
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Security Tip: Back Up All of Your Data Whether or not you take steps to protect yourself, there will always be a possibility that something will happen to destroy your data. You have probably already experienced this at least once - losing one or more files due to an accident, a virus or worm, a natural event, or a problem with your equipment. Regularly backing up your data on a CD or network reduces the stress and other negative consequences that result from losing important information. Determining how often to back up your data is a personal decision. If you are constantly adding or changing data, you may find weekly backups to be the best alternative; if your content rarely changes, you may decide that your backups do not need to be as frequent. You don't need to back up software that you own on CD-ROM or DVD-ROM - you can reinstall the software from the original media if necessary. US-CERT http://www.us-cert.gov |
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Disaster Relief. Virginia's Department of Human Resource Management authorizes up to 80 hours of paid leave annually to full-time and part-time classified employees who are called away from their regular jobs to provide specific kinds of emergency services during defined times of state and/or national disaster. This policy (No. 4.17) also permits agencies to grant up to 80 hours of paid leave annually to employees who are victims of disasters that meet the specified criteria. If you have been requested by an agency such as the American Red Cross to assist with the disaster relief operation following Hurricane Katrina, or if you need further information, contact Boo Dutta, Human Resources and Payroll leave coordinator, at sdutta@gmu.edu, 993-2628. September Deadline for Filing 2004-20005 Flex Account Claims. If you participated in a flexible spending account for the 2004-2005 plan year, you must submit your requests for reimbursement by September 30. While the plan year ended on June 30, you have a three-month grace period for filing. Visit FBMC to obtain your account balances and to download claim forms. Arlington and Prince William Faculty and Staff. Questions about benefits, pay-stubs, or other human resources and payroll issues? HR/ Payroll has a representative at Arlington most Thursdays and at Prince William most Tuesdays. To make an appointment, Rizna Ahmed (993-8974) is in the Truland Building, Room 703B, on Thursdays, and Debbie McMahon (993-2604) is in the Occoquan Building, Suite 219, on Tuesdays. Walk-ins are always welcome. Staff Study Leave. Thinking about applying for Staff Study Leave? Administrative faculty and classified staff with at least seven years of service are eligible to apply for a paid staff study leave of absence of up to three months. The application period runs from September. 1 - October 31, 2005 for leave during the 2006 calendar year. For details, check out Administrative Policy Number 2206. WeightWatchers at Work. A new 12-week session of WeightWatchers at Work will begin this Friday, September 9,12:00 noon - 1:00 pm, in the Johnson Center, Room G.. 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. Register by coming to the first class and paying your $150 fee, payable to Weight Watchers. |
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The University Libraries Copyright Office will present The Labyrinth: Copyright in the 21st Century on Friday, September 9 from 10:00 - 11:30 am at the Johnson Center Conference Room 311. Learn about fair use, the TEACH Act, plagiarism, and copyright in the digital environment. To register, go to: http://www.irc.gmu.edu/ or email copyright@gmu.edu, or call 993-2544. |
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Keyboard Conversations - Mozart and Beethoven: Passion and Pathos For the opening of the 2005-2006 season of Keyboard Conversations Jeffrey Siegel performs a combination of works by Mozart and Beethoven to inaugurate a season celebrating the 250th anniversary of Mozart’s birth. The performance is Sunday, September 25 at 7:00 pm. Passion and Pathos features Mozart’s dramatic A Minor Sonata and Beethoven’s Sonata Pathétique. Join us in the lobby at 6:00 pm for the Young Artists Musicale Series featuring some of the area's finest student musicians. Tickets are $35, $27, $17.50. Family Friendly. All children, 12 and under, half price. Charge by phone at 1-888-945-2468 or visit www.tickets.com. |
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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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DoIT Dialogue: Meeting the Need for Technology Classrooms As the need for electronically enhanced classrooms continues to grow, so does the need for planning and faculty input. Join Kathy Bohnstedt, Director of Classroom Technologies, and Cathy Wolfe, Director of Space Management, to discuss classroom design guidelines and planning for classroom spaces. This Dialogue will be held Monday, September 12 from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon in Innovation Hall, 4th floor conference room, and videoconferenced to Arlington, Oringinal Building, Room 335, and Prince William, Occoquan Building, Room 221. Faculty and staff welcome. RSVP's requested to ritz@gmu.edu. |
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Hispanic Heritage Month Calendars Now Available Hispanic Americans: Strong and Colorful Threads in the American Fabric is the national theme for Hispanic Heritage Month 2005. The Office of Diversity Programs & Services joins numerous university departments, offices, and student organizations to provide educational programs that celebrate Hispanic history and culture. Events and activities include a keynote address by Marie Arana, editor of the Washington Post's Book World; a showing of the movie Maria Full of Grace; and the annual Shades of Brown poetry festival featuring Puerto Rican poet Judith Ortiz-Cofer. The calendar of events for George Mason University's celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month are now available. Come by the Office of Diversity Programs & Services located in SUB I Room 224 to pick up a copy of the calendar. You can also find a list of events on our website: http://www.gmu.edu/student/msaf/HHMmain.htm. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Diversity Programs & Services at 993-2700. |
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The George Mason University community is invited to attend an open house at our newest academic facility, located in Loudoun County on Monday, September 19, at 3:30 pm. The event will be held in Ridgetop Two, second floor, at the Loudoun Tech Center: 21641 Ridgetop Circle, Sterling, VA. RSVP to 993-2088. |
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Jean Carrington Cook Piano Scholarship Recital featuring Mason faculty and students. Sunday, September 18, 3:00 pm in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall. $10, adults. Mason Band and Wind Symphony. Monday, October 17, 8:00 pm in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall. $7, adults; $5, students/seniors. Mason Symphony Orchestra. Tuesday, October 25, 8:00 pm in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall. $7, adults; $5, students/seniors. |
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Are You Going to the Game? Broadside Presents Game of the Week Join the Mason women’s soccer team as they face St. Josephs Tuesday, September 6 at 7:00 pm at George Mason Stadium next to the Field House in the Broadside Game of the Week. Tickets for faculty and staff are only $2. Let Mason students know that free pizza will be available while supplies last starting at 6:00 pm. They just need their Mason student ID to get into the game for free. They also will be eligible to sign up to win a Widescreen flat tube 26” HDTV, Home Theater System, and Xbox. See you at the Stadium. For more information, call the Athletic Ticket Office at 993-3270 or visit GoMason.com. |
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1st LGBTQ Safe Zone Training for Fall George Mason's Office of Diversity Programs & Services (ODPS) and Safe Zone Training Team encourage you to join us for the first LGBTQ Safe Zone Training session for fall semester on Tuesday, September 20 from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. (location TBA). Mason's 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, participants can obtain and post a Safe Zone symbol to be visibly identified as Safe Zone/Allies. Beyond supporting the health and safety of individual LGBTQ students, faculty and staff; the Safe Zone program helps create a more safe and welcoming campus culture at Mason. The ultimate goal of the Safe Zone program is a Mason campus community where students, faculty and staff of all genders and sexual orientations are free to learn, work, and be fully themselves. This training is recommended for all faculty, staff, and students who interact with others in an advisory, teaching, service, or leadership capacity. Register for this training, by emailing RChollar@gmu.edu, or by calling ODPS at 993-2700. |
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For the Fall 2005 semester, the George Mason Rec Sports Office is offering a bus trip to New York City. The trip will take place on Saturday, October 15 and is open to all Mason faculty/staff and students. The cost is only $35 for Mason faculty/staff and students, and $45 for all non-Mason members that may be accompanying them. For more information on the trip including exact pick-up and drop-off times and locations, you can visit the following webpage: http://recsports.gmu.edu/intramural/newtorkcitybustriphomepage.html Important dates and events for the upcoming week are as follows: Wednesday, Sept 7 - Men’s and Women’s Softball Rosters Due Thursday, Sept 8 - Singles Tennis Tournament Entries Due Friday, Sept 9 - Texas Hold’em Tournament: SUB I Lobby at 8:00 pm Saturday, Sept 10 - Singles Tennis Tournament: Tennis Courts at 11:30 am To register for any event or for more information, contact us at 993-3290 or e-mail us at recreate@gmu.edu. You may also visit our office in the Aquatic and Fitness Center, Room 105. For the entire semester schedule, please visit our website at http://recsports.gmu.edu/intramural/. |
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Banner Finance Self Service Training. Tuesday September 13 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon in Innovation Hall, Room 215G. This hands-on training provides an overview of the University's Banner Finance system, chart of accounts and reports produced by the system for individuals who work with budget and financial activity. Banner Finance Faculty Self Service Training. Tuesday September 13 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm in Innovation Hall, Room 215G. This hands-on training focuses on managing grant transactions and budgets for faculty. Register at http://www.doiiit.gmu.edu/ |
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e-Work at Mason. An introduction to Mason's electronic system for hiring faculty and classified employees. September 8, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Johnson Center, Room 311B. Basic eVA Training. eVA training is open to all Mason faculty and staff who purchase goods and services for their University departments. September 16, 9:30 am - 12:00 noon, Innovation Hall, Room 327. Solving Problems Without Pain. Learn practical ways to address difficult situations and manage conflict. September 20, 8:30 to 11:30 am, SUB II, Rooms 5 & 6. 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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