George Mason University: Around Mason: Week Of June 21, 2022

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21 June, 2022

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Press release from George Mason University: June 21st, 2022 Have something to share? Review announcement guidelines and submit an announcement from your unit through the online form. Staff Senator Nomination Period Closes June 24 Interested in making a difference in the staff experience at Mason? Join the Mason Staff Senate, where you will have the opportunity to "advocate, educate, and appreciate." Classified and non-student wage staff are eligible to serve a two-year term as Staff Senators. Read more about joining the Staff Senate. The nomination period for the 2022 Election closes on June 24 at 5 p.m. Submit your nomination today. The Staff Senate held a Prospective Staff Senator Information Session for anyone interested in learning more about the work of the senate. If you missed the session, you can review the recording. If you have any questions about the responsibilities of being a senator, contact Erin Rogers, Staff Senate chair. For questions about the nomination or election process, contact Amanda Corrigan, Staff Senate administrative assistant. Mason Square Weekly Plaza Events Come to the plaza at Mason Square for dynamic weekly programming and ongoing special events. All programming is free and open to the public! Check out the Game Social every day at noon, or the Craft Social at 3 p.m., Monday to Friday. Weekly events include: Monday: Yappy Hour on the Plaza (bring your furry friends) and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) with Coach Reza Tuesday: Hip Hop Dance Class with Ava Dance Company Wednesday: Movement and Self-Mastery Thursday: Flow Yoga with Mind the Mat Friday: Chess Social And more View the complete schedule of events. Contact University Life at [email protected] with questions. Mason Shuttles and Independence Day A reminder that there will be no Mason Shuttle service on Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. The university will be closed that day. If you have any questions, contact [email protected] or 703-993-2828. Kritikos Anti-Racist Reading Group The Kritikos Anti-Racist Reading Group will be meeting on Fridays this summer, June 24 through August 5, from 1-2:30 p.m. Please join us for the topic: Race, Rest, and Pleasure Activism on June 24. This event is free and open to the public. For details, visit the reading group's website for more information including reading materials. New Adjunct Faculty Success Workshop The New Adjunct Faculty Success Workshop is fast approaching on Saturday, August 13. Attending the workshop helps new adjunct faculty transition into their role at Mason with professional development support, resources, and friendly faces on campus. Department coordinators can do the following to help adjunct faculty prepare: Send the registration link to new adjunct faculty as they are hired. Direct all registration questions to Faculty Affairs at [email protected]. Ensure that all new adjunct faculty hires are entered into Banner. This step allows new faculty to obtain their faculty ID / Mason NetID and participate in the important Blackboard and Patriot Web trainings on the day of orientation. For more information, visit the Faculty Resources website or email Faculty Affairs at [email protected]. Fiscal Administration Certificate Program Launches in July Starting in July, Fiscal Services will offer a new Mason Fiscal Administration Certificate (MFAC) program. The program will consist of four consecutive, weekly sessions available in a hybrid format (in-person and virtual). Upon completion of the certificate program, employees will have in-depth knowledge of fiscal policies, procedures, and financial systems. This program is the first step in becoming a professional in fiscal administration at Mason. For more information, visit the Fiscal Training website. Summer Camps at Mason Visit camps.gmu.edu for a list of summer camps and youth programs offered at Mason. The website includes camps sponsored by Mason programs/departments, as well as external groups that host camps on a Mason campus. Summer camps at Mason cover a wide variety of topics and activities, including academics, the arts, recreation, and sports. Both in-person and virtual options are listed on the website. Questions about individual camps should be directed to the camp organizers. For questions about the summer camps website, contact [email protected]. Mason 50th FilmFest: A League of Their Own Let's celebrate Mason's 50th Anniversary with movies at the SciTech Campus. The Hylton Performing Arts Center will host a showing of A League of Their Own, a 1992 American sports comedy-drama film that tells a fictionalized account of the real-life All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Mason 50th FilmFest: A League of Their Own Friday, July 1, at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) Hylton Performing Arts Center, Gregory Family Theater Register This event is free and open to the public. Cinema at Mason Square Kick off the summer with George Mason University's Cinema at Mason Square outdoor movie series on the plaza. Bring your family and friends, a blanket, lawn chairs, and snacks for a fun evening event. These events are free and open to the public. Free popcorn will be provided. Follow the links below to RSVP for an upcoming date: Friday, June 24, 8 p.m., Moana Friday, July 15, 8 p.m., The Goonies Friday, August 19, 8 p.m., Legally Blonde Contact University Life with questions. Faculty/Staff Bike Commuter Choice Do you live within a few miles of campus and think biking to work could be good for your well-being? All faculty and staff (non-student) are eligible to participate in the Bike Commuter Choice Program. The program has four tiers of support. The more you ride, the greater the financial incentive. The introductory tier is just five rides per quarter! For details, please visit bike.gmu.edu and select the Faculty/Staff Bike Commuter Choice Program. Need help finding a comfortable route to campus? Visit our biking resource page. Questions? Email us at [email protected]. Upcoming Performances at Mason Mason Jazz Camp: Mason Jazz Camp Faculty Thursday, June 23, at 3:30 p.m. Center for the Arts, Concert Hall The Mason Jazz Camp faculty perform. Featuring Darden Purcell (voice), Victor Provost (steel pan), Aaron Eckert (trombone), Regan Brough (bass), John Kocur (saxophone), Kevin McDonald (drums), Graham Breedlove (trumpet), and Shawn Purcell (guitar). Visit Mason Jazz Camp website for the weekly concert schedule and camp details. This event is free and open to the public. Mason Jazz Camp: Student Concert Friday, June 24, at 2 p.m. Center for the Arts, Concert Hall The Mason Jazz Camp concludes with performances by student ensembles, showcasing their hard work throughout the week. Visit Mason Jazz Camp website for the weekly concert schedule and camp details. This event is free and open to the public (no camp registration required). Paul Anka in Concert ($10 tickets for Mason employees: use coupon code PAUL10) Saturday, June 25, at 8 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall Through the generosity of the Pruitt Corporation, Mason employees are invited to purchase $10 tickets to the upcoming performance of Paul Anka at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on the SciTech Campus (regular price $60). Legendary singer and songwriter Paul Anka dazzles in a performance featuring his biggest hits, including "Put Your Head On My Shoulder," "Diana," "She's A Lady," and "My Way." With songwriting credits ranging from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, and Johnny Carson's "The Tonight Show" theme, this Academy Award-nominee will thrill and entertain you. PowerWorx Dance: Pump Up the Power Sunday, June 26, at 3 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall Based in Chantilly, Virginia, PowerWorx Dance celebrates the end of its sixth season. The award-winning dance studio teaches dancers ages 2–18 in the styles of ballet, jazz, lyrical, tap, ACRO, Hip Hop, and more. The competition team performs at regional, national, and international levels. ARTfactory and Pied Piper Theatre: Disney's Moana JR. Friday, July 15, 7 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 2 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 7 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center, Gregory Family Theater See the line where the sky meets the sea? You'll love this thrilling and heartwarming stage adaptation of the coming-of-age tale of Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. She and the demigod Maui embark on an epic journey of self-discovery and camaraderie as she learns to harness the power that lies within. Adapted for young performers, this musical includes favorite songs by Tony-, Grammy-, Emmy- and Pulitzer Prize-winning composers Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa'i, and Mark Mancina including "How Far I'll Go," "Shiny," and "You're Welcome." With its empowering message of bravery, Moana JR. is sure to awaken your inner hero. Prince William Little Theatre and Manassas Symphony Orchestra: The Sound of Music Friday, July 15, at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 17, at 2 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall Prince William Little Theatre and the Manassas Symphony Orchestra join forces to present this heartwarming musical about the Von Trapp Family singers, their governess Maria, family patriarch Captain von Trapp, and their adventures and trials in the pre-World War II era. This family-friendly production concludes with a sing-along for all ages. This press release was produced by George Mason University. The views expressed here are the author's own.