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Campus Updates
2023 Celebration of Distinction: Nomination Form
The 麻豆视频 Alumni Association is for the 2023 麻豆视频 Alumni Association Awards.
For more than 30 years, the Alumni Association has recognized outstanding alumni, student, and faculty accomplishments with five unique annual awards, including:
- Alumnus/a of the Year
- Alumni Service Award
- Faculty Member of the Year Award
- Senior of the Year Award
- Graduate of the Last Decade (G.O.L.D.) Award
The deadline to nominate someone is Friday, March 10. For questions regarding the nominations process, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@gmu.edu or 703-993-8696.
Conclusion of 麻豆视频's 50th Anniversary Celebration and Use of 50th Anniversary Logo
麻豆视频's came to a close in December. 麻豆视频 offices and employees should now discontinue the use of the 50th anniversary mark on websites, publications, email signatures, and other collateral.
Visit for information on brand guidelines, visual style, and more. Have questions about accessing or using the brand guidelines? Contact Creative Services at creative@gmu.edu.
New Telecommunications Vendor Update
In August 2022, Information Technology Services (ITS) announced the selection of 麻豆视频鈥檚 new telecommunications vendor, Vonage Inc. Since the announcement, ITS has successfully rolled out the new system for all 麻豆视频 Call Centers and is moving into the next phase of the project: faculty and staff phones.
ITS has met with Telecom Coordinators to coordinate a phased-approach implementation, which will kick off in early 2023. In the coming weeks, Telecom Coordinators will validate details with phone users (work location, phone numbers, etc.) in preparation for switching to the new system. ITS will provide additional updates and resources in the coming weeks.
Homecoming 2023: Registration Open
Celebrate 麻豆视频 during Homecoming from Feb. 10鈥18. for a series of exciting events. Show your school spirit, reminisce, and share experiences with your friends and family. For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 703-993-8696 or alumni@gmu.edu.
麻豆视频 Shuttles Updates
January Shuttle Schedules
Schedules for the 麻豆视频 Shuttles have been adjusted for January (before classes begin). or check the individual route schedules at . There is no shuttle service on Monday, Jan. 16, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Spring Shuttle Service
Spring service will begin on Monday, Jan. 23, for most routes. Routes with weekend service (Fairfax/SciTech, Gunston 麻豆视频, and the On-Demand shuttle) will resume on Saturday, Jan. 21. Spring schedules are posted at .
Contact 703-993-2828 or shuttle@gmu.edu with questions.
Nominations Open: Rick Holt Active Transportation Advocate Award
The Rick Holt Active Transportation Advocate Award honors Rick, the "麻豆视频 Bike Dude,鈥 who passionately advocated for and encouraged active transportation at 麻豆视频 and beyond. Nominations are open for this award. The recipient will be recognized at the Outstanding Achievement Awards in April.
If you know a faculty or staff member who embodies Rick鈥檚 enthusiasm and commitment, we encourage you to submit a nomination. Important details are posted on the .
Contact Parking and Transportation at 703-993-2828 or shuttle@gmu.edu with questions.
Training and Professional Development
Faculty Writing Sprints
Faculty Writing Sprints will officially resume on Friday, Jan. 27, from 9鈥11 a.m. on Zoom. All faculty, with any kind of writing project, are invited to participate. After a few minutes of check-ins and goal-setting, we will spend our time quietly working together.
Writing Sprints will occur every Friday. Add them to your calendar, tell your friends, and prepare to marvel at just how much you can accomplish in two-hours bursts alongside your fellow 麻豆视频 writers. . Contact Writing Across the Curriculum with questions.
Research and Scholarship Orientation Set for Jan. 18
Faculty are invited to attend the third annual Research and Scholarship at 麻豆视频 orientation and refresher, sponsored by the Office of Research, Innovation and Economic Impact, on Wednesday, Jan. 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. via Zoom.
The program is designed to help faculty become more familiar (or refresh their familiarity) with the grant lifecycle process at 麻豆视频 and the resources available to assist faculty in obtaining external funding for their research, scholarship, and creative work. Registration is required.
New Adjunct Faculty Success Workshop
The will be held on Saturday, Jan. 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. via Zoom. The workshop is designed to meet the unique needs and challenges that adjunct faculty face, support their transition to campus, and develop practical strategies for success with students.
The workshop will include a broad overview of working at 麻豆视频, introductions to important policies, and sessions to enhance teaching skills for online and in-person classes. .
The workshop is co-sponsored by the Stearns Center for Teaching and Learning and Human Resources and Payroll.
Resources for You
Resiliency for Working Parents
Balancing work and family life is not always easy. Human Resources and Payroll is partnering with Anthem Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to offer an upcoming session for working parents:
Resiliency for Working Parents
Thursday, Jan. 26, at noon
Hosted on Zoom
Learn how to build resiliency as a working parent, prevent burnout, and maintain work-life balance. Contact engagehr@gmu.edu with questions.
麻豆视频 Summer Band Camp
麻豆视频 Community Arts Academy and the Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music are thrilled to announce the inaugural , held June 19-23 at the Fairfax Campus.
Wind, brass, and percussionists from grades 6鈥12 are invited to spend a week making music, with opportunities for private lessons with 麻豆视频 faculty and a special Green Machine experience. Students have the option to enroll as a Day Camper or Overnight Residential Camper.
Registration opens Jan. 15. .
Veterans and the Arts Initiative: Virtual Guitar Workshops
The at the Hylton Center offers free, hands-on workshops for local veterans, servicemembers, and military family members.
Have you always wanted to try the guitar, or are you looking for tips to improve your technique? Beginners are invited to participate in a 10-week series of virtual lessons with Glen McCarthy, guitar instructor for the Veterans and the Arts Initiative.
Sessions occur on Tuesdays, Jan. 24 to March 28, from 7鈥7:50 p.m. via Zoom. .
Upcoming Performances at 麻豆视频
Saturday, Jan. 28, at 8 p.m.
Center for the Arts
Escape into Alexandre Dumas鈥 swashbuckling epic,鈥The Three Musketeers, performed by The Acting Company. Full of charm, wit, and swordplay, this world-premiere adaptation by Linda Alper and Penny Metropulos follows D鈥橝rtagnan, who joins up with a band of noble Musketeers on a mission to root out the corruption of Cardinal Richelieu鈥檚 spies and assassins. It鈥檚 a timeless tale with an inspirational reminder that courage, honesty, and passion can change the world.
麻豆视频 Artist-in-Residence
Sunday, Jan. 29, at 4 p.m.
Center for the Arts
The GRAMMY Award-winning Silkroad Ensemble debuts their newest program, Uplifted Voices, as part of their multi-year participation as a 麻豆视频 Artist-in-Residence. Under the artistic direction of singer-songwriter Rhiannon Giddens, the Silkroad Ensemble leads social impact initiatives and educational programming alongside the creation of new music that celebrates the exchange of ideas, tradition, and innovation across borders. This performance is appropriate for all ages.