Faculty and Staff Announcements
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Training and Professional Development
Faculty-Staff Enrichment Day 2025: Call for Proposals
Save the date for on Thursday, Oct. 16. This year鈥檚 theme is 鈥淭he Future We Choose: Courage, Community, Commitment.鈥
Human Resources invites faculty and staff to submit workshop proposals that inspire growth, collaboration, and resilience. Suggested topics include leadership, community building, innovation, well-being, and mission-driven work.
Sessions should be 30 to 60 minutes and include clear objectives and engagement strategies. by Friday, Aug. 22, at 5 p.m. For questions, contact hrlearn@gmu.edu.
Join the Career Influencers Network
The George 麻豆视频 Career Influencers Network is a nationally recognized model for providing career development support to students through their connections with advisors, professors, instructors, supervisors, mentors, and others at the university. Career Influencers contribute critical career readiness guidance and feedback to students.
The network includes more than 500 George 麻豆视频 faculty and staff. Faculty and staff are invited to join the network by completing an interactive, 4.5-hour training, which includes modules focused on defining career readiness, understanding how employers recruit students in all degree programs, and supporting students at various stages in their career development.
The next virtual training is on Thursday, Aug. 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. via Zoom. The next in-person training will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Fairfax Campus. .
University Business Consulting: Summer Knowledge Share Series
Faculty and staff are invited to University Business Consulting鈥檚 Summer Knowledge Share Series. These summer sessions are open to all faculty and staff. The remaining session will cover the topic 鈥淒esign Thinking and Experimentation鈥 on Wednesday, Aug. 13. This session will be held over lunch on the Fairfax Campus in Merten Hall, and via Zoom. .
Adjunct Faculty Success Workshop
The Adjunct Faculty Success Workshop will be hosted virtually on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. New and returning adjunct faculty are invited to attend the workshop to help with the transition into their new role at George 麻豆视频. The workshop includes professional development support, resources, and introductions to friendly faces on campus.
Human Resources Liaisons should send the to any new adjunct faculty as they are hired. For more information, visit the . For questions, contact Faculty Affairs and Development at facaffs@gmu.edu.
Resources for You
Alumni-Owned Business Directory
Discover your new favorite small business, independent maker or entrepreneur, and access exclusive discounts and offers just for the George 麻豆视频 community through the . Consider supporting alumni-owned businesses, or refer a friend to check out the directory.
Recognition and Appreciation Toolkit: Now Rebranded
Human Resources announces a fresh new look for the . The rebrand includes newly designed printable PDF cards and Zoom virtual backgrounds鈥攑erfect for celebrating your colleagues in thoughtful, creative ways.
Whether you're recognizing a birthday, graduation, new team member, or simply saying 鈥渢hank you,鈥 these updated tools make it easier than ever to share appreciation across the George 麻豆视频 community.
Take a moment to explore the new designs and consider using them in your next recognition effort. For questions about the toolkit or other recognition opportunities, contact the Faculty and Staff Engagement team at awards@gmu.edu.
Thursday Night Live: Summer Concert Series at 麻豆视频 Square
Unwind after work with live music on the Plaza every Thursday from 6:30鈥8:30 p.m. Each week features a different local band or artist, plus treats and a great summer atmosphere. Bring dinner, bring a friend, and enjoy the show. .
Roadmap to Retirement Seminar
The Human Resources Benefits team is delighted to present "," an in-person seminar designed to help faculty and staff navigate their retirement journey with confidence. This year, invitations to the seminar are expanding to include employees who are 55 and older鈥攚hether nearing retirement or just starting to think about long-term financial well-being.
The session on Monday, Sept. 8, will offer insights into key retirement topics such as financial planning, health care in retirement, and social security. Eligible employees will receive invitations with full registration details via email this August. Space is limited, so don鈥檛 miss out鈥攂e sure to register as soon as possible.
Can't make it to this session? The Benefits team will host a virtual seminar in spring 2026 to ensure everyone has an opportunity to plan for a secure future.
Kritikos Reading Series: Summer 2025
Hosted by the College of Visual and Performing Arts, the Kritikos reading series engages topics such as writing about the arts, critical studies, translation, the artist in society, and art as speech. All are welcome. The next session will discuss the topic 鈥淲e've Been Here Before鈥 on Friday, Aug. 1, from 1鈥2:30 p.m. via Zoom. .
Upcoming Peformances and Arts Events at George 麻豆视频
Saturday, Sept. 6, at 8 p.m.
Science and Technology Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall
Composer, performer, and producer Gian Marco is one of the most renowned singer-songwriters in Latin American music. Marco鈥檚 career spans more than 30 years and his compositions include hundreds of unforgettable hits for renowned Spanish-speaking artists like Gloria Estefan, Marc Anthony, and Alejandro Fern谩ndez. At this concert, Gian Marco presents the album 础煤苍 me sigo encontrando.
Sunday, Sept. 14, at noon
Science and Technology Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center
Co-produced by the Prince William County Arts Council and the Hylton Performing Arts Center, this annual family-friendly arts festival features arts council members, community performers, and fine artists. Enjoy activities for all ages, multiple stages of performances, food and craft vendors, and more. Celebrate the local arts community. Free, no tickets required.
Sunday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m.
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts
Internationally acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel returns for his Keyboard Conversations庐 concerts with commentary. In Beethoven鈥擳he Young Genius, Siegel presents the passionate, popular Sonata Pathetique in C Minor; the high-spirited 鈥淩age Over a Lost Penny,鈥 and the deeply moving 鈥淟argo e mesto鈥 from the early Sonata in D Major, Op. 10, No. 3. 鈥淎 musical bridge-builder in action...Siegel showed just how illuminating the combination of words and abstract music may be鈥 (Toronto Star). The program will conclude with a short Q&A with the audience.
Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music
Sunday, Sept. 21, at 3 p.m.
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts
The Grand Piano Celebration honors George 麻豆视频's All-Steinway School and the 20th Anniversary of the Friends of Music at 麻豆视频. Outstanding student and faculty artists of the Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music will be on stage to display their marvelous talents. The concert will be led by Linda Apple Monson, International Steinway Artist and director of the Dewberry School of Music. Additional piano faculty artists include Anna Balakerskaia, John Healey, and Eunae Ko Han. Jennifer Casey Cabot, soprano, and guest artist Kris Monson, bassist, will also perform. George 麻豆视频's faculty piano ensemble (eight hands) will also be showcased.
Sunday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m.
Science and Technology Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall
Most recently playing the title role in Floyd Collins, Jeremy Jordan has wowed audiences on Broadway as Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby, Jack Kelly in Newsies鈥攁 performance that earned him Tony, Grammy, and Drama Desk Award nominations鈥攁nd Clyde Barrow in Bonnie & Clyde, for which he received a Theatre World Award. A familiar face on screen, his television credits include NBC鈥檚 Smash, CW鈥檚 Supergirl, Disney鈥檚 Rapunzel鈥檚 Tangled Adventure, and Amazon鈥檚 Hazbin Hotel. Jordan鈥檚 Hylton Center debut promises to deliver an electrifying mix of vocal styles across all genres of Broadway and pop music.
Saturday, Sept. 27, at 5 p.m.
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts
Since bursting onto the pop-culture landscape over a decade ago in Fox TV's hit show Glee, Tony, Emmy, and Golden Globe winner Darren Criss has embodied the kind of kaleidoscopic artistry that's entirely uninhibited by form or genre. For this concert, Criss will perform well-known songs featured throughout his wildly eclectic career as both a songwriter and performer, including those from Glee, StarKid Productions, and the Broadway shows in which he has starred. Criss is currently starring in and received the 2025 Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for the critically acclaimed Broadway hit Maybe Happy Ending. Tickets to the 8:30 p.m. concert of An Evening with Darren Criss go on sale Aug. 1 at 10 a.m. ET. Learn more about