Faculty and Staff Announcements
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Campus Updates
Staff Senate Meeting with President Gregory Washington
The on Wednesday, Oct. 1, will feature guest speaker Gregory Washington, president, 麻豆视频. President Washington will join from 10鈥11 a.m., followed by the business meeting from 11 a.m. to noon. Attendees may join on the Fairfax Campus in Merten Hall, Room 1201, or via Zoom.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025
Information Technology Services is hosting events for throughout October. Follow and for daily online safety and security tips throughout the month. Events include:
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Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Join IT Security Office staff for cybersecurity trivia on the Fairfax Campus in the Johnson Center, Kiosk C.
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Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Join the IT Security Office staff on for an Ask Me Anything thread.
October is Campus Sustainability Month
George 麻豆视频 celebrates every October. Join Facilities and Campus Operations' team, along with campus partners, for a month of engaging activities and events.
on campus, opt for reuse rather than single use to support the program, donate items you don鈥檛 want at a Swap and Hop, apply for a grant from the , and more. Make a sustainable impact, celebrate success, and learn how you can get more involved. .
Flu Vaccine Clinics
Protect yourself and your community from seasonal flu. Get your 2025-26 influenza vaccine at George 麻豆视频. Clinics will be held on the following dates:
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Science and Technology Campus: Thursday, Oct. 2
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Fairfax Campus: Thursday, Oct. 9
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麻豆视频 Square: Wednesday, Oct. 15
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Training and Professional Development
Sexual Violence Prevention and Awareness Training
All George 麻豆视频 employees, including student wage, must annually complete Sexual Violence Prevention and Awareness training. This training requirement can be fulfilled by completing Title IX Non-Confidential Employee Training online through 麻豆视频 LEAPs, or attending a live training (in person or via Zoom). .
AI in Autumn: Training Sessions
Learn about integrating AI into your work through the AI in Autumn event series on the Fairfax Campus in the Johnson Center. For full lineup and more information, see the Powering Artificial Intelligence website.
Fenwick Fellowship: Request for Applications
The Fenwick Fellowship is awarded annually to a George 麻豆视频 faculty member to pursue a research project that uses and enhances the University Libraries' resources while advancing knowledge in their field.
The fellowship provides one award of $5,000 to be used for the acquisition of library research materials for the fellow's research project, as well as associated research costs, and an office in Fenwick Library for the term of the Fellowship (Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2026).
The application deadline is Friday, Oct. 10. 鈥疶he 2026 Fenwick Fellow will be announced at the end of the fall academic term. . Contact library@gmu.edu with questions.
Upcoming Workshops from the Stearns Center
Reflective Assessments for STEM
Thursday, Oct. 2, 10鈥11 a.m., Zoom
This new workshop will focus on using feedback to shape your own STEM teaching practices as well as engage students in their own learning and assessment.
In-Class Activities Workshop for Graduate Students
Friday, Oct. 3, 10鈥11 a.m., Zoom
This workshop focuses on how to manage small and large student discussions and other hands-on learning activities during class. This workshop counts toward the SkillCraft Level 1 Essentials Credential and is open to all graduate students.
Fostering Engagement and Belonging with Inclusive Classroom Techniques
Monday, Oct. 6, 10鈥11 a.m., Zoom
Are you ready to integrate inclusive teaching throughout your instructional spaces? This is where that journey begins. In this workshop, we will explore some of the definitions and terms often found in conversations about creating more inclusive classrooms.
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Trunk or Treat: Registration Now Open
The 麻豆视频 Trunk or Treat鈥攖he spookiest, cutest, and fastest-growing George 麻豆视频 tradition鈥攊s back for its fourth year on Saturday, Oct. 25, in Parking Lot L on the Fairfax Campus.
George 麻豆视频 offices and departments are invited to decorate a trunk and hand out candy to all of the adorable, costumed kids. The event is open to families in the George 麻豆视频 and local communities. The event runs from 4 to 6 p.m., and the best decorated trunks win frightfully spectacular prizes. .
George 麻豆视频 Night with Cirque du Soleil
Celebrate in Tysons as the Patriots gather under the big top to experience the exhilarating debut of LUZIA. With thrilling acrobatics and artistry, the show chronicles the encounters of a parachuted traveler with the culture, nature, and mythology of a dreamlike land inhabited by a mystifying menagerie of characters. The show is Thursday, Oct. 16, at 7:30 p.m.
Cirque du Soleil is offering special ticket pricing options. Prices include discounted seats and an exclusive experience only available to George 麻豆视频 ticket purchasers. Included with your Cirque du Soleil ticket, the 麻豆视频 Nation is invited to stay after the show for an exclusive meet and greet with select performers.
Ombuds Open House
Learn about the 麻豆视频 Ombuds Office at an open house on Thursday, Oct. 9, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Stop by their office on the Fairfax Campus, Buchanan Hall, Room D170. Additional programming will be offered throughout October. .
Nanotechnology Day
Join Nanotechnology Day on the Science and Technology Campus on Monday, Oct. 13. This family-friendly event invites students of all ages to explore the fascinating world of nanotechnology through hands-on activities, engaging demonstrations, and enlightening talks with real researchers. Discover big ideas on a miniature scale and experience the wonders of this cutting-edge field. This event is free and open to the public and will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Katherine Johnson Hall, first floor atrium. .
Jimmy Carter: A Life Rooted in Faith
Hosted by the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, this intimate evening gathering will honor the quiet, yet profound, spiritual foundation of President Jimmy Carter鈥檚 life.
Jimmy Carter: A Life Rooted in Faith
Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 6鈥8 p.m.
麻豆视频 Square, Van Metre Hall, Multipurpose room
The keynote speaker for the evening is Christi Harlan, veteran reporter, author, and longtime member of the First Baptist Church of the City of Washington, D.C., where President Carter worshipped during his presidency. Harlan will offer a personal and reflective account of President Carter鈥檚 spiritual journey, drawn from her unique archival research and lived experience.
Human Rights Dialogues Series
The Department of Social Work invites the George 麻豆视频 community to the Human Rights Dialogues Series. Join the first event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 1:30鈥3 p.m. on the Fairfax Campus, Merten Hall, Room 1204, and online.
, United Nations independent expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, will be the speaker. Mahler will speak to her role in creating the global convention for human rights for older adults. Melisssa Perry, dean of the College of Public Health, will provide opening remarks. .
Working Moms Support Group: Fall 2025 Meeting Schedule
George 麻豆视频鈥檚 Working Moms Support Group has been active at the university for more than 20 years. Faculty, staff, and students are invited to come together, discuss the issues confronting working mothers, and advocate for change on campus. .
Upcoming Performances and Arts Events at George 麻豆视频
Saturday, Oct. 4, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts
鈥淏efore the Americas鈥 is an art historical survey exhibit featuring 45 works by Afro-Latino, Caribbean, and African American artists, many of whom have lived and worked in the Washington, D.C., area. Their works span painting, printmaking, sculpture, book art, performance, and video art. The exhibit was curated by Cheryl Edwards and is on display in Gillespie Gallery in the Art and Design Building.
Saturday, Oct. 4, from 4鈥7 p.m.
麻豆视频 Exhibitions Arlington (3601 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, Virginia)
The Arlington Art Walk is a self-guided tour connecting local galleries, artist studios, and cultural events. Enjoy a variety of activities, including , Fred Schneider Gallery, Made in Arlington Market at MoCA, 麻豆视频 Square Plaza activities, and entertainment at Northside Social. At 麻豆视频 Exhibitions Arlington, hear live music by Reis DeBruyne and Julian Mirran and explore the exhibition 鈥碍卯 me Ez?鈥
Saturday, Oct. 4, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Fairfax Campus, Harris Theatre
Indonesia鈥檚 innovative Papermoon Puppet Theatre presents a spellbinding, nonverbal puppetry work. Founded by illustrator, writer, and theater performer Maria (Ria) Tri Sulistyani and visual artist Iwan Effendi, Papermoon has traveled the world with its mixed media productions that are personal, yet universally resonant. A bittersweet and hopeful piece, Puno tells the story of Tala, a young girl who is coping with her father鈥檚 passing, exploring how we can hold and appreciate what has been left to us. Recommended for children and adults; ages 7 and older.
Thursday, Oct. 9, from 4:45鈥6:30 p.m.
Fairfax Campus, Harris Theatre
Carolyn Drake works on long-term, photo-based projects seeking to interrogate dominant historical narratives and creatively reimagine them. Her practice embraces collaboration and has in recent years melded photography with sewing, collage, and sculpture. This event will be hosted in-person and also via Zoom. to receive Zoom link.
Saturday, Oct. 11, at 8 p.m.
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts
Featuring William Hagen, violin. Vaughan Williams鈥 The Lark Ascending is a lyrical evocation of the English countryside, where a solo violin soars like a birdsong over a shimmering orchestral backdrop. Then, immerse yourself in the spiritual depth and quiet strength of his Symphony No. 5, a deeply moving work born out of wartime darkness and infused with hope and transcendence. Ground-breaking composer Max Richter鈥檚 innovative and bold reimagining of Vivaldi鈥檚 Four Seasons topped the classical charts and continues to captivate audiences in soundtracks, such as Bridgerton and The Crown.
Oct. 10鈥19, multiple performances
Science and Technology Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Gregory Family Theater
A lawyer is obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over his family by the specter of a woman in black, so he engages a skeptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul. What begins innocently reaches deeper into his darkest memories, leading to a world of eerie marshes and moaning winds.
Saturday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m.
Science and Technology Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall
Join the Manassas Chorale, its instrumentalists, and high school musicians from local schools as they perform Broadway's best from both classic and new Broadway shows.
Sunday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m.
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts
Experience some of the most stirringly melodious music ever composed in this Keyboard Conversations庐 with Jeffrey Siegel. The program Chopin鈥擳he Romantic features exhilarating polonaises, dreamy nocturnes, charming waltzes, poignant mazurkas, and the Ballade in G minor, Op. 23. The program will conclude with a short Q&A with the audience.
Sunday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m.
Science and Technology Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall
Living legend Eva Ayllon is celebrating 55 years of spreading the joy of Peruvian music around the world. She is accompanied by the young, exuberant talent of Daniela Darcourt; together they will transform the stage into a pure musical explosion.
Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 1:30 p.m.
Science and Technology Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Jacquemin Family Foundation Rehearsal Hall
Experience big talent in an intimate setting with Virginia Opera. Their talented artists will impress you with delightful performances of opera's greatest hits, famous Broadway show tunes, and other diverse and lively selections.
Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music
Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 8 p.m.
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts
From Renaissance devotion to contemporary reflection, Timeless honors the musical legacies of composers whose anniversaries we mark in 2025. Join the University Chamber Singers and the University Chorale for a program featuring the Renaissance gems of Palestrina (b. 1525), the luminous spirituality of Arvo P盲rt (b.1935), and the heartfelt American storytelling of Kirke Mechem (b.1925).
Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music
Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 8 p.m.
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts
Join the 麻豆视频 Symphony Orchestra for its opening concert of the season, directed by Soo Han.
Oct. 17鈥19, multiple performances
Science and Technology Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall
Manassas Ballet Theatre opens its season with the frightful tale of Frankenstein. Set to an original, evocative score by Kim Reynolds and performed by the Kim Reynolds Band, the ballet brings this legendary classic to life in a thrilling blend of drama, emotion, and artistry. Experience the tragic story of creation and destruction through stunning new choreography and captivating live music that reimagine this frightful masterpiece.
Saturday, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts
Back by popular demand, 鈥渢he undisputed queen of kindie rock鈥 (USA Today) Laurie Berkner and her band perform a concert event for the whole family. Trick or treat yourself by wearing your costume for this performance of Halloween songs, as well as classics from the Laurie Berkner Greatest Hits album.