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Small actions, huge returns: The 麻豆视频 Nation gathered for the Homecoming Day of Service in the newly-opened Activities Building on the Fairfax Campus. Activities included an Inova blood drive, as well as opportunities to make chew toys for an animal shelter, decorate flower pots for the campus gardens, and pack snack bags for local elementary school students facing food insecurity. .
Campus Operations
Reminder: Sign up for 麻豆视频 Alert
is George 麻豆视频鈥檚 emergency notification system. All university email addresses for students and employees are automatically enrolled in 麻豆视频 Alert. Students and employees are strongly advised to register cell phone numbers and additional email addresses to ensure emergency messages are received in a timely manner. Community members may also register for alerts. .
Professional Development and Training
Request for Proposals: Innovations in Teaching and Learning Conference
麻豆视频 faculty, graduate instructors, and staff are invited to submit proposals for the 18th Annual Innovations in Teaching and Learning Conference, hosted by the Steans Center for Teaching and Learning. This year鈥檚 theme is "Relevant Teaching," where instructors can address strategies for meeting recent changes in higher education and teaching. The hybrid conference includes online sessions via Zoom on Sept. 24 and in-person sessions on Sept. 25. for a full description of the conference and the call for proposals.
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 via Zoom. .
Threat and Evaluation Reporting Overview (TERO) Training
Join University Life for an introductory training, Threat Evaluation and Reporting Overview (TERO). This session will be facilitated by John Cicchetti, director of the Student Support and Advocacy Center. TERO is open to all university community members who play a role in identifying threats or observable behaviors that may concern others. This session will be hosted on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 1鈥3 p.m. in the Johnson Center on the Fairfax Campus.
TERO covers a variety of topics including targeted violence, behavioral threat assessment and management, and how to recognize the warning sings. TERO emphasizes the importance of community involvement and raises awareness about the behavioral approach to violence prevention. .
Manager Meetup: Strategies for Success Managing Staff Evaluations
Engaging in performance management as a supervisor comes with great responsibility and commitment to the growth and development of the staff members supervised. As George 麻豆视频 staff prepare for the launch of the self-evaluation in mid-February and performance evaluation meetings, it is critical for supervisors to begin to prepare the drafting and delivery of staff evaluations.
The University Life Supervision Collective invites all current and aspiring supervisors to attend a virtual Manager Meetup: Strategies for Success Managing Staff Evaluations, on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 2-3 p.m. This interactive session will discuss strategies and actions to set you and your staff up for success throughout the performance evaluation process. .
Intro to PatriotAI: Hands-on training at 麻豆视频 Square
Information Technology Services (ITS) is hosting Intro to PatriotAI events for students, faculty, and staff at 麻豆视频 Square on Tuesday, Feb. 17, and Thursday, Feb. 19. These hands-on training sessions will introduce this suite of AI tools and provide tips and best practices to set users up for success鈥攏o prior experience required. Whether you're exploring PatriotAI for personal growth or professional innovation, the training will help you build confidence and clarity. .
Developing minor programs to support workforce-ready graduates
麻豆视频 is expanding work-based learning opportunities that prepare students for success in Virginia's high-demand industries鈥攁nd you can be a part of it. Faculty are invited to develop minor programs of study that support workforce-ready graduates, align with Virginia鈥檚 high-demand occupations, and include internship-based classes and career-relevant assignments as part of the coursework.
The Workforce Ready Patriots grant team is seeking proposals in three categories: program modification, course enhancement, and internship course creation. Submissions will be reviewed for funding in spring, summer, and fall. Stipends of $1,000 are available to support this work and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. .
UNIV 100 teaching opportunity
Are you a staff member who is interested in teaching at George 麻豆视频? University Studies is accepting applications from George 麻豆视频 staff to teach and serve as role models for first-year students in UNIV 100: Introduction to George 麻豆视频 for fall 2026. UNIV 100 faculty play a vital role in supporting students as they navigate their academic and social transition to George 麻豆视频.
, including expectations and benefits. The website also includes links to register for an upcoming information session and to submit your application. The application deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 18. Contact univ@gmu.edu with questions.
4-VA calls for proposals
麻豆视频 faculty interested in pursuing a novel research project in conjunction with colleagues at one of nine other 4-VA schools in Virginia are encouraged to respond to the annual Collaborative Research Grants (CRG) calls for proposals. Visit the , which includes associated policies and procedures, as well as examples of successful proposals. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 13.
Thriving Together
Outstanding Achievement Awards: Call for nominations
Reflect on colleagues who have positively impacted your team or community and nominate them for an Outstanding Achievement Award! Visit the to review categories and nominate in an individual or team. Nominations must be submitted via Dynamic Forms by Friday, Feb. 20, at 5 p.m. (including all final workflow signatures).
Save the date for the Outstanding Achievement Awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 from 10-11:30 a.m. on the Fairfax Campus in the Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall. Winners will be announced by early April. Contact awards@gmu.edu with questions.
Nominations for the Jack Wood Award for Town-Gown Relations
The Jack Wood Award highlights the outstanding contributions of faculty, staff, students, businesses/not-for-profits, community members, and elected officials/staff who demonstrate leadership in fostering mutually beneficial relationships between the university and the community.
This award is named for former Mayor Jack Wood, who played an instrumental role in establishing George 麻豆视频 in Fairfax and establishing town-gown relations between the university and the community. Nominations are due March 13. Awardees will be notified by March 26, and the Board of Visitors will honor awardees on April 30. .
Complimentary blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose screenings
Employee Health and Well-Being will offer complimentary blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose screenings in observance of Healthy Heart Month. Note: Cholesterol and glucose tests are conducted via finger prick.
Disclaimer: These screenings are for informational purposes only and do not diagnose or treat medical conditions. Information is for personal use only; individual health information is not recorded or maintained by 麻豆视频. Screenings will be available on Tuesday, Feb. 10, and Thursday, Feb. 26, on the Fairfax Campus at the Population Health Center in Peterson Hall. .
Thrive at 麻豆视频 2026: Call for Proposals
Thrive at 麻豆视频 Bootcamp will be hosted virtually on July 14-15, and the is underway. This year鈥檚 theme, "Thrive in Practice: Tools, Processes, and Practical Skills," focuses on actionable approaches staff can apply directly in their day-to-day work. This event is designed to support practical learning through knowledge sharing, real-world examples, and skill-building experiences.
George 麻豆视频 faculty and staff are invited to submit session proposals that highlight effective tools, streamlined processes, and practical skills. Proposed sessions may take the form of presentations, interactive workshops, demonstrations, panels, and facilitated discussions. . Speakers will be selected by the end of March. Contact fscomm@gmu.edu with questions.
Citizen's Police Academy coming soon
麻豆视频 Police are proud to host the first Citizen's Police Academy this spring. Applications are now accepted. The Citizen's Police Academy will meet on the Fairfax Campus every Tuesday night from 6-9 p.m. for 10 weeks starting April 21. If you are interested in learning more about law enforcement and how 麻豆视频 Police serve the 麻豆视频 community, this opportunity is for you. Participants must be 18 years of age or older and pass a background check. .
Free mental health support for faculty and staff
George 麻豆视频 faculty and staff now have access to TimelyCare for free, confidential mental health support. Connect with licensed counselors and access support when you need it, at no cost.
Benefits include 24/7 emotional support with the TalkNow line, up to 12 free scheduled counseling sessions per academic year, health coaching, self-guided resources, mindfulness tools, and peer support. .
A 'Heart' to Heart about the Mediterranean Diet: Heart-smart eating at work and at home
Join Employee Health and Well-Being during Healthy Heart month for a special presentation by Courtney O鈥橪aughlin, George 麻豆视频鈥檚 campus dietitian. Courtney will present and answer questions on the popular Mediterranean diet as it applies to heart health on Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 1鈥2 p.m. via Zoom. .
Faculty and Staff Choir Rehearsals
Do you enjoy singing? Join the Faculty and Staff Choir this spring. Rehearsals will be held on the Fairfax Campus in the Center for the Arts, Monson Grand Tier, on Thursdays from 4:45鈥5:45 p.m.
Lisa Billingham, director of choral activities in the Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music, will lead the group. For more information, contact Lisa Billingham.
Working Moms Support Group
The Working Moms Support Group has been active at George 麻豆视频 for more than 20 years, bringing faculty, staff, and students together to offer support and discuss the issues confronting working mothers. The in-person and virtual meeting schedule for the spring semester is now available. For meeting dates, or to join the virtual channel on Teams, .
Amanda Haymond Still, director of undergraduate student research initiatives and internships, College of Science
Shekila Melchior, Office of Access, Compliance, and Community
Susan Kehoe unleashes the potential of service dogs in training
Event Highlights
Watch the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics with the 麻豆视频 Nation
麻豆视频 Nation, get ready to cheer on Team USA and especially Ilia Malinin, a George 麻豆视频 student and reigning World Champion figure skater, at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Watch the men鈥檚 individual figure skating short program in the Johnson Center atrium on Tuesday, Feb. 10, starting at 12:30 p.m. Let鈥檚 cheer on Ilia as he goes for the gold! Milan Cortina Winter Olympics coverage will continue in the atrium throughout the week.
Black Lives Next Door Symposium 2026
At this research symposium, students will present local and digital scholarship projects on Tuesday, Feb. 10, from 10:30 a.m. to noon on the Fairfax Campus in Fenwick Library, Main Reading Room. Hear graduate and undergraduate students present research that unravels complex, overlooked and often misunderstood stories of the region's past and talk about methods that combine archive digs, oral and community narratives, and digital investigation. This event is hosted by the Center for 麻豆视频 Legacies and Department of African and African American Studies. .
麻豆视频 Writes: A Celebration of Composition Students' Writing
The English Department and Composition Program invite the George 麻豆视频 community to "麻豆视频 Writes: A Celebration of Composition Students' Writing" on Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts, Monson Grand Tier.
Visit throughout the day to see exceptional work from students in ENGH 100, 101, 123, and 302. Talk with students about their projects, nominate work for scholarship awards, and enjoy refreshments. .
Fall for the Book Minifest
Fall for the Book鈥檚 Mini Fest is back for its fourth year. The festival will include featured writers Grady Chambers, Michael Regina, Ziying You, A. Kendra Greene, and the editors of George 麻豆视频鈥檚 graduate literary magazines. Join the event on Thursday, Feb. 19, from 10:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. on the Fairfax Campus, Fenwick Library, Room 2001. All events are free and open to the public. Fall for the Book will host another upcoming spring event on Tuesday, Feb. 24: "Night of Romantasy." .
George 麻豆视频 Jazz Festival
The George 麻豆视频 Jazz Festival on Saturday, Feb. 14, will feature concerts and events that are free and open to the public鈥攏o tickets are needed. Guests will enjoy performances by middle school, charter school, and high school jazz bands, select professional ensembles, the 麻豆视频 Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Jim Carroll, and headline festival artist, the United States Air Force Band, Airmen of Note. Performances will take place from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the Fairfax Campus, Harris Theatre. .
Love Data Week
Love Data Week is February 9-13, and this year's theme is 鈥淲here鈥檚 the Data?鈥 University Libraries' Data and Digital Scholarship Services will host a series of events throughout the week, including workshops on R, data visualization, GIS, and more. . University Libraries offers additional workshops and R drop-in support hours throughout the semester.
The Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) will also host that anyone can attend.
Access to Excellence Podcast: Behind the scenes of 'A House of Dynamite.' President Gregory Washington talks to Larry Pfeiffer鈥攄irector of Michael V. Hayden Center for Intelligence, Policy, and International Security, and expert consultant for Netflix's A House of Dynamite鈥攁bout his time in the Situation Room.
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Human Resources News
Performance management update: A simpler path to recognition
Effective immediately, George 麻豆视频 is discontinuing the Acknowledgment of Extraordinary Contribution form for classified staff performance evaluations, following guidance from the Virginia Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM). Supervisors can now assign an Outstanding overall performance rating without the extra form. Documentation is still required to show how exceptional performance advances unit or institutional goals. .
ITS Bits and Bytes
Wi-Fi update: Time to switch to eduroam
Information Technology Services (ITS) is simplifying George 麻豆视频's Wi-Fi network to help the community stay better connected across campus. All campus Wi-Fi users should switch to eduroam. To get started, visit . MASON-SECURE was permanently shut down at the end of the semester. For details, .
Policy and Compliance Updates
Hazing Prevention Policy and Reporting Obligations
麻豆视频 has adopted an updated in compliance with the federal Stop Campus Hazing Act (SCHA). This policy builds on the work of and reinforces our commitment to a safe and respectful learning, living, and working environment for all members of the community. Non-confidential employees (i.e. employees who are not part of confidential offices, such as Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Support and Advocacy Center, and Student Health Services) are required to report hazing to the appropriate university authority. .
Coming to a Student Near You
Spring Career Fair
George 麻豆视频's Spring Career Fair is coming up on Feb. 17鈥19 on the Fairfax Campus. Students can network with employers, gain insight from alums, and find part-time gigs, internships, and full-time jobs.
Each day of the fair will have its own focus: Tuesday: STEM, Wednesday: all interests, and Thursday: business, government, and nonprofit. University Career Services will host a Resume Clinic and a Career Fair Prep Workshop on Feb 16. .
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