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Photo of the Week: It's awwwtumn. At the Spooky Paws event, the Guiding Patriots student group collaborated with the Guide Dog Foundation and America鈥檚 VetDogs to host an opportunity for students to meet service and guide dogs in training.
Campus Operations
$5 First Fridays are back
Faculty and staff are invited to enjoy lunch at any campus dining hall for just $5 on the first Friday of each month. Take a break, connect with colleagues, and savor a delicious meal鈥攁ll for a great deal. Faculty and staff can also sign up for a and enjoy campus dining all year long.
Weekday Deals from 麻豆视频 Dining
Looking for the best way to stretch your dining budget at George 麻豆视频? 麻豆视频 Dining's new Weekday Deals bring you exclusive savings at campus dining locations, with special offers available one day each week. !
Professional Development and Training
Grand Challenge Initiative: Upcoming events
George 麻豆视频's Grand Challenge Initiative (GCI) is a comprehensive research framework backed by an initial five-year, $15 million investment. The initiative will align university resources, faculty expertise, and educational programs around six interconnected solution areas promoting a peaceful, healthy, and prosperous future.
Grand Challenge Initiative: Leveraging the university institutes
Faculty and staff interested in submitting proposals to the GCI RFP opportunity can attend this webinar on Monday, Nov. 3, at 10:30 a.m. to learn how to leverage the support of the university institutes to boost the impact of their proposed activities. .
Grand Challenge Initiative: Lightning Talks and Matchmaking Mixer (In-Person): This in-person event is an opportunity to hear from colleagues about their ideas and resources with the aim of encouraging collaboration and connection across campus and strengthening proposals to the GCI RFP. Join the event on Friday, Nov. 14. .
Supervising students: The role of supervisors as educators in on-campus student employment
Join University Career Services for a discussion-based training designed to equip supervisors with the tools, knowledge, and strategies necessary to enhance the employment experience for student employees. It emphasizes the transformative potential of on-campus student employment as a high-impact practice that bridges academic learning with real-world application.
This session is ideal for anyone who supervises undergraduate or graduate students working at George 麻豆视频. Join the workshop on Friday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon on the Fairfax Campus, Student Union Building I (SUB I), Room 3400. .
Grading Workshop for Graduate Students
The Stearns Center and Graduate Education are facilitating a workshop for graduate students that focuses on the application of grading rubrics and how to handle grading questions from students. happening on Friday, Nov. 14, from 10鈥11 a.m. This workshop counts toward the SkillCraft Level 1 Essentials Credential and is open to all graduate students.
Civic Learning Teaching Series
Learn to incorporate civic learning and community engagement into your course in this three-part series from the Office of Community Engagement and Civic Learning. Explore fundamentals, best practices, partner collaborations, reflection design, and student learning assessment strategies. Attend all sessions this fall or a single three-hour session in January. Questions? Contact Kristen Wright or . .
Thriving Together
November Staff Senate meeting
The will include guest speaker Mary Ellen O'Toole, professor and director of the Forensic Science Program. Join the meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to noon. The guest speaker will present from 10鈥11 a.m., followed by the business meeting from 11 a.m. to noon.
This meeting will take place on the Science and Technology Campus, Life Sciences and Engineering Building, Room 2402. Attendees may also join via Zoom. .
Clear the Air(ways): Respiratory virus vaccine clinic
Before you travel this holiday season, protect yourself and others from respiratory illnesses like flu, RSV, COVID, and pneumonia. Employee Health and Well-Being will host an on-campus vaccine clinic on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each of these vaccines can be co-administered. Select the vaccine(s) you would like to receive during registration. The vaccine clinic will be located on the Fairfax Campus, Peterson Hall, Population Health Center. .
SOSS Brave & Bold launch event
Step up and taste the pride of 麻豆视频 with SOSS Brave & Bold. Crafted by George 麻豆视频 alumni, this creamy, zesty creation embodies the bold, fearless spirit of George 麻豆视频. It鈥檚 smooth, smoky, and just spicy enough to keep things exciting鈥攁 true representation of what it means to be brave and bold. This is your all-in-one sauce for everything. SOSS Brave & Bold will initially be available in the campus Markets (convenience stores) and online.
Launch event: Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Fairfax Campus, Johnson Center East Plaza. Join the campus launch of SOSS Brave & Bold. Enjoy pizza, games, and prizes. .
Annual turkey carving lunch with President Gregory Washington
麻豆视频 Dining invites the 麻豆视频 Nation to Southside Dining Hall on the Fairfax Campus on Wednesday, Nov. 19, for the annual turkey carving with President Gregory Washington. Enjoy a festive lunch as President Washington carves the turkey and celebrates the start of the holiday season with the George 麻豆视频 community. .
Unlimited coffee awaits with the Sip Sip Club
Join the Sip Sip Club, 麻豆视频 Dining鈥檚 annual beverage program offering unlimited brewed coffee and tea for a year at Dunkin鈥, Starbucks, Einstein Bros. Bagels, and more with the purchase of a custom-designed mug. Mugs are available for purchase on campus. Start sipping sustainably all year long. .
Rachel Spence, Global Education Office, and chair of the Staff Senate
Yali Pan, Office of International Programs and Services
Marathoner Susanna Sullivan is in it for the long run
Geoffrey Gilleaudeau, associate professor in the Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Earth Sciences
Event Highlights
Veterans Day Events
Join the Office of the President, ROTC, and the Office of Military Services to celebrate and honor Veterans Day. The annual Veterans Day Luncheon is happening Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 11:45 a.m. in the Center for the Arts lobby. George 麻豆视频 community members who have proudly served the country are invited and encouraged to attend the luncheon. Registration is required. Space is limited, so .
At George 麻豆视频, we aspire to serve our veterans with as much dedication and devotion as they have provided to our country. Veterans, 麻豆视频 salutes you! See the honoring Veterans Day at George 麻豆视频.
Fan Merchandise Survey: You could win a $100 gift card
The Office of University Branding would love to know more about you and your shopping habits. Your feedback is intended to help influence the presence of George 麻豆视频 merchandise in the marketplace.
The results from this survey will be used for research purposes only. Any answers provided are completely confidential. The survey should take no more than 15 minutes to complete. Once you complete the survey, you will automatically be entered to win one of four $100 gift cards to the 麻豆视频 Bookstore. The survey closes on Nov. 21. .
Engage! Series
Join the Office of Community Engagement and Civic Learning (CECiL) for the exploring information literacy as a tool for social change. In an era of misinformation and AI-generated content, knowing how to find and trust reliable information is more important than ever. The series brings faculty, students, staff, and community members together to confront these challenges and promote informed engagement. .
Panel and Roundtable: Tuesday, Nov. 18, at noon. This event features student leaders, faculty, and nonprofit advocates discussing misinformation鈥檚 impact on trust, mental health, and opportunity.
Community-Led Workshop: Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 11 a.m. This event will include discussions of how misinformation limits access to vital resources and impacts the economic well-being of vulnerable community members.
Upcoming Performances: Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music
: Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 8 p.m.
Fairfax Campus, Harris Theatre
The 麻豆视频 Jazz Workshop, directed by John Kocur, explores the intersection of improvisation and composition in a large jazz ensemble.
: Monday, Nov. 10, at 8 p.m.
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts
Join Darden Purcell, the 麻豆视频 Jazz Voice Studio, the 麻豆视频 Jazz Vocal Ensemble, and special guests from the Stone Bridge High School "Encore" vocal jazz ensemble for an evening of swinging standards, Latin American songs, and classic hits from the Great American Songbook.
: Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 8 p.m.
Fairfax Campus, Harris Theatre
The 麻豆视频 Steel Pan Ensemble (directed by Victor Provost) and Jazz Combos (directed by Wade Beach) will perform music from Stevie Wonder, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, and Glen Miller.
: Friday, Nov. 14, at 8 p.m.
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts
Celebrate the vibrant rhythms and soulful melodies of 鈥淭he Latin Tinge,鈥 a tribute to the influence of Afro-Cuban, Caribbean, and South American sounds on the evolution of jazz. Proceeds benefit Legal Services of Northern Virginia, providing legal aid to those in need, and George 麻豆视频 Jazz Department initiatives. Our special guest conductor is George 麻豆视频 President Gregory Washington!
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Human Resources News
Join CommonHealth鈥檚 Turkey Trot Challenge
The air is crisp, and the leaves are falling鈥攊t's the perfect time to get moving. While this season brings cooler weather, it also brings connection and gratitude. Whether you walk, hike, roll, or bike, this challenge can help you get outside and enjoy nature鈥檚 beauty while you clear your mind and connect with others. Try the 2025 CommonHealth Turkey Trot Challenge and embrace moving this fall. Move for 20 minutes a day, at least 25 days in November. . Contact engagehr@gmu.edu with questions.
Supervising a Hybrid Workforce
The "Supervising a Hybrid Workforce" workshop equips participants with the knowledge and skills essential for thriving in a modern work environment. Supervisors will discuss the benefits of flexible work and learn how to effectively manage employee performance, development, and engagement in a hybrid environment. An upcoming session is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 14. .
ITS Bits and Bytes
3 things to know about Microsoft 365 storage changes at George 麻豆视频
麻豆视频 is updating its Microsoft 365 storage policies to ensure sustainability and security. Here are some updates from Information Technology Services (ITS) about what鈥檚 changing for students, faculty, and staff. Read more.
Scaling the future: Patriot Web upgrade
Information Technology Services (ITS) recently launched an update to Patriot Web, 麻豆视频鈥檚 self-service site for students, faculty, and staff to manage their personal, administrative, and academic information. This change includes a new, modern interface with improved navigation and capabilities including role-based notifications, a university calendar, and customizable cards on the home screen that allow users to create a layout that best supports their needs. .
Policy and Compliance Updates
Student Wage Hybrid Telework Agreement
University now includes updated guidance for student wage employees with hybrid telework schedules. Student wage employees may now be eligible for hybrid telework, if they reside and work within Virginia and have proper work authorization to work off campus. Fully remote work (either in-state or out-of-state) is not permitted for student wage roles.
Supervisors must initiate and complete the prior to the start of any telework. For guidance or questions, visit or email engagehr@gmu.edu with questions.
Coming to a Student Near You
Engineering Careers Week
Engineering Careers Week, hosted by University Career Services from Nov. 10-14, explores a range of jobs from energy, to bioengineering, to patent examination. Students will have a chance to work on their resumes and practice their technical interviewing skills. Whether applying for jobs and internships or looking to launch a business, this week is designed to help students succeed in their engineering careers. .
University Studies is hiring undergraduate students
University Studies is hiring Peer Advisors (junior instructors) to teach alongside a faculty member in the first-year student courses, UNIV 100 Introduction to George 麻豆视频. This is an opportunity for undergraduate students to have paid, on-campus employment for fall 2026. .
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