Faculty/Staff Announcements / en Around 鶹Ƶ: Week of July 29, 2025 /news/2025-07/around-mason-week-july-29-2025 <span>Around 鶹Ƶ: Week of July 29, 2025</span> <span><span>Lauren Reuscher</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-07-25T14:11:38-04:00" title="Friday, July 25, 2025 - 14:11">Fri, 07/25/2025 - 14:11</time> </span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--70-30"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><h2><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Faculty and Staff Announcements</span></h2> <p class="Paragraph SCXW139642733 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed intro-text" lang="EN-US">Have</span><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun intro-text" lang="EN-US"> something to share? </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW139642733 BCX0" href="https://brand.gmu.edu/faculty-and-staff-announcements" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun intro-text" lang="EN-US">Review announcement guidelines</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun intro-text" lang="EN-US"> and submit an announcement from your unit through the </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW139642733 BCX0" href="/george/around-mason/around-mason-announcement-submission" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun intro-text" lang="EN-US">online form</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun intro-text" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW139642733 BCX0 intro-text">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW139642733 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW139642733 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <hr> <h3><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Training and Professional Development</span><span class="EOP SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h3> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Faculty-Staff Enrichment Day 2025: Call for Proposals</span><span class="EOP SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW139642733 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Save the date for </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW139642733 BCX0" href="https://hr.gmu.edu/fsed/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Faculty-Staff Enrichment Day</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> on Thursday, Oct. 16. This year’s theme is “The Future We Choose: Courage, Community, Commitment.”&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW139642733 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW139642733 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">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.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW139642733 BCX0"> &nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW139642733 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Sessions should be 30 to 60 minutes and include clear objectives and engagement strategies. </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW139642733 BCX0" href="https://hr.gmu.edu/faculty-staff-enrichment-day-2025-call-for-proposals/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Submit a proposal</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> by Friday, Aug. 22, at 5 p.m. For questions, contact </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW139642733 BCX0" href="mailto:hrlearn@gmu.edu" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">hrlearn@gmu.edu</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Join the Career Influencers Network</span><span class="EOP SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW139642733 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The George 鶹Ƶ 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.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW139642733 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The network includes more than 500 George 鶹Ƶ 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.</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW139642733 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">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. </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW139642733 BCX0" href="https://careers.gmu.edu/faculty-staff/career-influencers-network" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Register today</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW139642733 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">University Business Consulting: Summer Knowledge Share Series</span><span class="EOP SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW139642733 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Faculty and staff are invited to University Business Consulting’s Summer Knowledge Share Series. These summer sessions are open to all faculty and staff. The remaining session will cover the topic “Design Thinking and Experimentation” on Wednesday, Aug. 13. This session will be held over lunch on the Fairfax Campus in Merten Hall, and via Zoom. </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW139642733 BCX0" href="https://consulting.gmu.edu/summer-series/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Find out more and register</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW139642733 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Adjunct Faculty Success Workshop</span><span class="EOP SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW139642733 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">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 鶹Ƶ. The workshop includes professional development support, resources, and introductions to friendly faces on campus.</span><span class="EOP SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW139642733 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Human Resources Liaisons should send </span><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">the</span><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW139642733 BCX0" href="https://faculty.gmu.edu/adjunct-faculty-success-workshop" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">workshop details</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> to any new adjunct faculty as they are hired. For more information, visit the<strong> </strong></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW139642733 BCX0" href="https://faculty.gmu.edu/adjunct-faculty-success-workshop" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Adjunct Faculty Success Workshop webpage</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.<strong> </strong>For questions, contact Faculty Affairs and Development at<strong> </strong></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW139642733 BCX0" href="mailto:facaffs@gmu.edu" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">facaffs@gmu.edu</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW139642733 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <hr> <h3><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Resources for You</span><span class="EOP SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h3> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Alumni-Owned Business Directory</span><span class="EOP SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW139642733 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Discover your new favorite small business, independent maker or entrepreneur, and access exclusive discounts and offers just for the George 鶹Ƶ community through the </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW139642733 BCX0" href="https://alumni.gmu.edu/s/1564/GID2/16/interior.aspx?sid=1564&amp;gid=2&amp;pgid=7992" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Alumni-Owned Business Directory</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">. Consider supporting alumni-owned </span><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">businesses, or</span><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> refer a friend to check out the directory.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Recognition and Appreciation Toolkit:&nbsp;Now Rebranded</span><span class="EOP SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW139642733 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Human Resources announces a fresh new look for the </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW139642733 BCX0" href="https://hr.gmu.edu/reward-and-recognition/recognition-toolkit/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Recognition and Appreciation Toolkit</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">. The rebrand includes newly designed printable PDF cards and </span><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">Zoom</span><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> virtual backgrounds—perfect for celebrating your colleagues in thoughtful, creative ways.</span><span class="EOP SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW139642733 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Whether you're recognizing a birthday, graduation, new team member, or simply saying “thank you,” these updated tools make it easier than ever to share appreciation across the George 鶹Ƶ community.</span><span class="EOP SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW139642733 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">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 </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW139642733 BCX0" href="mailto:awards@gmu.edu" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">awards@gmu.edu</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">. &nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW139642733 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Thursday Night Live: Summer Concert Series at 鶹Ƶ Square</span><span class="EOP SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW139642733 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Unwind after work with live music </span><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">on</span><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> the </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW139642733 BCX0" href="https://masonsquare.gmu.edu/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Square</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> Plaza every Thursday from 6:30–8:30 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. </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW139642733 BCX0" href="https://ulmasonsquare.gmu.edu/plaza/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Get more information about plaza events</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW139642733 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Roadmap to Retirement Seminar</span><span class="EOP SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW139642733 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The Human Resources Benefits team is delighted to present "</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW139642733 BCX0" href="https://hr.gmu.edu/roadmap-to-retirement-awaits/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Roadmap to Retirement</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">," an&nbsp;in-person seminar<strong>&nbsp;</strong>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—whether nearing retirement or just starting to think about long-term financial well-being.</span><span class="EOP SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW139642733 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The session on Monday, Sept. 8,&nbsp;will offer insights into key retirement topics such as financial planning, </span><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">health care in</span><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> retirement, and social security.&nbsp;Eligible employees will receive invitations with full registration details via email this August. Space is limited, so don’t miss out—be sure to register as soon as possible.</span><span class="EOP SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW139642733 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Can't make it to this session? The Benefits team will host a&nbsp;virtual seminar in spring 2026 to ensure everyone has an opportunity to plan for a secure future.</span><span class="EOP SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW139642733 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Kritikos Reading Series: Summer 2025</span><span class="EOP SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW139642733 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">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 “We've Been Here Before” on Friday, Aug. 1, from 1–2:30 p.m. via Zoom. </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW139642733 BCX0" href="https://cvpa.gmu.edu/events-venues/kritikos" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Learn more</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW139642733 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Upcoming </span><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">Peformances</span><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> and Arts Events at George 鶹Ƶ</span><span class="EOP SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW139642733 BCX0"><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW139642733 BCX0" href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/gian-marco-en-concierto" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Gian Marco en Concierto</strong></span></a><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Saturday, Sept. 6, at 8 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Science and Technology Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Composer, performer, and producer Gian Marco is one of the most renowned singer-songwriters in Latin American music. Marco’s 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 Fernández. At this concert, Gian Marco presents the album </span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">Aún</span><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> me </span><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">sigo</span><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> </span><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">encontrando</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW139642733 BCX0"><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW139642733 BCX0" href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/arts-alive-2025" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Arts Alive! 2025</strong></span></a><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Sunday, Sept. 14, at noon</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Science and Technology Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">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.</span><span class="EOP SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW139642733 BCX0"><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW139642733 BCX0" href="https://cfa.calendar.gmu.edu/keyboard-conversations-174-with-jeffrey-siegel-beethoven-8212-the-young-genius" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel: </strong></span><em><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Beethoven—The Young Genius</strong></span></em></a><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Sunday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Internationally acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel returns for his Keyboard Conversations® concerts with commentary. In</span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> Beethoven—The Young Genius</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, Siegel presents the passionate, popular </span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Sonata </span><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">Pathetique</span><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> in C Minor</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">; the high-spirited “Rage Over a Lost Penny,” and the deeply moving “Largo e mesto” from the early </span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Sonata in D Major, Op. 10, No. 3.</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> “A musical bridge-builder in action...Siegel showed just how illuminating the combination of words and abstract music may be” (</span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Toronto Star</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">). The program will conclude with a short Q&amp;A with the audience.</span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW139642733 BCX0"><a class="Hyperlink SCXW139642733 BCX0" href="https://cfa.calendar.gmu.edu/grand-piano-celebration-2025" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Grand Piano Celebration 2025</strong></span></a><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Sunday, Sept. 21, at 3 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The Grand Piano Celebration honors George 鶹Ƶ's All-Steinway School and the 20th Anniversary of the Friends of Music at 鶹Ƶ. Outstanding </span><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">student</span><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> 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 </span><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">Eunae</span><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> Ko Han. Jennifer Casey Cabot, soprano, and guest artist Kris Monson, bassist, will also perform. George 鶹Ƶ's faculty piano ensemble (eight hands) will also be showcased.</span><span class="EOP SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW139642733 BCX0"><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW139642733 BCX0" href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/jeremy-jordan-in-concert" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Jeremy Jordan in Concert</strong></span></a><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Sunday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Science and Technology Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Most recently playing the title role in </span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Floyd Collins</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, Jeremy Jordan has wowed audiences on Broadway as Jay Gatsby in </span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The Great Gatsby</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, Jack Kelly in </span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Newsies</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">—a performance that earned him Tony, Grammy, and Drama Desk Award nominations—and Clyde Barrow in </span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Bonnie &amp; Clyde</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, for which he received a Theatre World Award. A familiar face on screen, his television credits include NBC’s </span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Smash</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, CW’s </span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Supergirl</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, Disney’s</span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, and Amazon’s</span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> Hazbin Hotel</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">. Jordan’s Hylton Center debut promises to deliver an electrifying mix of vocal styles across all genres of Broadway and pop music.</span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW139642733 BCX0"><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW139642733 BCX0" href="https://cvpa.calendar.gmu.edu/special-event-8211-arts-by-george-an-evening-with-darren-criss" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>20th ARTS </strong></span><em><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>by George!</strong></span></em><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong> Headlining Performance: </strong></span><em><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>An Evening with Darren Criss</strong></span></em></a><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Saturday, Sept. 27, at 5 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW139642733 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Since bursting onto the pop-culture landscape over a decade ago in </span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Fox TV</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">'s hit show </span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Glee</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, 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 </span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Glee</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, </span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">StarKid</span><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> Productions</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, 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 </span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Maybe Happy Ending</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW139642733 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">. 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These resources provide&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">framework</span><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;and guidance for the responsible and ethical use of AI across the academic community.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">George 鶹Ƶ’s enterprise AI platform,&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW164393351 BCX0" href="https://patriotai.gmu.edu/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">PatriotAI</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, represents the first major outcome of the university’s strategic partnership with Microsoft and&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">Cloudforce</span><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;to start a meaningful and thoughtful integration of artificial intelligence capabilities into university operations.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Through a suite of six specialized AI tools, called agents,&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW164393351 BCX0" href="/AI#PatriotAI" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">PatriotAI</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;offers secure, university-managed access to large language models that aid academic work, studies, and student life. Each agent was co-developed with members of the George 鶹Ƶ community, including the AI Visioning Task Force, and they represent our first lineup of AI tools designed to enhance learning, instruction, research, and administration across campus.&nbsp;For complete details about this vision, visit&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW164393351 BCX0" href="/AI" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">ai.gmu.edu</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <hr> <h3><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Training and Professional Development</span><span class="EOP SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h3> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Join the Career Influencers Network</span><span class="EOP SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The George 鶹Ƶ 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.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The network includes more than 500 George 鶹Ƶ faculty and staff.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">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. </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW164393351 BCX0" href="https://careers.gmu.edu/faculty-staff/career-influencers-network" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Register today</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">University Business Consulting: Summer Knowledge Share Series</span><span class="EOP SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Faculty and staff are invited to University Business Consulting’s Summer Knowledge Share Series. These summer sessions are open to all faculty and staff. The remaining session will cover the topic “Design Thinking and Experimentation” on Wednesday, August 13. This session will be held over lunch on the Fairfax Campus in Merten Hall, and via Zoom.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW164393351 BCX0" href="https://consulting.gmu.edu/summer-series/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Find out more and register</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Branded Products Educational Seminar</span><span class="EOP SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Join the Office of University Branding for a Branded Products Educational Seminar on&nbsp;Thursday, July 31, located in George's at the Johnson Center on the Fairfax Campus.&nbsp;Two&nbsp;90-minute sessions will be facilitated in partnership with licensed vendor&nbsp;Pat Dome.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW164393351 BCX0" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/branded-products-educational-seminar-tickets-1417613533239?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Register</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;by July 28. Anyone who purchases George 鶹Ƶ-branded products should attend.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Participants will learn about the following:</span><span class="EOP SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Proper use of the university logo on products&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Selecting products that are “on brand” with George 鶹Ƶ’s colors&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Navigating the limitations of printing the logo on small products&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The licensing process cycle and the production process&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Different uses of the brand&nbsp;across the university</span><span class="EOP SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Different embellishment options of the logo&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Requesting a two-color version of a unit logo</span><span class="EOP SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Contact&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW164393351 BCX0" href="mailto:datkins1@gmu.edu" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">David Atkins</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, executive director, brand development and licensing, with questions.</span><span class="EOP SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Adjunct Faculty Success Workshop</span><span class="EOP SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The Adjunct Faculty Success Workshop will be hosted virtually on Saturday, August 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 鶹Ƶ. The workshop includes professional development support, resources, and&nbsp;introductions&nbsp;to&nbsp;friendly&nbsp;faces on campus.</span><span class="EOP SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Human Resources Liaisons should send&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">the</span><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW164393351 BCX0" href="https://faculty.gmu.edu/adjunct-faculty-success-workshop" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">workshop details</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> to any new adjunct faculty as they are hired. For more information, visit the<strong>&nbsp;</strong></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW164393351 BCX0" href="https://faculty.gmu.edu/adjunct-faculty-success-workshop" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Adjunct Faculty Success Workshop webpage</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.<strong>&nbsp;</strong>For questions, contact Faculty Affairs and Development at<strong>&nbsp;</strong></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW164393351 BCX0" href="mailto:facaffs@gmu.edu" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">facaffs@gmu.edu</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Career Academy</span><span class="EOP SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ has launched&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW164393351 BCX0" href="https://cpe.gmu.edu/courses-and-programs/courses/masoncareeracademy.php" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Career Academy</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, a new online learning resource that is free for current students, faculty, and staff to develop new skills. 鶹Ƶ Career Academy is also available to displaced workers, including federal workers and contractors in the region, for a small registration fee.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Career Academy offers access to more than 90 online micro-credential courses and industry-recognized certifications in fields such as data analytics, cybersecurity, project management, and information technology support.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW164393351 BCX0" href="/news/2025-05/new-mason-career-academy-gives-students-and-displaced-workers-immediate-access" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Read more</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <hr> <h3><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Resources for You</span><span class="EOP SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h3> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">University Life Gives Back—Summer Day of Service 2025</span><span class="EOP SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Registration is open for the 2025&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW164393351 BCX0" href="https://ulprofdev.gmu.edu/dayofservice/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">University Life Gives Back—Summer Day of Service</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;on Wednesday, July 23. Faculty and staff across the university are invited to participate in a variety of&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW164393351 BCX0" href="https://ulprofdev.gmu.edu/dayofservice/projects/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">service projects</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">. Immediately following all service projects, participants are invited to attend the University Life Gives Back Social from 1–2:30 p.m.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW164393351 BCX0" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-university-life-summer-day-of-service-tickets-1410774427289?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Register</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Kritikos Reading Series: Summer 2025</span><span class="EOP SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">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 “Dear Colleague” on Friday, July 25, from 1–2:30 p.m. via Zoom.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW164393351 BCX0" href="https://cvpa.gmu.edu/events-venues/kritikos" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Learn more</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Upcoming&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">Peformances</span><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;and Arts Events at George 鶹Ƶ</span><span class="EOP SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW164393351 BCX0" href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/gian-marco-en-concierto" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Gian Marco en Concierto</strong></span></a><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Saturday, Sept. 6, at 8 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Science and Technology Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Composer, performer, and producer Gian Marco is one of the most renowned singer-songwriters in Latin American music. Marco’s 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 Fernández. At this concert, Gian Marco presents the album </span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">Aún</span><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> me </span><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">sigo</span><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> </span><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">encontrando</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW164393351 BCX0" href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/arts-alive-2025" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Arts Alive! 2025</strong></span></a><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Sunday, Sept. 14, at noon</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Science and Technology Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">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.</span><span class="EOP SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW164393351 BCX0" href="https://cfa.calendar.gmu.edu/keyboard-conversations-174-with-jeffrey-siegel-beethoven-8212-the-young-genius" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel: </strong></span><em><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Beethoven—The Young Genius</strong></span></em></a><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Sunday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Internationally-acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel returns for his Keyboard Conversations® concerts with commentary. In</span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> Beethoven—The Young Genius</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, Siegel presents the passionate, popular </span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Sonata </span><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">Pathetique</span><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> in C minor</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">; the high-spirited “Rage Over a Lost Penny,” and the deeply moving “Largo e mesto” from the early </span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Sonata in D major, Op. 10, No. 3.</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> “A musical bridge-builder in action...Siegel showed just how illuminating the combination of words and abstract music may be” (</span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Toronto Star</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">). The program will conclude with a short Q&amp;A with the audience.</span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW164393351 BCX0" href="https://cfa.calendar.gmu.edu/grand-piano-celebration-2025" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Grand Piano Celebration 2025</strong></span></a><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Sunday, Sept. 21, at 3 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The Grand Piano Celebration honors George 鶹Ƶ's All-Steinway School and the 20th Anniversary of the Friends of Music at 鶹Ƶ. Outstanding </span><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">student</span><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> 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 </span><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">Eunae</span><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> Ko Han. Jennifer Casey Cabot, soprano, and guest artist Kris Monson, bassist, will also perform. George 鶹Ƶ's faculty piano ensemble (eight hands) will also be showcased.</span><span class="EOP SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW164393351 BCX0" href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/jeremy-jordan-in-concert" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Jeremy Jordan in Concert</strong></span></a><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Sunday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Science and Technology Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Most recently playing the title role in </span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Floyd Collins</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, Jeremy Jordan has wowed audiences on Broadway as Jay Gatsby in </span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The Great Gatsby</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, Jack Kelly in </span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Newsies</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">—a performance that earned him Tony, Grammy, and Drama Desk Award nominations—and Clyde Barrow in </span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Bonnie &amp; Clyde</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, for which he received a Theatre World Award. A familiar face on screen, his television credits include NBC’s </span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Smash</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, CW’s </span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Supergirl</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, Disney’s</span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, and Amazon’s</span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> </span><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">Hazbin</span><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> Hotel</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">. Jordan’s Hylton Center debut promises to deliver an electrifying mix of vocal styles across all genres of Broadway and pop music.</span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW164393351 BCX0" href="https://cvpa.calendar.gmu.edu/special-event-8211-arts-by-george-an-evening-with-darren-criss" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>20th ARTS </strong></span><em><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>by George!</strong></span></em><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong> Headlining Performance: </strong></span><em><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>An Evening with Darren Criss</strong></span></em></a><em><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span></em><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Saturday, Sept. 27, at 5 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW164393351 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Since bursting onto the pop-culture landscape over a decade ago in </span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Fox TV</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">'s hit&nbsp;show </span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Glee</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, 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 </span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Glee</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, </span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">StarKid</span><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> Productions</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, 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 </span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Maybe Happy Ending</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">. Tickets to the 8:30 p.m. concert of </span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">An Evening with Darren Criss</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW164393351 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> go on sale Aug. 1 at 10 a.m. ET. 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13:09">Thu, 07/10/2025 - 13:09</time> </span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--70-30"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><h2><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Faculty/Staff Announcements&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h2> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed intro-text" lang="EN-US">Have</span><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun intro-text" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;something to share?&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW229621709 BCX0" href="https://brand.gmu.edu/faculty-and-staff-announcements" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun intro-text" lang="EN-US">Review announcement guidelines</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun intro-text" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;and submit an announcement from your unit through the&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW229621709 BCX0" href="/george/around-mason/around-mason-announcement-submission" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun intro-text" lang="EN-US">online form</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun intro-text" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0 intro-text">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <hr> <h3><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Campus Updates</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h3> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">University Life Gives Back—Summer Day of Service 2025</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Registration is open for the 2025 </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW229621709 BCX0" href="https://ulprofdev.gmu.edu/dayofservice/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">University Life Gives Back—Summer Day of Service</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> on Wednesday, July 23. Faculty and staff across the university are invited to participate in a variety of </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW229621709 BCX0" href="https://ulprofdev.gmu.edu/dayofservice/projects/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">service projects</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">. Immediately following all service projects, participants are invited to attend the University Life Gives Back Social from 1–2:30 p.m. </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW229621709 BCX0" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-university-life-summer-day-of-service-tickets-1410774427289?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Register</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">George 鶹Ƶ Selects Chartwells Higher Education as New Dining Services Partner</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ has selected&nbsp;Chartwells Higher Education, a national leader in campus dining, as its new dining services provider, following a comprehensive and competitive RFP process. George 鶹Ƶ’s contract with Chartwells started July 1 and is expected to transform dining on campus. Further information will be shared in the coming months about the transition process, upcoming opportunities for community feedback, and ways for students to help shape the future of dining on campus.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW229621709 BCX0" href="/news/2025-06/george-mason-university-selects-chartwells-higher-education-new-dining-services" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Read more</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">New AI Guidelines and&nbsp;Tools for 鶹Ƶ Students, Faculty, and Staff</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ has released comprehensive&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW229621709 BCX0" href="/ai-guidelines" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">artificial intelligence (AI) guidelines</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">. These resources provide&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">framework</span><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;and guidance for the responsible and ethical use of AI across the academic community.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">George 鶹Ƶ’s enterprise AI platform,&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW229621709 BCX0" href="https://patriotai.gmu.edu/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">PatriotAI</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, represents the first major outcome of the university’s strategic partnership with Microsoft and&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">Cloudforce</span><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;to start a meaningful and thoughtful integration of artificial intelligence capabilities into university operations.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Through a suite of six specialized AI tools, called agents,&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW229621709 BCX0" href="/AI#PatriotAI" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">PatriotAI</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;offers secure, university-managed access to large language models that aid academic work, studies, and student life. Each agent was co-developed with members of the George 鶹Ƶ community, including the AI Visioning Task Force, and they represent our first lineup of AI tools designed to enhance learning, instruction, research, and administration across campus.&nbsp;For complete details about this vision, visit&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW229621709 BCX0" href="/AI" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">ai.gmu.edu</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Faculty and Staff Book Scholarship Winners</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Congratulations to the 2025–26&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW229621709 BCX0" href="https://hr.gmu.edu/reward-and-recognition/formal-recognition/faculty-staff-book-scholarship/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Faculty and Staff Book Scholarship</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;winners. Each awardee will receive $250 to use toward books and other educational materials from the 鶹Ƶ bookstore, supporting their continued academic studies:</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Tasneem Amrou, student outreach coordinator, College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Amrou is pursuing a&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">master of arts</span><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;in global affairs.</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Isela G. Caballero, communications coordinator, Health Administration and Policy, College of Public Health. Caballero is pursuing a&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">master of public health</span><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;in global health.</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Lee Friend, student success coach, Student Success Coaching.&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">Friend</span><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;is pursuing a&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">master of social work</span><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Raven Green McCormick, assistant director for career advising, College of Public Health. McCormick is pursuing a doctorate in&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">education</span><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;leadership.</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <hr> <h3><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Training and Professional Development</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h3> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">University Business Consulting: Summer Knowledge Share Series</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Faculty and staff are invited to University Business Consulting’s Summer Knowledge Share Series. These summer sessions are open to all faculty and staff. The remaining session will cover the topic “Design Thinking and Experimentation” on Wednesday, August 13. This session will be held over lunch on the Fairfax Campus in Merten Hall, and via Zoom. </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW229621709 BCX0" href="https://consulting.gmu.edu/summer-series/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Find out more and register</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Branded Products Educational Seminar</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Join the Office of University Branding for a Branded Products Educational Seminar on&nbsp;Thursday, July 31, located in George's at the Johnson Center on the Fairfax Campus.&nbsp;Two&nbsp;90-minute sessions will be facilitated in partnership with licensed vendor&nbsp;Pat Dome.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW229621709 BCX0" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/branded-products-educational-seminar-tickets-1417613533239?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Register</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;by July 28. Anyone who purchases George 鶹Ƶ-branded products should attend.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Participants will learn about the following:</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Proper use of the university logo on products&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Selecting products that are “on brand” with George 鶹Ƶ’s colors&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Navigating the limitations of printing the logo on small products&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The licensing process cycle and the production process&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Different uses of the brand&nbsp;across the university</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Different embellishment options of the logo&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Requesting a two-color version of a unit logo</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Contact&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW229621709 BCX0" href="mailto:datkins1@gmu.edu" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">David Atkins</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, executive director, brand development and licensing, with questions.</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Adjunct Faculty Success Workshop</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The Adjunct Faculty Success Workshop will be hosted virtually on Saturday, August 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 鶹Ƶ. The workshop includes professional development support, resources, and&nbsp;introductions&nbsp;to&nbsp;friendly&nbsp;faces on campus.</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Human Resources Liaisons should send&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">the</span><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW229621709 BCX0" href="https://faculty.gmu.edu/adjunct-faculty-success-workshop" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">registration link</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;to any new adjunct faculty as they are hired. For more information, visit the<strong>&nbsp;</strong></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW229621709 BCX0" href="https://faculty.gmu.edu/adjunct-faculty-success-workshop" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Adjunct Faculty Success Workshop webpage</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.<strong>&nbsp;</strong>For questions, contact Faculty Affairs and Development at<strong>&nbsp;</strong></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW229621709 BCX0" href="mailto:facaffs@gmu.edu" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">facaffs@gmu.edu</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Career Academy</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ has launched&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW229621709 BCX0" href="https://cpe.gmu.edu/courses-and-programs/courses/masoncareeracademy.php" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Career Academy</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, a new online learning resource that is free for current students, faculty, and staff to develop new skills. 鶹Ƶ Career Academy is also available to displaced workers, including federal workers and contractors in the region, for a small registration fee.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Career Academy offers access to more than 90 online micro-credential courses and industry-recognized certifications in fields such as data analytics, cybersecurity, project management, and information technology support.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW229621709 BCX0" href="/news/2025-05/new-mason-career-academy-gives-students-and-displaced-workers-immediate-access" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Read more</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h2><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Resources for You</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h2> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Thrills and Chills with Cinema on the Plaza at 鶹Ƶ Square</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Beat the summer heat&nbsp;with a chilling movie at&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW229621709 BCX0" href="https://ularlington.gmu.edu/event/cinema-on-the-plaza/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Cinema on the Plaza</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;at 鶹Ƶ Square on Friday, July 18. Social&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">hour</span><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;starts at 7:30 p.m., and&nbsp;</span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Little Shop of Horrors&nbsp;</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">starts at 8:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets for a free outdoor movie. A&nbsp;food truck will offer items for sale. Some street parking is available, as well as paid parking in the Van&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">Metre</span><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;Garage. Kids are welcome, if supervised by their adult(s). Note: This movie is rated PG-13.</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Kritikos Reading Series: Summer 2025</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">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 “Libraries and Librarians” on Friday, July 18, from 1–2:30 p.m. via Zoom.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW229621709 BCX0" href="https://cvpa.gmu.edu/events-venues/kritikos" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Learn more</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Upcoming </span><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">Peformances</span><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> and Arts Events at George 鶹Ƶ</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW229621709 BCX0" href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/hairspray-the-broadway-musical" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Prince William Little Theatre:&nbsp;</strong></span><em><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Hairspray, The Broadway Musical</strong></span></em></a><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Multiple performances</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;<strong>through July 20</strong></span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>SciTech Campus, Hylton Center, Gregory Family Theater</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><em><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Hairspray</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and loveable teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire—to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">social</span><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;outcast to&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">sudden</span><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;star.</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW229621709 BCX0" href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/onyx-youth-orchestra-amp-onyx-philharmonic" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Onyx Youth Orchestra and Onyx Philharmonic</strong></span></a><span class="TextRun Underlined EmptyTextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Wednesday, July 16, at 6 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>SciTech Campus, Hylton Center, Merchant Hall</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The Onyx Project presents&nbsp;</span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The Soul of America: An Orchestral Celebration of Soul and R&amp;B</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">. Onyx Youth Orchestra and Onyx Philharmonic will celebrate soul and R&amp;B classics with guess vocalists and a little help from the audience.</span><span class="EOP SCXW229621709 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;</p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><em><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW229621709 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span></em></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="inline_block:call_to_action" data-inline-block-uuid="170741ef-5a73-4c85-888e-77ac57604536"> <div class="cta"> <a class="cta__link" href="https://brand.gmu.edu/faculty-and-staff-announcements"> <h4 class="cta__title">Announcement Guidelines <i class="fas fa-arrow-circle-right"></i> </h4> <span class="cta__icon"> <div class="field field--name-field-cta-icon field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Icon</div> <div class="field__item"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-font-awesome-icon field--type-fontawesome-icon field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Icon</div> <div class="field__item"><div class="fontawesome-icons"> <div class="fontawesome-icon"> <i class="fas fa-info-circle" data-fa-transform data-fa-mask style="--fa-primary-color: #000000; 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Drivers should allow additional travel time to and from campus. Some parking changes will be in effect. </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69559607 BCX0" href="https://construction.gmu.edu/news/2025-07/fairfax-campus-notice-parking-and-traffic-advisory-july-8-and-10" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Get the details</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Tickets are still available for the&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69559607 BCX0" href="https://www.eaglebankarena.com/events/detail/washington-mystics-vs-las-vegas-aces-07-10-25" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Washington Mystics game at EagleBank Arena</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;on Thursday, July 10, at 7:30 p.m., vs. the Las Vegas Aces. Tickets may be purchased online through Ticketmaster or pay fewer fees by purchasing in person at the EagleBank Arena box office. Hours are Tuesday–Thursday from noon to 6 p.m., and Friday–Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. &nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">George 鶹Ƶ Selects Chartwells Higher Education as New Dining Services Partner</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ has selected&nbsp;Chartwells Higher Education, a national leader in campus dining, as its new dining services provider, following a comprehensive and competitive RFP process. George 鶹Ƶ’s contract with Chartwells started July 1 and is expected to transform dining on campus. Further information will be shared in the coming months about the transition process, upcoming opportunities for community feedback, and ways for students to help shape the future of dining on campus.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69559607 BCX0" href="/news/2025-06/george-mason-university-selects-chartwells-higher-education-new-dining-services" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Read more</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">New AI Guidelines and&nbsp;Tools for 鶹Ƶ Students, Faculty, and Staff</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ has released comprehensive&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69559607 BCX0" href="/ai-guidelines" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">artificial intelligence (AI) guidelines</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">. These resources provide&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">framework</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;and guidance for the responsible and ethical use of AI across the academic community.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">George 鶹Ƶ’s enterprise AI platform,&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69559607 BCX0" href="https://patriotai.gmu.edu/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">PatriotAI</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, represents the first major outcome of the university’s strategic partnership with Microsoft and&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">Cloudforce</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;to start a meaningful and thoughtful integration of artificial intelligence capabilities into university operations.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Through a suite of six specialized AI tools, called agents,&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69559607 BCX0" href="/AI#PatriotAI" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">PatriotAI</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;offers secure, university-managed access to large language models that aid academic work, studies, and student life. Each agent was co-developed with members of the George 鶹Ƶ community, including the AI Visioning Task Force, and they represent our first lineup of AI tools designed to enhance learning, instruction, research, and administration across campus.&nbsp;For complete details about this vision, visit&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69559607 BCX0" href="/AI" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">ai.gmu.edu</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Faculty and Staff Book Scholarship Winners</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Congratulations to the 2025–26 </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69559607 BCX0" href="https://hr.gmu.edu/reward-and-recognition/formal-recognition/faculty-staff-book-scholarship/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Faculty and Staff Book Scholarship</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> winners. Each awardee will receive $250 to use toward books and other educational materials from the 鶹Ƶ bookstore, supporting their continued academic studies:</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <ul> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Tasneem Amrou, student outreach coordinator, College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Amrou is pursuing a </span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">master of arts</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> in global affairs.</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Isela G. Caballero, communications coordinator, Health Administration and Policy, College of Public Health. Caballero is pursuing a </span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">master of public health</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> in global health.</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Lee Friend, student success coach, Student Success Coaching. </span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">Friend</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> is pursuing a </span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">master of social work</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Raven Green McCormick, assistant director for career advising, College of Public Health. McCormick is pursuing a doctorate in </span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">education</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> leadership.</span></p> </li> </ul> <hr> <h3><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Training and Professional Development</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h3> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Branded Products Educational Seminar</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Join the Office of University Branding for a Branded Products Educational Seminar on&nbsp;Thursday, July 31, located in George's at the Johnson Center on the Fairfax Campus.&nbsp;Two&nbsp;90-minute sessions will be facilitated in partnership with licensed vendor&nbsp;Pat Dome.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69559607 BCX0" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/branded-products-educational-seminar-tickets-1417613533239?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Register</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;by July 28. Anyone who purchases George 鶹Ƶ-branded products should attend.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Participants will learn about the following:</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Proper use of the university logo on products&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Selecting products that are “on brand” with George 鶹Ƶ’s colors&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Navigating the limitations of printing the logo on small products&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The licensing process cycle and the production process&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Different uses of the brand </span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">acros</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">s the university</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Different embellishment options of the logo&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Req</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">ue</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">sting a two-color version of a unit logo</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Contact </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69559607 BCX0" href="mailto:datkins1@gmu.edu" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">David Atkins</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, executive director, brand development and licensing, with questions.</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Adjunct Faculty Success Workshop</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The Adjunct Faculty Success Workshop will be hosted virtually on Saturday, August 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 鶹Ƶ. The workshop includes professional development support, resources, and&nbsp;introductions&nbsp;to&nbsp;friendly&nbsp;faces on campus.</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Human Resources Liaisons should send&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">the</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69559607 BCX0" href="https://faculty.gmu.edu/adjunct-faculty-success-workshop" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">registration link</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;to any new adjunct faculty as they are hired. For more information, visit the<strong>&nbsp;</strong></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69559607 BCX0" href="https://faculty.gmu.edu/adjunct-faculty-success-workshop" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Adjunct Faculty Success Workshop webpage</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.<strong>&nbsp;</strong>For questions, contact Faculty Affairs and Development at<strong>&nbsp;</strong></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69559607 BCX0" href="mailto:facaffs@gmu.edu" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">facaffs@gmu.edu</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Sign Up for 鶹Ƶ 101 this Summer</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ 101 is&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">an</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;one-time workshop that covers information about the university’s history, organization, resources, and the future of the institution. Sign up for an upcoming session via&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">鶹ƵLeaps</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">:</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Friday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to noon (in-person)</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Friday, August 15, from 10 a.m. to noon (via Zoom)</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>To register for an upcoming session:&nbsp;</strong></span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Go to&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69559607 BCX0" href="https://masonleaps.gmu.edu/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">masonleaps.gmu.edu</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;and log in with your&nbsp;鶹Ƶ&nbsp;credentials</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">In the search bar in upper right corner of the page, search for “鶹Ƶ 101”</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">On the screen that opens, click “鶹Ƶ 101,” and available 鶹Ƶ 101 dates will appear</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Click on the “Request” button next to your preferred training date</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Career Academy</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ has launched&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69559607 BCX0" href="https://cpe.gmu.edu/courses-and-programs/courses/masoncareeracademy.php" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Career Academy</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, a new online learning resource that is free for current students, faculty, and staff to develop new skills. 鶹Ƶ Career Academy is also available to displaced workers, including federal workers and contractors in the region, for a small registration fee.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Career Academy offers access to more than 90 online micro-credential courses and industry-recognized certifications in fields such as data analytics, cybersecurity, project management, and information technology support.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69559607 BCX0" href="/news/2025-05/new-mason-career-academy-gives-students-and-displaced-workers-immediate-access" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Read more</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <hr> <h3><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Resources for You</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h3> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Baroni Center Webinar: The Future of Federal Acquisition</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Join the Baroni Center for Government Contracting for an upcoming webinar, "The Future of Federal Acquisition," on Wednesday, July 9, from 9–10:30 a.m. This webinar brings together experts in government, industry, and academia for a serious discussion about the current performance of and&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed" lang="EN-US">future prospects</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;for the government contracting community.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The event will also feature the publication of the center’s inaugural&nbsp;</span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Government Contracting Trends and Performance Index</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">. The index is the first broad analysis of the $800 billion government contracting industrial base that supports the functioning of the U.S. federal government.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69559607 BCX0" href="https://web.cvent.com/event/e65a4a09-a586-4e3f-bb3a-74be5af40931/summary" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Learn more and register</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Thrills and Chills with Cinema on the Plaza at 鶹Ƶ Square</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Beat the summer heat&nbsp;with a chilling movie at </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69559607 BCX0" href="https://ularlington.gmu.edu/event/cinema-on-the-plaza/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Cinema on the Plaza</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> at 鶹Ƶ Square on Friday, July 18. Social </span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">hour</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> starts at 7:30 p.m., and </span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Little Shop of Horrors </span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">starts at 8:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets for a free outdoor movie. A&nbsp;food truck will offer items for sale. Some street parking is available, as well as paid parking in the Van </span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">Metre</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> Garage. Kids are welcome, if supervised by their adult(s). Note: This movie is rated PG-13.</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Kritikos Reading Series: Summer 2025</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">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 “The Great Blackout” on Friday, July 11, from 1–2:30 p.m. via Zoom. </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69559607 BCX0" href="https://cvpa.gmu.edu/events-venues/kritikos" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Learn more</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Upcoming Peformances and Arts Events at George 鶹Ƶ</strong></span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69559607 BCX0" href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/hairspray-the-broadway-musical" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Prince William Little Theatre:&nbsp;</strong></span><em><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Hairspray, The Broadway Musical</strong></span></em></a><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>July 11–20, multiple performances</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>SciTech Campus, Hylton Center, Gregory Family Theater</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><em><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Hairspray</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and loveable teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire—to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">social</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;outcast to&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">sudden</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;star.</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69559607 BCX0" href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/arif-lohar-live" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Arif Lohar Live</strong></span></a><span class="TextRun Underlined EmptyTextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Saturday, July 12, at 8 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>SciTech Campus,&nbsp;Hylton Center, Merchant Hall</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Join Arif Lohar for a night of Punjabi folk music. The&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">Jugni</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;King will perform live&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">in</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;this unforgettable night.</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69559607 BCX0" href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/onyx-youth-orchestra-amp-onyx-philharmonic" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Onyx Youth Orchestra and Onyx Philharmonic</strong></span></a><span class="TextRun Underlined EmptyTextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Wednesday, July 16, at 6 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>SciTech Campus, Hylton Center, Merchant Hall</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The Onyx Project presents&nbsp;</span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The Soul of America: An Orchestral Celebration of Soul and R&amp;B</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">. Onyx Youth Orchestra and Onyx Philharmonic will celebrate soul and R&amp;B classics with guess vocalists and a little help from the audience.</span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69559607 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69559607 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span><span class="EOP SCXW69559607 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="inline_block:call_to_action" data-inline-block-uuid="0703e3e1-8ec4-4158-8089-8ed9ed393d4a"> <div class="cta"> <a class="cta__link" href="https://brand.gmu.edu/faculty-and-staff-announcements"> <h4 class="cta__title">Announcement Guidelines <i class="fas fa-arrow-circle-right"></i> </h4> <span class="cta__icon"> <div class="field field--name-field-cta-icon field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Icon</div> <div class="field__item"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-font-awesome-icon field--type-fontawesome-icon field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Icon</div> <div class="field__item"><div class="fontawesome-icons"> <div class="fontawesome-icon"> <i class="fas fa-info-circle" data-fa-transform data-fa-mask style="--fa-primary-color: #000000; 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George 鶹Ƶ’s contract with Chartwells starts July 1 and is expected to transform dining on campus. Further information will be shared in the coming months about the transition process, upcoming opportunities for community feedback, and ways for students to help shape the future of dining on campus. </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42627671 BCX0" href="/news/2025-06/george-mason-university-selects-chartwells-higher-education-new-dining-services" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Read more</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW42627671 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">New AI Guidelines and&nbsp;Tools for 鶹Ƶ Students, Faculty, and Staff</span><span class="EOP SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW42627671 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ has released comprehensive&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42627671 BCX0" href="/ai-guidelines" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">artificial intelligence (AI) guidelines</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">. These resources provide </span><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">framework</span><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> and guidance for the responsible and ethical use of AI across the academic community.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW42627671 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">George 鶹Ƶ’s enterprise AI platform,&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42627671 BCX0" href="https://patriotai.gmu.edu/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">PatriotAI</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, represents the first major outcome of the university’s strategic partnership with Microsoft and&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">Cloudforce</span><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;to start a meaningful and thoughtful integration of artificial intelligence capabilities into university operations.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW42627671 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Through a suite of six specialized AI tools, called agents,&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42627671 BCX0" href="/AI#PatriotAI" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">PatriotAI</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;offers secure, university-managed access to large language models that aid academic work, studies, and student life. Each agent was co-developed with members of the George 鶹Ƶ community, including the AI Visioning Task Force, and they represent our first lineup of AI tools designed to enhance learning, instruction, research, and administration across campus.&nbsp;For complete details about this vision, visit&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42627671 BCX0" href="/AI" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">ai.gmu.edu</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Summer Camps at George 鶹Ƶ</span><span class="EOP SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW42627671 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Still deciding on summer camps? 鶹Ƶ hosts camps and youth programs across a range of topics, including academics, visual and performing arts, recreation, and sports.&nbsp; Visit&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42627671 BCX0" href="https://camps.gmu.edu/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">camps.gmu.edu</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;to browse camps hosted by George 鶹Ƶ departments and external groups across campuses.</span><span class="EOP SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h3><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Training and Professional Development</span><span class="EOP SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h3> <p class="Paragraph SCXW42627671 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Sign Up for 鶹Ƶ 101 this Summer</span><span class="EOP SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW42627671 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ 101 is&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">an</span><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;one-time workshop that covers information about the university’s history, organization, resources, and the future of the institution. Sign up for an upcoming session via&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">鶹ƵLeaps</span><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">:</span><span class="EOP SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW42627671 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Friday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to noon (in-person)</span><span class="EOP SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW42627671 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Friday, August 15, from 10 a.m. to noon (via Zoom)</span><span class="EOP SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <p class="Paragraph SCXW42627671 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>To register for an upcoming session:&nbsp;</strong></span><span class="EOP SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW42627671 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Go to&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42627671 BCX0" href="https://masonleaps.gmu.edu/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">masonleaps.gmu.edu</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;and log in with your&nbsp;鶹Ƶ&nbsp;credentials</span><span class="EOP SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW42627671 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">In the search bar in upper right corner of the page, search for “鶹Ƶ 101”</span><span class="EOP SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW42627671 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">On the screen that opens, click “鶹Ƶ 101,” and available 鶹Ƶ 101 dates will appear</span><span class="EOP SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW42627671 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Click on the “Request” button next to your preferred training date</span><span class="EOP SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <p class="Paragraph SCXW42627671 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Adjunct Faculty Success Workshop</span><span class="EOP SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW42627671 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">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 鶹Ƶ. The workshop includes professional development support, resources, and </span><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">introductions</span><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> to </span><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">friendly</span><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> faces on campus.</span><span class="EOP SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW42627671 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW42627671 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Human Resources Liaisons should send </span><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">the</span><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42627671 BCX0" href="https://faculty.gmu.edu/adjunct-faculty-success-workshop" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">registration link</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> to any new adjunct faculty as they are hired. For more information, visit the<strong>&nbsp;</strong></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42627671 BCX0" href="https://faculty.gmu.edu/adjunct-faculty-success-workshop" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Adjunct Faculty Success Workshop webpage</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.<strong>&nbsp;</strong>For questions, contact Faculty Affairs and Development at<strong>&nbsp;</strong></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42627671 BCX0" href="mailto:facaffs@gmu.edu" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">facaffs@gmu.edu</span></a>.</p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW42627671 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Career Academy</span><span class="EOP SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW42627671 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ has launched&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42627671 BCX0" href="https://cpe.gmu.edu/courses-and-programs/courses/masoncareeracademy.php" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Career Academy</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, a new online learning resource that is free for current students, faculty, and staff to develop new skills. 鶹Ƶ Career Academy is also available to displaced workers, including federal workers and contractors in the region, for a small registration fee.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW42627671 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Career Academy offers access to more than 90 online micro-credential courses and industry-recognized certifications in fields such as data analytics, cybersecurity, project management, and information technology support.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42627671 BCX0" href="/news/2025-05/new-mason-career-academy-gives-students-and-displaced-workers-immediate-access" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Read more</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span></p> <hr> <h3><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Resources for You</span><span class="EOP SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h3> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Washington Mystics at EagleBank Arena</span><span class="EOP SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW42627671 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Tickets are still available for the&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42627671 BCX0" href="https://www.eaglebankarena.com/events/detail/washington-mystics-vs-las-vegas-aces-07-10-25" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Washington Mystics game at EagleBank Arena</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;on Thursday, July 10, at 7:30 p.m., vs. the Las Vegas Aces. Tickets may be purchased online through Ticketmaster or pay fewer fees by purchasing in person at the EagleBank Arena box office. Hours are Tuesday–Thursday from noon to 6 p.m., and Friday–Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. &nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Baroni Center Webinar: The Future of Federal Acquisition</span><span class="EOP SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW42627671 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Join the Baroni Center for Government Contracting for an upcoming webinar, "The Future of Federal Acquisition," on Wednesday, July 9, from 9–10:30 a.m. This webinar brings together experts in government, industry, and academia for a serious discussion about the current performance of and </span><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed" lang="EN-US">future prospects</span><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> for the government contracting community.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW42627671 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW42627671 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The event will also feature the publication of the center’s inaugural </span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Government Contracting Trends and Performance Index</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">. The index is the first broad analysis of the $800 billion government contracting industrial base that supports the functioning of the U.S. federal government.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42627671 BCX0" href="https://web.cvent.com/event/e65a4a09-a586-4e3f-bb3a-74be5af40931/summary" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Learn more and register</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Upcoming Performances and Arts Events at George 鶹Ƶ</span><span class="EOP SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW42627671 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42627671 BCX0" href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/hairspray-the-broadway-musical" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Prince William Little Theatre:&nbsp;</strong></span><em><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Hairspray, The Broadway Musical</strong></span></em></a><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>July 11–20, multiple performances</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>SciTech Campus, Hylton Center, Gregory Family Theater</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><em><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Hairspray</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and loveable teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire—to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">social</span><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;outcast to&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">sudden</span><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;star.</span><span class="EOP SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW42627671 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42627671 BCX0" href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/arif-lohar-live" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Arif Lohar Live</strong></span></a><span class="TextRun Underlined EmptyTextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Saturday, July 12, at 8 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>SciTech Campus,&nbsp;Hylton Center, Merchant Hall</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Join Arif Lohar for a night of Punjabi folk music. The&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">Jugni</span><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;King will perform live&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">in</span><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;this unforgettable night.</span><span class="EOP SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW42627671 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42627671 BCX0" href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/onyx-youth-orchestra-amp-onyx-philharmonic" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Onyx Youth Orchestra and Onyx Philharmonic</strong></span></a><span class="TextRun Underlined EmptyTextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Wednesday, July 16, at 6 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>SciTech Campus, Hylton Center, Merchant Hall</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW42627671 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The Onyx Project presents&nbsp;</span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The Soul of America: An Orchestral Celebration of Soul and R&amp;B</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">. Onyx Youth Orchestra and Onyx Philharmonic will celebrate soul and R&amp;B classics with guess vocalists and a little help from the audience.</span><span class="EOP SCXW42627671 BCX0"> </span><span class="TextRun SCXW42627671 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW42627671 BCX0" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="inline_block:call_to_action" data-inline-block-uuid="1f6a6348-aaa1-40e3-877f-d8f508de8b17"> <div class="cta"> <a class="cta__link" href="https://brand.gmu.edu/faculty-and-staff-announcements"> <h4 class="cta__title">Announcement Guidelines <i class="fas fa-arrow-circle-right"></i> </h4> <span class="cta__icon"> <div class="field field--name-field-cta-icon field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Icon</div> <div class="field__item"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-font-awesome-icon field--type-fontawesome-icon field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Icon</div> <div class="field__item"><div class="fontawesome-icons"> <div class="fontawesome-icon"> <i class="fas fa-info-circle" data-fa-transform data-fa-mask style="--fa-primary-color: #000000; 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These resources provide framework and guidance for the responsible and ethical use of AI across the academic community.&nbsp;</p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">George 鶹Ƶ’s enterprise AI platform,&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW225195638 BCX0" href="https://patriotai.gmu.edu/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">PatriotAI</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, represents the first major outcome of the university’s strategic partnership with Microsoft and&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">Cloudforce</span><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;to start a meaningful and thoughtful integration of artificial intelligence capabilities into university operations.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Through a suite of six specialized AI tools, called agents,&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW225195638 BCX0" href="/AI#PatriotAI" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">PatriotAI</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;offers secure, university-managed access to large language models that aid academic work, studies, and student life. Each agent was co-developed with members of the George 鶹Ƶ community, including the AI Visioning Task Force, and they represent our first lineup of AI tools designed to enhance learning, instruction, research, and administration across campus.&nbsp;For complete details about this vision, visit&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW225195638 BCX0" href="/AI" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">ai.gmu.edu</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Summer Camps at George 鶹Ƶ</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Still deciding on summer camps? 鶹Ƶ hosts camps and youth programs across a range of topics, including academics, visual and performing arts, recreation, and sports.&nbsp; Visit </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW225195638 BCX0" href="https://camps.gmu.edu/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">camps.gmu.edu</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> to browse camps hosted by George 鶹Ƶ departments and external groups across campuses.</span></p> <hr> <h3><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Training and Professional Development</span><span class="EOP SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h3> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">University Business Consulting’s Summer Knowledge Share Series</span><span class="EOP SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Registration is now open for University Business Consulting’s annual Summer Knowledge Share Series. Faculty and staff are invited to&nbsp;attend&nbsp;sessions on the following topics:&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Thinking Strategically as a Team: Wednesday, July 9&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Design Thinking and Experimentation: Wednesday, August 13</span><span class="EOP SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <p class="Paragraph SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Sessions will be hosted in person on the Fairfax Campus in Merten Hall, as well as via Zoom.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW225195638 BCX0" href="https://consulting.gmu.edu/summer-series/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Find out more and register</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Sign Up for 鶹Ƶ 101 this Summer</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ 101 is&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">an</span><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;one-time workshop that covers information about the university’s history, organization, resources, and the future of the institution. Sign up for an upcoming session via&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">鶹ƵLeaps</span><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">:</span><span class="EOP SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Friday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to noon (in-person)</span><span class="EOP SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Friday, August 15, from 10 a.m. to noon (via Zoom)</span><span class="EOP SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <p class="Paragraph SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>To register for an upcoming session:&nbsp;</strong></span><span class="EOP SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Go to&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW225195638 BCX0" href="https://masonleaps.gmu.edu/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">masonleaps.gmu.edu</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;and log in with your&nbsp;鶹Ƶ&nbsp;credentials</span><span class="EOP SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">In the search bar in upper right corner of the page, search for “鶹Ƶ 101”</span><span class="EOP SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">On the screen that opens, click “鶹Ƶ 101,” and available 鶹Ƶ 101 dates will appear</span><span class="EOP SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Click on the “Request” button next to your preferred training date</span><span class="EOP SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Career Academy</span><span class="EOP SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ has launched&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW225195638 BCX0" href="https://cpe.gmu.edu/courses-and-programs/courses/masoncareeracademy.php" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Career Academy</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, a new online learning resource that is free for current students, faculty, and staff to develop new skills. 鶹Ƶ Career Academy is also available to displaced workers, including federal workers and contractors in the region, for a small registration fee.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Career Academy offers access to more than 90 online micro-credential courses and industry-recognized certifications in fields such as data analytics, cybersecurity, project management, and information technology support.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW225195638 BCX0" href="/news/2025-05/new-mason-career-academy-gives-students-and-displaced-workers-immediate-access" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Read more</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h3><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Resources for You</span></h3> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Thrift for Free at Patriot Packout’s Free Store</span><span class="EOP SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The Patriot Packout's Free Store returns to campus from Monday, June 23, through Saturday, June 28. The store will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and from 3–7 p.m. on the Fairfax Campus, Art and Design Building,&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW225195638 BCX0" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/ymWVgHq2NMMfvQDw8" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Gillespie Gallery</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;(located on the 1st floor).&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">All items in the store are free. Explore gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, books, art supplies, small appliances, electronics, household items, and kitchen goods. Partners and family members are invited to thrift with their Patriot.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW225195638 BCX0" href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=VXKFnlffR0ygwAVGRgOAy3ZJnH76LbBNiRwLM8nrODpUODNaR0pUVkkwQVZVVDVOSE1XWDk2TkJRMC4u&amp;route=shorturl" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Registration is required</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.&nbsp;All items were donated by the university community during&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW225195638 BCX0" href="https://green.gmu.edu/patriot-pack-out-ppo/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Patriot Packout</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, a campus move-out initiative that reduces waste and addresses basic needs insecurity.</span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Wellness and Safety Training at 鶹Ƶ Square and SciTech</span><span class="EOP SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Facilities and Campus Operations invites faculty and staff from all units to participate in upcoming wellness and safety sessions at 鶹Ƶ Square and the Science and Technology Campus. Designed to support health, safety, and overall well-being, these quick and informative sessions include CPR/AED training, emergency response (“Stop the Bleed”), ergonomic and spine health tips, and personalized wellness checks. Whether you are looking to recharge, get back on track, or simply stay proactive about your health, there’s something here for everyone.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW225195638 BCX0" href="https://facilities.gmu.edu/facilities-employee-portal/proactive-health-safety-week-maintaining-wellness/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Get more details and register</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span></p> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Upcoming Performances and Arts Events at George 鶹Ƶ</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW225195638 BCX0" href="https://music.calendar.gmu.edu/mason-jazz-camp-juan-megna-2025" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Juan Megna Concert</strong></span></a><span class="TextRun Underlined EmptyTextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Tuesday, June 24, at 3:30 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Argentinian drummer and percussionist Juan Megna performs Afro-Brazilian genres, jazz, Argentinian milongas, and chacareras. He had played/recorded with Tedd Baker, Wade Beach, and Shawn Purcell, as well as Brazilian artists Vinicius Dorim, Rubinho Antunes, Bruno Mangueira, and Felipe Silveira. This concert is free and open to the public and offered as part of 鶹Ƶ Jazz Camp.</span><span class="EOP SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW225195638 BCX0" href="https://music.calendar.gmu.edu/mason-jazz-camp-altin-sencalar-2025" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Altin Sencalar Concert</strong></span></a><span class="TextRun Underlined EmptyTextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Wednesday, June 25, at 3:30 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Jazz Camp presents American trombonist, composer, and educator Altin&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">Sencalar</span><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">. Praised by the </span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">International Trombone Associations Journal</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> for his “virtuosity [and] melodic and harmonic mastery,” </span><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">Sencalar </span><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">has shared the stage with DeeDee Bridgewater, Rodney Whitaker, Christian McBride, David Sanborn, The Dizzy All Star Alumni Big Band, Michael Bublé, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, and more. This concert is free and open to the public and offered as part of 鶹Ƶ Jazz Camp.</span><span class="EOP SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW225195638 BCX0" href="https://music.calendar.gmu.edu/mason-jazz-camp-the-u-s-navy-band-commodores-2025" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>U.S. Navy Band Commodores</strong></span></a><span class="TextRun Underlined EmptyTextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Thursday, June 26, at 3:30 p.m.&nbsp;</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The U.S. Navy Band Commodores, the Navy's premier jazz ensemble, have been performing the very best of big band jazz for the Navy and the nation for 50 years. Formed in 1969, this 18-member group continues the jazz big band legacy with some of the finest musicians in the world. The Commodores' mission includes public concerts, national concert tours, ceremonial support in honoring our veterans, jazz education classes and clinics, and protocol performances for military and civilian government officials. This concert is free and open to the public and offered as part of 鶹Ƶ Jazz Camp.</span><span class="EOP SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW225195638 BCX0" href="https://music.calendar.gmu.edu/mason-jazz-camp-student-showcase-2025" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>鶹Ƶ Jazz Camp: Student Showcase Concert</strong></span></a><span class="TextRun Underlined EmptyTextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Friday, June 27, at 2 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Participants of 鶹Ƶ Jazz Camp perform a student showcase to conclude the week-long camp. This concert is free and open to the public. &nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW225195638 BCX0" href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/paul-anka-in-concert" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Paul Anka in Concert</strong></span></a><span class="TextRun Underlined EmptyTextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Saturday, June 28, at 7 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>SciTech Campus, Hylton Center, Merchant Hall</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Legendary singer and songwriter Paul Anka, who has written for artists ranging from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, performs his greatest hits, including “Put Your Head On My Shoulder,” “Diana,” “She’s A Lady,” and “My Way.”</span><span class="EOP SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW225195638 BCX0" href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/hairspray-the-broadway-musical" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Prince William Little Theatre:&nbsp;</strong></span><em><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Hairspray, The Broadway Musical</strong></span></em></a><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>July 11–20, multiple performances</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>SciTech Campus, Hylton Center, Gregory Family Theater</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><em><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Hairspray</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and loveable teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire—to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">social</span><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;outcast to&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">sudden</span><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;star.</span><span class="EOP SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW225195638 BCX0" href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/arif-lohar-live" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Arif Lohar Live</strong></span></a><span class="TextRun Underlined EmptyTextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Saturday, July 12, at 8 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>SciTech Campus,&nbsp;Hylton Center, Merchant Hall</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Join Arif Lohar for a night of Punjabi folk music. The&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">Jugni</span><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;King will perform live&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">in</span><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;this unforgettable night.</span><span class="EOP SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW225195638 BCX0" href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/onyx-youth-orchestra-amp-onyx-philharmonic" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Onyx Youth Orchestra and Onyx Philharmonic</strong></span></a><span class="TextRun Underlined EmptyTextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Wednesday, July 16, at 6 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>SciTech Campus, Hylton Center, Merchant Hall</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The Onyx Project presents&nbsp;</span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The Soul of America: An Orchestral Celebration of Soul and R&amp;B</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">. Onyx Youth Orchestra and Onyx Philharmonic will celebrate soul and R&amp;B classics with guess vocalists and a little help from the audience.</span><span class="EOP SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW225195638 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW225195638 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"></span><span class="EOP SCXW225195638 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="inline_block:call_to_action" data-inline-block-uuid="60b80170-e11c-45f9-b033-c4031695a67e"> <div class="cta"> <a class="cta__link" href="https://brand.gmu.edu/faculty-and-staff-announcements"> <h4 class="cta__title">Announcement Guidelines <i class="fas fa-arrow-circle-right"></i> </h4> <span class="cta__icon"> <div class="field field--name-field-cta-icon field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Icon</div> <div class="field__item"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-font-awesome-icon field--type-fontawesome-icon field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Icon</div> <div class="field__item"><div class="fontawesome-icons"> <div class="fontawesome-icon"> <i class="fas fa-info-circle" data-fa-transform data-fa-mask style="--fa-primary-color: #000000; 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The senate provides many opportunities to learn more about the university and to collaborate with administrators and staff outside your unit.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Terms begin in August and last for two years. Staff Senate seats are open to classified staff and non-student wage staff. The nomination period for the 2025 election is open through June 20. Nominate yourself or a colleague. </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW71749933 BCX0" href="https://staffsenate.gmu.edu/staff-senate-nomination-period-is-open/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Learn more and view the available seats</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">. The election will be held from July 9–23, and new senators will be announced in August.&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Test Out&nbsp;PatriotAI</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ’s enterprise AI platform,&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW71749933 BCX0" href="https://patriotai.gmu.edu/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">PatriotAI</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, represents the first major outcome of the university’s strategic partnership with Microsoft and&nbsp;Cloudforce&nbsp;to start a meaningful and thoughtful integration of artificial intelligence capabilities into university operations.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Through a suite of six specialized AI tools, called agents,&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW71749933 BCX0" href="/AI#PatriotAI" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">PatriotAI</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;offers secure, university-managed access to large language models that aid academic work, studies, and student life. Each agent was co-developed with members of the George 鶹Ƶ community, including the AI Visioning Task Force, and they represent our first lineup of AI tools designed to enhance learning, instruction, research, and administration across campus.&nbsp;For complete details about this vision, visit&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW71749933 BCX0" href="/AI" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">ai.gmu.edu</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h3 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Training and Professional Development</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h3> <hr> <h5><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">University Business Consulting’s Summer Knowledge Share Series</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Registration is now open for University Business Consulting’s annual Summer Knowledge Share Series. Faculty and staff are invited to </span><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">attend</span><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> sessions on the following topics:&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Thinking Strategically as a Team: Wednesday, July 9&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Design Thinking and Experimentation: Wednesday, August 13</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Sessions will be hosted in person on the Fairfax Campus in Merten Hall, as well as via Zoom. </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW71749933 BCX0" href="https://consulting.gmu.edu/summer-series/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Find out more and register</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span></p> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Sign Up for 鶹Ƶ 101 this Summer</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ 101 is </span><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">an</span><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> one-time workshop that covers information about the university’s history, organization, resources, and the future of the institution. Sign up for an upcoming session via </span><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">鶹ƵLeaps</span><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">:</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Monday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to noon (via Zoom)</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Friday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to noon (in-person)</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Friday, August 15, from 10 a.m. to noon (via Zoom)</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>To register for an upcoming session:</strong></span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <ul> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Go to </span><a href="https://masonleaps.gmu.edu"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">masonleaps.gmu.edu</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> and log in with your </span><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ</span><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> credentials</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">In the search bar in upper right corner of the page, search for “鶹Ƶ 101”</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">On the screen that opens, click “鶹Ƶ 101,” and available 鶹Ƶ 101 dates will appear</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Click on the “Request” button next to your preferred training date</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Career Academy</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ has launched&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW71749933 BCX0" href="https://cpe.gmu.edu/courses-and-programs/courses/masoncareeracademy.php" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Career Academy</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, a new online learning resource that is free for current students, faculty, and staff to develop new skills. 鶹Ƶ Career Academy is also available to displaced workers, including federal workers and contractors in the region, for a small registration fee.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Career Academy offers access to more than 90 online micro-credential courses and industry-recognized certifications in fields such as data analytics, cybersecurity, project management, and information technology support.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW71749933 BCX0" href="/news/2025-05/new-mason-career-academy-gives-students-and-displaced-workers-immediate-access" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Read more</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h3 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Resources for You</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h3> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Thrift for Free at Patriot Packout’s Free Store</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The Patriot Packout's Free Store returns to campus from Monday, June 23, through Saturday, June 28. The store will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and from 3–7 p.m. on the Fairfax Campus, Art and Design Building, </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW71749933 BCX0" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/ymWVgHq2NMMfvQDw8" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Gillespie Gallery</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> (located on the 1st floor).&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">All items in the store are free. Explore gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, books, art supplies, small appliances, electronics, household items, and kitchen goods. Partners and family members are invited to thrift with their Patriot.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><a class="Hyperlink SCXW71749933 BCX0" href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=VXKFnlffR0ygwAVGRgOAy3ZJnH76LbBNiRwLM8nrODpUODNaR0pUVkkwQVZVVDVOSE1XWDk2TkJRMC4u&amp;route=shorturl" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Registration is required</span></a><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">. </span><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">All items were donated by the university community during </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW71749933 BCX0" href="https://green.gmu.edu/patriot-pack-out-ppo/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Patriot Packout</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, a campus move-out initiative that reduces waste and addresses basic needs insecurity.</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Wellness and Safety Training at 鶹Ƶ Square and SciTech</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Facilities and Campus Operations invites faculty and staff from all units to participate in upcoming wellness and safety sessions at 鶹Ƶ Square and the Science and Technology Campus. Designed to support health, safety, and overall well-being, these quick and informative sessions include CPR/AED training, emergency response (“Stop the Bleed”), ergonomic and spine health tips, and personalized wellness checks. Whether you are looking to recharge, get back on track, or simply stay proactive about your health, there’s something here for everyone. </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW71749933 BCX0" href="https://facilities.gmu.edu/facilities-employee-portal/proactive-health-safety-week-maintaining-wellness/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Get more details and register</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">One Year Later: Continuing the Momentum from the Faculty and Staff Experience Survey&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">It’s been one year since the Faculty and Staff Experience Survey, and many units have shared results and created action plans to improve the workplace. If your team hasn’t reviewed its results yet, now is a great time—Human Resources facilitators are available to support the process.</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Even without direct report data, teams can still reflect on the&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">Q12 questions</span><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">. Gallup offers a helpful resource,&nbsp;“Engagement Planning Options for Managers Without Q12® Results,” available through the Gallup platform.</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Survey data and planning resources are available on the&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW71749933 BCX0" href="https://hr.gmu.edu/faculty-staff-experience-survey/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Faculty and Staff Engagement Survey website</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;(VPN or on-campus network access required). For support or to schedule a session, contact&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW71749933 BCX0" href="mailto:engagehr@gmu.edu" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">engagehr@gmu.edu</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Employee Resource Group for Hybrid/Remote Employees</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Throughout the Nation (MTN) is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community for remote and hybrid faculty and staff across 鶹Ƶ. Through sharing work-life balance practices, professional development opportunities, and social events,&nbsp;the&nbsp;group&nbsp;aims to ensure that no matter where its members are located, they feel connected and supported&nbsp;at&nbsp;George 鶹Ƶ.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The group hosts monthly Zoom meetings. Complete the&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW71749933 BCX0" href="https://forms.office.com/r/MmTxHXXRX8" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Throughout the Nation interest form</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;to be added to the Teams channel and email listserv. For questions, contact&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW71749933 BCX0" href="mailto:sellis16@gmu.edu" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Stacey Ellis</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Upcoming Performances and Arts Events at George 鶹Ƶ&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><a class="Hyperlink SCXW71749933 BCX0" href="https://music.calendar.gmu.edu/mason-jazz-camp-mjc-faculty-showcase-2025" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>鶹Ƶ Jazz Camp Faculty Concert</strong></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Monday, June 23, at 3:30 p.m.&nbsp;</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The 鶹Ƶ Jazz Camp faculty will perform a special showcase. Performances include&nbsp;Wade Beach (piano), Shawn Purcell (guitar), Ben Thomas (bass), Kevin McDonald (drums), Juan Megna (drums/percussion), Darden Purcell (voice), John Kocur (saxophone), Xavier Perez (saxophone), Jim Carroll (saxophone), Aaron Eckert (trombone), Graham Breedlove (trumpet), and more. This concert is free and open to the public.</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><a class="Hyperlink SCXW71749933 BCX0" href="https://music.calendar.gmu.edu/mason-jazz-camp-juan-megna-2025" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Juan Megna Concert</strong></span></a><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Tuesday, June 24, at 3:30 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Argentinian drummer and percussionist Juan Megna performs Afro-Brazilian genres, jazz, Argentinian milongas, and chacareras. He had played/recorded with Tedd Baker, Wade Beach, and Shawn Purcell, as well as Brazilian artists Vinicius Dorim, Rubinho Antunes, Bruno Mangueira, and Felipe Silveira. This concert is free and open to the public and offered as part of 鶹Ƶ Jazz Camp.</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><a class="Hyperlink SCXW71749933 BCX0" href="https://music.calendar.gmu.edu/mason-jazz-camp-altin-sencalar-2025" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Altin Sencalar Concert</strong></span></a><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Wednesday, June 25, at 3:30 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Jazz Camp presents American trombonist, composer, and educator Altin </span><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">Sencalar</span><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">. Praised by the International Trombone Associations Journal for his “virtuosity [and] melodic and harmonic mastery,” </span><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">Sencalar</span><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> has shared the stage with DeeDee Bridgewater, Rodney Whitaker, Christian McBride, David Sanborn, The Dizzy All Star Alumni Big Band, Michael Bublé, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, and more. This concert is free and open to the public and offered as part of 鶹Ƶ Jazz Camp.</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><a class="Hyperlink SCXW71749933 BCX0" href="https://music.calendar.gmu.edu/mason-jazz-camp-the-u-s-navy-band-commodores-2025" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>U.S. Navy Band Commodores</strong></span></a><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Thursday, June 26, at 3:30 p.m.&nbsp;</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The U.S. Navy Band Commodores, the Navy's premier jazz ensemble, have been performing the very best of big band jazz for the Navy and the nation for 50 years. Formed in 1969, this 18-member group continues the jazz big band legacy with some of the finest musicians in the world. The Commodores' mission includes public concerts, national concert tours, ceremonial support in honoring our veterans, jazz education classes and clinics, and protocol performances for military and civilian government officials. This concert is free and open to the public and offered as part of 鶹Ƶ Jazz Camp.</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><a class="Hyperlink SCXW71749933 BCX0" href="https://music.calendar.gmu.edu/mason-jazz-camp-student-showcase-2025" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>鶹Ƶ Jazz Camp: Student Showcase Concert</strong></span></a><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Friday, June 27, at 2 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br>Participants of 鶹Ƶ Jazz Camp perform a student showcase to conclude the week-long camp. This concert is free and open to the public. &nbsp;</p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><a class="Hyperlink SCXW71749933 BCX0" href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/paul-anka-in-concert" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Paul Anka in Concert</strong></span></a><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Saturday, June 28, at 7 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>SciTech Campus, Hylton Center, Merchant Hall</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Legendary singer and songwriter Paul Anka, who has written for artists ranging from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, performs his greatest hits, including “Put Your Head On My Shoulder,” “Diana,” “She’s A Lady,” and “My Way.”</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><a class="Hyperlink SCXW71749933 BCX0" href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/hairspray-the-broadway-musical" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Prince William Little Theatre:&nbsp;</strong></span><em><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Hairspray, The Broadway Musical</strong></span></em></a><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>July 11–20, multiple performances</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>SciTech Campus, Hylton Center, Gregory Family Theater</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><em><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Hairspray</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and loveable teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire—to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">social</span><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;outcast to&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">sudden</span><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;star.</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><a class="Hyperlink SCXW71749933 BCX0" href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/arif-lohar-live" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Arif Lohar Live</strong></span></a><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Saturday, July 12, at 8 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>SciTech Campus,&nbsp;Hylton Center, Merchant Hall</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Join Arif Lohar for a night of Punjabi folk music. The&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">Jugni</span><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;King will perform live&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">in</span><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;this unforgettable night.</span><span class="EOP SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW71749933 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><a class="Hyperlink SCXW71749933 BCX0" href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/onyx-youth-orchestra-amp-onyx-philharmonic" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Onyx Youth Orchestra and Onyx Philharmonic</strong></span></a><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Wednesday, July 16, at 6 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>SciTech Campus, Hylton Center, Merchant Hall</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW71749933 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The Onyx Project presents&nbsp;</span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The Soul of America: An Orchestral Celebration of Soul and R&amp;B</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW71749933 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">. 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12:02">Fri, 06/06/2025 - 12:02</time> </span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--70-30"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><h2 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Faculty/Staff Announcements&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h2> <p class="Paragraph SCXW256424362 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed intro-text" lang="EN-US">Have</span><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun intro-text" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;something to share?&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW256424362 BCX0" href="https://brand.gmu.edu/faculty-and-staff-announcements" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun intro-text" lang="EN-US">Review announcement guidelines</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun intro-text" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;and submit an announcement from your unit through the&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW256424362 BCX0" href="/george/around-mason/around-mason-announcement-submission" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun intro-text" lang="EN-US">online form</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun intro-text" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW256424362 BCX0 intro-text">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h3 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Campus Updates</span></h3> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">High School Graduation Ceremonies at EagleBank Arena</span><span class="EOP SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW256424362 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Heavy traffic is expected on and around 鶹Ƶ’s Fairfax Campus for regional high school graduation ceremonies at EagleBank Arena through June 16.&nbsp;EagleBank Arena will host up to three ceremonies each day, so traffic may be entering and exiting campus from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. Please allow extra travel time on and around campus.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW256424362 BCX0" href="https://construction.gmu.edu/news/2025-05/fairfax-campus-notice-community-college-and-high-school-graduation-ceremonies-george" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">View the full schedule</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW256424362 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">George 鶹Ƶ faculty, staff, and students are advised to use the general permit area of the Rappahannock Parking Deck or the Field House parking lots to avoid delays. Shenandoah Parking Deck (levels 4 and 5) will be open for limited overflow student, employee, and event parking on weekdays when graduations occur.</span></p> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Celebrating George 鶹Ƶ Employees’ Degree and Certificate Milestones</span><span class="EOP SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW256424362 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Human Resources celebrates the George 鶹Ƶ faculty and staff who have earned or are nearing completion of degrees and certificates as part of their professional development journey. Join us in celebrating their achievements, as submitted by the following faculty and staff members.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW256424362 BCX0" href="https://hr.gmu.edu/celebrating-george-mason-employees-degree-and-certificate-milestones/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">View the list</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Test Out </span><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">PatriotAI</span><span class="EOP SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW256424362 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ’s enterprise AI platform, </span><a href="https://patriotai.gmu.edu/"><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">PatriotAI</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, represents the first major outcome of the university’s strategic partnership with Microsoft and </span><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">Cloudforce</span><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> to start a meaningful and thoughtful integration of artificial intelligence capabilities into university operations.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW256424362 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Through a suite of six specialized AI tools, called agents,&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW256424362 BCX0" href="/AI#PatriotAI" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">PatriotAI</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;offers secure, university-managed access to large language models that aid academic work, studies and student life. Each agent was co-developed with members of the George 鶹Ƶ community, including the AI Visioning Taskforce, and they represent our first lineup of AI tools designed to enhance learning, instruction, research, and administration across campus.&nbsp;For complete details about this vision, visit </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW256424362 BCX0" href="/AI" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">ai.gmu.edu</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span></p> <hr> <h3 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Training and Professional Development</span><span class="EOP SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h3> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Career Academy</span><span class="EOP SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW256424362 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ has launched&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW256424362 BCX0" href="https://cpe.gmu.edu/courses-and-programs/courses/masoncareeracademy.php" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Career Academy</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, a new online learning resource that is free for current students, faculty, and staff to develop new skills, and is available to displaced workers, including federal workers and contractors in the region, for a small registration fee.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW256424362 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Career Academy offers access to more than 90 online micro-credential courses and industry-recognized certifications in fields such as data analytics, cybersecurity, project management, and information technology support.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW256424362 BCX0" href="/news/2025-05/new-mason-career-academy-gives-students-and-displaced-workers-immediate-access" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Read more</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Crucial Conversations Workshop: Mastering Dialogue</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW256424362 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Whenever you’re not getting the results you want, it’s likely an important&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">conversation</span><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;either hasn’t happened or hasn’t been handled well. At the heart of healthy and high-performance organizations are people willing and able to hold Crucial Conversations.</span><span class="EOP SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW256424362 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Join Human Resources for a two-day session June 23</span><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">– 24</span><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;from 9 a.m. to noon on the Fairfax Campus, Merten Hall, to learn the skills to turn disagreement into dialogue for improved relationships and results. "Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue" is an engaging classroom course rich&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">with</span><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;group discussion, real-time practice, and group support and coaching.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW256424362 BCX0" href="https://shibboleth.gmu.edu/idp/profile/SAML2/Unsolicited/SSO?providerId=https%3A%2F%2Fgmu.csod.com&amp;target=https://gmu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/a60cd538-6c7c-4231-8784-dc74d8a6beca" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Register</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.&nbsp;For questions, contact&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW256424362 BCX0" href="mailto:hrlearn@gmu.edu" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">hrlearn@gmu.edu</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span></p> <hr> <h3 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Resources for You</span><span class="EOP SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h3> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">One Year Later: Continuing the Momentum from the Faculty and Staff Experience Survey&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW256424362 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">It’s been one year since the Faculty and Staff Experience Survey, and many units have shared results and created action plans to improve the workplace. If your team hasn’t reviewed its results yet, now is a great time—Human Resources facilitators are available to support the process.</span><span class="EOP SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW256424362 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Even without direct report data, teams can still reflect on the </span><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">Q12 questions</span><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">. Gallup offers a helpful resource,&nbsp;“Engagement Planning Options for Managers Without Q12® Results,” available through the Gallup platform.</span><span class="EOP SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW256424362 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Survey data and planning resources are available on the </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW256424362 BCX0" href="https://hr.gmu.edu/faculty-staff-experience-survey/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Faculty and Staff Engagement Survey website</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> (VPN or on-campus network access required). For support or to schedule a session, contact </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW256424362 BCX0" href="mailto:engagehr@gmu.edu" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">engagehr@gmu.edu</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Employee Resource Group for Hybrid/Remote Employees</span><span class="EOP SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW256424362 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Throughout the Nation (MTN) is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community for remote and hybrid faculty and staff across 鶹Ƶ. Through sharing work-life balance practices, professional development opportunities, and social events, </span><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">the</span><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> group&nbsp;aims to ensure that no matter where its members are located, they feel connected and supported </span><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">at</span><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> George 鶹Ƶ.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW256424362 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The group hosts monthly Zoom meetings. The next meeting (a guided, virtual walk) is scheduled for Friday, June 13, from noon to 1 p.m. Complete the </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW256424362 BCX0" href="https://forms.office.com/r/MmTxHXXRX8" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Throughout the Nation interest form</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> to be added to the Teams channel and email listserv. For questions, contact </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW256424362 BCX0" href="mailto:sellis16@gmu.edu" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Stacey Ellis</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Math Enrichment Camps for Grades 6–9</span><span class="EOP SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW256424362 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Math Odyssey is a camp for rising&nbsp;6–9&nbsp;graders who are curious about math and would like to learn about mathematics concepts typically not taught in&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">K-</span><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">12 curriculum. Campers will build mathematical maturity while honing problem solving, collaboration, and communication skills. Camps will be hosted from July 7–11 and July 21–25 on the Fairfax Campus.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW256424362 BCX0" href="https://science.gmu.edu/academics/special-study-options/k-12-stem-programs/mason-summer-day-camps" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Learn more and register</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Upcoming Performances and Arts Events at George 鶹Ƶ&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW256424362 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><a class="Hyperlink SCXW256424362 BCX0" href="https://music.calendar.gmu.edu/mason-jazz-camp-mjc-faculty-showcase-2025" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>鶹Ƶ Jazz Camp Faculty Concert</strong></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Monday, June 23, at 3:30 p.m.&nbsp;</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts</strong></span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The 鶹Ƶ Jazz Camp faculty will perform a special showcase. Performances include&nbsp;Wade Beach (piano), Shawn Purcell (guitar), Ben Thomas (bass), Kevin McDonald (drums), Juan Megna (drums/percussion), Darden Purcell (voice), John Kocur (saxophone), Xavier Perez (saxophone), Jim Carroll (saxophone), Aaron Eckert (trombone), Graham Breedlove (trumpet), and more. This concert is free and open to the public.</span><span class="EOP SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW256424362 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><a class="Hyperlink SCXW256424362 BCX0" href="https://music.calendar.gmu.edu/mason-jazz-camp-juan-megna-2025" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Juan Megna Concert</strong></span></a><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Tuesday, June 24, at 3:30 p.m.</strong></span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts</strong></span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Argentinian drummer and percussionist Juan Megna performs Afro-Brazilian genres, jazz, Argentinian milongas, and chacareras. He had played/recorded with Tedd Baker, Wade Beach, and Shawn Purcell, as well as Brazilian artists Vinicius Dorim, Rubinho Antunes, Bruno Mangueira, and Felipe Silveira. This concert is free and open to the public and offered as part of 鶹Ƶ Jazz Camp.</span><span class="EOP SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW256424362 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><a class="Hyperlink SCXW256424362 BCX0" href="https://music.calendar.gmu.edu/mason-jazz-camp-altin-sencalar-2025" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Altin Sencalar Concert</strong></span></a><br><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Wednesday, June 25, at 3:30 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts</strong></span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Jazz Camp presents American trombonist, composer, and educator Altin Sencalar. Praised by the International Trombone Associations Journal for his “virtuosity [and] melodic and harmonic mastery,” Sencalar has shared the stage with DeeDee Bridgewater, Rodney Whitaker, Christian McBride, David Sanborn, The Dizzy All Star Alumni Big Band, Michael Bublé, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, and more. This concert is free and open to the public and offered as part of 鶹Ƶ Jazz Camp.</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW256424362 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><a class="Hyperlink SCXW256424362 BCX0" href="https://music.calendar.gmu.edu/mason-jazz-camp-the-u-s-navy-band-commodores-2025" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>U.S. Navy Band Commodores</strong></span></a><br><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Thursday, June 26, at 3:30 p.m.&nbsp;</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts</strong></span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The U.S. Navy Band Commodores, the Navy's premier jazz ensemble, have been performing the very best of big band jazz for the Navy and the nation for 50 years. Formed in 1969, this 18-member group continues the jazz big band legacy with some of the finest musicians in the world. The Commodores' mission includes public concerts, national concert tours, ceremonial support in honoring our veterans, jazz education classes and clinics, and protocol performances for military and civilian government officials. This concert is free and open to the public and offered as part of 鶹Ƶ Jazz Camp.</span><span class="EOP SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW256424362 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><a class="Hyperlink SCXW256424362 BCX0" href="https://music.calendar.gmu.edu/mason-jazz-camp-student-showcase-2025" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>鶹Ƶ Jazz Camp: Student Showcase Concert</strong></span></a><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Friday, June 27, at 2 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts</strong></span><span class="EOP SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="EOP SCXW256424362 BCX0">Participants of 鶹Ƶ Jazz Camp perform a student showcase to conclude the week-long camp. This concert is free and open to the public. &nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW256424362 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><a class="Hyperlink SCXW256424362 BCX0" href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/paul-anka-in-concert" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Paul Anka in Concert</strong></span></a><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Saturday, June 28, at 7 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>SciTech Campus, Hylton Center, Merchant Hall</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Legendary singer and songwriter Paul Anka, who has written for artists ranging from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, performs his greatest hits, including “Put Your Head On My Shoulder,” “Diana,” “She’s A Lady,” and “My Way.”</span><span class="EOP SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW256424362 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><a class="Hyperlink SCXW256424362 BCX0" href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/hairspray-the-broadway-musical" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Prince William Little Theatre:&nbsp;</strong></span><em><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Hairspray, The Broadway Musical</strong></span></em></a><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>July 11–20, multiple performances</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>SciTech Campus, Hylton Center, Gregory Family Theater</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><em><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Hairspray</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and loveable teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire—to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from </span><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">social</span><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> outcast to </span><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">sudden</span><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> star.</span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW256424362 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><a class="Hyperlink SCXW256424362 BCX0" href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/arif-lohar-live" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Arif Lohar Live</strong></span></a><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Saturday, July 12, at 8 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>SciTech Campus,&nbsp;Hylton Center, Merchant Hall</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Join Arif Lohar for a night of Punjabi folk music. The </span><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">Jugni</span><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> King will perform live </span><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">in</span><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> this unforgettable night.</span><span class="EOP SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW256424362 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><a class="Hyperlink SCXW256424362 BCX0" href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/onyx-youth-orchestra-amp-onyx-philharmonic" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Onyx Youth Orchestra and Onyx Philharmonic</strong></span></a><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Wednesday, July 16, at 6 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>SciTech Campus, Hylton Center, Merchant Hall</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW256424362 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The Onyx Project presents </span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The Soul of America: An Orchestral Celebration of Soul and R&amp;B</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW256424362 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">. 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09:34">Mon, 06/02/2025 - 09:34</time> </span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--70-30"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><h2 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Faculty/Staff Announcements&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h2> <p class="Paragraph SCXW23793706 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed intro-text" lang="EN-US">Have</span><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun intro-text" lang="EN-US"> something to share?&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW23793706 BCX0" href="https://brand.gmu.edu/faculty-and-staff-announcements" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun intro-text" lang="EN-US">Review announcement guidelines</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun intro-text" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;and submit an announcement from your unit through the&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW23793706 BCX0" href="/george/around-mason/around-mason-announcement-submission" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun intro-text" lang="EN-US">online form</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun intro-text" lang="EN-US">.</span></p> <hr> <h3 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Campus Updates</span></h3> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">June Staff Senate Meeting</span><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW23793706 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The next&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW23793706 BCX0" href="https://staffsenate.gmu.edu/june-general-meeting-announcement-3/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Staff Senate meeting</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;will feature guest speaker Lauren Posey, director of State Government Relations, on Wednesday, June 4, from 10–11 a.m. The general meeting will follow from 11 a.m. to noon.&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">Join on</span><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;the Fairfax Campus, Merten Hall, Room 1201, or via Zoom.&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">High School Graduation Ceremonies at EagleBank Arena</span><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW23793706 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Heavy traffic is expected on and around 鶹Ƶ’s Fairfax Campus for regional high school graduation ceremonies at EagleBank Arena through June 16.&nbsp;EagleBank Arena will host up to three ceremonies each day, so traffic may be entering and exiting campus from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. Please allow extra travel time on and around campus.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW23793706 BCX0" href="https://construction.gmu.edu/news/2025-05/fairfax-campus-notice-community-college-and-high-school-graduation-ceremonies-george" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">View the full schedule</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW23793706 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">George 鶹Ƶ faculty, staff, and students are advised to use the general permit area of the Rappahannock Parking Deck or the Field House parking lots to avoid delays. Shenandoah Parking Deck (levels 4 and 5) will be open for limited overflow student, employee, and event parking on weekdays when graduations occur.</span></p> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Celebrating George 鶹Ƶ Employees’ Degree and Certificate Milestones</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW23793706 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Human Resources celebrates the George 鶹Ƶ faculty and staff who have earned or are nearing completion of degrees and certificates as part of their professional development journey. Join us in celebrating their achievements, as submitted by the following faculty and staff members.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW23793706 BCX0" href="https://hr.gmu.edu/celebrating-george-mason-employees-degree-and-certificate-milestones/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">View the list</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span></p> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Fuse Drop-in Offices at 鶹Ƶ Square</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW23793706 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Conference rooms are&nbsp;now&nbsp;available for self-reservation </span><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">in Fuse at</span><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> 鶹Ƶ Square. These spaces are shared among tenants at 鶹Ƶ Square, reserved through the&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW23793706 BCX0" href="https://mcusercontent.com/031183361963cd46b6f14f687/files/cd584e34-053a-3039-02e9-46aaacc0b002/Fuse_at_鶹Ƶ_Square_App.01.pdf" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Fuse app</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, and&nbsp;intended to support meetings, collaborative work, and group discussions. Reservation times should accurately reflect activity needs (do not reserve a space for a&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">fully</span><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;day, if it is only needed for a few hours).</span><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW23793706 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Additionally, George 鶹Ƶ conference rooms, team rooms, and hoteling offices are available for faculty and staff to reserve through the Fuse app. These rooms can be reserved Monday– Friday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW23793706 BCX0" href="https://mcusercontent.com/031183361963cd46b6f14f687/files/0c37d5bd-b445-eb0e-91d3-e8e96cbc13f1/Fuse_Meeting_and_Conference_Room_Information_Sheet.pdf" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">See the full list of self-reservable team rooms and hoteling spaces</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">. Contact&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW23793706 BCX0" href="mailto:arlops@gmu.edu" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">arlops@gmu.edu</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;with questions.</span></p> <hr> <h3 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Training and Professional Development</span></h3> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Career Academy</span><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW23793706 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ has launched&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW23793706 BCX0" href="https://cpe.gmu.edu/courses-and-programs/courses/masoncareeracademy.php" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Career Academy</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, a new online learning resource that is free for current students, faculty, and staff to develop new skills, and is available to displaced workers, including federal workers and contractors in the region, for a small registration fee.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW23793706 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Career Academy offers access to more than 90 online micro-credential courses and industry-recognized certifications in fields such as data analytics, cybersecurity, project management, and information technology support.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW23793706 BCX0" href="/news/2025-05/new-mason-career-academy-gives-students-and-displaced-workers-immediate-access" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Read more</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span></p> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Crucial Conversations Workshop: Mastering Dialogue</span><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW23793706 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Whenever you’re not getting the results you want, it’s likely an important </span><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">conversation</span><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> either hasn’t happened or hasn’t been handled well. At the heart of healthy and high-performance organizations are people willing and able to hold Crucial Conversations.</span><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW23793706 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Join Human Resources for a two-day session June 23</span><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">– 24</span><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> from 9 a.m. to noon on the Fairfax Campus, Merten Hall, to learn the skills to turn disagreement into dialogue for improved relationships and results. "Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue" is an engaging classroom course rich&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">with</span><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;group discussion, real-time practice, and group support and coaching.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW23793706 BCX0" href="https://shibboleth.gmu.edu/idp/profile/SAML2/Unsolicited/SSO?providerId=https%3A%2F%2Fgmu.csod.com&amp;target=https://gmu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/a60cd538-6c7c-4231-8784-dc74d8a6beca" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Register</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.&nbsp;For questions, contact&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW23793706 BCX0" href="mailto:hrlearn@gmu.edu" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">hrlearn@gmu.edu</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span></p> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Supervisor Boot Camp: Summer and Fall Cohorts</span><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW23793706 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Register now&nbsp;for the upcoming Supervisor Boot Camp beginning Tuesday, June 24. This program is designed to provide essential information in a supportive cohort environment, with opportunities for participants to reflect, engage with and learn from one another, and network.</span><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW23793706 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">This cohort is presented in person,&nbsp;over three days from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW23793706 BCX0" href="https://shibboleth.gmu.edu/idp/profile/SAML2/Unsolicited/SSO?providerId=https%3A%2F%2Fgmu.csod.com&amp;target=https://gmu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/dc47ab15-cfb1-40c8-a1af-61f127c311f6" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Registration</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;is also open for fall cohort. For more information, visit&nbsp;the&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW23793706 BCX0" href="https://hr.gmu.edu/organizational-development-learning/supervisory-and-leadership-development/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Supervisor Boot Camp website</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">. Participants must supervise at least one employee. For questions, contact&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW23793706 BCX0" href="mailto:hrlearn@gmu.edu" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">hrlearn@gmu.edu</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span></p> <hr> <h3 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Resources for You</span></h3> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Summer Movement Challenge: Virginia Tech’s Hokie Wellness Team Challenges George 鶹Ƶ to a Step-Off</span><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW23793706 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Virginia Tech’s Hokie Wellness team is partnering with George 鶹Ƶ’s Faculty and Staff Engagement team to offer a virtual movement challenge exploring 58 miles along the Appalachian Trail. The goal is to walk one mile or move 15 minutes per day while learning about the Appalachian Trail and receiving weekly tips on mental well-being. The challenge will run from Monday, June 9, through Friday, August 15.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW23793706 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Complete each week's check-in and </span><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">be entered</span><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> into a raffle for George 鶹Ƶ Flair. Register by June </span><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">4. </span><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Email </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW23793706 BCX0" href="mailto:engagehr@gmu.edu" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">engagehr@gmu.edu</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> with questions.</span></p> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The MIX: Summer Workshops</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW23793706 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The 鶹Ƶ Innovation Exchange (The MIX), located in Horizon Hall on the Fairfax Campus, is a hub for innovation, exploration, and creativity at George 鶹Ƶ. Services are open to students, faculty, and staff. The MIX includes a Makerspace,&nbsp;providing&nbsp;tools for making, from sewing machines to welding and 3D printing; a Media Lab that provides a green screen, studio lighting, VR headsets and a podcast booth; and an Incubator, providing entrepreneurship training and support.&nbsp;Summer hours are Monday–Friday, from noon to&nbsp;5 p.m.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW23793706 BCX0" href="https://www.mix.gmu.edu/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">View the workshop schedule.</span></a></p> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Math Enrichment Camps for Grades 6–9</span><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW23793706 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Math Odyssey is a camp for rising&nbsp;6–9&nbsp;graders who are curious about math and would like to learn about mathematics concepts typically not taught in </span><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">K-</span><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">12 curriculum. Campers will build mathematical maturity while honing problem solving, collaboration, and communication skills. Camps will be hosted from July 7–11 and July 21–25 on the Fairfax Campus.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW23793706 BCX0" href="https://science.gmu.edu/academics/special-study-options/k-12-stem-programs/mason-summer-day-camps" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Learn more and register</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span></p> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Upcoming Performances and Arts Events at George 鶹Ƶ&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p><a href="https://cfa.calendar.gmu.edu/national-community-band-festival"><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0"><strong>National Community Band Festival</strong></span></a><br><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0"><strong>Saturday, June 7, at 3 p.m.</strong></span><br><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0"><strong>Sunday, June 8, at 1 p.m.</strong></span><br><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0"><strong>Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts</strong></span><br><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0">Join us for the 6th Annual National Community Band Festival at 鶹Ƶ’s Center for the Arts. Performances include City of Falls Church Concert Band, Clarke County Community Band, Main Street Community Band, Arlington Concert Band, Capital Wind Symphony, Herndon Regional Wind Ensemble, City of Fairfax Band, and Fairfax Wind Symphony.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW23793706 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><a class="Hyperlink SCXW23793706 BCX0" href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/paul-anka-in-concert" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Paul Anka in Concert</strong></span></a><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW23793706 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Saturday, June 28, at 7 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW23793706 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>SciTech Campus, Hylton Center, Merchant Hall</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW23793706 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW23793706 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Legendary singer and songwriter Paul Anka, who has written for artists ranging from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, performs his greatest hits, including “Put Your Head On My Shoulder,” “Diana,” “She’s A Lady,” and “My Way.”</span><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><a href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/hairspray-the-broadway-musical"><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0"><strong>Prince William Little Theatre: </strong></span><em><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0"><strong>Hairspray, The Broadway Musical</strong></span></em></a><br><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0"><strong>July 11–20, multiple performances</strong></span><br><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0"><strong>SciTech Campus, Hylton Center, Gregory Family Theater</strong></span><br><em><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0">Hairspray</span></em><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0">, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and loveable teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire—to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star.</span></p> <p><a href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/arif-lohar-live"><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0"><strong>Arif Lohar Live</strong></span></a><br><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0"><strong>Saturday, July 12, at 8 p.m.</strong></span><br><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0"><strong>SciTech Campus,&nbsp;Hylton Center, Merchant Hall</strong></span><br><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0">Join Arif Lohar for a night of Punjabi folk music. The Jugni King will perform live in this unforgettable night.</span></p> <p><a href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/onyx-youth-orchestra-amp-onyx-philharmonic"><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0"><strong>Onyx Youth Orchestra and Onyx Philharmonic</strong></span></a><br><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0"><strong>Wednesday, July 16, at 6 p.m.</strong></span><br><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0"><strong>SciTech Campus, Hylton Center, Merchant Hall</strong></span><br><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0">The Onyx Project presents </span><em><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0">The Soul of America: An Orchestral Celebration of Soul and R&amp;B</span></em><span class="EOP SCXW23793706 BCX0">. 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11:57">Fri, 05/23/2025 - 11:57</time> </span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--70-30"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><h2 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Faculty/Staff Announcements&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h2> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69602389 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun intro-text" lang="EN-US">Have something to share?&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69602389 BCX0" href="https://brand.gmu.edu/faculty-and-staff-announcements" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun intro-text" lang="EN-US">Review announcement guidelines</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun intro-text" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;and submit an announcement from your unit through the&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69602389 BCX0" href="/george/around-mason/around-mason-announcement-submission" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun intro-text" lang="EN-US">online form</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun intro-text" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0 intro-text">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h3 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Campus Updates</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h3> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">June Staff Senate Meeting</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69602389 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The next </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69602389 BCX0" href="https://staffsenate.gmu.edu/june-general-meeting-announcement-3/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Staff Senate meeting</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> will feature guest speaker Lauren Posey, director of State Government Relations, on Wednesday, June 4, from 10–11 a.m. The general meeting will follow from 11 a.m. to noon. </span><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">Join on</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> the Fairfax Campus, Merten Hall, Room 1201, or via Zoom. </span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">Prior to the meeting, the Staff Senate Recognition Ceremony will take place at 9:40 a.m.</span></p> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">High School Graduation Ceremonies at EagleBank Arena</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69602389 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Heavy traffic is expected on and around 鶹Ƶ’s Fairfax Campus for regional high school graduation ceremonies at EagleBank Arena from May 27&nbsp;through June 16.&nbsp;EagleBank Arena will host up to three ceremonies each day, so traffic may be entering and exiting campus from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. Please allow extra travel time on and around campus.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69602389 BCX0" href="https://construction.gmu.edu/news/2025-05/fairfax-campus-notice-community-college-and-high-school-graduation-ceremonies-george" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">View the full schedule</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69602389 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">George 鶹Ƶ faculty, staff, and students are advised to use the general permit area of the Rappahannock Parking Deck or the Field House parking lots to avoid delays. Shenandoah Parking Deck (levels 4 and 5) will be open for limited overflow student, employee, and event parking on weekdays when graduations occur.</span></p> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Open Enrollment Is Underway: Drop-in Information Sessions</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69602389 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">It’s time to make important choices about your benefits for the upcoming year.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69602389 BCX0" href="https://hr.gmu.edu/benefits/open-enrollment/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Open Enrollment</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;started Friday, May 16, and ends Friday, May 30. This is your annual opportunity to:</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69602389 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Review and update your health insurance</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69602389 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Add or remove dependents</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69602389 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Choose new benefits or make changes to existing ones</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69602389 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Take advantage of flexible spending accounts Health FSA and Dependent FSA</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69602389 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69602389 BCX0" href="https://hr.gmu.edu/reminder-open-enrollment-is-may-16-may-30/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Drop-in information sessions</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;are hosted from May 19–30 across multiple campuses and virtually.&nbsp;Be sure to read the&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69602389 BCX0" href="https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/docs/default-source/benefitsdocuments/health-benefits/open-enrollment-2025/spotlight-2025.pdf" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Spotlight</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;publication or visit the Virginia&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69602389 BCX0" href="https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits/open-enrollment-2025-26" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Department of Human Resource Management’s (DHRM) Open Enrollment page</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;for the enrollment form, summary of benefits coverage, and much more information. For questions, contact&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69602389 BCX0" href="mailto:benefits@gmu.edu" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">benefits@gmu.edu</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>.</strong></span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Fuse Drop-in Offices at 鶹Ƶ Square</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69602389 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Conference rooms are&nbsp;now&nbsp;available for self-reservation in Fuse at 鶹Ƶ Square. These spaces are shared among tenants at 鶹Ƶ Square, reserved through the </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69602389 BCX0" href="https://mcusercontent.com/031183361963cd46b6f14f687/files/cd584e34-053a-3039-02e9-46aaacc0b002/Fuse_at_鶹Ƶ_Square_App.01.pdf" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Fuse app</span></a><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, and</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> intended to support meetings, collaborative work, and group discussions. Reservation times should accurately reflect activity needs (do not reserve a space for a </span><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">fully</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> day, if it is only needed for a few hours).</span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69602389 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Additionally, George 鶹Ƶ conference rooms, team rooms, and hoteling offices are expected to become available for faculty and staff to reserve through the Fuse app around May 30. These rooms can be reserved Monday– Friday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69602389 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">In the meantime, faculty and staff are welcome to use these George 鶹Ƶ conference and team rooms on a first-come, first-serve basis until they are fully&nbsp;integrated into the app. </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69602389 BCX0" href="https://mcusercontent.com/031183361963cd46b6f14f687/files/0c37d5bd-b445-eb0e-91d3-e8e96cbc13f1/Fuse_Meeting_and_Conference_Room_Information_Sheet.pdf" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">See the full list of self-reservable team rooms and hoteling spaces</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">. Contact </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69602389 BCX0" href="mailto:arlops@gmu.edu" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">arlops@gmu.edu</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> with questions.</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h3 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Training and Professional Development</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h3> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Career Academy</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69602389 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ has launched&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69602389 BCX0" href="https://cpe.gmu.edu/courses-and-programs/courses/masoncareeracademy.php" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Career Academy</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, a new online learning resource that is free for current students, faculty, and staff to develop new skills, and is available to displaced workers, including federal workers and contractors in the region, for a small registration fee.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69602389 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Career Academy offers access to more than 90 online micro-credential courses and industry-recognized certifications in fields, such as data analytics, cybersecurity, project management, and information technology (IT) support. </span><a href="/news/2025-05/new-mason-career-academy-gives-students-and-displaced-workers-immediate-access"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Read more</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span></p> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Crucial Conversations Workshop: Mastering Dialogue</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69602389 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Whenever you’re not getting the results you want, it’s likely an important conversation either hasn’t happened or hasn’t been handled well. At the heart of healthy and high-performance organizations are people willing and able to hold Crucial Conversations.</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69602389 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Join Human Resources for a two-day session June 23– 24 from 9 a.m. to noon on the Fairfax Campus, Merten Hall, to learn the skills to turn disagreement into dialogue for improved relationships and results. Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue is an engaging classroom course rich </span><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">with</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> group discussion, real-time practice, and group support and coaching.</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0"> </span><a href="https://shibboleth.gmu.edu/idp/profile/SAML2/Unsolicited/SSO?providerId=https%3A%2F%2Fgmu.csod.com&amp;target=https://gmu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/a60cd538-6c7c-4231-8784-dc74d8a6beca"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Register</span></a><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">. </span><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">For questions, contact&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69602389 BCX0" href="mailto:hrlearn@gmu.edu" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">hrlearn@gmu.edu</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Counterterrorism Summit</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69602389 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ, in partnership with the Government Technology and Services Coalition’s (GTSC) publication&nbsp;</span><em><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Homeland Security Today</span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, will host the inaugural “</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69602389 BCX0" href="https://schar.gmu.edu/news/2025-05/cartels-cyberattacks-george-mason-hosts-high-level-terrorism-strategy-forum" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Counterterrorism 2025: Terrorism Trends, Tactics, and Targets</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">” summit on Tuesday, June 3, at Van&nbsp;Metre&nbsp;Hall at 鶹Ƶ Square in Arlington, Virginia. This full-day event will explore the shifting dynamics of global terrorism and the strategies being developed to confront emerging threats. The summit will feature sessions discussing key terrorism challenges and the evolving tactics of terrorist organizations.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69602389 BCX0" href="https://traccc.gmu.edu/news-events/upcoming-events/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Learn more and register</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Supervisor Boot Camp: Summer and Fall Cohorts</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69602389 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Register now&nbsp;for the upcoming Supervisor Boot Camp beginning Tuesday, June 24. This program is designed to provide essential information in a supportive cohort environment, with opportunities for participants to reflect, engage with and learn from one another, and network.</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69602389 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">This cohort is presented in person,&nbsp;over three days from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69602389 BCX0" href="https://shibboleth.gmu.edu/idp/profile/SAML2/Unsolicited/SSO?providerId=https%3A%2F%2Fgmu.csod.com&amp;target=https://gmu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/dc47ab15-cfb1-40c8-a1af-61f127c311f6" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Registration</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;is also open for fall cohort. For more information, visit&nbsp;the&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69602389 BCX0" href="https://hr.gmu.edu/organizational-development-learning/supervisory-and-leadership-development/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Supervisor Boot Camp website</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">. Participants must supervise at least one employee. For questions, contact&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69602389 BCX0" href="mailto:hrlearn@gmu.edu" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">hrlearn@gmu.edu</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h3 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Resources for You</span></h3> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Celebrate 529 Day with a One-Day Offer from Invest529</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69602389 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">529 Day, recognized each year on May 29, is an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of saving for future education expenses. To celebrate, Invest529 is offering a special, one-day incentive to help employees take the first step in their education savings journey. On&nbsp;Thursday, May 29, employees who open a&nbsp;new Invest529 account&nbsp;will receive a&nbsp;$25 contribution&nbsp;from Invest529. No webinar attendance or additional requirements are needed to qualify.</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69602389 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">To receive the $25 contribution, employees must enter the&nbsp;gift code&nbsp;529DAY2025&nbsp;as a Gift Card payment option when completing the online application at&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69602389 BCX0" href="https://www.invest529.com/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Invest529.com</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">George 鶹Ƶ with the Washington Spirit</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69602389 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Get your kicks! Patriots are invited to fill Audi Field on Sunday, June 8, for an afternoon of women's soccer as the Washington Spirit take on the North Carolina Courage.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69602389 BCX0" href="https://alumni.gmu.edu/s/1564/GID2/16/interior.aspx?sid=1564&amp;gid=2&amp;pgid=9057&amp;cid=22652&amp;ecid=22652&amp;crid=0&amp;calpgid=465&amp;calcid=1463" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Purchase discounted match tickets while supplies last</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The MIX: Summer Workshops</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69602389 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">The 鶹Ƶ Innovation Exchange (The MIX), located in Horizon Hall on the Fairfax Campus, is the central hub for innovation, exploration, and creativity at George 鶹Ƶ. Services are open to students, faculty, and staff. The MIX includes a Makerspace, </span><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">providing</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> tools for making, from sewing machines to welding and 3D printing; a Media Lab that provides a green screen, studio lighting, VR headsets and a podcast booth; and an Incubator, providing entrepreneurship training and support.</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0"> </span><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Summer hours are Monday–Friday, from noon to </span><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">5 p.m</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69602389 BCX0" href="https://www.mix.gmu.edu/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">View the workshop schedule.</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Resource Expo for Federal Employees and Contractors</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69602389 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Community members can discover job opportunities, resources, and career-themed workshops at the Next Steps: Resource Expo at 鶹Ƶ Square on Wednesday, May 28, from 12:30–5:30 p.m. More than 40 employers and service providers will be in attendance. Sessions&nbsp;will be available on&nbsp;transferable skills, using AI for a job search, activating your resilience for well-being, and more.</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69602389 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Contact&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69602389 BCX0" href="mailto:jobseeker@arlingtonva.us" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">jobseeker@arlingtonva.us</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;with questions. This event is brought to you by Arlington County Government and Employment Center, City of Alexandria Government and Workforce Development Center, 鶹Ƶ, and Virginia Career Works Alexandria/Arlington Region. Registration is not&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed" lang="EN-US">required, but</span><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;is available to you should you wish to receive updates from the event host.&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69602389 BCX0" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/next-steps-resource-expo-for-federal-employees-and-contractors-tickets-1320517305809?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Learn more</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Square Market</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69602389 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69602389 BCX0" href="https://ularlington.gmu.edu/event/mason-square-markets/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">鶹Ƶ Square Market</span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;returns on Tuesday, May 27, from 3–7 p.m. on the 鶹Ƶ Square Plaza. Community members will find handmade items, sweet treats, art, and more, while enjoying performances from local musicians.&nbsp;The market is hosted by 鶹Ƶ Square and 鶹Ƶ Dining in collaboration with Arlington Economic Development.</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <hr> <h5 lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Upcoming Performances and Arts Events at George 鶹Ƶ&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></h5> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69602389 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69602389 BCX0" href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/princesses-and-pirates" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Manassas Chorale:&nbsp;</strong></span><em><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Princesses and Pirates</strong></span></em></a><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Friday, May 30, at 7:30 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>SciTech Campus, Hylton Center, Merchant Hall</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Take a musical journey with the Manassas Chorale, its ensemble, orchestra, and the Greater Manassas Children’s Choir as they celebrate the stories of Disney princesses and swash-buckling pirates through music. Greater Manassas Children’s Choir&nbsp;students in grades 2–8 perform alongside adult singers in this exciting musical adventure.</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69602389 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69602389 BCX0" href="https://cfa.calendar.gmu.edu/fairfax-symphony-celebrates-zimmerman-39-s-15th-anniversary" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Fairfax Symphony Celebrates Zimmerman's 15th Anniversary</strong></span></a><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Saturday, May 31, at 8 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">This special anniversary season culminates in a heartfelt program that pays tribute to Maestro Zimmerman's debut concert as music director with the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra in 2009. Join this special tribute concert celebrating Maestro Zimmerman's remarkable leadership and vision.</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW69602389 BCX0" lang="EN-US"><a class="Hyperlink SCXW69602389 BCX0" href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/paul-anka-in-concert" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Paul Anka in Concert</strong></span></a><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>Saturday, June 28, at 7 p.m.</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><strong>SciTech Campus, Hylton Center, Merchant Hall</strong></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><br><span class="TextRun SCXW69602389 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">Legendary singer and songwriter Paul Anka, who has written for artists ranging from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, performs his greatest hits, including “Put Your Head On My Shoulder,” “Diana,” “She’s A Lady,” and “My Way.”</span><span class="EOP SCXW69602389 BCX0">&nbsp;</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="inline_block:call_to_action" data-inline-block-uuid="ae73c1d9-b1b1-40cd-b62a-3a4929ce3bce"> <div class="cta"> <a class="cta__link" href="https://brand.gmu.edu/faculty-and-staff-announcements"> <h4 class="cta__title">Announcement Guidelines <i class="fas fa-arrow-circle-right"></i> </h4> <span class="cta__icon"> <div class="field field--name-field-cta-icon field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Icon</div> <div class="field__item"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-font-awesome-icon field--type-fontawesome-icon field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Icon</div> <div class="field__item"><div class="fontawesome-icons"> <div class="fontawesome-icon"> <i class="fas fa-info-circle" data-fa-transform data-fa-mask style="--fa-primary-color: #000000; 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