Faculty/Staff Announcements
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Deadline is close of business Wednesday for inclusion in the following Tuesday's edition.
Patriot Tech for Laptops and More
During the University closure, Patriot Tech and the bookstore are closed to the public but still processing online orders.
Departmental orders for computers may be submitted through eVA and will be processed as usual. Anyone requiring a quote or needing assistance can contact Patriot Tech directly at ptech@gmu.edu. Arrangements for someone to come into the store to assist staff needing to use their Pcard can be made.
Orders may be placed directly using this link. Please note, taxes will be charged and not all systems on the website are approved for use on the university network. Contact the Patriot Tech store by email before placing your order.
Thriving Together Well-Being Weekly
Every week the Thriving Together Well-Being Weekly will present information and inspiration about a specific well-being theme. The Center for the Advancement of Well-Being wants your contributions! These can be links to well-being resources, photos, brief stories, etc. that can be quick and easy to send in using this form.
Consider contributing and sharing this information with others in your networks. Upcoming themes include:
Being Present (April 22)
Mindfulness-based Acceptance (April 29)
Gratitude (May 6)
Send contributions by close of business on the Friday prior to each Wednesday's publication date.
Questions? Contact the Center for the Advancement of Well-Being at cwb@gmu.edu.
Touchbase Tuesdays
Mason faculty and staff are invited to join representatives from Fiscal Services and Human Resources and Payroll for Touchbase Tuesdays, a virtual meeting space to get your questions answered.
Join us April 28 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., and then every other Tuesday after that. Webex details are below:
Webex Link: https://gmu.webex.com/gmu/j.php?MTID=mcfaef6820033cde64aeca1f871ccb57d
Meeting number: 619 894 367
Password: Tuesday1
Join by video system
Dial 619894367@gmu.webex.com
You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.
Join by phone
+1-415-655-0003 US Toll
Access code: 619 894 367
W-2 Hotline Closing
The W-2 hotline (703-993-2311 and w2info@gmu.edu) will close at the end of business on Thursday, April 30.
If you have questions about your W-2 after April 30, email payroll@gmu.edu.
Free Class: Transformational Thinking
Join Kaiser Permanente for a free class, called Transformational Thinking, on Monday, April 27, from noon to 12:30 p.m. This class is designed to increase whole-body awareness and manage stress as you learn meditation and breathing techniques to expand your awareness and refine your mind.
Register on their website.
This class is available to all employees regardless of insurance plan.
Questions? Contact HR & Payroll at hr@gmu.edu.
Join the Prince William Chamber of Commerce Leadercast
Join Prince William County's Chamber of Commerce as they hold the largest one-day virtual leadership event in the world on May 7, 2020.
As a Prince William Chamber member and one of the sponsors of this event, our SciTech Campus Administration office wants to make you aware of this excellent leadership event for your consideration. The SciTech Campus has hosted this the previous two years and recognizes the value of this event.
This career-enhancing leadership event brings together globally respected experts on one stage to share knowledge and insights from their leadership journeys. Incite positive change that will echo throughout your organization.
For more information and to register, visit pwchamber.org.
Questions? Contact Debbie Weitzman-Ward at dweitzma@gmu.edu.
Join Team Mason for the Arlington Volunteer Day
All are invited to join Team Mason on Tuesday, April 21, from noon to 12:30 p.m., to kick-off Virtual Volunteer Day, hosted by the Arlington Chamber and sponsored by George Mason University.
Over the past few weeks, the needs of the greater Arlington community have dramatically changed and been redefined due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Non-profit and community organizations are in dire need of support during this time through volunteer activities and more. The Arlington Chamber Volunteer Day links non-profits in need with volunteers through virtual opportunities.
George Mason University is a proud sponsor of this initiative. Here’s how you can join:
- Register as a member of Team Mason here.
- Once you’ve registered, visit the provided Arlington Chamber link to select your virtual volunteer activity.
- On April 21, join Team Mason and other community volunteers to virtually kick-off the efforts to support local non-profits in the Arlington Community.
For more information about the Arlington Chamber Volunteer Day, visit the website or email Una Murphy at umurphy@gmu.edu.
Virginia 529 Informational Webinar
HR Benefits has teamed up with Virginia529 to offer a webinar for Mason employees on May 8 from noon to 1 p.m. Join to learn a variety of ways to achieve your higher education savings goals and how Virginia529 can help.
You will learn how to:
• Save for tuition and other college costs
• Save for private or religious K-12 education
• Take advantage of tax-free earnings and the Virginia state tax deduction
• Meet your savings goals by contributing directly from your paycheck
Register here.
To read more about the Viriniga529 plan, visit their website. If you have questions, email benefits@gmu.edu.
Telework Toolkits
As Mason employees are encouraged to remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mason wants everyone to feel supported. HR & Payroll has compiled remote work toolkits on the following topics:
- Successful Teleworking
- Resilience, Well-Being, and Self-Care
- Remote Recruitment and Onboarding
- Managing Remotely
The HR & Payroll team is continually working to create and update these resources and tools
to help you navigate remote work. Check flexwork.gmu.edu regularly, as more resources will be added.
For questions, contact HR & Payroll at hr@gmu.edu.
COVID-19 Resources for Justice and Health Agencies
The Center for Advancing Correctional Excellence is working with justice and health agencies on their responses to COVID-19. A list of resources is being compiled and is available on the website for you to review and use.
Innovation is happening fast and furious. Do you have a resource that should be included? Tell us about your innovations or experiences by completing the form.
Questions? Contact Amy Murphy, Center for Advancing Correctional Excellence, at amurph10@gmu.edu.
Open Enrollment Coming Soon!
Save the date! Open Enrollment for health benefits and flexible spending accounts (FSA) is May 1 – May 15, 2020. Keep an eye out for more details posted on the Benefits website and in your email.
To prepare for Open Enrollment, ensure your address is updated in Patriot Web.
If you have any questions, reach out to our Benefits team at benefits@gmu.edu or 703-993-2600.