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Mason LeaderShapeBishop Claggett Center, Buckeystown, Maryland The LeaderShape Institute develops participants to lead with integrity. The curriculum incorporates current leadership issues in such a way as to meet the developmental needs of young adults. Student Involvement, (703) 993-2909 | |
Alternative Photo Process ExhibitJohnson Center, Gallery 123 Devon Johnson Solomon Wondimu, swondimu@gmu.edu | |
Just in Time Hiring WeekUniversity Career Services Office About to graduate, but haven’t yet decided on a job? Just in Time Hiring Week is a full week of on-campus interviews with local employers. Just create or update your HireMason profile and apply for open job positions with Just in Time Hiring Week employers. There are deadlines for applying (most are due on May 8) so be sure to apply on time! If you’re selected by an employer for an interview, you’ll be invited to University Career Services’ office for your interview with the employer between May 20 and May 24. Positions include jobs in technology, health, construction, science, retail, consulting, and more. Visit careers.gmu.edu/students/OCI to learn how. (703) 993-2370, careers@gmu.edu, University Career Services | |
Weekends at Mason : Alumnus in Residence WeekStudent Union Building I, Career Services Office Stay tuned for details on this exciting program that connects students with alumni mentors in the Career Services Office. (703) 993-4675, weekends@gmu.edu, Weekends at Mason | |
| 9 am - 12 pm | Featured Training: Fiscal Services: Basic eVA PurchasingUniversity Hall, Room 2001 Hands-on training providing an overview for utilizing Virginia's electronic procurement system to purchase most goods and services. For Mason Faculty and Staff Michael Wharton, (703) 993-2089, mwharto2@gmu.edu, Fiscal Services |
| 9:30 am - 4 pm | University Career Services Career LaunchStudent Union Building I, Room 163 Are you ready for the fall semester? Join us for our full day of workshops that will help you launch your career. University Career Services, (703) 993-2370, careers@gmu.edu |
| 12 pm - 12:50 pm | Research WritingInnovation Hall, Room 134 This workshop is part of a free 10-week series for multilingual students, faculty, staff, visiting scholars and their adult family members. Participants will learn how to organize and develop research-based writing for course assignments and publication. Melissa Allen, (703) 993-3642, malle2@gmu.edu, English Language Institute Office of Support Services |
| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | Featured Training: Environmental Health and Safety Office: BSL-2 Biosafety RefresherPolice and Safety Headquarters, Room 230 Registration in required. For complete training descriptions and to register, visit the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) website (http://ehs.gmu.edu). It is the policy of George Mason University to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodations to fully participate in training, contact EHS prior to the training date. For non-English speaking employees, interpretation services may be available upon request. Note: training starts promptly and late arrivals will not be given credit for attending. For Mason Faculty, Staff, and Students Geri Lee, (703) 993-9715, glee7@gmu.edu, Environmental Health and Safety Office |
| 1 pm - 2 pm | Featured Training: Equity & Diversity Services: Prevention of Sexual Harassment & Equal OpportunityMason Hall, Room D3 A & B The Office of Equity and Diversity Services continues to offer several training sessions for Faculty, Admin. Faculty and Staff. For employees who are new to the University, in a supervisory role or up for promotion and/or tenure, are encouraged to register for one of these sessions. Please register on-line at http://equity.gmu.edu/education.html As a reminder, the Office of Equity and Diversity Services (OEDS) continues to offer Customized Training Sessions for individual departments, offices or centers. Our topics include Diversity, Cultural Competencies, Equal Opportunity and Prevention of Sexual Harassment, and American Disabilities Act and Employment. If you would like to schedule one of these trainings, please contact OEDS directly at (703) 993-8730. Heather Madnick, hmadnick@gmu.edu, Office of Equity and Diversity Services |
| 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Featured Training: Budget Office Walk-In AssistanceUniversity Hall, Suite 3600 The Budget Office will provide walk-in assistance on Thursdays from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm in University Hall, Suite 3600. No Appointment is necessary. Topics will include: Budget Management: Budget Planning and Development; and Budget Trends and Analysis. Systems and Reports: Workflow (New Org Creation, Existing Org Title Change or Deactivation); Banner Self-Service; Budget Unit Development System (BUDS); Discoverer Reports; and ePrint Reports. Processes and Procedures: Position Control Faculty and staff are welcome to stop by for assistance with budget issues related to Non-Sponsored Program activities. Patrice Musco, (703) 993-8824, pmusco@gmu.edu, Office of Budget and Planning |
| 2 pm - 3:15 pm | Featured Training: Environmental Health and Safety Office: Laboratory Safety RefresherPolice and Safety Headquarters, Room 230 Registration in required. For complete training descriptions and to register, visit the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) website (http://ehs.gmu.edu). It is the policy of George Mason University to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodations to fully participate in training, contact EHS prior to the training date. For non-English speaking employees, interpretation services may be available upon request. Note: training starts promptly and late arrivals will not be given credit for attending. For Mason Faculty, Staff, and Students Geri Lee, (703) 993-9715, glee7@gmu.edu, Environmental Health and Safety Office |
| 3 pm - 4 pm | Career Services: Salary NegotiationStudent Union Building I, Room 3400 Learn how to negotiate for the best salary when you receive a job offer. (703) 993-2370, careers@gmu.edu, University Career Services |
| 5 pm - 8 pm | S-CAR Happy Hour901 N Glebe Rd Arlington, VA - near Ballston Metro Join S-CAR students/alumni/faculty/staff, connect with friends--old and new for an end of the year happy hour! (703) 993-1300, scarmgr@gmu.edu, School for Conflict Analysis & Resolution |
| 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Featured Event: Mason Sustainability Institute Introduction to Canning WorkshopPennino Building, Room 1032, 12011 Government Center Parkway Fairfax, Virginia 22035 Spring has finally sprung in full force, gardens are blooming, and local farmers markets are back in business for the season. What better time than now to learn to preserve your own foods? Join the Mason Sustainability Institute and instructors Diane Blust of Sustainable Reston and Katie Strong of the Virginia Cooperative Extension as we have another round at learning to can and ferment foods. Together, we can make the delicious, fresh, and local fruit and veggies of summer last all year long! Free Jennifer Souther, (703) 993-5301, jsouthe2@gmu.edu, Office of Sustainability |
| 7:20 pm - 8:30 pm | Biodefense Policy Seminar: National Security and Arms Control in the Age of BiotechnologyMason Hall, Meese Conference Room The May Biodefense Policy Seminar will feature Dr. Daniel Gerstein, Deputy Under Secretary for Science & Technology in the Department of Homeland Security. The Biodefense Policy Seminars are the D.C. area’s premiere speaker series focused on biodefense and biosecurity issues. The monthly seminars – free and open to the public – feature leading figures within the academic, security, industry, and policy fields of biodefense. Past speakers have included Dr. Charles Bailey, Executive Director at the National Biodefense Center and Dr. Alexander Garza, former Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs and Chief Medical Officer of the Department of Homeland Security. Free Siddha Hover, (916) 717-1581, shover@gmu.edu, Biodefense |

