Provost's Newsletter

About the Provost's Newsletter

The Provost issues a weekly newsletter during the academic year that highlights graduate education, undergraduate education, faculty affairs, academic innovation and new ventures, university life, Mason in the news, and a variety of upcoming meetings that involve faculty and staff. To read past issues, click on the links below. If you have a story suggestion, please email gmuprov@gmu.edu.

SPRING 2023 SEMESTER

May 24, 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST: Commencement: Not an End, but Rather a Beginning
Newsletter to Publish Bi-Monthly During Summer
Inspiring the Class of 2023 to Embrace Their Role in Building Our Future World
Ariela Sofer Named VSE Division Dean
Help Prevent or Delay the Onset of Type 2 Diabetes
Four Mason Faculty Named Fulbright Scholars
Salesforce Partner Presentations Begin May 30
LMS Feedback Survey Due Thursday, May 25
Virtual Adjunct Faculty Success Workshop Set for Aug. 12
Elli Ambros is Mason’s 2023 Undergraduate Academic Advisor of the Year

May 17, 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST: A Week to Celebrate
Spring Commencement is Thursday with Degree Celebrations to Follow
Antonin Scalia Law School Ranks #2 in Commonwealth and D.C. Area
Mason Forms Disability+ Justice Coalition
Rachel Yoho Receives Fulbright Specialist Award
Office of Fellowships Announces 2022-2023 Award Winners
Complete LMS Feedback Survey by May 25
Nuventive Selected as Mason’s Assessment Planning Tool
Adobe Lightroom CC No Longer Available in University Computer Labs
Information About Upgrading to MacOS 13 (Ventura)
Incoming Transfer Student Sees NOVA as Path to Limitless Potential
Doctoral Students Compete in Annual Three-Minute Thesis Competition
Mason's Laurence Bray Elected President of VCGS
Mason to Host NIH All of Us Research Program
Mason Community Invited to UBC Summer Knowledge Share Series
Spring Forward with a Workplace Coach
Mason Night with D.C. United Set for July 8

May 10, 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST: The End and a Beginning
Finalists for Associate Provost of Undergraduate Education to Give Public Presentations Next Week
COVID Testing Centers Closing, Vaccinations to be by Appointment Only
Mason LIFE Program Celebrates 19 Students
Final LMS Demo Today
SIO Candidates to Give Public Presentations
Students Gain Valuable Insights at Council on Foreign Relations Visit
Libraries to Share Appalachian Trail Conservancy Collection
Journaling for Well-Being

May 3, 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST: Our Gift to Others Also Brings Meaning for Ourselves
School of Business to be Named in Honor of Donald G. Costello
Mason Community Invited to Help Choose New LMS
SIO Candidates to Give Public Presentations
Apply by June 9 for the Faculty/Staff Book Scholarship
Using AI to Recreate and Visit the Past Is the Future
Register Now for the Faculty Writing Retreat May 15-17
OSCAR Excellence Awards to be Presented May 9
Meet the Undergrad Who Is Headed to a PhD Program
Doctoral Student Wants Her Voice to Inspire Others
GAPSA Elects New Officers
Mason Detective Advances Career with Dual Schar School Degrees
Submit Comments on Proposed NIH Fellowship Review Changes
Register Today for the FREE Student Success Symposium
Mason Libraries Expand Support for Sustainable Open Access Publishing
Mason Contributes to Collaborative Sustainable Art Installation
Mason Hosts Tree Planting Event
How Walking Meetings Can Boost Your Social Well-Being and Productivity

April 26, 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST: A Mason Week to Remember
U.S. News Ranks 10 of Mason's Graduate Programs in the Top 30
Patriot Pitch Competition Showcases Idea and Early-Stage Business Ventures
Share Career Plans Survey with May Graduates
2023 Presidential Faculty Excellence Award Winners Named
Outstanding Achievement Awards Announced
Register for Professional Development Courses to Enhance Online and Hybrid Courses
Online Virginia Network Experiential Learning Collaborative Virtual Summit Set for May 2
Register Now for the Faculty Writing Retreat in May
Join In-person Writing Sprints on Fridays
OSCAR Excellence Awards to be Presented May 9
International Graduate Student Support Space Scheduled for April 27
Students find inspiration and connections at Clinton Global Initiative University
Mason Designated as Voter Friendly Campus
Practicing Sophrology for Well-Being

April 19, 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST: Mason: A Model and Exemplar
Applicant Review for Associate Provost of Undergraduate Education Begins April 24
Esposito-Smythers to Discuss Preventing Youth Suicide During April 24 Vision Series
2023 Teaching Excellence Award Winners Announced
Mason to Begin Offering Opioid Overdose Response and Naloxone Training
Faculty/Staff Appreciation Week at Patriot Tech
April 20 Workshop to Focus on Planning for a Productive Summer
Register Now for the Faculty Writing Retreat in May
Join In-person Writing Sprints on Fridays
Second Round of ARIE Seed Funding Announced
Submit Impact Grant Proposals by April 21
OSCAR Excellence Awards to be Presented May 9
MARIE Program Application Closing
Let Springtime Renew Your Well-Being

April 12, 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST: Student Success – Important and Real at Mason
New Office of Community College Partnerships to Support the Mason Virginia Promise
Darren Troxler Named Chief Transfer Officer
Career Plan Survey Proves Mason Students Are Successful
Sign Up for Narcan Training
New Book on Mason’s 50^th Anniversary Now Available
MK Computer Game Design Faculty Interview with Leading Game News Outlet
Learn About Engagement and Volunteering Opportunities on Campus
Juntos Celebrates Pan American Day April 14
April 20 Workshop to Focus on Planning for a Productive Summer
Register Now for the Faculty Writing Retreat in May
Join In-person Writing Sprints on Fridays
Mason’s Forensics Team Takes Second Place at National Competition
Submit Impact Grant Proposals by April 21
OSCAR Excellence Awards to be Presented May 9
Spring Picnic on April 28
April 13 Session to Highlight Early Identification Program
Student Success Summit Set for April 21
Mentoring for Career Development and Well-Being

April 5, 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST: We Celebrate and Learn from our Holidays
Mason Vision Day is April 6
Search Begins for Associate Provost of Undergraduate Education
Enrollment and Registration Changes Coming for International Students
All Invited to Attend Money Smart Day on April 12
Bike to Mason Day is Coming
Giorgio Ascoli Honored by Buddy Beck Family Foundation
Mason Celebrates Earth Month in April
Mason Living Labs Launch
Term Faculty RPT Session Set for April 6
Adjunct Committee Call for Nominations
April 20 Workshop to Focus on Planning for a Productive Summer
Term Faculty Committee to Host Spring Community Conversation April 24
Grad School Prep Event Set for April 14
Submit Impact Grant Proposals by April 21
Graduate Students Named COVES Policy Fellows
Applications for Doctoral Research Scholars Funding Due Today
Graduate Student Life Write-In Day Applications Due April 7
April 13 Session to Highlight Early Identification Program
New Arlington Director—and Mason Alum—Is Eager to Partner on Fuse Initiative
Boost Your Well-Being by Learning about World Cultures

March 29, 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST: Going the Extra Mile
Stearns Center Announces Mason’s Excellent Teachers
Mason Vision Day to Address Food Insecurity on Campus
Dean Ardis Nominated to ACLS Leadership Institute for a New Academy
Filmmaker to Screen Documentary, Hold Live Q&A March 30
Today's Workshop to Explain COACHE Data Uses
Coaching for Inclusive Excellence Learning and Development Program Available During April
Term Faculty RPT Session Set for April 6
Mason Debate Team Brings Home the Gold
Encourage Graduate Students to Participate in 14-Day Writing Challenge
Funding for Doctoral Research Scholars Available
April 13 Session to Highlight Early Identification Program
DIY Self Love

March 22, 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST: Being Special is SPECIAL
Bethany Usher Named Provost at Radford
Mason Receives Grant to Support Development of Innovative Lab Schools
BOV Public Comment Session Set for April 4
New Federal Requirements for Shipping Technology to China, Russia and Venezuela
Sign Up for Mason’s Health and Fitness Expo March 23
Peace Week to Focus on Building Peace at Home
Dean Ardis Nominated to ACLS Leadership Institute for a New Academy
March 29 Workshop to Explain COACHE Data Uses
Coaching for Inclusive Excellence Learning and Development Program Available During March
RPT Session for Term Faculty Set for April 6
April 20 Faculty Matters Workshop to focus on Planning for a Productive Summer
Submit Impact Grant Proposals by April 21
PhD Student’s Personal Experience Shapes His Passion for Food Access
Grad Student Receives Mentoring for Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence Award
George Mason University Launches Graduate Division
Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week Set for March 27–31
Register for Mason Graduate Interdisciplinary Conference
Statistics Department Celebrates 30^th Anniversary
Today’s Workshop to Cover On-Campus Living
Mason Community Invited to UL Student Success Symposium in June
Mason Korea Welcomes New Associate Dean of University Life Angela Kang
Roland Wilson Appointed Advisor of US-Korea Alliance Foundation
Two Schar School Alums Appointed to Maryland Governor's Cabinet
Conflict Management in the Workplace

March 8, 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST: Spring Break Already?
No Newsletter During Spring Break
San May Das to Discuss Artificial Intelligence During March 9 Vision Series
BOV Public Comment Session Set for April 4
18 Mason Students, Alumni Chosen as Finalists in Presidential Management Fellowship Program
Female Veterans Needed for Honorary Display
Schar School’s Bonnie Stabile Commemorates International Women’s Day at the White House
Seeking Tenured Faculty to Participate in Faculty Mentoring, Info Session TODAY, March 9
Term Faculty Committee: Final Call for Nominations
Next Faculty Matters Workshop Series Scheduled for March 21
March 29 Workshop to Explain COACHE Data Uses
NEXT? Navigating Your Career after Tenure
Coaching for Inclusive Excellence Learning and Development Program Available During March
OSCAR Nominations Due March 10
Submit Impact Grant Proposals by April 21
Graduate Students Care to Explore Research Careers Outside Academia
Encourage Students to Run for Grad Student Leadership Positions with GAPSA
Up Next: Justice, Education, Diversity & Inclusion and On-Campus Living
Share Commencement Speaking Opportunity with Graduating Students
Self-Care for College Students to Alleviate Burnout

March 1, 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST: Recognizing Students as Leaders and Exemplars of Success
51 Honored as Provost Scholar Athletes
Giorgio Ascoli and Team Awarded $50K for Open-Access Database of 3D Neural Reconstructions
Requests for Seed Funding Due in Late March/Early April
Next Faculty Matters Workshop Series Scheduled for March 21
Seeking Tenured Faculty to Participate in Faculty Mentoring, Info Session Set for March 9
Don't Forget: Nominations for Term Faculty Committee Due March 10
Coaching for Inclusive Excellence Learning and Development Program Available During March
NEXT? Navigating Your Career After Tenure
RPT Session for Term Faculty Set for April 6
OSCAR Nominations Due March 10
Submit Impact Grant Proposals by April 21
Need an Undergrad Research Assistant? OSCAR Can Help
Thesis/Dissertation Week Set for March 7 – 10
Cops on Campus Event to Discuss Community & Police Relationships on March 6
March Engagement Series to Address Justice, Education, Diversity & Inclusion and On-Campus Living
TimelyCare for College Students’ Mental Health

February 22, 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST: Getting Out Front by Leading from Behind
Sourcing a New Learning Management System
Patriot Pitch Competition Open to All Mason Students
Schar School Dean Mark Rozell Featured in New Law and the Presidency Podcast
Order Faculty Regalia Rental for Spring Commencement
Share Commencement Speaking Opportunity with Graduating Students
Faculty Matters Workshop Series Set for Feb. 23
Seeking Tenured Faculty to Participate in Mentoring; Info Session on March 9
Term Faculty Committee Call for Nominations
Virtual Reappointment and Promotion Information Session for Term Faculty Scheduled for April 6
Summer Team Impact Project Winners Announced
Submit Impact Grant Proposals by April 21
Applications to Teach University Studies Courses Due Feb. 24
Doctoral Research Scholars Program Applications Due April 5
Grad Students Offer Free Statistical Consulting
Spring 2023 Patriot Success and Intervention Outreach Surveys Launch
Mason Korea Students Visit Virginia State Senate
Get Involved with Fairfax
Nutrition for Exercise Performance

February 15, 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST: Learning to Embrace the Value of Friendship: A Valentine’s Day Missive
The Provost's Newsletter: Submit Feedback
Turkey and Syria Relief Efforts and Resources
Mason Working Moms to Host 20th Anniversary Luncheon Feb. 21
Feb. 24 Event Marks One Year of Ukraine War
Coaching for Inclusive Excellence Learning and Development Program Available During February
First Gen Affinity Group Meeting Set for TODAY
Faculty Matters Workshop Series Set for Feb. 23
Tenured Faculty Invited to Participate in Distinguished Faculty Mentoring Communities
Applications to Teach University Studies Courses Due Feb. 24
Feb. 16 Graduate Student Career Workshop: Writing an Effective Cover Letter
Feb. 22 Faculty Engagement Series to Address Well-Being
Nominations for Jack Wood Award Due March 24
Intentional Acts of Kindness

February 8, 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST: AI – Asset or Liability or BOTH!
Share Your Thoughts About the Provost's Newsletter
Changes Made to Fall 2023 Academic Calendar
Mason Receives Federal Earmarks for Projects
David Hart Named Lifetime Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Coaching for Inclusive Excellence Learning and Development Program Available During February
First Gen Affinity Group Meeting Set for Feb. 15
Faculty Matters Workshop Series Set for Feb. 23
Nominate Faculty for Outstanding Achievement Awards by Feb. 25
2022 ARIE Seed Funding Awardees Announced
Meet the MPA Student Who Leads FEMA’s National Exercise Division
Support the Graduate Inclusion and Access Fund
Love Data Week Scheduled for Feb. 13 – 17
SBUS, Schar, and JD Students Eligible to Apply to Public Policy Scholarship Program Through May 15
Giving Feedback in a Professional Environment
How to Use Feedback to Strengthen Your Team’s Work

February 1, 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST: This Groundhog’s Day Let’s Not Allow Repetition to Stop Progress
Mason Employees Required to Take Emergency Preparedness Training by April 1
Doc Nix to be Recognized at Tonight's Basketball Game
TimelyCare Relaunches for Spring Semester
Bike to Mason on Feb. 10
Coaching for Inclusive Excellence Learning and Development Program Available During February
All Adjunct Faculty Invited to Social Hour on Feb. 13
Faculty Matters Workshop Series Set for Feb. 23
Applications for Network Catalyst Grants Due Feb. 17
Sustainability Summer Research Fellowships for Graduate Research Partnerships Now Accepting Applications
Mason's 2023 Graduate Interdisciplinary Conference Accepting Proposals
New No-Cost Open Access Publishing for Mason Researchers
Libraries Accepting Applications for Undergraduate Student Research Prize Program
Share Commencement Speaking Opportunity with Graduating Students
Eating Disorders and Well-Being

January 25, 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST: A New Semester Begins – Always an Inspiring and Energizing Time
Mason Online Programs in Education and Engineering Rank in Top 20 Nationwide
Access, Equity and Inclusion Improvement Plan Moves Forward
Black and African Heritage Month: Read, Watch, Listen, Learn, and Experience
In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus Harry Van Trees
3MT® Preliminary Registration Due Jan. 27
Encourage Students to Apply to be Mason Ambassadors
Faculty and Staff Can Apply as Teacher-Mentor for UNIV 100 Courses
All Adjunct Faculty Invited to Social Hour on Feb. 13
2023 Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize Accepting Nominations
Feb. 9 Faculty Engagement Series to Address Career Success
How to Be More Grateful by Being More Intentional

January 18, 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST: Welcome to 2023 at George Mason University
Prof. John Aler Passes Away
Spring 2023 Syllabus Guidance
New Web Location for COVID Information
Nominate Faculty and Staff Colleagues for Outstanding Achievement Awards
Faculty and Staff Can Apply as Teacher-Mentor for UNIV 100 Courses
Encourage Graduate Students to Apply for Bryce Harlow Fellowship
Faculty Matters Workshop Series Kicks Off TODAY
Alessandra Luchini Honored by SCHEV with Outstanding Faculty Award
Call for Nominations: 2023 Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize
All Adjunct Faculty Invited to Social Hour on Feb. 13
Feb. 9 Faculty Engagement Series to Address Career Success
Homecoming Week Set for Feb. 10 – 18

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