Work/Life: Resources and information for a life in balance at Mason
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DMV2Go at Mason in June
Take care of your Department of Motor Vehicle business at a convenient Mason location! DMV2Go will be in Arlington, Prince William and Fairfax between June 20 and June 25. For dates, times, and locations, please visit the DMV2Go flyer.
Spring Break 2014 - Barcelona and the French Riviera
The Center for Global Education is heading to Barcelona and the French Riviera next March for Spring Break 2014. Spaces are beginning to fill up so don't delay. For all the details -- dates, itinerary, maps, and how to register, please visit http://globaled.gmu.edu/barcelona/
Global Professional Staff Exchange Program
The office of Global and International Strategies and the Staff Senate have partnered to offer a unique professional development opportunity for classified staff to gain international experience in their field with a one week exchange with the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart, Germany. Applications are due by June 14, 2013. For details, please visit the Global Professional Staff Exchange Program website.
Flu Shot Options
Flu shots are part of your wellness benefit through COVA Care and Kaiser Permanente. For details on your options, please visit Flu Shot Information. If you have any questions, please call the work/life team at 3.2604.
Spring Life Planning Seminar Series
Join us for the upcoming spring seminar series on topics including life after retirement, budgeting, social security and medicare. For a schedule through May 2013, please visit the Spring Life Planning Seminar Series.
Exciting Changes to Sittercity.com
As of October 1, 2012, Sittercity's Corporate Program has been rebranded under the name SelectPlus. Faculty, staff, and graduate students have a complimentary subscription to Sittercity's comprehensive database of in-home caregivers for child care, pet care, home care and tutoring plus Years Ahead, a senior care resource that can assist you in developing a plan to care for an aging loved one.
To learn more and to register for free access to SelectPlus.com, please visit myMasonHR.
Important note: Mason does not own, sponsor, or endorse SelectPlus.com. It is your responsibility to carefully screen and check the references of any caregivers, including those who are listed on SelectPlus.com, before you retain their services.
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Biking Rocks
Check out the Biking page of the Transportation website for lots of great information on biking to Mason ... including the Commuter Bike Program and the Patriot Bikeshare Program.
Faculty/Staff Book Scholarship
Mason offers a competitive faculty/staff book scholarship each year. For details, please visit the book scholarship FAQ.
Keep Walking Even During Inclement Weather Using Mason Walk In'
Don't let inclement weather or rain keep you from taking a walk! Wellness by Mason has mapped out indoor trails in many buildings on all three campuses. Find the one nearest you at Mason Walk In'
Keep More of What You Earn
Check out the discounts and opportunities at Mason. Secure access at myMasonHR. Use your email user name and password to log-in. Select "myDiscounts".
Flexible Work is Always in Season!
Test drive a flexible work option. Each agreement comes with a 90 day trial period. See if it's right for you and your department. Details at Mason Flexes.
Plan Ahead
Be prepared for your loved one's aging and your own. See Life Planning for details.
Stay Well
See how your Mason benefits package can help you stay well. Details under "Preventive Screenings". Wellness events and information abound at Wellness by Mason, an interdepartmental effort to promote a healthy Mason!
Spirit Fridays
Show your Mason spirit. Wear your Mason gear every Friday!
Duffy is sporting Mason colors
thanks to UHall Needleworks'
Talented Stitchers!
(Photo of Duffy courtesy of Megan Kirk)
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Ideas? Suggestions? Contact the work/life team at 3.2604 or via email at worklife@gmu.edu.