Mason Facilities

🌎Continue celebrating Campus Sustainability Month and stop by Kiosk D in the Johnson Center Oct 24 from 10AM - 2PM to learn more about how you can engage with more sustainable campus efforts and have a positive impact! 🌱💚

On Nov 15 at 10 AM, join us on the Mason Facilities Complex tour! Get to learn about the 24-hour operations that keep Mason campuses thriving! We'll visit the Customer Service Center, the Sign Shop, Automotive, Central Heating & Cooling, and more components of the complex! Register here 🔗: go.gmu.edu/FacilitiesTour

🛠 Keep an eye out! If you need help with maintenance or housekeeping, submit a Facilities work order! You can either submit one at 🔗facilities.gmu.edu/work-requests, email us at [email protected], or give us a call at 703-993-2525.

♻ Today is International E-Waste Day! Learn how to recycle electronics on campus to reduce Mason's e-waste! Small e-waste can be disposed of in designated recycling bins on the 1st or 2nd floors of the JC. To dispose of large e-waste, please submit a work order to Mason Facilities (🔗 facilities.gmu.edu/work-requests). Learn more here 🔗: go.gmu.edu/zerowaste
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🌎 On October 12th & 19th, volunteer with us to audit ongoing single-use plastics elimination efforts in collaboration with Mason Dining! Support Zero Waste Mason, a goal to divert over 90% of Mason's waste away from the trash through reductions, repurposing, composting, and recycling.
Register here 🔗: go.gmu.edu/greenvolunteering
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🍂 Join University Sustainability at the Potomac Heights Garden for the annual Fall Festival! On Oct. 26, from 1:30 to 4:30 PM, participate in many events like the plant and weeds identification competition, a pumpkin carving competition (BYO!), explore the Greenhouse & Gardens, and enjoy delicious snacks!
Register here 🔗: go.gmu.edu/greenvolunteering 🌱💚

🌎Every action matters! Continue celebrating Campus Sustainability Month and stop by Kiosk C in the Johnson Center on Oct 5, from 10AM - 2PM . Learn more about how you can engage with more sustainable campus efforts and have a positive impact! 🌱💚

🌎 On Oct 10th and 18th, from 2PM - 3PM, explore sustainable features of Mason’s Fairfax Campus and learn about ongoing sustainability initiatives with special guest speakers!

📍 Meet us at the Northern Neck Starbucks!
Register here 🔗: go.gmu.edu/greenvolunteering
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🌎Exciting news, Patriots! To celebrate Campus Sustainability Month and World Vegetarian Day, Mason Dining and Univeristy Sustainability will gift free reusable straws to the first 100 students who stop by The Spot on October 3! We hope to see you there! Mason Dining 🌱💚

🌎 Happy Sustainability Month, Patriots! This month, join us by participating in different sustainable programs, events, and initiatives. We can do many things that can help positively impact our environment! Learn more at:🔗 green.gmu.edu/sustainability-month 🌱💚

🏗 On our SciTech Campus, the Life Sciences and Engineering Building is also in the works! Here is a quick peek of how the lot looked in the early stages of construction and how it currently looks now! Keep track of this project and more here: 🔗go.gmu.edu/constructionLSEB/

💡 Happy National Energy Efficiency Day! Lights Out, Power Down! Patriots are encouraged to turn off and unplug all non-critical lighting and electrical appliances in offices, residence halls, classrooms, and labs. Campus power will remain on, and university operations will continue as normal. Oct 4, 10AM - 2PM 🌱💚

Make an impact! Each year on 9/11 Mason pays tribute to all those impacted on 9/11 by participating in service projects to help Mason give back. Check out the service opportunities and register! 911day.gmu.edu

🏗Hi Patriots, Facilities intern here 🙂!
Check out the recent tour we took at FUSE at Mason Square. We had a blast! You can stay up to date with FUSE and our other construction projects at: 🔗construction.gmu.edu/

♻Happy Recycling Week, Mason Patriots! Let's continue to keep our campus green! Learn more about how you can help at: 🔗go.gmu.edu/zerowaste
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Mason Square employees were nominated and selected for the Patriot Pathbreaker Award in recognition of their collaborative work to activate and promote the Mason Square plaza programming! Learn more🔗: go.gmu.edu/patriotpathbreakers

Congratulations to our Facilities Management Outstanding Achievement Awards 2023 Recipients!
💛Exceptional Support Award: Erich Miller
💚Goldie and Dianne Hattery Award for Excellence: Man-Shik Lim

On Thursday, May 4, 2023, our Facilities Management (FM) team members hosted its annual Campus Cleanup at the Fairfax, Mason Square and SciTech campuses. Mason’s Campus Cleanup occurs on an annual basis – an event to remove trash and debris that has been deposited around the campus grassy and wooded areas.

The composition of materials collected at the Fairfax campus are as follows:

Trash Total Weight – 285 LBS
Recycle Total Weight – 40LBS

Learn More 🔗: go.gmu.edu/campuscleanup

Facilities Spring Campus Cleanup 2023 – Facilities Categories 2023 Facilities Management News On-Campus Solutions Sustainability Facilities Spring Campus Cleanup 2023 Post author By Facilities Communication Post date May 8, 2023 On Thursday, May 4, 2023, our Facilities Management (FM) team members hosted its annual Campus Cleanup at the Fairfax, Mas...

🌳 In celebration of Earth Week, Mason’s Arboretum Board hosted a community tree planting event at Peterson Hall on Thursday, April 20th. Learn More 🔗: go.gmu.edu/arboretumplanting

Happy Earth Day, Mason Patriots! 🌍💚💛 Learn how you can treat every day like Earth Day by getting involved in your Mason community! 🔗 go.gmu.edu/earthmonth 🌱💚

🐤 Save the birds! Bright lights disorient nocturnally migrating birds, potentially causing fatal collisions with buildings or exposure to additional daytime hazards.

You can help birds that pass through our region by turning off all non-essential lighting from 11PM-6AM!

If you witness a collision or spot a dead bird on campus, you can help by filling out this form. Results will support Mason faculty research to inform campus solutions

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🍬🚯 Let's work together to properly dispose of wrappers!

Join Mason Facilities for a Stream Cleanup Event on April 24 (12:30-2:30 PM)! Help keep our streams clean through this hands-on, sustainable volunteer opportunity. Closed-toed shoes and long pants are required! Volunteers should plan to meet in Lot K on Mason's Fairfax Campus. 🌱💚

Happy Earth Week, Mason Patriots! 🌍💚💛 Check out a few ways to be more sustainable this week and beyond! 🔗 go.gmu.edu/earthmonth 🌱💚

🚲 Did you know that commuting is Mason’s second largest source of emissions? To reduce commuting’s impact on the environment, commuting sustainably is key! Bike to Mason with us on April (18, 19, 20)! Learn more 🔗: go.gmu.edu/biketomason 🌱💚 Mason Parking & Transportation

🌳 Learn more about Mason's Arboretum with Mason Facilities and University Sustainability as they host a tree planting event to add new trees to the Fairfax campus. Sign up to volunteer today: 🔗 go.gmu.edu/greenvolunteering

Happy National Pet Day! Help save the earth and end stormwater pollution with these tips! 🐾

🏗️ Fuse at Mason Square Progress Photos!
Learn More 🔗: construction.gmu.edu

Happy Earth Month! 🌍💚💛 All Mason Patriots can make an impact this month and every month. Get involved and learn how you can be more sustainable! 🔗 go.gmu.edu/earthmonth 🌱💚