Dear Patriots,
As we close out another calendar year, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation for your partnership and support. Together, we have continued to advance our shared vision of making Information Technology Services (ITS) a trusted technical partner—providing secure, reliable, and innovative technology solutions that empower George Mason’s mission.
ITS serves as both a catalyst for operations and a driver of innovation. This year, we have worked diligently to strengthen our infrastructure, enhance security, and deliver tools and services that enable teaching, learning, research, and collaboration across our campuses. None of this would be possible without your engagement and trust.
It is truly an honor to serve George Mason’s faculty, staff, and students. Your commitment inspires us to continually improve and innovate, ensuring that technology remains a cornerstone of excellence at George Mason University.
Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey. We look forward to building on this momentum in the year ahead and continuing to support the incredible work you do every day.
Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a successful new year!
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Dr. Charmaine Madison
Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Information Technology Services
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Telecom Update: To address concerns about unwanted SMS messages, including smishing, the Vonage SMS texting service will be disabled university-wide on Wednesday, December 17. After this date, reinstating SMS service will require a Pinnacle ticket from your telecom coordinator.
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Wi-Fi Update: ITS is simplifying George Mason University's Wi-Fi network this fall to help the community stay better connected across campus. MASON-SECURE will be permanently shut down on Friday, December 19, at the end of this semester. For details, see MASON-SECURE Retirement FAQs. To ensure uninterrupted connectivity, ITS encourages all campus Wi-Fi users to switch to eduroam as soon as possible. To get started, visit its.gmu.edu/eduroam.
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Canvas Trainings: Learn more about Canvas and integrated tools like Honorlock, Turnitin, Poll Everywhere, Kaltura, and more by attending upcoming Canvas training events. Self-paced training and recordings are always available in Growing with Canvas.
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Stay Tuned: 2026 AI Events
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If you missed the AI training offered in fall 2025, more programs are in the works for spring 2026. Bookmark our AI Toolkit and check back soon for more events in the new year!
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The university will be closed for winter break from Monday, December 22, through Monday, January 5, 2026. Plan for upcoming breaks and get ready for 2026. View the George Mason University holiday schedule.
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This holiday season, Staff Senate encourages donations of food and hygiene items to the Patriot Pantry, which can be dropped off in SUB I, Room 3011, or made through the Amazon Wishlist.
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George Mason will celebrate its newest graduates at Commencement and Degree Celebrations on Wednesday, December 17, and Thursday, December 18, at EagleBank Arena. Tickets are required. Expect increased traffic on and around the Fairfax Campus during the festivities. Contact University Events at gmuevent@gmu.edu with any questions.
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Join educators from across Virginia for a day of insight, innovation, and collaboration on Friday, January 23, 2026, at a statewide symposium on generative AI in higher education. Featuring a keynote, interactive sessions, and hands-on workshops, this event will help you make informed, ethical choices about using AI in your courses. To learn more and register, visit the UVA website.
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