Campus Notice

Fairfax Campus Notice: Johnson Center Loading Dock Closure

Lauren Reuscher — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:07:27 +0000

Fairfax Campus Notice: Johnson Center Loading Dock Closure Lauren Reuscher Thu, 03/06/2025 - 12:07

The loading dock at the Johnson Center will be closed on Friday, March 7, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. to facilitate the delivery of equipment by crane. The crane will provide support for the replacement of air handler units on the roof of the Johnson Center.

Parking spaces at the loading dock will be closed. Pedestrian traffic will be redirected away from the loading dock area, toward Innovation Hall.

For questions, contact Facilities Customer Service at 703-993-2525. For questions related to accessibility, contact the ADA Office at ada@gmu.edu.

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Fairfax Campus Notice: Atrium renovations in Buchanan Hall, Horizon Hall, and the Johnson Center

Lauren Reuscher — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:18:19 +0000

Fairfax Campus Notice: Atrium renovations in Buchanan Hall, Horizon Hall, and the Johnson Center Lauren Reuscher Mon, 12/16/2024 - 13:18

Updated Friday, Dec. 20, 2024

Renovation projects in the atriums of Buchanan Hall and Horizon Hall will start on Friday, Dec. 20. While work is underway in these buildings, temporary barriers will be in place around active work zones on each floor. Overhead protection will be installed in areas below work zones. Furniture in some common areas will be temporarily relocated outside of work zones.

Buchanan Hall: The project will continue until approximately Jan. 13, 2025, and will include the installation of additional guard rails on the second floor.

Horizon Hall: The project will continue until early March 2025 and will include the installation of additional guard rails and awnings on floors 3–6.

Johnson Center: This project was originally scheduled to begin Friday, Dec. 20, but has been postponed. A new start date will be announced when determined. The project will include the installation of additional guard rails on floors 2–4. The two atrium staircases will be closed while the work is completed.

For questions or concerns, contact Facilities Customer Service at 703-993-2525. For questions related to accessibility, contact the ADA Office at ada@gmu.edu.

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Campus Notice for Mason Square: Fire Department Training Exercise in Vernon Smith Hall

Lauren Reuscher — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:07:25 +0000

Campus Notice for Mason Square: Fire Department Training Exercise in Vernon Smith Hall Lauren Reuscher Thu, 12/12/2024 - 09:07

The Arlington County Fire Department, with assistance from George Mason Police, will conduct a training exercise in unoccupied spaces in Vernon Smith Hall on Friday, Dec. 13, between 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The training exercise should not affect university activities. Building occupants may notice first responders and emergency vehicles at Vernon Smith Hall during the training exercise.

Contact Mason Square Administration at arlops@gmu.edu with questions.

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Fairfax Campus Notice: Winter Graduation is Dec. 18–19

Lauren Reuscher — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:54:24 +0000

Fairfax Campus Notice: Winter Graduation is Dec. 18–19 Lauren Reuscher Tue, 12/10/2024 - 10:54

George Mason will celebrate its newest graduates at Commencement and Degree Celebrations on Wednesday, Dec. 18, and Thursday, Dec. 19, at EagleBank Arena. Tickets are required.

Expect increased traffic on and around the Fairfax Campus during graduation festivities, particularly during Commencement.

University Commencement: Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 at 9:30 a.m., Fairfax Campus, EagleBank Arena

Degree Celebrations: Dec. 18–19, 2024, Fairfax Campus, EagleBank Arena (see specific schedule below)

Date and Time	Participants
Dec. 18, 4:30 p.m.	College of Education and Human Development / College of Visual and Performing Arts / Schar School / Carter School
Dec. 19, 2 p.m.	College of Science / College of Public Health / College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Dec. 19, 6:30 p.m.	Costello College of Business / College of Engineering and Computing

Contact University Events with questions.

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Fairfax Campus Notice: Parking and Traffic Advisory, Nov. 20–21

Lauren Reuscher — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:46:46 +0000

Fairfax Campus Notice: Parking and Traffic Advisory, Nov. 20–21 Lauren Reuscher Tue, 11/19/2024 - 12:46

Increased traffic is expected on and around the Fairfax Campus due to events at EagleBank Arena on the evenings of Wednesday, Nov. 20, and Thursday, Nov. 21. On Wednesday, the George Mason men’s basketball game starts at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m. On Thursday, a concert starts at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m.

Drivers should allow additional travel time to and from campus and avoid the southern end of campus near EagleBank Arena and Braddock Road. Extra time should be allowed if using Mason Shuttles.

Levels 4 and 5 of the Shenandoah Parking Deck will be open to General parking permits and event parking starting at 4 p.m. Vehicles should enter the Shenandoah Deck at the Level 3 permit entrance. All General permit holders and event attendees should exit the Shenandoah Deck by 11 p.m.

Those wishing to avoid arena parking and traffic impacts on the Fairfax Campus should consider parking in the Rappahannock Parking Deck on the north end of campus and use University Drive and Roberts Road for access.

Get more details about George Mason basketball games at gomason.com. For more information about events at EagleBank Arena, go to eaglebankarena.com.

Follow @MasonParking on X for parking and traffic updates. Contact parking@gmu.edu with questions.

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SciTech Campus Notice: Building Closure on Sunday, Nov. 17

Lauren Reuscher — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:18:54 +0000

SciTech Campus Notice: Building Closure on Sunday, Nov. 17 Lauren Reuscher Thu, 11/14/2024 - 10:18

Katherine Johnson Hall will be closed on Sunday, Nov. 17, from 6 a.m. to noon while HVAC maintenance and repairs are completed. Contact Facilities Customer Service at 703-993-2525 with questions.

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Fairfax Campus Notice: Parking and Traffic Advisory

Lauren Reuscher — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:17:07 +0000

Fairfax Campus Notice: Parking and Traffic Advisory Lauren Reuscher Mon, 11/04/2024 - 10:17

Increased traffic is expected on and around the Fairfax Campus due to George Mason basketball games at EagleBank Arena on the evenings of Monday, Nov. 4; Monday, Nov. 11; and Wednesday, Nov. 13. The games begin at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m.

Drivers should allow additional travel time to and from campus and avoid the southern end of campus near EagleBank Arena and Braddock Road. Extra time should be allowed if using Mason Shuttles.

Get more details about men’s and women’s basketball games at gomason.com. For more information about events at EagleBank Arena, go to eaglebankarena.com.

Follow @MasonParking on X for parking and traffic updates. Contact parking@gmu.edu with questions.

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Fairfax Campus Notice: Traffic Advisory for Wednesday, Oct. 9

Lauren Reuscher — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 18:47:39 +0000

Fairfax Campus Notice: Traffic Advisory for Wednesday, Oct. 9 Lauren Reuscher Fri, 10/04/2024 - 14:47

Nottoway River Lane will be partially closed between Lot A and Patriot Circle on Wednesday, Oct. 9, between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m. Traffic on Patriot Circle will not be able to use Nottoway River Lane to access Lots A and C or Braddock Road. Drivers will need to use other exits from campus, such as Roanoke River Road by EagleBank Arena and Lot K.

Other entrances to Lots A and C will remain accessible. Vehicles parked in Lot C and the eastern half of Lot A will still be able to exit campus at Braddock Road.

Traffic entering campus from Braddock Road at the Sideburn Road entrance will have intermittent access to Nottoway River Lane toward Patriot Circle. At times, the road may be completely blocked. Expect delays in this area and avoid Nottoway River Lane, if possible.

Sidewalk closures will be in effect on the outer loop of Patriot Circle near the intersection with Nottoway River Lane. Follow detour signage through the area.

View the Fairfax Campus map for location information. This closure will help facilitate a delivery for the Aquatic and Fitness Center renovation project. For questions related to accessibility, contact the ADA Office at ada@gmu.edu. For Parking and Transportation questions, contact parking@gmu.edu or 703-993-2828.

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Fairfax Campus Notice: Parking and Traffic Advisory for Sept. 5 and Sept. 13

Lauren Reuscher — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:03:07 +0000

Fairfax Campus Notice: Parking and Traffic Advisory for Sept. 5 and Sept. 13 Lauren Reuscher Wed, 09/04/2024 - 10:03

Updated on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024:

On the evening of Thursday, Sept. 5, increased traffic is expected on and around the Fairfax Campus, as well as an increase in on-campus parking, due to a concert at EagleBank Arena. The concert starts at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m.

Levels 4 and 5 of Shenandoah Parking Deck will be open to General area parking permits and event parking starting at 4 p.m. Vehicles should enter Shenandoah Deck at the Level 3 permit entrance. The concert is scheduled to end by 11 p.m. All General area permit parkers, as well as event parkers, should exit the Shenandoah Deck by 11:30 p.m.

Drivers should allow additional travel time to and from campus and avoid the southern end of campus near EagleBank Arena and Braddock Road. Extra time should be allowed if using Mason Shuttles.

To avoid arena parking and traffic impacts, drivers may park in the Rappahannock Parking Deck on the north end of campus and use University Drive and Roberts Road to enter/exit campus.

For more information about events at EagleBank Arena, go to eaglebankarena.com.

Updated on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024: On Friday, Sept. 13, alternating one lane closures will be in effect on Patriot Circle between Campus Drive and Lot I for road repairs. Avoid this area if possible, and be prepared for traffic delays.

For parking and traffic updates, follow @MasonParking on Twitter. For questions, contact parking@gmu.edu.

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