Information Technology Services

Spotlights Archive

  • E-Waste 101: Inside George Mason’s Recycling Process with Kevin Brim & Colleen Regan

    This Earth Month, Information Technology Services (ITS) is highlighting an often-overlooked waste stream: electronic waste, or e-waste. With support from our partners in Facilities Campus Operations(F&CO), we met with Colleen Regan, Zero Waste Mason Program Manager, University Sustainability, and Kevin Brim, Waste Recycling Supervisor, Facilities Services Logistics, to get a behind-the-scenes look at the recycling…

  • International Programs and Services students. Photo by Evan Cantwell/Creative Services

    Mindful Technology, Meaningful Relationships

    Intro With winter’s chill keeping us indoors and it being the month of love, we often find ourselves relying on technology to stay connected to loved ones. Whether sharing cozy moments or heartfelt messages, technology remains an integral part of our daily lives, offering both convenience and connection during this winter season. While technology can…

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    Scaling the Future: Patriot Web Upgrade

    Welcome back, Patriots! In an exciting start to the semester, Information Technology Services (ITS) recently announced an update coming to Patriot Web, George Mason University’s self-service site for students, faculty, and staff to manage their personal, administrative, and academic information. This change includes a new modern interface with improved navigation and capabilities that will lay…

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    Sunshine & Screen Time: Digital Wellness for the Summer

    School’s out, vacations are loading, and you finally have time to unwind! While it’s always tempting to lean into more screen time, summer is also the perfect opportunity to re-evaluate our digital habits and invest in our well-being In May, our ITS team highlighted Mental Health Awareness Month through a collaborative campaign with George Mason’s…

  • Spring at George Mason, showing the cherry blossom trees between Mason Pond and the Center for the Arts.

    Going Green with University Sustainability

    Sustainability has always been a core value at George Mason University, with commitments dating back to 1996. Since then, George Mason has taken significant steps towards a more active, greener future. Information Technology Services (ITS) values the vital relationship between sustainability and everyone’s most relied-upon resource – technology! This year, we are joining forces with…

  • George Mason alum distance learning from home

    Navigating AI at George Mason

    The idea of Artificial Intelligence (AI) may have started as science fiction, but its development has been in the works for decades. AI is software designed to think and learn like people, using algorithms and computer programs to perform tasks that usually require human intelligence. It simulates the mind’s ability to reason and can analyze…

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    Back-to-School Tips for Your Best Semester Yet

    Welcome back, Patriots! We hope you feel energized and ready to tackle the spring semester ahead. As we enter 2025, now is the perfect time to set yourself up for success to be your best – both mentally and digitally. Information Technology Services (ITS) is committed to supporting all faculty, staff, and students every step…

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    Mason On the Move with Canvas by Instructure

    This fall, George Mason University welcomed a new Learning Management System (LMS) to campus: Canvas by Instructure, which will replace Blackboard in July 2025. Information Technology Services (ITS) is determined to be “On the Move” with our learning tools, and Canvas is a positive step in that direction. The platform provides a variety of features…

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    Ramp Up Your Online Privacy

    You most likely would not give a stranger on the street your name, social security number, and birthday if they asked, right? You don’t know what they would or could do with that information, including, perhaps, making unauthorized purchases or transactions on your behalf. It’s information you guard because it could result in financial ruin…

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    What a Bright Time, It’s The Right Time to Protect Yourself Online

    With the holidays here, cybercriminals see this season as the perfect opportunity to take advantage of all the bustle and gain access to personal information, steal money and credit card information, and compromise accounts (certainly landing themselves on the naughty list). While you should always practice online safety and security throughout the year, Information Technology…