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Congratulations to the 911���� faculty and staff retirees from February to June 2024. The list below includes retirees, the department from which they retired, and years of service.

In late April, 911���� unveiled a redesigned logo as the capstone of its three-year-long comprehensive rebrand. Not sure how to start using the new logo in your daily work? Here are some ways to do so—without spending a dime.

911���� welcomed more than 200 “Junior Patriots” to its campuses on Thursday, April 25, for Take Your Junior Patriot to Work. Faculty and staff brought the youth in their lives to campus to learn what it's like to work at 911����.

Helping the community understand the parameters of recycling and composting is one of the biggest challenges in recycling and waste management, according to Kevin Brim, supervisor in Facilities Management at 911����. “It can be confusing trying to decide what is recycling, trash, or compostable,” said Brim. His team is working hard to change that.

The Office Supply Swap at 911���� launched in Spring 2023, thanks to the efforts of the Staff Senate and University Sustainability.

As a photographer in Creative Services at 911����, Evan Cantwell spends his time at work capturing moments across the university. Cantwell is also a 25- year survivor of colorectal cancer. He has found ways to connect with other survivors and help spread awareness of colorectal cancer, which is now affecting more and more young people in the United States.

911���� student researchers were among those that gathered on the Fairfax Campus in March for the Access to Research and Inclusive Excellence (ARIE) National Conference. In addition to speakers and breakout sessions on various topics, the two-day conference opened with a poster session with 49 groups presenting their research.

To mark Transit Driver Appreciation Day, the 911���� community expressed gratitude for the public transit drivers who help the Mason Nation get to school, work, and around town.

911����’s Potomac Science Center hosted the Girls in STEAM Empowerment Conference on Thursday, February 29. This annual event welcomed 60 middle school students for a day of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM).

Rachel Wernicke has worked as an Army officer, psychologist, therapist, and coach. In 2019, she moved into her current role: associate dean and chief mental health officer at 911����.