Ernie Ackermann, professor of computer science at the University of Mary Washington, has been recognized with the J. Christopher Bill Outstanding Faculty Service Award for his contributions to the university as well as involvement and leadership in the community.
The Fredericksburg Forum Features Karl Rove
Come out for a speech by the Former Deputy Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush and author of Courage and Consequence: My Life as a Conservative in the Fight. The Forum features a presentation by Karl Rove followed by a question and answer session with moderator John Smith. Have a question you want Karl Rove to answer? All questions are submitted by audience members. Buy your faculty and staff ticket for $15 starting September 1, 2011. Please come to the Events Office in George Washington Hall Room 308. Tickets will sold on a first come, first served basis.
New Weight Watchers at Work Begins Wednesday, August 31
There’s still time to join the new 18-week session of Weight Watchers at Work. The new session begins Wednesday, August 31, in the Woodard Campus Center’s Red Room. WW@W meets at noon on Wednesdays in the center.
WW@W has had a presence on the Fredericksburg campus since October 2009, and in that time, UMW employees have kissed thousands of pounds goodbye. Since the program started, employees have lost 1,433 pounds and six have reached their lifetime weight goals.
Among them is Cindy Fitch, who has shed 52 pounds during her 17 months on the program.
“The group means everything,” Cindy, campus employment supervisor in the Financial Aid office, said. “It keeps you accountable.”
And besides the obvious results, Cindy was quick to call out the added benefit of saving money. State employees are eligible for a 50 percent reimbursement on a WW@W membership.
“The program makes you realize you can eat what you want,” she said. “It’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle change.”
Cindy’s advice for anyone who is on the fence?
“Come to a meeting,” she said. “See what it’s all about.”
For more information about WW@W, contact Pam Taggert at ptaggert@umw.edu or (540) 654-1018.
New Weight Watchers at Work Begins Wednesday, August 31
There’s still time to join the new 18-week session of Weight Watchers at Work. The new session begins Wednesday, August 31, in the Woodard Campus Center’s Red Room. WW@W meets at noon on Wednesdays in the center.
WW@W has had a presence on the Fredericksburg campus since October 2009, and in that time, UMW employees have kissed thousands of pounds goodbye. Since the program started, employees have lost 1,433 pounds and six have reached their lifetime weight goals.
Among them is Cindy Fitch, who has shed 52 pounds during her 17 months on the program.
“The group means everything,” Cindy, campus employment supervisor in the Financial Aid office, said. “It keeps you accountable.”
And besides the obvious results, Cindy was quick to call out the added benefit of saving money. State employees are eligible for a 50 percent reimbursement on a WW@W membership.
“The program makes you realize you can eat what you want,” she said. “It’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle change.”
Cindy’s advice for anyone who is on the fence?
“Come to a meeting,” she said. “See what it’s all about.”
For more information about WW@W, contact Pam Taggert at ptaggert@umw.edu or (540) 654-1018.
UMW Galleries To Present Art & Nature: Reflections on the Sublime
The Ridderhof Martin Gallery will host Art and Nature: Reflections on the Sublime, one of the first two exhibitions of the Fall 2011 season, from September 2 – 30, 2011. This exhibition includes the work of Joshua Almond, Sage Dawson, Mille Guldbeck, Lynette Miller, Jill Parisi, Bruce Pollock, Katherine Renner, and Damian Yanessa. The eight artists hail from Florida, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Each explores a personal vision, either real or imagined. These visions grapple with such notions as order and chaos, beauty and corruption, infinite space, and the transforming power of nature.
An opening reception will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2011 from 5 – 7 p.m. in the Ridderhof Martin Gallery. The opening is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided.
Free street parking is available near the Ridderhof Martin Gallery, as well as designated parking spaces for gallery visitors. Check the Galleries’ website at http://galleries.umw.edu for hours. If you have any questions, contact the Galleries at (540) 654-1013.
Do One Thing Campaign
The President’s Council on Sustainability is excited to kick off UMW do one thing. The d.o.t. campaign encourages every member of the UMW community to pledge a dot, committing them to make one sustainable change to their way of life.
Join President Rick Hurley and other members of the community who have already filled out their dots. Pledge your dot online or at other campus events including the faculty luncheon on August 25.
For more information, visit dot.umwblogs.org.
UMW Galleries To Present Studio Art Faculty Show
The duPont Gallery will host UMW Studio Art Faculty Show, one of the first two exhibitions of the Fall 2011 season, from September 2 – October 7, 2011. This exhibition includes the work of three members of the University’s Art Department: Joseph DiBella, Rosemary Jesionowski, and Jonathon McMillan.
An opening reception will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2011 from 5 – 7 p.m. in the duPont Gallery. The opening is free and open to the public.
Free street parking is available near duPont Hall, as well as designated parking spaces for gallery visitors. Check the Galleries’ website at http://galleries.umw.edu for hours. If you have any questions, contact the Galleries at (540) 654-1013.
Joseph DiBella, MPI #2, 2011, watercolor, 22 x 30 inches
UMW Galleries To Present Studio Art Faculty Show
The duPont Gallery will host UMW Studio Art Faculty Show, one of the first two exhibitions of the Fall 2011 season, from September 2 – October 7, 2011. This exhibition includes the work of three members of the University’s Art Department: Joseph DiBella, Rosemary Jesionowski, and Jonathon McMillan.
An opening reception will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2011 from 5 – 7 p.m. in the duPont Gallery. The opening is free and open to the public.
Free street parking is available near duPont Hall, as well as designated parking spaces for gallery visitors. Check the Galleries’ website at http://galleries.umw.edu for hours. If you have any questions, contact the Galleries at (540) 654-1013.
Joseph DiBella, MPI #2, 2011, watercolor, 22 x 30 inches
UMW Galleries to Host Two Exhibitions
The University of Mary Washington Galleries will host two exhibitions, "Art and Nature: Reflections on the Sublime" from Friday, September 2 through Friday, September 30 at the Ridderhof Martin Gallery, and "UMW Studio Art Faculty Exhibition" from Friday, September 2 through Friday, October 7 at the duPont Gallery.
Vote! Bring LOVE to the ‘burg!
Help! We’re in competition with 20 other Virginia towns and cities to get the Virginia is for Lovers LOVE display in Fredericksburg in September. If we win, the six-foot high LOVE display will come to Fredericksburg’s Riverfront Park and be part of the Via Colori Festival.
Vote here: http://blog.virginia.org/2011/08/bring-love-to-your-town/
