The University of Mary Washington has been selected as host of the 2011 Governor’s Foreign Language Academy in German by the Virginia Department of Education.
Cate Brewer
Cate Brewer, visiting assistant professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance, has been selected to attend the Teacher Development Workshop at The Actors Center in NYC in June.
Woodland Walk this Sunday @ Belmont
Guided Woodland Walks
Sunday, May 29, 2 p.m.
Conducted by Virginia Master Naturalists, these informative walks cover a mile of trails in both woodlands and fields and also touch on the historic ruins of Belmont’s past. Please wear sturdy footwear. Meet outside the Visitor Center.
View or print the Trail Map (PDF).
All Ages Silkscreen Workshop @ Belmont Sat. June 25
Unique Tees: Silkscreen
Fenella Belle, Instructor of Art, Piedmont Virginia Community College
Saturday, June 25, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Audience: 3rd grade to adult
From idea to finished object, participants print their own professional-looking and unique t-shirt. Starting by discussing what makes a good design, participants create their own designs, cut stencils and print onto shirts using the silkscreen printing technique. Along the way, the concept of positive and negative shapes is introduced as they relate to stencil design. This workshop is a fun and fast paced day that involves both individual creativity and team work! Participants provide own t-shirts.
Watch this video of our last silkscreen class – loads of fun!
This program has been organized by the VMFA Office of Statewide Partnerships, and is funded, in part, by the Jean Stafford Camp Memorial Fund.
Workshop Cost: $20 members; $25 non-members.To register, please contact Education Coordinator Michelle Crow-Dolby at 540/654-1851.
The Belmont Stakes at Belmont – June 11
"The Race, County Fair" by Gari Melchers
The Belmont Stakes at Belmont
June 11
Join the excitement at Gari Melchers Home and Studio for the running of the 143rd Belmont Stakes. The race will be televised live in the Studio Pavilion with a casual BBQ buffet and entertainment.
Don’t let this event come down to the wire. Grab your tickets by June 4. Gates open: 4:30 p.m. Wine and beer cash bar.
Entry fee: Friends of Belmont /$40; non-members $50. For reservations and information contact Betsy Labar at 540/654-1848.
UMW Selects Director of James Monroe Museum
Scott Harris has been chosen as director of the James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library in Fredericksburg. Harris, who currently serves as director of the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park in New Market, Va., will begin work at the museum July 18.
UMW Again Named to President’s Community Service Honor Roll
The University of Mary Washington has been named to The President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Role for the second consecutive year. UMW is one of 641 U.S. colleges and universities recognized for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement.
Beate Jensen Honored by Stafford County
On May 17, Beate Jensen, Buildings and Grounds Preservation Supervisor at Gari Melchers Home and Studio, was presented with a Stafford County Historic Preservation Award by the Stafford County Historical Commission. Recognized at a Board of Supervisors meeting, Beate was cited “For her diligence in promoting and organizing volunteer efforts for the restoration of the Fannie Roots House in historic Falmouth.”
Professor Charles Sletten – Obituary
Dr. Sletten was a sociology professor at Mary Washington from 1958 to 1994. He passed away May 11. His obituary is listed at: http://www.nelsencares.com/_mgxroot/page_10741.php
Mukesh Srivastava
China’s Business Process Evolution; Wall Street Journal, May 12, 2011, Pages B-8 and B-9
Mukesh Srivastava, associate dean of the College of Business is quoted extensively in a special supplement to the Wall Street Journal that discusses enterprise resource planning in China. The interview stems from his report, “Chinese Cultural Implications for ERP Implementation,” in the Journal of Technology Management and Innovation. The interview is available at: http://online.wsj.com/ad/article/enterprisetech-china