The University of Mary Washington presented its top honors during commencement ceremonies Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7.
UMW Students Receive Awards for Excellence
Outstanding University of Mary Washington students were honored for outstanding achievements at commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7 and at recent awards programs.
Civil Rights Icon John Lewis Speaks to UMW Graduates, May 7
Civil rights icon John Lewis called on the University of Mary Washington’s class of 2011 to build a better society, urging the graduates to challenge injustices as he delivered the undergraduate commencement address on Saturday, May 7.
UMW Awards Top Honors at 2011 Commencement
The University of Mary Washington presented its top honors during commencement ceremonies Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7.
Pedestrian Bridge Temporary Closure
The pedestrian bridge from Eagle Landing over Route 1 and the temporary walk around the Anderson Center will be closed next week from Monday, May 9 to Friday, May 13, 2011 to allow construction activity, including the grading and paving of parking and service entrances at the Anderson Center. The walkway will be reopened by Saturday May 14, 2011. Please contact Gary Hobson at (540) 654-1292, should you have any questions.
UMW Board of Visitors Announces Tuition Fees for 2011-12
The University of Mary Washington’s Board of Visitors has approved new rates for the 2011-2012 academic year.
U.S. Rep. Filner Addresses UMW Master’s Candidates, May 6
U.S. Rep. Bob Filner (D-Calif.), a 1961 Freedom Rider, spoke at the University of Mary Washington’s graduate commencement ceremony Friday, May 6, urging the students to believe in change-and make it happen.
UMW Graduates Class of 2011 in 100th Commencement
The University of Mary Washington graduated a total of 1,295 students during its 100th commencement in a graduate ceremony on Friday, May 6 in Dodd Auditorium and in an undergraduate ceremony on Saturday, May 7, in Ball Circle on the university’s Fredericksburg campus.
ED Tech Conference Scheduled
Faculty are invited to join the education community Saturday, June 18, for the Summer 2011 “Teaching and Learning with Technology Conference” at the University of Mary Washington’s Stafford campus. Throughout the day, you will experience sessions scheduled to provide the skills and techniques needed to combine digital content and tools to maximize student engagement and learning.
For more information or to register, please visit:
http://www.umw.edu/education/about/announcements_news_informa/2011_edtech_conference.php
UMW to Award Emeritus Status at Commencement
Three longtime professors and a veteran administrator will be awarded emeritus status at the University of Mary Washington’s undergraduate commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 7.
Roy M. Gordon will be named Professor Emeritus of Athletics, Health and Physical Education, Lorene C. Nickel will be named Professor Emerita of Art, Joan T. Olson will be named Associate Professor Emerita of Sociology, and John N. Pearce will be named Director of the James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library, Director of the James Monroe Presidential Center, and University Liaison for the Enchanted Castle Site Emeritus.