Congratulations to Lauren G., a senior from Poquoson, VA. Her entry was the winning design in the University Bookstore T-shirt Design Contest. She won a $50 University Bookstore gift card and a free t-shirt featuring her design! Visit the UMW Bookstore to purchase your very own, limited edition, student designed UMW T-shirt.
UMW Emeritus Professor Wins VMFA Fellowship
Steve Griffin, professor emeritus of art at the University of Mary Washington, has been awarded a prestigious Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) professional fellowship.
Visited the James Monroe Museum shop lately?
We’re excited to introduce merchandise bearing the James Monroe Museum’s new logo (created for us last year by UMW’s wonderful design staff).
These handsome, sturdy canvas tote bags are the perfect size for carrying lunches, books, groceries, school supplies or anything else you might need to carry. At only $14.95, buy several to keep in your car, and one to give to mom for Mother’s Day …
Coming to the shop later this spring: JMM mugs!
The museum shop is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Visit us at 908 Charles Street. UMW faculty and staff receive free admission to the museum.
UMW Debate Student Wins National Award
University of Mary Washington student Benjamin Richard Saunders of Blacksburg, Va., was recognized with the Julia Burke Award for Character and Excellence in American Debate Association Policy Debate at the association’s national championship tournament in March.
Karl Rove to Speak at Fredericksburg Forum, Sept. 28
Karl Rove, the Republican political strategist best known as President George W. Bush’s top advisor, will be the featured speaker at the Fredericksburg Forum to be hosted by the University of Mary Washington on Wednesday, September 28. The program will be held at 8 p.m. in George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium.
Book Signing at UMW Bookstore Today
Moliere and Paradox: Skepticism and Theater in the Early Modern Age.
UMW Professor of Modern Foreign Langues, Jim F. Gaines will be available to answer questions and sign copies of his latest publication.
Wednesday, March 23rd
3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Quirky selection
The UMW Bookstore has just received a new shipment of Bargain Books, $2.99 or less.
Claudia Emerson to Be Inducted into Fellowship of Southern Writers
Claudia Emerson, a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and English professor at the University of Mary Washington, will be inducted into the prestigious Fellowship of Southern Writers during its biennial meeting to be held during the Conference on Southern Literature in April.
March 27 Woodland Walk at Gari Melchers Home & Studio
Guided Woodland Walk
Sunday, March 27, 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).
540.654.1015
Spring Open House @ Gari Melchers Home and Studio
Spring Open House
Sunday, April 10, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Enjoy the restored gardens in bloom, the art of Gari Melchers, and the history of Belmont. The Spring Open House is a great opportunity to share Belmont with family and friends.
Free
GariMelchers.org