How are we doing? Those responses will soon come faster than before. The Department of Business Services is rolling out the use of quick response “QR” codes, and they are coming to a location near you.
QR codes are rapidly proliferating the pages of catalogs and mailings, they allow customers to be engaged through physical and digital communication channels. A QR code is scanned using a smart device; it gives immediate details about a product, service or general information. QR’s are more useful than a barcode because they store (and can digitally present) more data.
The first applications include a link to the Business Services “How are we Doing?” online survey and product information about a t-shirt in the UMW Bookstore. The sale of each shirt results in the contribution of a book to a village in Africa. To date, the project has been spearheaded by a small group within the EagleOne Center and Bookstore including: Jessica Thompson, Barbara Quann, Kathy Underwood and student employees Michelle Miller, and Joseph “Odie” Turner , with help and inspiration from Justin Webb, Executive Director of Enterprise Application Systems.
We are just scratching the surface of how they will be used and where they will add value to our campus community. Interested? Scan the following QR code to access our online survey.
How are we doing?
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New Chef Joins Dining Services
Please extend a warm welcome to Andreas Ortner, our new Executive Catering Chef with UMW Dining Services. Andreas began his culinary journey in Austria where he attended school and completed an apprenticeship. He honed his skills in prestigious restaurants, and in hotels in his native country as well as England and Uruguay. Upon coming to the United States, Andreas landed a position in 2000 at the prestigious Inn at Little Washington. We are proud to now have him as a member of the University community and our catering team.
New Chef Joins Dining Services
Please extend a warm welcome to Andreas Ortner, our new Executive Catering Chef with UMW Dining Services. Andreas began his culinary journey in Austria where he attended school and completed an apprenticeship. He honed his skills in prestigious restaurants, and in hotels in his native country as well as England and Uruguay. Upon coming to the United States, Andreas landed a position in 2000 at the prestigious Inn at Little Washington. We are proud to now have him as a member of the University community and our catering team.
Deborah O’Dell Awarded Grant
Deborah O’Dell Awarded Grant
Saturday Knitting Workshop at Belmont
Crash Course in Knitting
Robyn Raines, Artist
Saturday, August 13, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Audience: elementary school through adult
Learn how to knit! This workshop introduces beginners to the basic tools and materials used in knitting. Participants will receive group and individualized instruction. Materials are provided for this day long workshop and at least one project will be on its way to completion by the end of the day.
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.
Saturday Knitting Workshop at Belmont
Crash Course in Knitting
Robyn Raines, Artist
Saturday, August 13, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Audience: elementary school through adult
Learn how to knit! This workshop introduces beginners to the basic tools and materials used in knitting. Participants will receive group and individualized instruction. Materials are provided for this day long workshop and at least one project will be on its way to completion by the end of the day.
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.
New Estate Gift Benefits UMW Theater Students
On June 30, 2011, UMW received a gift of more than $90,000 from the estate of John Allison Gow of Houston, Tex. Mr. Gow worked in theater for more than 30 years, was a well-respected member of the Houston theatrical community, and served as a mentor to many aspiring students. During his lifetime, Mr. Gow was a regular contributor to the UMW Keith Belli Memorial Scholarship originally established in 1997 as tribute to Professor Belli’s five years of service to Mary Washington. The Belli scholarship is awarded annually to outstanding theater students. This gift announcement is from the Office of Advancement and University Relations.