UMW Hosts Japanese Style Drumming Ensemble, Nov. 9-10
Louis Martinette
Associate Professor Louis Martinette was awarded the “Silver Patrick Henry Medallion for Patriotic Achievement” from the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW). Martinette accepted the award on behalf of the university and four MBA students. The students, Tracy Engle, Erin Leech, Caleb Stephens, and John Roberts worked to develop a marketing strategy plan for the MOWW during their MBUS 523 Marketing Strategy class. Engle, Leech, and Stephens graduated earlier this year (2010) and Roberts continues his studies at UMW. Roberts, a retired U. S. Marine Corps Captain, was so moved by the MOWW’s mission that he became a life member shortly after the project was completed.
The “Silver Patrick Henry Medallion for Patriotic Achievement” is the third-highest award bestowed by the Military Order of the World Wars for individual achievement. It may be awarded to any Companion of the Order or any other American citizen (over the age of 18) who has made a highly significant contribution to enhancing the mission and purposes of the Military Order of the World Wars.
The Military Order of the World Wars is a non-profit Veterans’ Service Organization founded in 1919 and chartered by Congress, dedicated to the promotion of: love and respect for flag and country; the patriotic education of America’s young people; fraternal relations among the military services; the cultivation of military, naval and aerospace sciences; the preservation of the records of individual services; the conduct of ceremonies to honor those who serve our country; and the creation and preservation of memorials of our nation’s wars. The ethos of the Military Order of the World Wars is best expressed by its enduring motto: “It is More Noble to Serve Than To Be Served.”
In his acceptance speech, Martinette pointed to the achievements of the students and the Richmond Chapter Commander of the MOWW, CDR John Baumgarten, USN (Ret), as those who were most deserving of the honor as they did the work and thoroughly addressed the marketing challenges facing the Order.
Along with CDR Baumgarten’s input, the students had to research the 91-year history of the MOWW, review its current strategic plan, and develop a viable marketing strategy for helping the Order reverse its shrinking membership rolls. They had to do this in the context of the marketing course they were taking, which required that they match the theoretical underpinnings of their studies with the practical needs of the MOWW. The results were exceptional.
At the national meeting in El Paso, Texas, CDR Baumgarten presented the plan and recommendations to the MOWW board and received rave reviews for its substance and an expression of deep gratitude for the work of all involved parties. In recognition of their efforts, each of the graduate students was presented a MOWW Certificate of Appreciation by CDR Baumgarten.
Pirates Leader is UMW Executive in Residence 2010
Robert Nutting, chairman of the board of the Pittsburgh Pirates and a newspaper and resort executive, has been selected as executive-in-residence at the University of Mary Washington for the fall semester.
Nutting will visit the university’s Stafford campus on Wednesday, November 10 and the Fredericksburg campus on Thursday, November 11. During his residence, he will meet with faculty, staff and students, as well as speak to regional business leaders during a community breakfast. http://www.umw.edu/news/
UMW Psychologist Featured on Public Radio Show
Special Topics Course now registering students!
EDSE 547: Special Topics in Special Education: Autism will be held on Monday evenings from 6-8:40 this spring. This class is an elective course open for all students (graduate and undergraduates who are eligible to take a graduate class) and allows students the opportunity to learn about children with developmental disabilities (such as autism and intellectual disabilities), how to work with them, and gain supervised experience working with the children. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. UMW students spend half the semester learning in class and then run a play-based program at a local occupational therapy clinic for the remaining weeks under faculty guidance. We have received many positive comments from students enrolled in this semester’s class. Please encourage your students to sign up for this elective course. For more information contact Nicole Myers, Ph.D., nmyers@umw.edu or 286-8026. Thanks!
UMW Play Lab Open!
University of Mary Washington’s Play Lab opened on October 18th. Play Lab is a collaborative effort between UMW, Helping Hands Pediatric Occupational Therapy, and Exceptional Support Services of Fredericksburg. In the two weeks that UMW students have been working with children with developmental disabilities (such as intellectual disability and autism), progress has already been noted by UMW students. The ten UMW students have enjoyed the experience of using research-based interventions, receiving feedback on their work, and adjusting their teaching strategy based on the supportive feedback. Heather DeCou, owner of Exceptional Support Services, and one of the supervisors of Play Lab stated, “There are few opportunities like this for UMW students to gain experience, receive supervision, and make a difference in the community all in one course!” There are still slots available for the spring section of EDSE 547, the special topics course that trains students to work in Play Lab. Undergraduates and graduates may apply and there is no prerequisite needed. For more information contact: Nicole Myers, Ph.D, nmyers@umw.edu, or 540-286-8026.
Mukesh Srivastava
Mukesh Srivastava had his textbook “eLearning Via The Internet: An Empirical Study” published by Pearson Learning Solutions. Srivastava is an associate professor and director of the management information systems program in the College of Business. The book is intended for use by graduate and undergraduate students including UMW students working on research projects as part of their studies in business.
UMW Hosts Red Flag Campaign to Combat Dating Violence
Computer Science Professor Jennifer Polack-Wahl on iTunes
Professor Jennier A. Polack-Wahl and Jeff McElhannon published an education app, Ice Cream Addition, on iTunes. Please download it and play with it.
This game lets kids explore making different combinations that add up to one number using ice cream scoops.
Game Objective:The object of the game is to create four combinations that add up to the same number. The game focuses on creating combinations for the numbers 4 – 10. Numbers are randomly displayed each game iteration. The game is targeted for preschool – early first grade.
How to Play:
Listen and look for the number that the game is asking for you to create. Drag one of the four flavors of ice cream to the ice cream cone. Once you have the correct number of scoops on the ice cream cone you can hit the green icon to check your answer. The user can select the red icon at anytime to clear all scoops from the cone. When you have completed four correct combinations the next number will be displayed for addition combinations. The user can touch the home icon to go start back to the tutorial.