Marie McAllister, professor of English, presented the paper “Addicted to Attention: Maria Edgeworth’s Belinda” at the 43rd annual meeting of the East-Central American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies in Baltmore.
Unemployment Remains Key Factor for U.S. Voters (Voice of America)
Almost 1 Million Voters Cast Early Ballots in D.C. Region (WTOP)
Find Puts Fredericksburg on Stoneware List (The Free Lance-Star)
Rosalyn Cooperman of the University of Mary Washington, Va., Says Area Still Sees Remnants of Campaigns from Bygone Eras (WUSA-9)
UMW Field Hockey Team Headed to NCAA Tournament
The University of Mary Washington field hockey team, fresh off its 2012 Capital Athletic Conference championship, will host second- and third-round action of the 2012 NCAA Division III tournament this weekend at the Battleground Athletic Complex.
The Eagles will open play on Saturday against the winner of Wednesday’s Eastern University at Franklin & Marshall College first round game. The other side of the bracket leading to Fredericksburg will see Lynchburg College host Catholic University on Wednesday, with the winner facing Messiah College in Fredericksburg on Saturday.
Game times and ticket information will be released this week.
Ultimate Honors
Office Sustainability Tip of the Week
In last week’s “Office Sustainability Tip of the Week,” we discussed making sure the lights in your office kitchen are turned off when not in use. But when it comes to your office kitchen and conserving energy, it does not have to stop there. Here are some things that you may want to consider in order to reduce energy and limit extra waste in the kitchen:
Kitchenware: If you use paper plates, cups, or plastic cutlery in your office kitchen, consider instead investing in reusable dishware. Depending on the amount of people in your office, it would likely be relatively inexpensive to purchase a set of plates, glasses, and cutlery for everyone to use. Or, consider old unwanted dishware or cutlery that you have in your house that you no longer use and bring it in for your office to use.
Recycling Bins: Hopefully all office kitchens on campus have a recycling bin to make it very easy for those using the area to deposit their recyclable materials. If not, go to your Supervisor or Department Head and inquire about getting a recycling bin for your kitchen.
Water: I’m definitely guilty of relying too much on using bottled waters. Instead of using bottled waters however, consider investing in a water filter or simply drink tap water — as people often point out, it tastes just as good as bottled water. If you prefer your water very cold, just keep a pitcher of tap water in your office refrigerator. And how’s the kitchen faucet? Does it drip? Even a small, consistent drip can waste a tremendous amount of water each week. If you have a faucet that drips in your kitchen office, place a work order through EagleNet to see if it can get repaired.
Energy: Is your office refrigerator and freezer possibly set too high? It’s recommended to set your refrigerator temperature between 36° F and 42° F, and to set your freezer control to a temperature between -5° F and +6° F. A small thermometer placed in your refrigerator and freezer will help you set the temperature correctly. By making sure that your refrigerator and freezer temperatures are set correctly, you will help reduce energy consumption.
Paper Towels: Stop using paper towels and instead use cloth towels to clean up spills.
These are just a few suggestions to conserve energy and reduce unnecessary waste in your office kitchen. If you have any tips for things we can all do differently each day to create more sustainable office environments, please feel free to leave a comment or email me the suggestion to be featured in a future Tip of the Week.
Last Week’s Tip: http://tinyurl.com/8oo8ve8
Faculty-Staff Social Hour Tomorrow, 11/2
Faculty and Staff,
The Division of Student Affairs cordially invites you to the first Faculty-Staff Social Hour, this Friday, November 2, in the Underground at 4 p.m.
Join us for some social time which will include a live performance by the Judi Jackson Jazz Ensemble and drink specials.
See you Friday from 4-5 p.m. in the Underground.
Tember Smith Named Excellent Eagle Employee
Congratulations to Tember Smith, office manager of the College of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction, who has been selected as the Excellent Eagle Employee for the month of November. A parking spot of her choosing has been reserved for her until the end of the month.
Here is what one of her co-workers said about her:
“Tember should be recognized as an Excellent Eagle Employee because, simply put, she is a model of excellence. She goes above and beyond her duties, never hesitating to stop her detailed focus on the mounds of paperwork and data she deals with daily to help a fellow employee or student. I have been the recipient of her helpfulness on several occasions. Rest assured, she gets right back on task to complete her job. Students love her enthusiasm and sense of humor. She instantly puts worried students at ease with her calm and caring manner, not to mention her extensive knowledge of all the requirements of the education program. Tember is the epitome of caring and sharing her knowledge to help others. She is adaptable and flexible in her position.
Tember has been an employee at UMW for decades, working in various departments. She is a great asset to the UMW community and someone the UMW faculty and staff need to recognize for her contribution in helping make UMW a quality institution.”
To nominate someone who you believe is an Excellent Eagle Employee, send an email to Priscilla Sullivan (psulliva@umw.edu) with Excellent Eagle Employee in the subject line. In your email, be sure to list the person’s name, department, work location (with the most convenient parking lot), and of course, the reason why you believe they should be recognized. Please spread the word to other employees about this wonderful opportunity to recognize a co-worker(s).