Warren Rochelle, professor of English, presented “Terrains of the Mind: Le Guin’s Utopias as Human Landscapes,” at the annual Science Fiction Research Association conference in Detroit, Mich., in June 2012.
Three UMW Students Intern with Phi Beta Kappa
University of Mary Washington seniors Jennifer Crystle, Christine LaPlaca and Riham Osman have been chosen as writing interns as part of Phi Beta Kappa’s new two-semester internship program.
During the internship, the students will prepare a series of brief articles for publication on Phi Beta Kappa’s national website for news and alumni relations.
Phi Beta Kappa, based in Washington, D.C., is the nation’s oldest academic honor society focused on the liberal arts. The Kappa Chapter of Virginia was established at Mary Washington in 1971.
Michele Neeley Named Excellent Eagle Employee
Congratulations to Michele Neeley, manager of work management services in facilities services, who has been selected as an Excellent Eagle Employee for the month of July. 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:
“I work with Michele often on van reservations and work requests and she is always friendly, flexible, and extremely helpful. I often travel to Facilities to chat with her face to face about any requests since she is so helpful and I like to see her smiling face. To me, her interactions with co-workers is what makes UMW feel most like a family. Michele’s level of customer service is something all employees should strive for and that is why I believe she deserves the Excellent Eagle Employee.”
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).
Joe Mollo Returns from Year Overseas
This summer, a familiar face is back on campus. After almost a year abroad, Joe Mollo has returned to UMW in his role as director of the office of student activities and engagement.
Mollo, who joined UMW in 2007, was in the United Arab Emirates with the Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 8, known as MSRON-8 .
“We were providing port security for U.S. flagships coming into port there,” he said.
After more than two months of training in the U.S., Mollo left for UAE on October 31, 2011.
Mollo said although he enjoyed the experience overseas, he is glad to be back at UMW.
“It is just a different feeling altogether,” he said. “You live your life over there looking over your shoulder.”
For the upcoming academic year, Mollo said the student activities office will focus primarily on the construction of the new campus center. He also noted the quickly approaching launch of Org Sync, a database program for student organization management.
Stephen Farnsworth Publishes Research Article
Stephen J. Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the university’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, is co-author of a research article entitled, “Media Coverage of the 2005 Governor’s Race: A Comparison to Presidential Campaign Coverage,” published in the June 2012 issue of the Virginia News Letter, published by the University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.
On Friday, June 29, Farnsworth was a featured guest on the TBD Newschannel 8 talk show program “News Talk with Bruce DePuyt.” In the interview, he discusses the Supreme Court’s recent decision on the health care mandate and offers and update on the 2012 presidential election.
Business Services – June eUpdate
June 2012 Updates and Announcements
- SPCC News
- Surplus Property on GovDeals.com
- Contract News
- Small Business eVA Spend
- Reimbursement Reminder
- Central Storeroom & Bookstore Inventory Close Dates
- ‘Flight School’ – Open House on June 22
SPCC NEWS
Beat the Sweep…SPCC Cardholders and Reviewers are now receiving a monthly “Beat the Sweep” email from Melissa Myers, UMW SPCC Program Administrator. The message advises cardholders and reviewers to code and sign-off of all transactions (from the prior month billing cycle) in advance of the 22nd of each month in order to comply with program timelines.
Important things to remember:
- If you will be out of the office and unable to meet the monthly sign-off deadline, notify the Purchasing Office in advance of your departure.
- Cardholders must code transactions timely; transactions will route to reviewers only after they are coded and signed-off by cardholder. Reviewers will not see transactions that are unsigned by cardholders.
This monthly message goes to all SPCC contacts, if coding and sign-offs are complete, we thank you in advance and no further action is needed.
If you have any questions, please contact the SPCC Program Administrator, Melissa Myers: mmyers@umw.edu or call x1057.
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SURPLUS ITEMS ON GOVDEALS.COM
The University of Mary Washington, an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia, offers surplus property for sale to other state agencies and local governments which may be purchased from www.govdeals.com. State employees are eligible to purchase surplus property in an amount less than $500.
For more information or assistance, please contact David Hatcher or call x2092.
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CONTRACT NEWS
Recently Awarded:
- Campus Dining Services… Intent to Award has been posted: Sodexo
- Anderson Center Irrigation and Slope project… Home and Turf, Inc.
Under Review:
- Architectural and Engineering Design Services for the Renovation of Woodard and Mercer…Proposals under evaluation
- Paving Services… Bids currently under review.
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UMW SMALL BUSINESS SPEND
The following diagram shows the current FY small business spend percentage for UMW as reported in eVA.
Hats off to UMW departments with top eVA small business spend numbers for the month of May!
| Department |
Non-SWaM Spend |
% Non-SWaM Spend |
SWaM Spend |
% SWaM Spend |
| History-American Studies-Economics |
$0.00 |
0% |
$2,161.90 |
100% |
| Business |
$0.00 |
0% |
$1,012.29 |
100% |
| Belmont |
$0.00 |
0% |
$893.68 |
100% |
| James Monroe Museum |
$0.00 |
0% |
$682.78 |
100% |
| Registrar |
$0.00 |
0% |
$565.38 |
100% |
| Health Center |
$0.00 |
0% |
$450.37 |
100% |
| Design Center |
$0.00 |
0% |
$344.00 |
100% |
| Modern Foreign Language |
$0.00 |
0% |
$87.59 |
100% |
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REIMBURSEMENT REMINDERS
UMW utilizes eVA as our first point of entry for all purchase orders. There are a limited number of occasions when a reimbursement is legitimate (beyond the scope of travel). State and University procurement policies shall be followed at all times. Please keep in mind that the Reimbursement Request Form is not to be used to circumvent procurement regulations. Department faculty and staff should work with their buyers to make necessary purchases of goods and services. Additional information regarding purchasing and reimbursements can be found at the links below.
Purchasing policies and procedures http://adminfinance.umw.edu/purchasing/umw-policies-and-procedures-2/
Accounts Payable reimbursement information and procedures http://adminfinance.umw.edu/ap/reimbursements/
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INVENTORY CLOSING DATES:
UMW Central Storeroom will close June 27 – 29
UMW Bookstore will close June 28 – 29
We will re-open on Monday, July 2.
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‘FLIGHT SCHOOL’ – OPEN HOUSE ON JUNE 22
We look forward to partnering with Residence Life and other campus departments to support Flight School 2012!
For more information, visit the Residence Hall website: www.umw.edu/flightschool or call x1058.
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Please contact Business Services for information and assistance at x1576.
Erma A. Baker CPPO, VCO
Assistant Vice President for Business Services and CPO
University of Mary Washington
1301 College Avenue
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401
540-654-2043
Rosalyn Cooperman Wins APSA’s Jack Walker Award
Rosalyn Cooperman, associate professor of political science and co-author of “Activists and Conflict Extension in American Party Politics,” was recognized as one of this year’s recipients of the American Political Science Association’s Jack Walker Award. This award honors a paper published within the last two years that contributes to the discipline’s understanding of political organizations and parties.
Save the Date for the UMW Leadership Colloquium
Please save the date
for the
19th Annual
Leadership Colloquium for Professional Women
Thursday, November 8, 2012
at the
SBDC Addresses Business Needs
From Left: Kathy Dolan, VA. Dept. of Business Assistance, Stephanie Brown, Dept. of Rehabilitative Services, David Valadez, RCC Workforce Development, and Dr. Elizabeth Crowther, President of RCC, work in a group during the UMW SBDC HP Life event.
The University of Mary Washington Small Business Development Center, in partnership with Rappahannock Community College, hosted the Hewlett Packard Learning Initiative for Entrepreneurs (HP LIFE) Demonstration June 21.
HP LIFE focuses on business needs at various stages of growth, and with varying degrees of technology experience. The UMW-SBDC will introduce several classes in the HP LIFE curriculum in the next few months. For the latest information, please visit the SBDC website.
Next Edition of EagleEye, 7/5
The next issue of the EagleEye newsletter will go out on Thursday, July 5, not Thursday, June 28.
We welcome submissions that highlight upcoming events, faculty and staff achievements, notable student and faculty projects and campus announcements of general interest. With more than 800 visitors to the website each week, EagleEye is the perfect place to promote information among the campus community. To submit information, follow the directions at http://umweagleeye.wpengine.com/contribute/ or contact Brynn Boyer or Marty Morrison in the Office of News and Public Information.