Good afternoon!

Each fall, through the presentation of 3 awards, the University of Mary Washington recognizes employees who have been nominated by other members of the University Community for providing exemplary service to the University and making a positive contribution to the work environment.  Nominations are now open and the details are outlined below; please take the time to nominate a colleague who deserves to be recognized and celebrated!

What: Hurley Presidential Commendation,

Coleman Memorial Service Award,

Larry Atkins Staff Awards

When: Nominations are open, and close at 5 p.m. on Friday, September 6, 2019.
Awards will be presented at the Fall Luncheon 

How: See University Recognition Awards for nomination criteria and the nomination form.

Questions:  Contact Terri Arthur (tlockhar@umw.edu) about the Hurley and Coleman awards; contact Charles Tate (ctate@umw.edu) about the Larry Atkins Awards.

The following message is from the Office of Administration and Finance.

On July 1, 2019, the Virginia Department of Accounts edited travel regulations and now specifically prohibits reimbursement for the use of an Airbnb for Commonwealth business travel. The Department of Accounts states that safety of travelers is a concern. According to the Department of Risk Management, Airbnb’s have a significantly higher risk than staying at a commercial hotel. At this time the University will not reimburse employees for lodging at an Airbnb during business travel, regardless of the funding source.

If you have questions, please contact Julie Smith at 654-1614, or Paul Messplay at 654-1410.