To the Mary Washington Community:  

With sadness, I write to inform you about the death of Priscilla Kay Sullivan, a long-time employee and friend of so many at Mary Washington.  

Priscilla grew up across the street from Mary Washington College on Seacobeck Street. MWC/UMW was always part of her life, and she was a part of so much of the history of our institution. She started working here in 1988 and served for over 30 years in a variety of capacities. She managed and helped pioneer satellite classes with Virginia Tech and ODU when Graduate and Professional Studies operated out of the Seacobeck Hall basement in the 1980s, and she helped open the Stafford Campus. Priscilla oversaw campus collections for school supplies and food at the holidays for those who needed it, and she volunteered in the community. She also worked in Student Affairs, was active from the beginning of the Staff Advisory Council, and managed Mary Washington’s National Test Center.  

Most recently, she served in the Events office where she managed Family Weekend, Graduate Commencement, and an array of ground-breaking and ribbon-cutting ceremonies. At these times of joy for the University community, Priscilla made sure that we could all celebrate our successes.  

Her attention to detail was legendary and her razor-sharp wit and smile will be sorely missed at UMW.  

We extend our sympathies to her family and numerous friends. Arrangements for visitation with her family on Sunday, July 21, and designation for donations may be found at: https://www.covenantfuneralservice.com/tributes/Priscilla-Sullivan. 

Sincerely,  

Troy Paino 

President

Please contact Denise Frye at dfrye2@umw.edu for any assistance. 

On- Site Retirement Advising

No matter where you are in life—just getting started or planning for retirement—a session with a Financial Advisor can help you create a plan to achieve your goals. And, it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan.

Register for a session with TIAA at www.TIAA.org/schedulenow.

July 22:                 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.           George Washington Hall, Rm 303

September 26:      9 a.m. -4 p.m.            George Washington Hall, Rm 215B

September 27:      9 a.m. – 4 p.m.            George Washington Hall, Rm 215B

Register for a session with ICMA-RC at https://icmarc.secure.force.com/events?SiteId=a0lf1000006PZv8AAG

(ICMA-RC is the provider for our 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, Hybrid Retirement Plan and one of our ORPHE Providers.  Individual sessions are available monthly)

Supplemental Insurance Coverage 

Family Heritage is a new and approved supplemental insurance vendor of VA Provider Network.  Their unique competitive advantage over other supplemental companies is the fact that their clients can have all of their unused premiums refunded to them after a specified period of time, called RETURN OF PREMIUM.  It’s win, win; you get paid whether you use it or not. Either way, you come out ahead with a unique Supplemental Critical Illness and Injury insurance.   Representatives from Family Heritage will be in Lee Hall, Rm 412 on July 23 from 10 am to 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Washington National Insurance Company has a special offer to purchase additional life insurance coverage.

• FLEXIBLE AND AFFORDABLE OPTIONS      
• You select the life insurance amount you need.
• Plans start as low as $4/week.
  

If you currently have a policy with Washington National  you may add the living benefit option to your policy.  The Living Benefit rider provides valuable coverage when a permanent, chronic illness requires additional expenses such as home health care, rehabilitation, or accessible home modifications.

Representatives from Washington National Insurance Company will be in Lee Hall, Rm 412 on July 24 and George Washington Hall, Rm 215B on July 25 from 9 am to 4 pm.  Plus, get a FREE GIFT … just for inquiring!

Please contact Denise Frye at dfrye2@umw.edu for any assistance

The following message is from the Office of Emergency Management & Safety

Extreme heat is in the forecast for at least the next seven days, affecting the entire region. Temperatures are expected to be in the mid- to high 90’s this week, with temperatures higher than 100 degrees Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Heat indices — in other words, the feels-like temperatures — will be 110 degrees at times. Precautions should be taken to ensure you stay safe in the hot weather.

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) has released some tips to assist you during extreme heat:

• Stay indoors, in air-conditioning, as much as possible. Limit your exposure to the sun.
• Avoid strenuous work during the warmest part of the day. If you must work during extreme heat, take frequent breaks.
• Dress in lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing. Protect your face and head by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
• Drink plenty of water and fluids. Sports drinks can help replace the salt and minerals you lose in sweat.
• Eat well-balanced, light and regular meals.

If you believe you are experiencing heat-related illness symptoms (including profuse sweating, muscle pain, headache, dizziness, and/or clammy skin ), go indoors to a cool area immediately. Seek medical help by calling x4444 from any campus phone if your symptoms persist.

For more information, please call the Office of Emergency Management & Safety at 540-654-2108.