August 9, 2026

EagleEye

A Newsletter for UMW Faculty and Staff

Announcement from President Paino: VP for Advancement and University Relations

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Dear Colleagues,

As has been previously announced, Salvatore “Torre” Meringolo, UMW’s Vice President for Advancement and University Relations, has announced his retirement effective October 1, 2016.  Torre came to the University of Mary Washington in August of 2009 to lead the University’s fundraising, alumni affairs, communications, and external relations programs.  During his seven-plus years of service, he has led his team in achieving many significant milestones, including exceeding the overall $50 million goal in the recent “Mary Washington First” campaign.

I am writing to inform the UMW community that I am launching a national search for the next individual to fill this significant leadership role.  The Vice President for Advancement and University Relations is a key member of the president’s cabinet who is charged with overseeing critical functions that are essential to the University’s ongoing success.  These include raising private funds to support scholarships and strategic initiatives, fostering strong alumni engagement, and managing a complex network of internal and external communications.

As the search is conducted, we are fortunate to have capable, experienced professionals who can oversee these areas on an interim basis.  I am pleased to report that Kenneth Steen, Associate Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations, will manage all aspects of our fundraising and alumni relations operations.  Anna B. Billingsley, Associate Vice President for University Relations, will manage the communications areas, including publications, the web, design services, news and public information, and marketing.  Mr. Steen and Ms. Billingsley will assume these interim duties, effective October 1.  Until the search is concluded, they both will report directly to me and will regularly participate in meetings of the cabinet.

I want to thank Torre Meringolo for his distinguished service to the University of Mary Washington.  I also want to express my gratitude to Anna Billingsley and Ken Steen for their willingness to take on additional leadership responsibilities.

Best regards,

Troy

Troy D. Paino, J.D., Ph.D.

President

Hall Cheshire Named UMW Chief Information Officer

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The following message is from the Vice President for Administration and Finance:

I am very pleased to announce that Hall Cheshire has been appointed to serve as the University of Mary Washington’s Chief Information Officer.  Mr. Cheshire has been part of the UMW Team since 2009 serving as Executive Director for IT Infrastructure and for the past three and one half years as Interim Chief Information Officer as well.  In this capacity he has successfully stewarded IT’s principle services by providing direction in the strategic use of information technology.  This has resulted in improved business processes, the development and implementation of a long term architectural direction for the University’s IT infrastructure, an updated UMW IT Strategic Plan, collaboration with other technology centers such as DTLT, and the establishment and leadership of the University Portfolio Management Committee.  In addition, Mr. Cheshire provided leadership and expertise in the planning of the HCC Data Center as well as several other capital projects.   We look forward to his continuing contributions and leadership in this new role.

Please join me in congratulating Mr. Cheshire on his appointment.

Rick Pearce

Vice President for Administration and Finance

 

Parking Message and Enforcement Start-up

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The following message is from Business Services, Parking Management:

Greetings UMW Campus Community:

Welcome to all faculty, staff, new and returning students. The Parking Management Office is located in Lee Hall and is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient use of all parking resources throughout the campus.  As an added safety measure, UMW Campus Police provide escort services beyond the daylight hours. Please call 540-654-1025 to request service.   

Be sure to download the safety app:

The Rave Guardian mobile phone app enhances safety on campus through real-time interactive features that create a virtual safety network of friends, family, and Campus Safety.  http://adminfinance.umw.edu/safety/umw-rave-guardian-system/

Our Parking Management team includes:

Jean Elliott, Supervisor; Michael Boylan and Kelsey Proctor as Community Service Officers.

Parking on Campus

Vehicles parked on campus must display a valid decal or temporary dash pass and be parked in a lot that corresponds with the decal designation. Reserved spaces and restricted lots are enforced at all times. College Avenue parking is available for commuters, faculty and staff with appropriate decals as well as University visitors. The parking website offers guidance on seeking a “parking pass” for overnight/frequent campus guests.

Permits: Parking permit applications are available for eligible students and all faculty and staff through Self Service Banner and you can always come to the Parking Management office to get a parking permit.

Parking Lot Designation: A listing of all lots and their designation may be found on the Parking website (includes guidelines for the UMW Parking Deck)

Eagle Landing Parking : Residents of Eagle Landing who have purchased deck parking will need to register with the  Eagle Landing  front desk after move-in to receive their  RFID (garage door opener). These students have 24/7 access to the enclosed deck parking on floors 3-5 of Eagle Landing parking garage.  Eagle Landing guest spaces are for registered guests with guest passes available from UMW Parking Management, UMWPD, and the Eagle Landing Front Desk.

Note: EAGLE VILLAGE is private property and parking outside around shops and restaurants is for tenants and customers of Eagle Village businesses only. Towing in these locations is enforced.

Parking in nearby Commercial & Residential areas:  Students and faculty/staff members are cautioned not to park their vehicles in nearby commercial parking lots or residential communities while on campus. The City of Fredericksburg and Commercial Businesses restrict parking to patrons or residents within designated city blocks. Violators are subject to fines and towing.

Enforcement To ensure the availability of safe parking and the efficient use of the parking resources, all parking regulations are enforced on a year round schedule; enforcement will begin Wednesday, August 31, 2016.  All vehicles parked on the UMW campus must be registered with Parking Management and a Decal must be present on vehicles.   The university has been granted the authority under the Code of Virginia Sections 23-9.2:3, and 2.2-4800 to issue citations and collect fines.

The Student Parking Enforcement Program, will resume in September.  Any students interested in working with Parking Management will need to contact the Financial Aide Department or Jean Elliott @ jelliot3@umw.edu or call the office 654-1129.

Specific questions on lots, decals or enforcement may be directed to:  Jean Elliott, 540-654-1129 or jelliot3@umw.edu.

We wish you a successful academic year.

Information on Dining Services: New Late-Night Hours & More

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The following message is from the Office of Student Affairs:

Dear UMW Community Members:

Please find attached two fliers from our partners at UMW Dining Services. Note some significant changes for our campus, including the following: August all campus flyer dining new, going nut free

In response to student feedback, Naturally Woodstock in the Underground, Lee Hall, will be open evenings from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday through Saturday.

Naturally Woodstock will no longer have day hours. The food truck, however, will be available on Campus Walk near Trinkle Hall  from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday. In addition, Lil Joe’s in the University Center will serve red pepper gouda soup from lunch until close.

The Top of the UC will be nut free in consideration of dining guests who have severe allergies.  More information is attached.

For the UMW Dining Services website, including hours and more information, see here: https://umw.sodexomyway.com.

If you have any questions or feedback, please contact me or Rose Benedict in Dining Services at rbenedic@umw.edu.

Sincerely,

 

Juliette Landphair, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs