The following message is from the Office of the President:

To Members of the UMW Community,

On Wednesday, Nov. 11, our nation will observe Veterans Day.  While classes will proceed as usual on that day, I encourage all members of the University of Mary Washington community to reflect upon the importance of this date and take time to remember and honor the men and women veterans who have served, or are serving, our country’s armed forces.  Many have given the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms.

The UMW Association of Student Veterans is hosting a number of campus events on Wednesday to celebrate Veteran’s Day.  The first is a flag raising on Jefferson Square at 7:30 a.m.  In addition, the group will have a table with baked goods at the University Center and an obstacle course on Ball Circle during lunchtime.  They encourage you to challenge your friends to get the fastest time through the course.  There will be a slide show with veteran’s pictures running on EagleVision through the day.  Finally, veterans are invited to take the opportunity to show pride in your branch and service by wearing hats, shirts, jackets, etc. with your unit or service logos.  This will allow us all to recognize our veterans and to thank them for their service.

Please join me on November 11 in reflecting upon and giving tribute to the many veterans who are among our student body, faculty, and staff here at the University of Mary Washington, as well as their family members and others who have honorably served our nation.

Thank you.

Richard V. Hurley

President

The Staff Advisory Council (S.A.C.) represents the interests of wage, classified, and administrative professional employees throughout the University of Mary Washington. We so appreciate those who have served on the Council; it is now time to elect the next group of S.A.C. members.  Thirteen of your colleagues have agreed – should they be elected – to take up the challenge to represent you as a member of the S.A.C..

Each nominee was asked to provide a brief statement about why s/he is interested in serving on the S.A.C.  Each candidate was also asked to indicate how s/he feels the S.A.C. can partner with the next UMW President.  The panel of candidates and their statements are available on the S.A.C. Website.  Once you have reviewed the information, please take a moment to vote for your colleagues:  Vote.

The 2015 Election will close at 5pm on November 16.

Thank you for your time, your support, and thoughtful consideration of nominees for the S.A.C.

Elections Committee Staff Advisory Council

The following message is from the Office of Emergency Management and Safety:

As of today, Monday, Nov. 2, the University has switched to a new and improved emergency notification provider, RAVE Safety Mobility. Shortly, you will receive an important email directly from RAVE asking you to log in to the new system. Please know that the University has sanctioned that email, and It is essential that you follow the instructions contained in that email.

As a member of the UMW community, your name and email address have been added automatically from the former system. With the new system, you will be able to choose how you prefer to be notified, and you will be able to select up to six contacts whom you would like to receive notification when an alert is sent out.

For more information, please contact Chris Cash in Emergency Management and Safety at ccash@umw.edu.