Author: Erika Spivey

CVC Spotlight (Code 3040)

VIRGINIA STATE EMPLOYEES HELPING FELLOW EMPLOYEES IN NEEDHow It WorksThe Virginia State Employee Emergency Fund (VSEEF) has been created for Virginia State employees who are active and in need as a result of a recent unforeseen emergency (e.g., fire to one’s home, death of a loved one, or medical bills from an unexpected illness or injury […]

Taylor-Schran Edits Melchers Book

Gari Melchers Home and Studio released a new pictorial book on the paintings of Gari Melchers.  Edited by Susan Taylor-Schran ’75, Museum Shop and visitor services manager, Selected Works by Gari Melchers: From the Collection of the Gari Melchers Home and Studio, was released on December 1.In response to numerous requests by visitors to the historic […]

GRE/GMAT Waiver

Faculty and Staff:The GRE/GMAT waiver for 5+ years of professional work experience has been approved!If you are interested in pursuing your MBA here at UMW and have 5+ years of professional work experience, you may qualify for the newly approved GRE/GMAT waiver. To learn more about the MBA program and GRE/GMAT waiver qualifications contact Kyle […]

Farnsworth Presents Research on the Presidency

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently presented a research paper, “Studying the Presidency after 9/11: Re-considering Presidential Character in Domestic and International Contexts,” at the 9/11 and the Academy Conference at Emory & Henry College in Emory, Va.

Travel Reminder – Preferred Seating on Airlines

Reminder that the Commonwealth allows only economy or coach seating. Recently, airlines have created a higher level of coach class that charges a premium for certain seats. Additional charges for these upgrades, such as preferred seating, will not be reimbursed and are not allowed on the SPCC. If the only seats left on the flight are offered […]