Author: Erika Spivey

School Supplies Donated to Stafford County Schools

Staff Advisory Council recently conducted a collection of school supplies from among the UMW community, all of which was donated to a local school system. Stafford County schools proved to be the recipient, and our efforts were added to the ‘Collect For Kids’ campaign being run in the county. A letter of thanks and some photos […]

“A Brief and Everlasting Life”

As part of the year-long discussion of topics raised during the Common Read, UMW welcomes Sarah Gray, director of marketing and public affairs for the American Association of Tissue Banks and the author of an upcoming (fall 2016) memoir from HarperOne, to share her journey to donate the her newborn son’s organs for scientific research. […]

Tyler Publishes Article in Athletic Management Magazine

Ken Tyler, director of athletics and department chair of athletics, health and physical education, published an article in Athletic Management magazine in its October/November issue. The article describes UMW Athletics’ engagement in the Fredericksburg community. A description of the story and a link to the full story is below:   Most athletic departments reach out […]

Donations Needed to Support Empowerhouse’s New Shelter

UMW is collecting items for Empowerhouse’s new shelter in Fredericksburg. The shelter supports survivors of domestic violence.Empowerhouse Donation Collection will take place between 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Campus Walk in front of Lee Hall (rain location UC) on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Please drop off a NEW item during the tabling or at the “Boil the Frog […]