Author: Erika Spivey

Farnsworth Moderates Senate of Virginia Debate

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently moderated a debate for the 36th District of the Senate of Virginia.  Del. Scott Surovell (D) and Dumfries Mayor Jerry Foreman (R) are competing in the district, which includes portions of Stafford, Prince William and Fairfax counties. The incumbent […]

Admissions Office Open House, Oct. 17

On Saturday, Oct. 17, the University of Mary Washington will host an Admissions Open House. About 225 prospective students (typically transfers and high school seniors, juniors, and sophomores) and their families will visit campus between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. for this event. Estimated guest count is 800 visitors.Visitor parking has been reserved in the […]

UMW Homecoming, Oct. 19-25

It’s around the corner! Put on your blue and gray swag and get ready for Homecoming Week, Oct. 19-25, 2015. All of campus is invited to participate in the week’s festivities. Anchor events are provided below, and a full schedule of events is available at umw.edu/homecoming.Are you on Instagram or Twitter? Join the chatter and […]

#UMWSocial Twitter Boot Camp, Oct. 22

Do you  manage a Twitter account for UMW? Interested in learning  more about Twitter in general? Join #UMWSocial Circle for an intensive workshop on all things 140 characters and less! Think best practices, metrics and a Twitter bio boot camp.Twitter Boot Camp Thursday, Oct. 22 at 9 a.m. Lee Hall, Room 412 Open to students, faculty […]