Unbeaten Eagles have opponents’ number (The Free Lance-Star)
University of Mary Washington Goes Live with Ex Libris Alma and Primo (Public Now.com)
TIAA Representative Available Sept. 20 and 21
Our TIAA Representative will be in GW 106 on Sept. 20 and 21 for one-on-one counseling. Please set up your individual counseling session by RSVP at:
https://publictools.tiaa-cref.org/public/publictools/events/meetingatworkplace or by calling 1-800-732-8353
2nd Annual Eagle Club Golf Tournament
Calling all UMW faculty, staff and friends:
After a very successful inaugural tournament in 2015, UMW Athletics is excited to announce that the 2nd Annual Eagle Club Golf Tournament will return for Family Weekend 2016!
The Eagle Club is the fundraising arm of UMW Athletics. Its mission is to maximize opportunities and strengthen support services for Mary Washington’s student-athletes in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. The inaugural EC Golf Tournament raised just over $10,000!
Included in the $150 cost to play is a $50 “Flight Level” donation to the Eagle Club. The tournament will also provide range balls, free drinks on the course, a pre-tournament lunch and post-tournament dinner, great prizes and more! Golfers may sign up individually, with a pair, or as an entire foursome.
Click here for more details and to register today!
Contact Eagle Club Director Philip Pierce (540)654-1153 or ppierce@umw.edu with any questions or with interest to register with cash/check.
The event will return to Augustine Golf Club, home of UMW Men’s Golf, which begins their first season as a varsity sport this fall. The program will be immediately eligible for CAC and NCAA championships. Women’s Golf will be UMW’s 23rd sport program and will begin play next fall.
A message from the Director of Athletics, Ken Tyler:
The Eagle Club Golf Tournament is an opportunity to celebrate and support the University of Mary Washington’s tradition of athletic excellence. Whether you’re a scratch golfer, a weekend hacker, or you’ve never picked up a club, your support of this event will make an immediate impact on the success of our student athletes and the quality of our athletic programs. Our goal is to have all athletic programs across all eras represented. The event is more than just an opportunity to get together. We want you to reconnect with old teammates, visit old friends and make new ones, and meet the staff. But we do this with purpose: the golfing will be great, but we gather to support UMW student-athletes.
We have a great tradition and great pride because of many present and past who have supported those who wear the navy and gray. Let’s keep it going. I look forward to seeing you show your commitment at the 2nd Annual Eagle Club Golf Tournament. Thank you!
Staff Advisory Council News
S.A.C. SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE EXTENDED
The S.A.C. school supply drive ends THIS FRIDAY, Sept. 9. Please drop off your supply donations in one of our collection boxes. Collection box locations are included in the school supply drive flyer. Final pickup will be Friday morning.
AREA SURVEY – ATTITUDES ABOUT HOMELESSNESS
Community-wide input is being sought, and your participation in the following survey on homelessness is requested and appreciated. The survey should take only 5-10 minutes to complete. Individual responses will be entirely anonymous. The survey was created by UMW sociology professor. Debra Schleef on behalf of the Fredericksburg Regional Continuum of Care. The results will be used to further their mission toward ending homelessness in our community. A summary report of the results will be available on their website in early 2017.
Please complete the survey by Sept. 10. Follow this link to the Survey http://umw.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_d69XB4LhBRq5drv
LARRY ATKINS AWARD
The Staff Advisory Council continues to accept nominations for the Larry Atkins Award.
Larry Atkins Award winners:
- lend a helping hand to their teammates
- go above and beyond in each and every task while wearing a smile
- set a positive example for other UMW employees
S.A.C. chooses 3 winners – 1 wage employee, 1 classified employee, and 1 administrative faculty employee. All UMW employees are eligible to nominate and to be nominated for one of the three awards. All nominations must be received by 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12. Winners will be announced by S.A.C. at the Fall Employee gathering on Oct. 18, and winners will receive $100.
To nominate someone, use the following link and complete the form. Larry Atkins Award nomination form. If you have questions please contact John Symonds jsymonds@umw.edu or Pam Lowery at plowery@umw.edu
PROCUREMENT SERVICES OPEN FORUM
Procurement Services is holding an open forum Tuesday, Sept. 15, in the HCC Digital Auditorium. Topics of discussion include eVA requisitions, IT purchasing process, WORKS spending and dashboard reporting, Procurement Services website review, and more. Procurement will also be available to answer questions.
Two sessions are offered, 9-11 a.m. or 11 a.m.-1 p.m. To help Procurement Services prepare for the forum, please send questions to James DeLoatch
UMW COMMUNITY FORUM
Mark your calendar and join your colleagues at one of the UMW 2016 Faculty and Staff Engagement Assessment Community Forums.
- Monday, Sept. 19, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Dodd Auditorium, Fredericksburg Campus
- Thursday, Sept. 22, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., University Hall, Stafford Campus
The forums provide an opportunity to review the Faculty and Staff Engagement Assessment report, help identify priorities, and begin to develop strategic action steps. Your feedback and participation will guide efforts to support the success and engagement of all faculty and staff.
THOUGHTS, IDEAS, SUGGESTIONS, & FEEDBACK
Your input and suggestions are important to us! Share your thoughts and ideas with S.A.C. by completing the suggestions form on our website. Let us know what’s on your mind. What can we do to help make UMW a great place to work?
EXCELLENT EAGLE EMPLOYEE
Please nominate your co-workers, supervisor, or employees for the Excellent Eagle Employee award, simply send an email to eenominations@umw.edu with Excellent Eagle Employee in the subject line. Be sure to provide the person’s name, department, and work location with the most convenient parking lot, and the reason they should be recognized.
UPCOMING MEETING S.A.C.’s next meeting is Thursday, Sept. 15, in Lee Hall, Room 411 at 1 p.m. Meetings are open to anyone who’d like to attend.
Farnsworth Presents Research Paper on Politics & Late Night Comics
Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently presented a research paper titled “Late Night Comics Examine Campaign 2016: Donald Trump Dominates the Jokes” at the American Political Science Association’s Pre-Conference in Political Communication at Temple University in Philadelphia.
Save the Date: Employee Luncheon
The Annual Employee Fall Luncheon is almost here! Save the Date.
When: Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016
Starts at: 11:30 am
Where: Chandler Ballroom (University Center)
More information to follow.
Kraus Performs in Memorial Concerts in Germany
Adjunct Piano Professor Andrew Kraus traveled to the Black Forest region of Germany last week to play in two concerts memorializing his mentor, Peter Feuchtwanger, who died in June.
He closed the evening program on Aug. 31 in the ornately decorated “Baroque Hall” at the Eiztalmuseum in Waldkirch (http://p23515.typo3server.info/) with “Evening Music,” a group of pieces played for a UMW audience in his faculty recital at Dodd Hall last spring. Eighteen pianists in all played in this event. He is shown in the leftmost photo of Row 2 in the attached photo.
Peter Feuchtwanger, 18 Former Students and Audience Members in the Baroque Hall, Eitzal Museum, Waldkirch
Earlier that day, he joined 15 other pianists, also former students of Peter Feuchtwanger, for a performance of Carl Czerny’s transcription of Rossini’s “Overture to Semmiramide” at Piano Haus Lepthein in Freiburg. They played on 8 grand pianos arranged in a semi-circle around the audience. Kraus tells us that a video of the performance has been planned, and he will post about it when complete.