Letter: Thanks to supporters of UMW record attempt (The Free Lance-Star)
Paino bids farewell in ‘last lecture’ event (Kirksville Daily Express.com)
With commencement, time to move on (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
NEW! Summer Campus Recreation Offerings
We are excited to be able to offer increased hours as well as specialty programming this summer.
May Facility Schedule:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday- 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday- 7 a.m.-9 a.m., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 4.p.m.-7.p.m.
Saturday- 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sunday- 12 p.m.-4 p.m.
We will be closed on the following days in May:
May 7
May 8
May 28
May 29
May 30
Harris Presents Paper at Airport Culture(s) Conference in London
Associate Professor of History Steven E. Harris presented his paper, “Soviet Airports: Futuristic Gateways to the Socialist City,” at the interdisciplinary conference, “Airport Culture(s),” held at the University of London, April 28-29, 2016. Harris’ paper is based on the research and writing for his current book project, “Wings of the Motherland: Soviet and Russian Cultures of Aviation from Khrushchev to Putin.”
Updated Rain Location for President Hurley’s Farewell, April 29
Please note that the rain location for President Hurley’s farewell reception has been moved to the Chandler Ballroom in the University Center.
Farewell for President Hurley
Friday, April 29
4-7 p.m.
Brompton Lawn
Rain Location Chandler Ballroom
Chiang Publishes Article in SABM
Yuan-Jen Chiang, Professor of Mathematics, had a joint research article titled “Transversally Harmonic Morphisms between Foliated Riemannian Manifolds” published in the Southeast Asian Bulletin of Mathematics (the second paper).
Farnsworth Receives Distinguished Communicator Award
Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently received the 2016 Distinguished Communicator Award from the Virginia Association of Communication Arts and Sciences. The annual award honors outstanding efforts by scholars to bring public policy conversations before the general public.
Excellent Eagle Employee
Accounting’s Tracey Funtanilla is SAC’s Excellent Eagle Employee for the month of May. Here’s what Tracey’s champion had to say about her.
Tracey is a great team member of the Accounting Department who is always willing to step in and assist when & where she is needed. She often provides support to the Cashier’s Office in addition to maintaining her own tasks. She communicates and coordinates with other departments which exemplifies good internal customer service. Tracey always seeks to expand her knowledge and skills while also sharing her knowledge and expertise with others. UMW Finance is fortunate to have Tracey on staff!
Congratulations, Tracey!!
To 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.