Johnson-Young Receives Top Paper Award at Communication Assn. Conference
Elizabeth Johnson-Young, assistant professor of communication, received a top paper award in the Theory and Methodology division of the Eastern Communication Association. The paper, Uses and Gratifications During Pregnancy and Their Impact on Breastfeeding Intentions, was presented at the association’s annual conference held in Baltimore, Md.
The paper utilized uses and gratifications, traditionally employed as a descriptive media theory, to help explain breastfeeding intentions among surveyed pregnant women. Starting with a qualitative approach to the uses and gratifications data, a typology of media uses was constructed for data analysis. Findings demonstrated the importance of rethinking traditional uses and gratifications research and some ways that media messages might impact breastfeeding intentions on their own and through interactions with other important variables, such as body satisfaction.
Faculty/Staff Mixer April 7!
Please join us for SAC’s Faculty/Staff Mixer Thursday, April 7, 4:30 – 6 at Home Team Grill! Come out and spend time with co-workers, meet new people, put a face with a name, network, and just have fun. Enjoy happy hour priced food and drinks with co-workers and friends!
Reminder: Germanna Community College, the Center for Workforce & Community Education, is hosting and sponsoring a one-day Administrative Professional’s Seminar on Thursday April 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those who have attended in the past rave about the experience! Each department would be responsible for their employees’ registration fees, however in order to receive a discount ($75 instead of $89), at least 12 employees must attend the conference. The deadline to register is April 14. If you have any questions please contact Susan Brown (sbrown@germanna.edu) or Sabrina Johnson (sjohnson@umw.edu) for more information on the seminar and how to register.
Did you know?
Anyone can come to the SAC meetings to hear what is discussed and listen to the guest speakers! Contact an SAC representative for more information if you are interested in attending a meeting. Guest speakers for April are Kevin Caffrey and Rita Dunston. They will share information about social media and how the Registrar’s Office has used it to communicate and to help change their role and reputation on campus. The meeting is April 21 at 1 p.m. on the Stafford Campus.
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Trail to Freedom Tour, April 16
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s James Farmer Scholars Program will be hosting a Trail to Freedom tour, April 16, 2016. The tour will begin at the University of Mary Washington and the bus will travel to Falmouth beach, Chatham Manor, the Rowser Building, and Aquia Landing in Stafford, where participants will enjoy a provided lunch at the pavilion overlooking the beach. This is an amazing lineup of stops that highlights the 10,000 enslaved men and women who left slavery behind. The focus is on places that help us learn of the struggles, strengths and victories of African Americans in Stafford County.
The bus will leave at 9:30 a.m. from the Bell Tower located in front of George Washington (GW) Hall and will return at approximately 3:30 pm. The cost of this trip is $20.00, which includes a complimentary gift bag, lunch and transportation.
To register to attend, please visit the James Farmer Scholars office located at GW 312/Combs 101, by Wednesday, April 13, no later than 5 p.m. Please call X2119 if interested.
Registrar’s Office Presents at AACRAO Annual Meeting
Rita Dunston and Kevin Caffrey, Registrar’s Office, presented at the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) Annual Meeting. The presentation titled Social? We Can Be Social! discussed how to utilize social media to not only change the reputation of your office on campus but to also disseminate information to students in a “new” way. AACRAO’s mission is “to provide professional development, guidelines and voluntary standards to be used by higher education officials regarding best practices in records management, admissions, enrollment management, information technology and student services.”
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Please join us for the following events scheduled in conjunction with Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
- Wednesday, April 6: Fear2Freedom: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Anderson Center
- Tuesday, April 12: Keynote Lecture “Masculinity & Violence Against Women”: 7 p.m., UC Ballroom
- Wednesday, April 13: Take Back the Night: 7 p.m., Steps of Lee Hall
- Tuesday, April 19: Sexual Assault Awareness Day
April is about Autism
There are multiple approaches and perspectives about autism by a variety of organizations. All recognize April as a month of celebrating the unique skills, abilities and contributions of individuals with autism.
Promoting greater understanding and acceptance of individuals with autism during April is the goal of these observances. Although each has a somewhat different focus, all encourage appreciating individuals with autism as an integral part of the community. For example, the Autism Society of America celebrates National Autism Awareness Month, while the Autism Self-Advocacy Network focuses on Autism Acceptance Month.
One of the most recognizable ways people, schools and businesses are celebrating autism during April is through lighting landmarks in blue lights. Initiated by Autism Speaks, to coincide with World Autism Awareness Day, which was adopted by the United Nations in 2007, this means of awareness is now observed in multiple countries worldwide. It is intended to shine a light on autism as a global health priority.
In observance of the 2015 World Autism Awareness Day, more than 16,000 buildings were bathed in blue, including the Empire State Building, the Sydney Opera House, and the Pyramids and Great Sphinx. The UN recognizes autism and other disabilities as part of the human experience that contributes to diversity. World Autism Day, April 2, is intended to bring a greater awareness and understanding of autism while celebrating the unique skills and talents of individuals with autism. During April, UMW celebrates autism and individuals with autism as a part of our diverse community.
National Autism Awareness Month
The Autism Society of America promotes National Autism Awareness Month. The Autism Society’s concentration for the month is expanding from just awareness to a focus on the rest of us. The purpose is to help ensure acceptance and inclusion in schools and communities with the goal being a true appreciation of the uniqueness of all people. Moving society toward a place where the unique talents and gifts of individuals with autism are valued and appreciated is the desired outcome. They invite us to join them in celebrating 2016 National Autism Awareness Month as an excellent opportunity to promote awareness and acceptance of autism and to bring attention to those with autism.
Autism Acceptance Month
April is also Autism Acceptance Month. The focus of this monthlong celebration is to share respectful, positive and accurate information about autism and about people with autism. The purpose is to promote acceptance and realize the valuable contributions of autistic people to families, friends, classmates, co-workers, the community and the world. Autism is viewed as a natural variant of the human experience and a valuable part of diversity that is celebrated. The goal is to promote treating autistic people with respect and to listen to what the autistic community has to say and offer. Ultimately, the overarching goal is to make autistic people feel like a welcome part of the world. As the Autism Acceptance Month website states, “You probably know an autistic person already. Get to know us a little bit better.”
April is About Autism at UMW
With April being recognized as National Autism Month, Autism Acceptance Month, Autism Awareness Month, and having World Autism Day on April 2, UMW will light up a tree in Ball Circle for the month of April. The UMW community is encouraged to find out more about autism, understand the unique skills, abilities and contributions of individuals with autism and promote acceptance of individuals with autism.
For further information about the National Autism Awareness Month you can visit
http://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/national-autism-awareness-month/ .
For further information about Autism Awareness Month and World Autism Day you can visit https://www.autismspeaks.org/news/news-item/how-light-it-blue16 .
For further information about Autism Acceptance Month you can visit http://www.autismacceptancemonth.com/about/ .
Course Material Adoptions for Summer and Fall 2016
Departments with 100 percent on-time fall adoptions will share $2,000 in student scholarship funds.
COURSES BEING TAUGHT ON THE STAFFORD CAMPUS:
Course materials for classes being taught on the Stafford Campus are facilitated through MBS Direct. There are three points of contact to assist with submitting your Stafford campus orders:
College of Business: Lucy Quann, lquann@umw.edu or 540/654-1019
College of Education: Terry Luttrell, tluttrel@umw.edu or 540/286-8097
Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Melissa Hall mhall6@umw.edu or 540/286-8084
COURSES BEING TAUGHT ON THE FREDERICKSBURG CAMPUS:
Summer adoption due date: March 18, 2016;
Fall adoption due date: April 10, 2016
Enter textbook adoptions here: http://bookstore.umw.edu/site_faculty.asp?
Orders will be consolidated into a minimal number of purchase orders after the adoption due date. Out-of-stock, out-of-print and back-ordered titles are most difficult to track when orders are placed after the due date. Costs to students and the University increase when orders are placed after the due date.
The adoption form will be delivered to the textbook department, and a confirmation of receipt email will be sent to you.
Course Packs:
Course packs are compiled articles, notes, labs or general information, and are often a less expensive means of content delivery when using articles from numerous sources. The UMW Bookstore will seek copyright permission for such articles and submit those and/or original works to the Copy Center for production.
Course Packs:
– Should be listed on course material adoption forms when being used
– Should be prepared on and submitted via the Course Pack Request Form;
– Have the same adoption due dates as other course materials
– Are processed in the order in which they are received
– Please note that copyright permission can take days, weeks or months.
For additional information, or to access the Course Pack Request Form, please visit our Faculty Page. Please contact the store if you have questions.
Price Comparison Tool:
Students now have the ability to comparison shop directly from the University Bookstore’s website during peak sales periods.
For Rent:
The UMW Bookstore is pleased to announce a textbook rental option for our students. Students can visit bookstore.umw.edu to take advantage of this time- and money-saving offer. Students should consider the total cost of ownership prior to renting a textbook. The purchase of a used book that is later sold at the UMW Textbook Buyback often yields the lowest total cost. On-time adoptions are critical to a buyback that maximizes returns to students.
Here for you:
The University Bookstore is here for you and your students. We are committed to ensuring that the adoption process is as seamless as possible, finding the best prices and options for students and providing the best service to our community.
Please do not hesitate to contact the textbook department if you have questions or need assistance at textbooks@umw.edu or email our Textbook Department staff directly:
DJ Garcia: dgarcia@umw.edu or 540-654-1649
Francis SanPietro: fsanpiet@umw.edu or 540-654-1653
March is Procurement Month!
UMW Procurement Team strives to add value to procurement practices through regular outreach and education. The department has hosted a statewide Supplier Diversity Advocate Institute in Aug. 2015, a Buyer Forum in Sept. 2015 and a Supplier Expo in Feb. 2016.
Pictured here: Dale Elethorp at Sustainability Fair 2015, displaying a bulb eater that crushed close to 8,000 bulbs and saved UMW $2,500. During FY15, gross surplus sales hit $40,000, and the department provided many departments with “excess” inventory that alleviated the need to purchase new furniture or equipment.
Brewer Presents at Mid-America Theatre Conference
Cate Brewer, lecturer in the department of theatre and dance, presented a paper at the Mid-America Theatre Conference for the eighth consecutive year this March. The Mid-America Theatre Conference is an annual conference of theatre academics and practitioners, celebrating the craft and discipline of theatre in America.