Join President Paino and the UMW Association of Student Veterans on Veterans Day (Nov. 11) during a lunchtime tribute at 12:45 p.m. to raise awareness about the epidemic of veteran suicide. As we celebrate Veterans Day and the service of so many of our community members, we must also remember that every day 22 veterans lose their struggle with depression, PTSD, TBI, substance abuse or other issues and take their own life. The 22 challenge raises awareness by having community members video themselves doing 22 push-ups and then challenging friends, family and coworkers to do the same. President Paino kicks off the UMW campaign at 12:45 on Nov. 11 in front of the UC. Come out and cheer him on or join in and help raise awareness about this critical issue facing our nation’s veterans.
Thanksgiving Meals at the UC
Campus Dining is hosting a Thanksgiving buffet lunch for faculty and staff on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the Chandler Ballroom at the University Center. The buffet will include roast turkey and all the trimmings. Cost for faculty and staff is $7. Cost for guests is $9.15 plus tax.
A Thanksgiving dinner will be served at the Top of the UC that evening for students from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The dining room will be closed between 2 and 4 p.m. in order to set up the room for the special buffets. For additional information, contact Rose Benedict at 540-654-2169 or rbenedic@umw.edu.
Farnsworth Lectures on Presidential Election for Norwegian Delegation in DC
Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently delivered a lecture entitled, “News Coverage of the 2016 Presidential Campaign,” for the Norwegian Washington Seminar Program in Washington.
Baker Presents at VBIA Summit
Brian Baker, Executive Director for Economic Development, presented on “Lessons Learned in Business Incubation” at the Virginia Business Incubation Association Summit, Beyond the Silicon Dominion, The Future of Virginia Entrepreneurship. Themes from the presentation included Virtual Enterprise, Global Decoupling, and the Importance of the Maker Movement on the Future of Innovation.
Staff Advisory News
SAC Elections
Voting will take place on Election Day, November 8. Please vote and make sure your area is represented on SAC!
Faculty/Staff Mixer
Bring your co-workers and join SAC at Home Team Grill for a Faculty/Staff Mixer on Tuesday, November 15, 4:30 – 6:30. Enjoy Home Team’s happy hour pricing on food and drinks. Relax, have fun, and get to know your UMW teammates. There will be raffle prizes. After the mixer plan to head to Rosner Arena at the Anderson Center for a 7 p.m. tipoff of the UMW Men’s Basketball game.
Faculty/Staff Dining Let’s do lunch! The Faculty/Staff Dining Room is open in the University Center Chandler Ballroom Monday through Friday, 11:15am to 1:30pm. The regular lunch cost is $6 for faculty and staff.
Let’s promote faculty and staff camaraderie and foster the sense of community that is such an important attribute of Mary Washington.
Food Drive
SAC will continue collecting non-perishable food items through Friday, December 16. Over 100 pounds of food has been delivered by SAC to the Fredericksburg Area Food Bank! Thanks for your generosity!
SAC is partnering with UMW students and Sodexo in an effort to end hunger in our area. All SAC donations between November 4th and November 10th will be added to our student athletes’ Stop Hunger Now campaign. Stop Hunger Now campaigns are organized by Feeding America (www.feedingamerica.org) for the benefit of local food banks. The SAC campaign and our student Athletes’ campaign both benefit the Fredericksburg Area Food Bank.
FLSA Info
- Classified and A/P employees who are reclassified as non-exempt will punch starting November 25th
- Exempt employees (classified and A/P Faculty) begin the 80 hour schedule period/2-week work period on November 28th
- AP Faculty (exempt and non-exempt) record all leave taken in quarter-hour increments starting November 25th
MyTime FLSA Training Registration is now available. Visit the HR website for information or to ask a question on how changes may impact you.
Excellent Eagle Employee
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.
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?
Upcoming Meeting
Thursday, November 17 in Lee Hall 412 at 1 p.m. Our speaker is Dr. Kevin Bartram, UMW Philharmonic Orchestra Director. Come find out about the exciting things going on in the Music Department this year.
Meetings are open to all UMW staff members.
For more SAC news visit our website sac.umwblogs.org and check your email for our monthly newsletter that was emailed last week.
Other UMW informative links
UFC News and Notes
Budget and Financial Analysis, Budget Development
Strategic Plan
Holiday Dinner Volunteers Needed
Campus Dining will soon be hosting our annual Thanksgiving Dinner, Winter Holiday Dinner, and Midnight Breakfast events, and we are in great need of volunteer servers! All members of our campus community, friends and neighbors are invited to join our merry bands of volunteers!
The Thanksgiving Dinner is November 17 from 4 to 8 p.m. and the Winter Holiday Dinner is December 6 from 4 to 8 p.m. Volunteers for these events are asked to serve for a one-hour shift. The Midnight Breakfast is on December 12 from 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and volunteers are asked to serve from 10:45 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. These events are lots of fun and the students really enjoy seeing the faculty and staff in chef’s hats serving up holiday goodies. We hope you’ll join in these holiday festivities! For more information or to volunteer contact Rose Benedict at rbenedic@umw.edu.
Farnsworth Lectures in Norway on U.S. Presidential Election
Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently delivered a lecture titled “Digital Media, Public Opinion and the U.S. Presidential Race,” at BI University in Oslo, Norway. While in Norway, Dr. Farnsworth also delivered a lecture titled “Three Challenges and Three Opportunities for Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton” for the Norwegian Washington Seminar Program in Oslo.
Admissions Office Events in November
The Admissions Office is hosting several events in November and you’re welcome to participate! Evening on-site admissions events will be held on Thursday, November 10 at Cambria Hotels & Suites in Rockville, MD and on Thursday, November 17 at the Cultural Arts Center in Glen Allen, Va. Prospective seniors and their families are invited to join UMW staff, faculty, students, and alumni for an informal reception and program. On-the-spot admissions decisions will be available for seniors who submit all necessary admissions documents to complete their applications.
On Wednesday, November 16, high school guidance counselors from Virginia and the surrounding states will visit UMW and have an opportunity to participate in a one-day Counselor Workshop. Program components include an Admissions Committee Simulation, complimentary lunch in Chandler Ballroom (11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.), a UMW student life panel, a presentation about the “UMW First Year Experience,” and a campus tour.
In addition, on Saturday, November 19, UMW alumni and their applicants will visit campus for a Legacy Admission Event. The itinerary includes an information session and campus tour, complimentary lunch in the University Center’s fourth floor dining room (12 noon–1 p.m.), and a student life panel. On-the-spot admissions decisions will be available for seniors who submit all necessary admissions documents to complete their applications.
If you are interested in attending an on-site event or having lunch with counselors and/or legacies and their families, please contact the Admissions Office at 540-654-2000 or admit@umw.edu.
