Michelle Crow-Dolby, Gari Melchers Home & Studio’s Education and Communications Manager, has been appointed to the City of Fredericksburg’s Clean and Green Commission.
What Is Helicopter Parenting? (Parents.Com)
Mary Washington board renames center in honor of president (The Washington Post)
UMW seeking $7.1M increase in state funding (The Free Lance-Star)
Crow-Dolby to Serve on City Commission
Volunteers Needed for Bike Race Week Employee Zone
Calling all volunteers! As you have heard, state employees will have their own Fan Zone on the Madison building plaza in downtown Richmond during the UCI Road World Championships, from Monday, September 21- Friday, September 25.
There are plenty of volunteer opportunities at the Employee Zone from Monday- Friday, from helping with entertainment, to setting up tents, chairs, signs and balloons, to hosting tables and helping agencies sell food on Thursday. A portion of the net proceeds from food truck sales and all of the agency food sales will benefit the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC).
You will be able to use your special race volunteer leave (up to 16 hours of work time) to help out, as long as your supervisor approves. The Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) will provide agencies the necessary documentation of volunteer hours worked. DHRM can also supply parking passes if needed. Additional details are available on the Human Resources webpage.
Faculty/Staff Mixer, Sept. 23
For All Faculty and Staff, please stop by The Home Team Grill in Eagle Village between 4:30 and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23rd and take advantage of happy hour prices. This is just another chance for all of us to gather and network with each other and get to know new and old friends. Radar has shown that President Hurley will be in the area so stop by and wish him well in his last year.
– Sponsored by Your Staff Advisory Council
Excellent Eagle Nominations Needed
We need nominations for the Excellent Eagle Employees. The awardee will get a month-long guaranteed parking spot and their name up in lights on Orca TV and the EagleEye Newsletter. Please send an email to EEnominations@umw.edu with your nomination providing the nominee’s name, organization, and preferred parking lot. Please help recognize those in your organization that really need that little morale boost and pay it forward!
– Your Staff Advisory Council
Admissions Open House, Sept. 26
On Saturday, September 26, 2015, 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 ~ 700 visitors.
Visitor parking has been reserved in the parking deck off of Route 1 and on Double Drive. Primary event locations are the Anderson Center, Lee Hall, ITCC Digital Auditorium, University Center, and campus/residence hall tours in Mason. Expect to see increased foot traffic on campus (especially between 11 and 2) and curious newcomers in the dining facilities. Help them know their presence is a pleasure by anticipating the crowds and responding warmly, especially in the dining hall where crowds will be heavy between noon and 2 p.m.
A special note to University Center diners: please help! Ask visitors if they need assistance locating anything. Help them find a place to sit. Welcome them at your table if there’s room and talk to them about UMW. A kind word or deed shows the heart of our community. Faculty and staff will be involved in an Academic Showcase (9 a.m., Anderson Center), Academic Spotlight sessions (12 noon, various locations), Special Interest sessions (1 p.m., Lee Hall), and Facility Tours (2 p.m., various locations). Thank you to all UMW partners who will spend part of their Saturday highlighting our community!
If you’d like to be involved in Open Houses or have ideas, please contact Admissions at 540.654.2000 or email admit@umw.edu.
While the Office of Admissions sponsors these events, the entire campus assumes the role of host. You represent our brand, our mission, and our sense of the UMW family. One way to show your support is to tweet to @UMWAdmissions and/or post to Instagram and tag @UMWAdmissions. We would like to see #UMWOpenHouse trending throughout the day.
Other Open House dates for 2015-2016 are October 17, February 15, and March 25. Thank you for your partnership in showcasing all that is great about UMW!
Office of Admissions
540/654-2000
admit@umw.edu
UMW Hosts Contemporary Ceramics Exhibition
For the first time, the artwork of ceramics faculty from nearly every college and university in Virginia will be brought together for one exhibition at the University of Mary Washington. This show represents the broad diversity of contemporary ceramics, with excellent makers working in many facets of the medium, from object sculpture and figurative work to functional vessels. The variety of forming methods, firing ranges and conceptual approaches represented highlight the incredible potential of clay while revealing the talent and skill of professors across the state. On show at duPont Gallery from October 29 – December 6, 2015. Opening Reception: Thursday, October 29, 5-7 p.m.