The UMW Galleries are pleased to present “Contemporary Craft.” This exhibition aims to share with the viewer artworks that utilize traditional materials in new ways, yet maintain the hand and craftsmanship of the artist. The works presented represent classic mediums of craft: clay, glass, metal, paper, textile, and wood. On Show from October 29 – December 6, 2015. Opening Reception Thursday, October 29, 5-7 p.m.
Jill Ellington Named Excellent Eagle Employee
Staff Advisory Council is pleased to recognize Jill Ellington as the Excellent Eagle Employee for August and September. The award for this honor is a designated parking space of the awardee’s choosing.
In nominating Jill, her champion wrote:
Jill is definitely an Excellent Eagle – she always is there for her colleagues when they have questions or need help. Even with a large workload that spans across many departments, her work is always top-notch and done on time. She has been a great mentor to me and I really think she deserves this award!
Congratulate Jill when you see her, and remember to send nominations for Excellent Eagle Employee to Excellent Eagle Employee nomination
Dunston and Caffrey to Present at AACRAO Annual Meeting
Rita Dunston, university registrar, and Kevin Caffrey, senior associate registrar, have been selected to present at the 102nd Annual Meeting of AACRAO (American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers) in Phoenix, AZ March 20-23, 2016. Their presentation, “Social? We Can be Social!”, focuses on how your office can successfully utilize social media in order to create new, practical, and effective ways to disseminate information. Don’t forget to follow the Registrar’s Office on Twitter (@UMWRegistrar) and Like UMW Registrar on Facebook!
Foss Publishes Article on Pedagogy in Pedagogy
Professor of English Chris Foss just has published an article entitled “Individual Redemption through Universal Design; or, How IEP Meetings Have Infused My Pedagogy with an Ethic of Care(taking)” in the latest number of Pedagogy: Critical Approaches to Teaching Literature, Language, Composition, and Culture. Pedagogy is published by Duke University Press and describes itself as “an innovative journal that aims to build a new discourse around teaching in English studies.”
In this article Foss addresses how participating as a parent in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process has helped to transform his approach to teaching by reinforcing how important it is to endorse a pedagogy that recognizes and values the individuality of students. In attempting to bring both format and delivery in line with the principles of Universal Design for Instruction, Foss relates how he has come to understand such a pedagogical orientation not simply as a generic model for “good teaching” but also more particularly as a reflection of a disability-inflected pedagogy of care(taking).
Good Appears on CSPAN
Cassandra Good, associate editor of the Papers of James Monroe, was interviewed for CSPAN’s American History TV. She spoke about James Monroe’s life and foreign policy. The interview originally aired on September 6 and is available online at http://www.c-span.org/video/?326815-7/discussion-james-monroe-foreign-policy.
Larus Presents Paper at APSA
Elizabeth Larus, professor of political science and international affairs presented a paper, “US Rebalance to Asia and China-US Relations,” at the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association in San Francisco in early September. Dr. Larus, a Taiwan Fellow, was the guest of honor at a dinner hosted by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco (Taiwan consulate).
UMW Performance Raises Money, Awareness for RCASA
The University of Mary Washington’s presentation of “Crimes Against Nature” performed by Professor of Psychology Chris Kilmartin raised $3,245.77 for the Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault Grace Mann fund.
The Sept. 12 performance in memory of UMW student Grace Mann was a raging success. Mann’s parents, Thomas and Melissa committed to match the donations made, resulting in $6,491.54 raised for the RCASA.
Harris Appointed to AAMG Board
Scott Harris, director of the James Monroe Museum, was recently appointed to the board of directors of the Association of Academic Museums and Galleries (AAMG). You can find more information at http://aamg-us.org/wp/aamg-appoints-three-new-board-members/.
Employee Fall Luncheon, Oct. 13
The UMW Employee Fall Luncheon is back!! Save the date for Tuesday, October 13th from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the University Center Ballroom. Have lunch and hear from our new Vice President of Student Affairs, Juliette Landphair. See your co-workers be recognized for 30+ years of service, hear updates on the Presidential Search, SAC and more UMW news! We will have prizes to win!
Donation Requests:
Does your department have a “prize” that could be raffled off during the Employee Fall Luncheon? Something perhaps to advertise your department and UMW? We will also have items from the Bookstore like we have done in the past, but we are looking for some more unique and fun items your department might have available. Please contact Jennifer Cooper (jcooper4@umw.edu) or Terri Arthur (tarthur@umw.edu) if you would like to donate an item or have any questions.
Fidelity Representative on Campus, Sept. 23
UMW’s Fidelity Representative will be on site for participants and financial counseling for non-participants on Wednesday, September 23 in George Washington Hall, Room 106, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please RSVP by calling 1-800-642-7131 or online athttps://nb.fidelity.com/public/nb/default/fort.