UMW Theatre Presents ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’

March 7, 2022 by Guest Author

Reserve your FREE tickets to opening night by calling
the Klein Theatre Box Office at 540-654-1111
by 5 pm Wednesday, March 30.

music and lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin

conceived by Rebecca Feldman

March 31 at 7:30 pm

The Bee. That glorious time of year when words are spelled, hopes are dashed, weird, yet endearing awkwardness is on full display, and there’s a lot of growing up to do. For these young Putnam County Spelling Bee contenders, expectations and emotions are sky high as they spell their way to a coveted spot in the national finals in Washington, D.C., and to a greater understanding of themselves and the people who love them. A celebration of the differences in each of us, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is one great big hug of a show attesting to what we know so well—winning may not be everything, but it sure does feel good!

“Irresistible, riotously funny, and remarkably ingenious” —The New York Times

Can’t make it to opening night? Tickets are on sale Thursday!
Click here to get yours! Standard $30 • Alumni/Senior/Student/Military $25 • UMW ID $10

JFMC Women’s History Month Celebration

March 7, 2022 by Guest Author

Social Justice Teach-In: International Access to Education | Monday, March 21 | 6 PM | Chandler Ballroom C, University Center
We’ll discuss women’s education globally and advocacy for equitable access to education worldwide.

Undergraduate Research Forum on Women’s and Gender Studies | Wednesday, March 23 | 4 – 6 PM | Lee Hall, Room 411
Join UMW students as they showcase their undergraduate research in women’s and gender studies. Cash prizes will be awarded.

Women’s Empowerment Through the Arts | Wednesday, March 23 | 7 PM | Chandler Ballroom C, University Center
Sponsored by Women of Color

Dance, spoken word, song, and other artistic ventures are all ways in which women throughout history have expressed their voices and advocated for social change. Also, Dr. Shavonne Shorter, Associate Provost for Equity and Inclusion/Chief Diversity Office will share her perspectives on this topic. Join Women of Color, student performing groups and artists as we explore empowerment through art.

Healing Through the Preservation of Our Histories and Our Selves: Public Reception | Thursday, March 24 | 5-7 PM | Ridderhof Martin and duPont Galleries
Join UMW Galleries for the closing reception of Healing Through the Preservation of Our Histories and Our Selves.

For more information, contact the James Farmer Multicultural Center at (540) 654-1044 or umwjfmc@gmail.com. You may also visit students.umw.edu/multicultural. Please email us at umwjfmc@gmail.com if you have any questions regarding disability-related accommodations.

Moon to Serve as a Panelist at William & Mary’s Lemon Project

March 7, 2022 by Guest Author

Professor of History and Director of American Studies Krystyn Moon

Professor Krystyn R. Moon from the Department of History and American Studies will be part of a panel at the College of William & Mary’s annual Lemon Project Symposium to be held March 25-26, 2022. “The Future of Ethnic Studies: A Community Panel” will explore interdisciplinary degree programs in Virginia at the collegiate level.

To learn more about the Lemon Project, a program named after a man who was enslaved at the College of William and Mary, click here.

Read ‘Shuggie Bain’ with Mary Washington’s Mother of All Book Clubs

March 6, 2022 by Guest Author

We are beginning the next round of reading in our online literary group, the Mother of All Book Clubs! This club is open to anyone with a connection to Mary Washington–alumni, parents, donors, faculty, and staff. Join us!

Our next selection is Shuggie Bain, by Douglas Stuart. This book is a national bestseller and was a finalist for the National Book Award.

From Amazon: Shuggie Bain is the unforgettable story of young Hugh “Shuggie” Bain, a sweet and lonely boy who spends his 1980s childhood in run-down public housing in Glasgow, Scotland. Thatcher’s policies have put husbands and sons out of work, and the city’s notorious drugs epidemic is waiting in the wings. Shuggie’s mother Agnes walks a wayward path: she is Shuggie’s guiding light but a burden for him and his siblings. Agnes’s older children find their own ways to get a safe distance from their mother, abandoning Shuggie to care for her as she swings between alcoholic binges and sobriety.

A heartbreaking story of addiction, sexuality, and love, Shuggie Bain is an epic portrayal of a working-class family that is rarely seen in fiction… [I]t is a blistering debut by a brilliant novelist who has a powerful and important story to tell.

Pick up a copy of the book and start reading–we will begin posting discussion questions on Monday, April 18. You might consider supporting an independent bookstore, or you could try your local library system.

We look forward to reading with you!

All the best,

The Alumni Relations Team

Business Services eUpdate–Spring 2022

March 6, 2022 by Guest Author

Business Services eUpdate

Bookstore

Website Promotions

March 6 – 8: 10% off Tees + Free Shipping on orders over $75
March 10-11: Free shipping on orders of $29
March 13 – 14: 10% off sitewide
March 31 – April 6: 20% off Diploma Frames

Instore and Website Promotions

Now through April 27: 25% off select Hydroflasks
Now through March 30: 25% off select audio accessories
Now through April 13: 50% off writing supplies, notebooks, journals and planners
Now through April 13: 25% off select school supplies, Hyper X Gaming and other tech accessories, and Gems
Now through April 30 *Instore Only*: Gatorade 20 oz bottles 2 for $3

Check out our new apparel! Available in store now.

Grad Fair

Grad Fair will be held in the University Center Ball Room Thursday, March 17^th (10 am – 7 pm) and Friday, March 18^th (10 am – 4 pm). Students can purchase regalia, announcements, diploma frames, and rings.

Faculty Regalia orders can be placed directly with the bookstore. Please contact Brett McMichael via email (bmcmicha@umw.edu) or call 540-654-1017.

Dining

Spring Dining Events

Check out upcoming Dining events, including the “Canstruction” Canned Food Drive! Event dates and descriptions are available here.

EagleOne

Blackboard Transact Upgrade

As a reminder, EagleOne funds will be unavailable for use on March 1 and March 2. View details here.

Off-Campus Merchant Partner Change

Due to changes in technical requirements as a result of the Transact system upgrade, EagleOne funds will no longer be accepted for purchase beginning March 1 at the CVS located at 591 Emancipation Highway. For questions about this change or the Off-Campus Merchant Program, contact the EagleOne Card Center at eagleone@umw.edu.

Parking Management

Alvey Parking Deck Signage

New signage has been posted on the top floor of the Alvey Parking Deck designating visitor, faculty/staff, and student parking spaces. 42 spaces are available for faculty and staff parking.

Finance & Procurement

Banner User Group Meeting

Did you know…Banner User Group meetings are open to everyone in the UMW community! The sessions are informative for anyone who has the need to conduct business for the University. The next B.U.G. meeting will be March 16 at 1:00 p.m. and can be attended via Zoom here.

Fiscal Year End Planning

It’s never too early to start planning for Fiscal Year End. Find the most up to date year end information here.

Department of Classics, Philosophy and Religion cohosts Race & Religion Conference, March 29

March 6, 2022 by Guest Author

Race and Religion flyer The Khatib Program in Religion & Dialogue, partnering with the University of Mary Washington’s Department of Classics, Philosophy and Religious Studies, will present a conference on “Race & Religion” on Tuesday, March 29. The keynote speaker will be Shannon LaNier, Thomas Jefferson’s 6th great-grandson, presenting “Jefferson’s Children: The Story of One American Family” in Dodd Auditorium at 7 p.m. Panel discussions will be held in the University Center Rooms 104 A &B from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please see Race and Religion Conference Flyer for more information.

Book Talk With Dr. Laura Wilson, April 7

March 6, 2022 by Guest Author

Colleagues,

Dr. Laura Wilson

Please join us for this exciting and educational conversation with Dr. Laura Wilson, who recently co-authored A Clinician’s Guide to Disclosures of Sexual Assault. This event will occur on Thursday, April 7th, between 4-5 pm in the HCC’s Digital Auditorium. We will provide light refreshments, and the first ten attendees will receive a copy of the book.

About the Co-Author: Laura C. Wilson received her BS in Psychology and Sociology from Virginia Tech, her MA in General/Experimental Psychology from the College of William & Mary, and her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Virginia Tech. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System. She joined the Department of Psychological Science at the University of Mary Washington in 2013 and is currently an Associate Professor. She also currently serves as the Director of the University of Mary Washington Safe Zone, a program that advocates for and educates about the LGBTQ+ community.

About the Book: Sexual assault is a worldwide public health concern, as it occurs to people of all genders at alarming rates and results in serious impacts to physical and mental health. Furthermore, the reactions that survivors receive from formal and informal supports can significantly influence survivors’ recovery. Given the prevalence of sexual assault, practitioners need to be prepared to handle disclosures of sexual assault from clients.

A Clinician’s Guide to Disclosures of Sexual Assault provides guidance for service providers on how to interact with survivors of sexual assault, defined here as sexual contact or penetration without the explicit consent of the victim. The book highlights that there are specific populations (e.g., sexual minorities, men) and settings (e.g., military, higher education) that require unique considerations when discussing sexual violence. Beginning with a foundation of literature focused on sexual assault and survivor disclosure, chapters build upon current theory and offer recommendations for conducting effective assessments and psychotherapy with survivors. Finally, case examples are presented to illustrate how these approaches can be used in practice. Professionals across disciplines, such as medical or educational settings, law enforcement, and victim services, have an instrumental role in facilitating survivor recovery, and this book offers best practices for delivering services in an affirming manner.

This event is sponsored by the Center for Prevention and Education (CPE), Department of Psychological Science, Safe Zone, Talley Center for Counseling Services, and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGST).

For more information, contact prevention@umw.edu

Annual and Biennial DOE Alcohol and Drug Notifications March 2022

March 5, 2022 by Guest Author

From the Office of Student Affairs:

To Members of the UMW Community:

I am writing to bring to your attention an important institutional responsibility: to maintain and communicate our established alcohol and drug policies.

The Higher Education Act of 1965 (as amended by the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1994) requires that any institute of higher education receiving federal financial aid, such as the University of Mary Washington, must adopt and implement a program to prevent the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol by students and employees.

Drug and alcohol prevention information is accessible on UMW’s website at https://students.umw.edu/studentconduct/. An “Alcohol & Drug Reports & Notifications” tab can be found on the left side of the referenced website. Students and faculty/staff are encouraged to review this information. The topics covered include: 1) Standards of conduct related to alcohol and drugs; 2) Legal sanctions; 3) Health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol; 4) Drug and alcohol counseling, treatment, rehabilitation and re-entry programs; and 5) Disciplinary sanctions. Clicking on the tab will lead to both the Annual Notification (March 2022) and a Biennial Report (March 2022). Please do not hesitate to contact the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs (540-654-1062) or the Office of Student Conduct and Responsibility (540-654-1660) if you have questions regarding this material.

Juliette Landphair, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs

Wells Presented Duo Piano Recital, March 11

March 5, 2022 by Guest Author

Assistant Professor of Music Robert Wells

UMW music professor Dr. Robert Wells joined his former piano professor, Dr. Derek Parsons (Furman University), presenting a two-piano recital at UMW on Friday, March 11 in Dodd Auditorium (originally scheduled for March 2020, but postponed due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic). Parsons performed Anglo-Canadian composer Healey Willan’s piano concerto, accompanied by Wells on a second piano, after which Wells performed American composer Amy Beach’s piano concerto, accompanied by Parsons.

Farnsworth Comments in the News

March 4, 2022 by Guest Author

Professor of Political Science Stephen Farnsworth

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently commented on the following news stories:

Local educators resist Youngkin’s criticisms of classroom instruction (Axios)

Mask mandates are going away as Covid cases persist. What’s changed? (The Washington Post)

In a purple district in purple Virginia, soaring inflation takes the stage in the midterms battle (USA Today; MSN)

Schapiro: An aggravation that lawmakers, especially Democrats, don’t need (Bristol Herald-Courier)

Ukraine Tops State of the Union (CTV News)

Biden Delivers State of Union (CTV News)

A Government Divided (Connection Newspapers)

How impactful was Zelenskyy’s Speech to Congress? (CP 24 Toronto)

Southwest ‘really flexed its muscle this year’ (Cardinal News)