Senior Studio Art Exhibit, April 19-27
The Studio Art Senior Class invites you to take a look at their theses that they have been working on all semester long! From April 19th until April 27th, their work will be showcased in the first floor of the CRUC. The reception will be held there on April 25th from 5-7pm. Come and celebrate!
Berrier Named a PCACAC Counselor of the Year
Senior Admissions Counselor Carson Berrier
UMW’s own Carson Berrier ’22 was named one of Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admissions Counseling (PCACAC) Counselor of the Year. Berrier was nominated by her supervisors in the Office of Admissions for her unwavering dedication to graciously counseling students and families through the sometimes stressful admissions process. Berrier also diligently leads the Washington Guides program that provides campus tours to our prospective families.
Davidson Comments on Ukraine for LeDevoir
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Jason Davidson
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Jason Davidson commented to LeDevoir in article titled: Is Ukraine entering NATO through the back door?
“Ukraine has three years of bloody experience in its fight against Russia, and this is an asset for NATO, which believes that Moscow now represents the most significant and direct threat to its members,” commented political scientist Jason Davidson, a researcher in international security at the University of Mary Washington in Virginia, in an interview. “Ukraine has managed to defend itself and, above all, has demonstrated remarkable innovation in its combat methods, for example, by using inexpensive drones for reconnaissance and munitions transport.” Read the article.
New Gallery Exhibitions on Display, through April 27 and June 1
Two exciting new exhibitions are on display: The 2025 Annual Student Art Exhibition and Self Adjacent, a traveling exhibition about parenthood.
2025 Annual Student Art Exhibition on display now through April 27.
On display in DuPont Gallery April 8 – April 27, the Annual Student Art Exhibition showcases the incredible talent and creativity of UMW students. This year’s guest juror is New York-based painter and writer Jason Stopa, who joined us on campus last month to meet the students and give a talk. Out of 98 submissions, Stopa selected 40 artworks by 30 students. It really is a stunning exhibition of the strengths and skills of our student community.
On view in the Ridderhof Martin Gallery April 8 – June 1, Self Adjacent examines the transforming experience of parenthood by artists as they navigate their many identities alongside and within the field of caregiving. Featuring the diverse viewpoints of twenty artists from across North America, Self Adjacent includes photography, performance, painting, printmaking, video, textile, and sculpture. The exhibition traveled to the Visual Arts Center in Richmond, Massey Klein Gallery in Manhattan, and the Kennedy Museum of Art in Athens, Ohio, before coming to UMW.
Self Adjacent examines the transforming experience of parenthood by artists on display through June 1.
Self Adjacent was curated by Sarah Irvin and Tracy Stonestreet. Artists include: Alberto Aguilar, Robin Assner-Alvey, Christa Donner, Travis Donovan, Meg Foley, Kate Gilmore, LaToya Hobbs, Sarah Irvin, Kevin and Jen Johnson, Carmichael Jones, Courtney Kessel, Chloé Clevenger, Colleen Merrill, Qiana Mestrich, Sarah Sudhoff, Emilia White, William Glaser Wilson, Megan Wynne, and Bohyun Yoon.
Hours & Admission: Gallery hours are Wednesday-Sunday from 10am-4pm except on holidays and during student breaks. Admission is always free and tours are available.
Contact Us: If you have any questions, please call (540) 654-1013 or email gallery@umw.edu. Visit us online at www.umwgalleries.org or in person at 1301 College Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
Follow Us: Facebook: umwgalleries; Instagram: UMW_Galleries.
Vote in University Staff Council Elections, by April 28
| Reminder – The deadline to vote in the University Staff Council (USC) Elections is 4/28/25. A/P Faculty and Staff – don’t miss your chance! It’s time to elect the next group of University Staff Council members as well as the staff representatives to the James Farmer Multicultural Center Advisory Committee and the University Budget Advisory Committee. Be sure to take part in selecting the representatives to advocate for you in the University community.
This year there are elections for an A/P Faculty position on the University Staff Council, a position on the University Budget Advisory Committee, and a position on the James Farmer Multicultural Center Advisory Committee. You can review the nominees, including their statements about what they would like to accomplish during their terms, on the USC website. This information is also available in the ballot. After reviewing, please take a moment to vote.* The University Staff council represents and advocates for the staff and A/P faculty on numerous committees across campus. The USC serves as a way to connect us across departments and helps us to stay informed about what is going on in all areas of the university. The USC is your voice, so be sure to have your voice heard by electing your representatives! The 2025 election will close at 5pm on Monday, April 28, 2025. If you have any questions about the election, please contact us at usc@umw.edu Thank you for your time, support, and thoughtful consideration of nominees for the USC, UBAC and JFMCAC. *Voting is limited to UMW Staff and A/P Faculty members. |
Mitchell Appears on ‘PS: I Love U(MW)’ Series
Assistant Director of the Center for Student Transition, Access & Retention Services (STARS) Shanita Mitchell ‘12
Creative force and champion for all students, Assistant Director of the Center for Student Transition, Access, & Retention Services (STARS) Shanita Mitchell ‘12 goes beyond her role with @umwstars to inspire and support every corner of campus. Her passion extends to student organizations, which are open to all students, creating opportunities for everyone to thrive. She recently appeared on the University’s PS: I Love U(MW) social media series.
“A good portion of the whole college experience is just getting to learn who you are and being able to express those things in ways that you love.”
Next episode of P.S. I Love U(MW) drops May 6! Watch more episodes from PS: I love U(MW) on the @marywash Instagram.
Pressure Washing and Tree Work on Campus, through April 28
Tree work, such as pruning and branch removal, will be happening on campus through April 28.
Through the end of April, we’ll have extra landscape and grounds work on campus, including pressure washing several areas. This regular spring cleaning helps to remove pollen and debris from our high traffic areas. The pressure washing will not block pathways, but please be aware of it as you exit buildings.
Please note the following schedule:
- April 14 Anderson Center (North wall and sidewalk across from the pedestrian bridge only)
- April 16 Campus Walk and around James Farmer Hall
- April 17 Virginia Hall entry (fountain side) and George Washington Hall steps (Campus Walk side)
- April 21 James Farmer Hall (bust, patio knee walls each side of front steps)
- April 22-25 Simpson/HCC/Woodard Arcade
- April 28 Bell Tower
In addition, tree work will be happening through April 28, including large branch removal on each end of campus around Route 1 and William St. Lane closures may be needed with traffic control measures in place, so please look for these changes during your commute. Pruning of the holly trees at Double Drive will take place April 21-23, with overnight and early morning parking closures in that area.
If you have questions about this work, please contact Director of Landscape and Grounds Holly Chichester-Morby at hchiches@umw.edu.
Modified Group Fitness Schedule, through May 1
The modified group fitness schedule for next week is as follows:
Monday, April 28
5:00-5:45pm – Barre with April
6:00-6:45pm – Yoga with Justina
Tuesday, April 29
12:00-12:45pm – Yoga with Maya
5:00-5:45pm – Pilates with April
Wednesday, April 30
5:00-5:30pm – Cycle with Jorden
5:45-6:45pm – Total Body Conditioning with Jorden
Thursday, May 1
5:30-6:30pm – Zumba with Jorden
Lorentzen Publishes on Thomas Hardy Novel Anniversary
Professor of English Eric G. Lorentzen
Professor of English Eric Lorentzen recently published an article entitled “Far From the Madding Crowd: A Representative Culmination of a Victorian Semester” in Dickens Studies Annual. The journal periodically publishes special commemorative collections of essays celebrating the 150th anniversary of the publication of great works of literature, and gathers representative voices from prominent scholars in the field. This special collection, “Far From the Madding Crowd at 150: Seven Reflections,” offered critical estimates of the ways Hardy’s early Wessex novel still matters to scholars, readers, and students today.