Phishing emails remain one of the most common ways attackers gain access to University systems and personal information. If you receive an email requesting that you click a link, provide your username and password, share personal information, or open an attachment, proceed with caution. These requests are common indicators of a phishing attempt.

These emails often appear legitimate. Do not assume a message is safe based on how it looks; verify before you act.

Red flags to watch for:

• Messages that create urgency or threaten consequences if you do not act immediately
• Requests for login credentials, verification codes, or payments
• Sender addresses or domains that closely resemble, but are not, official university accounts
• Unexpected links or attachments
• Generic greetings or noticeable grammar and spelling issues
• Unsolicited job offers, including work-from-home, remote, or part-time opportunities
• Messages promising high pay for minimal effort or requiring upfront information or payment
• Requests to move communication off email to text messaging or personal email accounts

If you suspect an email is a phishing attempt:

• Do not click links or open attachments
• Do not reply to the message
• Report it immediately to the UMW IT Security Office at abuse@umw.edu, or contact the UMW Help Desk at HelpDesk@umw.edu or 540‑654‑2255 so the issue can be investigated.
• Delete the message after reporting it to prevent further security risks.

When in doubt, stop and verify. A quick call can prevent a security incident. Your vigilance protects both your information and the University.

The new UMW Bookstore opened this summer with the same campus location in Lee Hall, third floor, and an expanded selection of merchandise in-person and online. Visit the UMW bookstore online to check out the spirit gear and get started on your textbook order for the fall.

Textbooks and course materials must be ordered online for the fall semester.
This process is new this year, so students should allow for extra time to order your books; however, you can also place your order as soon as you’ve set your class schedule, and your books will be waiting for you in-store when ship to store is the selected option.

Ways to Order Textbooks and Course Materials:

• When you set your class schedule, visit the UMW Bookstore Online and shop by schedule to sign into your account (single sign-on SSO available).
• Check the details for each class for required and optional materials to confirm your cart and check-out.
• You can ship the materials directly to your location (shipping fees apply with free shipping on orders $59 and above) or send them to the UMW Bookstore with free 2-day shipping to pick-up.

Any orders placed between July 31 and August 10 will be ready for pick-up by August 19. Books are not available in store unless they are ordered and shipped there.

If you are already on campus, you can also order via the in-store kiosk or ask for help from a store associate. Check the summer hours online.

For online support, check out the live chat option.

Resources and Support for Students:

1. Inclusive Access (IA) (Formerly called First Day)
   1. Emails to students will come from no-reply@verbasoftware.com. These are automated emails. Inadvertently replying to this email opens a support ticket with the eCampus IA team.
   2. Students may email iasupport@ecampus.com with support questions.
   3. Student emails are sent approximately one week prior to the course start date (or at the time of enrollment, whichever is later)
2. Student Support contacts, non- Inclusive Access:
   1. Visit the eCampus Help Desk online. (https://umw.ecampus.com/help/help-desk)
   2. Live Chat (7 Days A Week)
   3. Phone (8:30AM – 6PM ET) – (859) 209-6958
   4. Email = bookstore@ecampus.com

If you have questions about the new bookstore and items in the bookstore, contact bookstore@ecampus.com. For questions about the bookstore transition, please contact Director of Business Services Kathy Sandor at kunderwo@umw.edu.

The following parking lot reservations are in effect forJuly:

• Friday July 24, the George Washington Lot will be reserved from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. for Admissions Enhanced Summer Visit.
• Thursday, July 30, 12 spaces in the Simpson lot will be reserved from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Beginning at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 30 the Simpson lot will be reserved until 1 p.m. on August 1 for the Board of Visitors Retreat.

Parking for faculty and staff will remain available in all other designated faculty and staff lots. For a list view of parking locations please see the Lot Designation webpage on the Parking Management website.

As a reminder:

• Accessible parking spaces are available in all open lots to any vehicles with DMV-issued accessible placards or license plates.
• The UMW Police Department provides escorts when needed and may be reached at ext. 1025.  Please visit the Safety Escort webpage for more information.
• For a calendar view of lot reservations visit the Parking Lot Reservations Calendar webpage.

Please contact Parking Management with any parking related questions: parking@umw.edu, 540-654-1129.

The parking lot repaving and restriping project continues this July, with the following schedule, dependent on weather. Rain or heat delays would shift the work to the next day, keeping the lot closed until the work is complete.

Signage for the parking areas will be posted the day prior, with plans that each area is closed at 4 p.m. the day before the work begins. All vehicles must be removed from the work area by the time of the closure. Pedestrian access will not be affected for the restriping projects.

• UMW Apartments (Lot 31) – July 17 – restriping
• CRUC Loop (Lot 3) – July 21 – restriping
• Combs Drive– July 28 – milling/repaving, with striping at a later date
• Sunken Road lot (Lot 11) – July 21-31 for milling/paving and restriping
• Woodard and Mercer Hall lot (Lot 14), July 28-31 – milling/paving and restriping

Parking for faculty and staff will remain available in all other designated faculty and staff lots.

Please note that access to the Sunken Road lots from Alvey Drive may be closed intermittently during the two weeks of paving work to the Sunken Road lot. If you need to access to Sunken Road lots, go to the Sunken Road gates when Alvey Drive is closed. The Alvey Deck remains open. Vehicles can park in the Alvey Deck throughout this period to avoid any of the parking lot closures.

For a list view of parking locations please see the Lot Designation Page on the Parking Management website.

As a reminder:

• Accessible parking spaces are available in all open lots to any vehicles with DMV-issued accessible placards or license plates.
• The UMW Police Department provides escorts when needed and may be reached at ext. 1025.  Please visit the Safety Escort webpage for more information.

For a calendar view of lot reservations visit the Parking Lot Reservations Calendar webpage.  Please contact Parking Management with any parking related questions: parking@umw.edu, 540-654-1129.

For more information on upcoming Facilities work, visit the Facilities’ construction website.

Start your morning with meaningful conversation, fresh perspectives, and connections that energize your professional journey. The Women’s Leadership Colloquium Coffee Talk this August will be on Affirming Your Genius.

Anyone is welcome to join Tuesday, August 11 from 8 to 9 a.m. at 718 Venue on 718 Caroline Street in Fredericksburg. This session is focused on the fastest growing assessment for understanding yourself and your team, exploring what energizes you, where you do your best thinking, and how affirming your natural genius can change how you work and lead.

The speaker is Janel Donohue, a leadership facilitator, podcaster, speaker and nonprofit executive. Learn more about the session and register to attend.