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James Farmer Multicultural Center to host Passover Seder, April 19 at 6 p.m.

Passover Seder  Tuesday, April 19 at 6 p.m., Chandler Ballroom C, University CenterCo-sponsored by the Jewish Student AssociationPassover is the Jewish celebratory feast that honors the emancipation of Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt.  Traditionally, Jewish families gather on the first few nights of Passover for dinner and the Seder ritual, in which a family […]

Chichester Talks Gardening With The Free Lance-Star

Director of Landscaping and Grounds Holly Chichester had an article entitled “Gardeners Gear Up for Veggie-Planting Season” in The Free Lance Star. Backyard gardeners have a better chance for success if they build raised garden beds, where they can more easily control the quality of the soil within the garden and the amount of nutrients […]

Greetings from your Chief Diversity Officer

Hello UMW Family,I hope this message finds you thriving as you navigate the second part of this semester. It is hard to believe that nearly three months on the job have quickly flown by. It has been my pleasure to meet many of you at events to celebrate heritage months, in committee meetings, via email, […]

Reception for retired professors of Political Science and International Affairs

Dear members of the UMW community,The Department of Political Science and International Affairs invites you to a reception honoring two Professors Emeriti from our department – Jack Kramer and Liz Larus – on Wednesday, April 6 in Lee 411, from 5 to 6 p.m. Both retired faculty members will be in attendance for this reception.Dr. Kramer, Distinguished […]

A Message From The President

Dear UMW Community,Welcome to the first installment of A Message from the President. This monthly message will be a staple throughout the academic year and is part of an ongoing effort to improve communication on campus. If there are topics or issues you would like for these messages to address, please submit suggestions to president@umw.edu.There […]