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Preventing Zoombombing

A message from the Chief Information Officer. UMW Students, Faculty, and Staff, If not configured correctly, an unauthorized person may gain access to your Zoom meeting with the intention of disrupting it. These actions, known as Zoombombing, have occurred at many institutions, including UMW. However, there are ways to secure your Zoom meetings to prevent […]

Larus Comments on Vietnam TV on Democratic National Convention

Elizabeth Freund Larus, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Political Science and International Affairs, on August 22 offered comments to the Vietnam News Agency on the 2020 Democratic National Convention. Professor Larus indicated that comments by convention speakers reflect the fact that this year’s presidential election is not about electing former U.S. VP Biden […]

UMW Museums Receive Grant and Debut 3D Virtual Tours

In May, the University of Mary Washington Museums received a $5,480 Community Relief Fund grant from the Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region to increase online educational content. Both the James Monroe Museum (JMM) and Gari Melchers Home & Studio (GMHS) are pleased to announce the launch of their interactive and immersive 3D Virtual Tours. These 3D models, or “digital twins,” provide a real world, […]

Leadership Colloquium @UMW Presents Coffee Talk: Diversity and Inclusion on 9/8

Please join the Women’s Leadership Colloquium @UMW for a virtual Coffee Talk on Tuesday, September 8 from 8-9 a.m. Susan Coleman, Director of Business Health at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center will lead a talk on Diversity and Inclusion.Please RSVP to colloquium@umw.edu to receive a meeting link the day before each talk.About Coffee TalkNetworking is the […]

Yoga in the Park on 9/17 Hosted by the Women’s Leadership Colloquium @UMW

The Women’s Leadership Colloquium @UMW’s next quarterly networking event will be held on Thursday, September 17 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Memorial (Kenmore) Park in downtown Fredericksburg. Street parking is available.Yoga in the Park!Enjoy a yoga class led by Barbie Babcock. All participants will receive a goody bag with water and healthy snacks. […]