Antonio Barrenechea, Associate Professor of English, recently gave a lecture on “Mondo Dracula: Celluloid Vampires from Tod Browning to Mario Bava” at L’Università di Torino in Turin, Italy.
Change in Reimbursement Mileage Rate
Effective Jan. 1, the reimbursement rates for personal vehicle mileage have changed to $.535/mile for average daily mileage of more than 200.
The Travel Expense Reimbursement Form has been updated to include this information, and can be found at the following link: http://adminfinance.umw.edu/ap/travel/travel-expense-reimbursement-form/.
The Personal Vehicle Mileage webpage on the Accounts Payable site has also been updated with this information: http://adminfinance.umw.edu/ap/travel/personal-vehicle-mileage/.
Please contact the Accounts Payable department if you have any questions regarding this change.
McClurken in Encore Interview on With Good Reason
Jeff McClurken is being featured in an encore interview on With Good Reason from Jan. 7 through Jan. 13. The interview, called “Gone With the Wind, The Patriot, Born on the Fourth of July,” discusses what viewers can learn about history through how popular historical films are produced, even when the films themselves are often historically inaccurate.
http://withgoodreasonradio.org/episode/cant-look-have-to-look/
Farnsworth Receives Outstanding Faculty Award
Stephen J. Farnsworth, University of Mary Washington professor of political science and director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies, has received the prestigious 2017 Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award by the State Council of Higher Education of Virginia (SCHEV).
For more information, visit http://www.umw.edu/news/2017/01/04/umw-professor-receives-outstanding-faculty-award-2/
Excellent Eagle Employee
Congratulations to April Peterson! You are SAC’s Excellent Eagle Employee for the month of January. Below is what Virginia Ashley had to say about April.
“April should be recognized for the work she has done providing technical solutions for the Admissions and Financial Aid offices. She has become an expert on the business of recruiting students, offering acceptance and enabling scholarship applications. Her knowledge has helped her build effective integration between Banner and other systems. She often advises these business areas of ways they can improve their processes. April has built exceptional customer relationships and always gives service with a smile.”
Nominate your co-workers, supervisor, or employees for the Excellent Eagle Employee award! It’s easy! Just complete the Excellent Eagle Employee nomination form on our website. Take some time to nominate someone today!
Congratulations April! Thank you for all that you do!
Aminrazavi Gives Talk at Islamic College
Mehdi Aminrazavi gave a talk via webinar for students at the Islamic College of London titled “Critical Reasoning in Islamic Studies” in December 2016.
The webinar recording can be accessed here:
TIAA-CREF Individual Counseling Sessions Wednesday, Jan. 11
Our TIAA representative will be on campus on Wednesday, Jan. 11, in GW 106 for individual counseling sessions. Please register at https://publictools.tiaa-cref.org/public/publictools/events/selectWorkPlace for your appointment. You may also call at 1-800-732-8353 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET).
Staff Advisory Council News
Student Employee Supervisors: If you supervise a student and didn’t go to the Dec. 8 training, please plan to go to training on Jan. 12 in the HCC Digital Auditorium, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
UMW Community Forum: Save the date and make plans to attend the UMW Community Forum on Jan. 19 at 4 p.m. in Dodd Auditorium. President Paino will give us an update on the engagement assessment, the budget outlook, and UMW’s plans for the future.
January Transfer Orientation and Other Dates:
Monday, Jan. 9 Orientation coordinators move in
Tuesday, Jan. 10 Orientation leaders move in
Thursday, Jan. 12 New/transfers move in & orientation begins
January 12 – 14 Transfer orientation
Sunday, Jan. 15 Returning students can move in
Monday, Jan. 16 MLK day no classes/UMW closed for staff too
Tuesday, Jan. 17 Spring semester classes begin
Athletics to Host Faculty/Staff Appreciation Night: The Eagle Club and the UMW Athletic Department invite you and your family and friends to Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night at the Anderson Center Wednesday, Jan. 25. UMW Women’s basketball tips off at 6 p.m., Men’s basketball tips off at 8 p.m. Both play Southern Virginia. All faculty and staff will be given a maximum of three additional free admission tickets.
Reserved Parking for Excellent Eagle Employee: Nominate your co-workers, supervisor, or employees for the Excellent Eagle Employee award! It’s easy! Just complete the Excellent Eagle Employee nomination form on our website. Take some time to nominate someone today!
#1 F.A.N. (Fantastic Action Noticed) You can also recognize a colleague using HR’s #1 F.A.N. program. Did you experience exceptional customer service or awesome collaboration? If so, nominate the person or people involved in that experience. Complete the #1 F.A.N. form on the HR website, and your colleague will be able to choose a UMW spirit item as a token of appreciation.
NEWSLETTER AND OTHER INFORMATION You’ll find important information in SAC’s monthly newsletter. Check it out and all of the information on our website, including a list of our new members.
Other UMW informative links
UFC News and Notes
Budget and Financial Analysis, Budget Development
Strategic Plan
Dr. Paino Appears on Richmond Morning Show
From WTVR:
RICHMOND, Va. – In July, The University of Mary Washington welcomed a new President to the school. Dr. Troy D. Paino talked about his transition to the school and the wonderful learning environment.
http://wtvr.com/2016/12/15/dr-troy-d-paino/
UMW Athletic’s Faculty/Staff Appreciation Night
UMW Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night at the Anderson Center
Wednesday, January 25
UMW Basketball Double Header vs. Southern Virginia
Women’s tip-off 6 p.m. / Men’s tip-off 8 p.m.
In appreciation for all that you do, the Eagle Club and the UMW Athletic Department would like to invite you and your family or friends to Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night at the Anderson Center! All Faculty and Staff will be given a maximum three(3) additional free admission tickets!
“We are grateful for all that our outstanding faculty and staff do every day and we are very pleased to be able to recognize them on Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night,” said Ken Tyler, Director of Athletics. “UMW has winners in academics and athletics and we all work together to make UMW a special place!”
During each halftime, all faculty and staff in attendance will be asked to stand as we recognize their commitment to excellence and great impact they make on Eagles each day.