November 13, 2024

EagleEye

A Newsletter for UMW Faculty and Staff

Admissions to Host Phone-a-thons

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The University of Mary Washington’s Office of Admissions will host three Phone-a-thons this month on

  • Thursday, March 12
  • Tuesday, March 17
  • Wednesday, March 18

Volunteers are needed to make follow-up calls to students who recently received financial aid awards. Admissions would like to confirm that they received the award and to see if they would like to receive a follow-up call from staff in Financial Aid. Training will begin at 5 p.m. each evening in the Admissions Conference Room in Lee Hall.  Telephone calls will begin at 5:30 p.m. and run until 7 p.m.  Refreshments will be provided.

For additional information and registration, contact Director of Admissions Melissa Yakabouski at 540-654-2000 or myak@umw.edu.

A Thirst for Theatre

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Austin Bouchard had no clue about a major or a career path when he auditioned for a University of Mary Washington theatre production before stepping foot on the Fredericksburg campus his freshman year. Now four years later, not only has the senior theatre major found direction as an actor, he’s directing his first full-length theatre production.

It all began with that first audition.

UMW Student Athletes Team with Local Children’s Program

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The University of Mary Washington basketball game didn’t start until the afternoon, but by 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14, the action at the Anderson Center had already started. The basketball stadium was filled with shouts of laughter, as children and college students alike raced up and down the court in relay races, shooting basketballs and giving out high fives. A grant has partnered UMW Athletics and UMW Center for Honor, Leadership and Service with Stafford Junction, a nonprofit, faith-based enrichment program that works to empower children and their families residing in Stafford County. The grant provides youth from Stafford Junction the opportunity to visit and interact with UMW student athletes to engage in physical activity and skill building. The UMW Women's Basketball team works with children from Stafford Junction to teach them about healthy living and college life. IMG_1259 IMG_1294 The UMW Men's Basketball team also participated in the day's events, teaching children about basketball. IMG_1771 IMG_1363 “We are thrilled and feel blessed to be partnered with the University,” said Gladys Castellanos, Stafford Junction program director. “We are always happy to see that the kids enjoy their time there.” Each month during the school year, children from Stafford Junction visit a different UMW sports team and spent time with student athletes, experiencing some of college life and learning about staying active and healthy. On Saturday, the men’s and women’s basketball teams visited with Stafford Junction before a game against Penn State Harrisburg. The children saw how the team prepares for the game and discovered what it’s like being a student athlete. “The kids look up to them, and they send a positive message to kids in the community,” said Philip Pierce, director of athletic development and promotions. “It makes you feel like sports aren’t just about wins and losses. Student athletes have the ability to change lives and put smiles on kids’ faces” So far, Stafford Junction has met with the UMW swimming, soccer, baseball and basketball teams. “At UMW we pride ourselves on being a Fredericksburg team. It’s always nice to give back to the community.” said Senior Biology Major Claire Haeuptle, as she takes a break from leading a dribbling game. “It shows the kids we take pride in not only our athletics, but also our academics.” Before the big game started, Head Men’s Basketball Coach Marcus Kahn sat the team and kids down together for a pre-game pep talk. “Don’t ever let anybody else tell you what you can or cannot do,” said Kahn, encouraging the kids to take lessons they learned back to their schools, friends and communities. “Stay active, confident and positive every day. Don’t let people put boundaries on you.”  

National Security Lecture Series Broadcast, Feb. 19

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The National Security Lecture Series, hosted by the University of Mary Washington Dahlgren Campus, Center for Education and Research, will now be broadcast to the digital auditorium in the ITCC.

This weeks lecture, “U.S. India Stategic Ties: Getting Back on Track,” presented by Richard M. Rossow, Wadhwani Chair in U.S. India Policy Studies, will be broadcast beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19.

The lectures provide Department of Defense and contractor employees overviews of international security in regions of interest and spark thought-provoking discussions.

 

 

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Faculty and Staff Recognized at Appreciation Night

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FacultyStaff AppreciationThe UMW Women’s Basketball Team recognized faculty and staff who made an important impact on their lives as a part of  UMW’s Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night on Wednesday, Feb. 4.

“We are grateful for all that our outstanding faculty do everyday and we are pleased to be able to recognize them,” said Ken Tyler, director of athletics. “UMW has winners in academics and athletics, and we all work together to make UMW a special place.”

The following faculty and staff members were recognized during halftime:

Lynn Richardson, Business

Woody Richardson, Business

Jennifer Magee, Math

Eric Bonds, Sociology

Jeremy Larochelle, Spanish

Stephen Davies, Computer Science

Venitta McCall, Education

Susan Fernsebner, History

Porter Blackemore 

Frank Powell, Staff

Kelli Slunt, Chemistry

Laura Wilson, Psychology

Grace Braxton, Staff

Dr. Dave Kolar, Pyschology

Clarence Tweedy, English

February Business Services Updates

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 February Business Services Updates


Procurement Services:

  • TSRC OFFICE SUPPLY EVA PUNCHOUT CATALOG

The Supply Room Companies (TSRC) customized UMW office supply eVA punchout catalog is live!  Users will likely see a few edits this month as we kick-the-tires on this new catalog.   For your convenience, TSRC has crafted the a helpful User Guide.

Questions?  Contact:  Dale Elethorp delethor@umw.edu

 

  • ANNUAL SPCC TRAINING

The annual SPCC training is required for all cardholders and cardholder approvers.  The training is available in UMW Global and needs to be completed by Feb. 27, 2015.      SPCC Training Step-by-Step Guide

Questions? Contact Monique SanPietro at (540) 654-1057

 

  • CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR TRAINING

The required annual contract administrator training and quiz is available on UMW Global and should be completed no later than March 27, 2015. Instructions for accessing the training can be found here.

Administrators may search all contracts by entering your name in the “Contract Administrator” field  in our online contract management system CobbleStone.

 

  • 2015 SPCC/GOLD BILLING CYCLE DATES AVAILABLE

The billing cycle dates and deadlines are available on the Procurement Services website: 2015 Billing Cycle

A PDF document is also available for cardholders and approvers to download, print or save: 2015 Billing Cycle PDF

 

  • AMAZON SALES TAX EXEMPTION PROGRAM

Please see the following information on how to enroll in the Amazon Tax Exempt Program (ATEP) to avoid being charged Virginia sales tax on purchases: Amazon Tax Exempt Steps

 

  • EVA TOP DEPARTMENT SWAM SPEND (JUL 2014 – DEC 2014)

Want to check your department’s SWaM spend? Follow these easy steps: eVA Department SWaM Spend Guide

 

Department % SWaM Spend
Administration and Finance 100%
Bachelor of Liberal Studies 100%
Nursing 100%
Design Center 90%
Multicultural Center 89%
Modern Foreign Language 87%
Enroll Mgt-Student Services 81%
Mathematics 78%
Central Stores 73%

 

 

  • NEW SURPLUS PROPERTY FORM

Have any surplus property?  Do you plan on relocating any equipment?  Central Storeroom has a new online form for reporting surplus, relocated, or stolen property.  You will no longer need to email the Storeroom your form; simply fill it out, hit submit, and we will be notified automatically.

Contact Dale Elethorp at delethor@umw.edu if you have any questions.

 

  • CAMPUS STOCK REQUEST ITEMS

As of Feb. 9, we will be removing the online Campus Stock Request form.  Requests for supplies can be made using the new Supply Room punchout catalog.

 

  • LAST CALL FOR MODULAR FURNITURE

There are assorted modular units available in the Central Storeroom’s surplus inventory:  walls, drawers, countertops and more.  These units offer flexibility and maneuverability.  Interested?  Contact the Storeroom.

 

  • Buyer Beware

Two UMW department buyers recently reported receiving calls from someone who wanted the number printed on the front of the nearby copier, the savvy Buyers directed the caller to the UMW Copy Center and in both cases the caller hung up the phone.  Beware of similar scams to sell toner or replenish supplies.

 

Parking Management:

  • FACULTY/STAFF/CONTRACTOR/VENDOR DECAL RE-REGISTRATION 2015

All Faculty and Staff decals expire on July 1, 2015.  Beginning Monday, March 2, 2015, UMW employees may re-register all current vehicle through the Eaglenet Portal, decals will be issued via campus mail.

Questions?  Contact Robin Jones, (540) 654-1129.

 

  • ADMISSIONS DAYS

As the spring progresses, please be aware changes in parking reservations as we host prospective students on our campus.

 

Bookstore:

  • UMW BOOKSTORE SPRING BREAK HOURS:

Saturday, Feb. 28 – Sunday, March 1:CLOSED

Monday, March 2 – Thursday, March 5:  8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Friday, March 6 – Sunday, March 8: CLOSED

The UMW Bookstore will resume regular operating hours on Monday, March 9 at 8 a.m.

 

  • VALENTINE’S DAY HOLIDAY SALES

Get 14% off one regularly priced UMW clothing or insignia item in store on February 13 & 14

 

  •  UMW BOOKSTORE FINANCIAL AID VOUCHERS

UMW Bookstore Financial Aid Vouchers will be available through February 25, 2015.

 

  • COURSE MATERIAL ADOPTION DUE DATES

-Adoptions for Summer 2015 classes are due on or before March 13, 2015

-Adoptions for Fall 2015 are due on or before April 13, 2015

-Adoptions may be sent to textbooks@umw.edu.com

Visit www.umw.edu/bookstore and select Faculty Page for course material adoption forms and more information.  Please call with questions: DJ Garcia:(540) 654-1648

 

  • Professors –  Inform your students …

GRAD NIGHTS

Grad Nights, February 10 – 11 from 5-7 p.m. in the North Atrium building at the Stafford Campus for UMW Graduate students.

-Order regalia, rings and announcements

-Photographer on site

-UMW Apparel and Gifts available

-Diploma Frames

 

  • GIFT PURCHASES from UMW BOOKSTORE

Purchasing gifts?  Please note that when gifts cards/certificates or physical gifts are purchased through the UMW Bookstore, completion of a Gift Log Form is required. For full details regarding gift giving please seehttp://adminfinance.umw.edu/ap/gift-giving/.

 

Post Office:

  • MAILING JOBS

Have a mailing that needs to go out? Maybe we can help with inserting, printing addresses on the envelopes and any postal discounts that may apply. Contact us for more info.

 

 EagleOne:

  •  EAGLEONE PAYROLL DEDUCTION = 1 FREE LUNCH PER MONTH

Sign up for direct deposit automatic payroll deductions. Get one free lunch per month in Seacobeck with a minimum deduction of $10 per pay period.  Simply fill out the online payroll deduction form at  http://adminfinance.umw.edu/business-services/2012/09/07/eagleone-payroll-deduction/, or contact EagleOne for information and assistance.

 

 

Please contact Business Services for information and assistance at x1576.

 

 

 

 

 

 

UMW to Host Virginia Power Shift

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The University of Mary Washington will host Virginia Power Shift, a statewide student conference on environmental, social, economic and educational justice Friday, Feb. 13 to Sunday, Feb. 15. The student-organized conference features 38 programs, including workshops, panels and training sessions to build student action on pressing issues facing college campuses and communities. More than 300 students expect to attend. “Virginia Power Shift is about empowerment and giving the students of our state the education, tools and motivation that they need to take action,” said Zakaria Kronemer, a UMW senior and member of the Virginia Power Shift planning committee. This year will be the first year that Mary Washington has hosted the conference, which reflects the growing leadership role of UMW students in Virginia activist issues. “Students have been at the forefront of every great social movement within history.” Kronemer said. “I see this conference as a spark for bold action within Virginia– a state that truly needs the progressive voice of the students.” Joni Wilson, director of landscape and grounds at UMW, said the value of the conference in addressing the larger scope of environmental and social issues. “This conference shifts the sustainability focus past just environmental issues,” said Wilson. “All environmental issues have very big social impacts.” For more information and registration, visit http://bit.ly/StudentPower2015.

A Win for Wesley

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It was a bittersweet moment.

As the Fredericksburg campus at the University of Mary Washington sweltered under the August heat, senior Tyler Carey met Wesley Berry, a 19-year-old boy with cancer, for the first time.

Aminrazavi Co-Edits Book

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Mehdi Aminrazavi, professor of Philosophy and Religion, recently co-edited From the School of Shiraz to the Twentieth Century, the fifth volume of An Anthology of Philosophy in Persia.

The fifth and final volume of An Anthology of Philosophy in Persia deals with some seven centuries of Islamic thought stretching from the era following the Mongol invasion to the end of the Qajar period early in the 20th century.

http://www.ibtauris.com/Search%20Results.aspx?query=an+anthology+of+philosophy+in+persia