Author: jlaiacon

Richardson Column in The Free Lance-Star

College of Business Dean Lynne Richardson’s weekly column in The Free Lance-Star discusses how we should reconsider our spending and saving habits in the wake of the pandemic. Read LIVING BELOW YOUR MEANS. THE COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the financial lives of many Americans. Between jobs lost or hours dramatically cut back, many are facing financial […]

New Student Orientation

A message from the Office of Student Affairs and Office of the Provost. Dear Colleagues,For the University of Mary Washington, New Student Orientation is a special and significant time. Over the summer, orientation typically welcomes new students to campus with a program that is educational, practical, and energetic, allowing them to learn about UMW’s academic expectations and […]

Faculty, Students Select Center for Historic Preservation Book Prize

The jury for the Center for Historic Preservation Book Prize recently met over Zoom and selected this year’s winner. The make up of the jury and a blurb about the book are below. Details about the Book Prize can be found here: https://cas.umw.edu/hisp/chp/book-prize/ University of Mary Washington Center for Historic Preservation Book Prize 2020 Book Prize […]

Staff Advisory Council Nominations

The Staff Advisory Council (SAC) is currently accepting nominations to fill eight positions. So that our representation reflects all parts of the UMW community, we invite you to nominate a deserving colleague(s) or yourself.Openings: 5 Administrative Professional (3 year term) 1 Wage (3 year term) 1 Classified (3 year term) 1 Classified (1 year term) […]

Larus Comments on U.S. Protests Over Excessive Lockdown Measures

Elizabeth Freund Larus, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs and Fulbright Scholar offered comments on Indus News on U.S. protests over coronavirus-related measures. Professor Larus claims that U.S. citizens are within their constitutional rights to assembly and freedom speech in protesting excessive lockdown measures imposed by some governors. View the interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZwFvwG7bpo