Join us on October 25th from 12-1 p.m. in the UC Magnolia Room to discuss the accessibility environment in Fredericksburg and the role the disAbility Resource Center plays in the community. Bring your lunch and your ideas!
Homecoming 2019
It’s that time again…time for tailgating, cheering on your Eagles, and reconnecting with your alumni family. It’s Homecoming!
This year, we have more events than ever: three different happy hours, a pregame event, the big tailgate, sports team reunions with alumni games, and even a ghost tour. You’ll have your fill of food, drinks, and that #GetDirtyGoWash spirit.
Click the link below to see Homecoming-specific events, or click the link underneath to see all upcoming events (including those on Homecoming Weekend).
Join your Mary Washington classmates and friends #BackInTheBurg for Homecoming 2019. It’s going to be a fantastic weekend—and we can’t wait to see you!
Cooperman Quoted in Virginian-Pilot on Virginia Beach Delegate Race
Associate Professor of Political Science Rosalyn Cooperman
Rosalyn Cooperman, associate professor of political science, was quoted in an article in The Virginian-Pilot about an incumbent Republican delegate in Virginia Beach who, according to the article, says his “Democratic opponent’s attack mailers have actually benefited his campaign — so much so that he’s reporting them as a $44,000 in-kind contribution in official records submitted to the state.”
“In reality, the stunt is a creative way to frame what’s shaping up to be a close race as Democrats try to flip enough seats to seize control of the General Assembly,” Cooperman said. “It’s political theater, to be sure.” Read more.
Stommel Interviewed by PBS on How Students Should Communicate with Professors
Jesse Stommel, Senior Lecturer of Digital Learning
Jesse Stommel, senior lecturer in digital studies, was quoted in an article on PBS.com entitled, “Don’t email like you text, and other tips for writing to a professor.” Stommel cautioned against using a one-size-fits-all approach for teacher-student communication. “Stommel … warned against advocating broadly ‘for one specific way students should address teachers.’ The relationships between teachers and students are ‘idiosyncratic and influenced by the pedagogical approach of individual teachers, the institutions where they work and the specific courses they teach,’ he said. ‘And teachers from marginalized communities have different challenges than those with more privilege. There is no one and no easy solution.'” Read more.
Farnsworth Comments in the National News
Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies
Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies, has been quoted in several regional and national news stories:
Guns, minimum wage, right-to-work law at issue in delegate forum (Prince William Times)
One Group Wants Virginia Candidates to Disclose Where Their Contributions Come From (WVTF)
Dunnavant-Rodman race prompts more than $1M in media advertising (Henrico Citizen)
State Senate race is tight (The Central Virginian)
Trump Comments on Syria Offensive (CTV News Channel)
Democrats Plan Subpoena for Ambassador (CTV News Channel)
Shad Plank: A slowdown in gubernatorial fundraising (Daily Press)
Retirement Reception for Dahlgren Campus Director Scott Jones
Dahlgren Campus Director Scott Jones
Please join us to celebrate Scott Jones as he retires from the University of Mary Washington as the Dahlgren Campus Director.
A Celebratory Reception at the Dahlgren Campus
Monday, November 4, 2019 in University Hall at 2:00pm.
R.S.V.P. by October 18, 2019
University of Mary Washington – Dahlgren Campus
4224 University Drive
King George, VA 22485
540-663-4034
Upcoming Career & Professional Development Events
A message from the Center for Career & Professional Development.
The second half of October is a busy time for career related events. There is something for every student happening over the next two weeks, not the least of which is the Job and Internship Fair on Thursday, October 24.
The Career Center would greatly appreciate your help encouraging students to attend the fair and all events. Thank you for all your help and support.
October Career Events
- FRIDAY (10/18): Department of Defense Information Session: Session to provide information about available special employment programs (via roughly 100 positions) and how to connect with opportunities. With Q&A. Pre-registration is required.
- 10/21: Resume Walk In Day: Come by the Career Center any time between 9am-3pm for a 15 minute resume review session! Work with our great staff, Peer Career Consultants and a guest employer to bring your resume to the next level. Perfect time to prepare for our upcoming Job & Internship Fair on Thursday, October 24!
- 10/21: Mutual of Omaha Lunch & Learn: Representatives from Mutual of Omaha will provide information and answer any questions about the organization. Lunch provided! Registration required. Register for your chance to network with this great organization! — Only 3 students currently registered for this GREAT chance to learn about opportunities in business administration, finance, insurance, accounting and much more from a great organization. NOT just for Business students too.
- 10/22: From Here to Career: A Job Fair Prep Event: Representatives from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, GEICO, and other employers and alumni will help students prepare for the fair (resumes, introductions, choosing appropriate dress, and more). Students who visit each table at this event will be allowed into the fair one hour early.
- 10/23: Resume Walk In Day: Come by the Career Center any time between 9am-3pm for a 15 minute resume review session! Work with our great staff, Peer Career Consultants and a guest employer to bring your resume to the next level. Perfect time to prepare for our upcoming Job & Internship Fair on Thursday, October 24!
- 10/24: Job & Internship Fair: Over 50 employers are registered (some listed below) for the chance to meet our students. In many cases, they are looking forward to meeting First Years as much as Seniors. This is a good chance for all students to meet employers and learn new things
- AnaVation
- AXA Advisors
- CACI
- CIA
- DC Internships
- CloseUp Foundation
- FEMA
- GEICO
- NCIS
- New England Center for Children
- Peace Corps
- Target
- Tech Wizards
- Thriveworks
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Wegmans
- 37 MORE!
- 10/24: CIA Information Session: Representatives will be discussing opportunities within the CIA. Q&A. Pre-registration is required.
- 10/25: Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond On-Campus Interviews: The FED is hiring! Students can apply for their internship or full-time positions via Handshake and register for a time slot to interview with a recruiter.
As always, students can stop by the Career Center (UC 206) Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for resume reviews and other quick career questions with our Peer Career Consultants.
If you have questions about any of these events or need help registering, contact the Career Center at 540-654-5646 or email me or ccpd@umw.edu.
2019 National Day on Writing
The University of Mary Washington is celebrating the 2019 National Day on Writing, an initiative of the National Council of Teachers of English to promote writing not just as a critical part of literacy, but as worthy of celebration and greater attention in its own right. On October 21, from 11-2 p.m., several departments and offices on campus, including the Department of English, Linguistics and Communication; Honors Scholars; Writing Center; Simpson Library; and the UMW Barnes & Noble Bookstore will have tables set up at their locations with opportunities for student engagement.
Departments involved include:
- Department of English, Linguistics and Communication
- Honors Scholars
- Writing Center
- Simpson Library
- Student Activities and Engagement
- UMW Barnes & Noble Bookstore
- Eagle One
Richardson Column in The Free Lance-Star
College of Business Dean Lynne Richardson
College of Business Dean Lynne Richardson’s weekly column in The Free Lance-Star discusses how to make teamwork more effective. Read BE A TEAM PLAYER.
IN business schools, many professors put students in teams. The teams do a variety of things. Sometimes they do classroom activities. At the other extreme, they create a project that counts for a boatload of points in the course. No matter what the team’s purpose, most students hate teamwork.
If you think about it, the business world runs on teams. Whether it’s a formal team structure like we have in classes or not, people are constantly working within and across unit boundaries to accomplish things. So it’s the opinion of business faculty that we should prepare our students now for what they will experience in their careers.
What does a good team member look like, whether in the artificial classroom setting or in the workplace?
Common Read 2020 – Civility and Political Action – seeking nominations
Dear UMW Community:
The UMW Common Read is one of the first experiences for incoming first-year students to interact with members of the greater UMW Community. The Common Read is both an academic and social experience where incoming students have the opportunity to engage critically with each other, returning students, faculty, staff, and community members. The Common Read Committee has selected Civility and Political Action as the theme for the 2020 Common Read.
As President Paino mentioned a few weeks ago, “2020 will be a particularly significant year” both for our campus and nationally. We are soliciting suggestions from the UMW community that will embody the Farmer Legacy 2020 and our commitment to our Community Values (ASPIRE). Please review the tips below and nominate your selection(s) by Tuesday, November 5, 2019.
Here are a few tips as you consider your nomination(s):
- Non-partisan
- Multi-disciplinary perspectives
- Appropriate level for first-year students
- Relevant to today
- Likely to generate rich discussions
- Not limited to texts – common experiences, music, videos, podcasts, or hybrid experiences can be nominated as well
- 2020 milestones:
o the 100th anniversary of Dr. James Farmer’s birth
o the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment ratification (women’s suffrage)
o the 30th anniversary of the James Farmer Multicultural Center
o the 30th year of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
o the 10th anniversary of UMW’s Women’s and Gender Studies program
o National election in November
- Past UMW Common Read works:
o The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
o Something Must Be Done About Prince Edward County by Kristen Green
o Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly
o Dear Evan Hansen (musical) by Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Steven Levenson
o Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover
For questions about UMW Common Read, please contact April Wynn, Faculty Director of the First Year Experience at awynn@umw.edu.