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PCOW: Happy Thanksgiving

The President’s Council on Wellness would like to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. Let’s remember to take time to relax and enjoy each moment. And as we celebrate the season of Thanksgiving, let’s also reflect on the many wonderful blessings in our lives.Reminder: Social media challenge for the month of November: “Savor […]

Let’s Get Happy: How Practicing Gratitude Can Improve Your Happiness

Monday, November 11th from 12-12:45pm UC Colonnade Room (314)Open to all Students, Faculty, and Staff with light refreshments!There are several ways that you can increase your levels of happiness in your everyday life. Learn several proven techniques to increase happiness and then practice one of the techniques during the session.Sponsored by PCOW & the Department […]

Farnsworth Comments in the National News

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, moderated seven state legislative debates in advance of 2019 Virginia legislative elections, two debates for the Senate of Virginia and five debates for House of Delegate seats. Those candidate debates were held in Prince William County, Stafford County […]

Richardson Column in The Free Lance-Star

College of Business Dean Lynne Richardson’s weekly column in The Free Lance-Star discusses how businesses can support and utilize the expertise of older employees. Read THE AGING WORKFORCE.  I have several friends who, in the past couple of years, have lost their jobs. As these folks are close to my age, I’ve watched their job […]

UMW One of Eight Schools Receiving State Opioid Response Grant

Governor Ralph Northam announced today that the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) has awarded $675,000 of federal State Opioid Response grant funding to Virginia Commonwealth University to expand substance use recovery programs at eight universities across the state, including the University of Mary Washington. UMW received a $50,000 grant earlier this […]