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Meta Braymer Retirement Farewell, 6/11
Meta R. Braymer (center) poses with Joy Crump and Beth Black (left to right), the inaugural recipients of the Meta R. Braymer Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
Dr. Meta R. Braymer, Vice President for Economic Development and Regional Engagement, is retiring after more than 23 years of distinguished service to the University of Mary Washington.
Dr. Braymer came to UMW in 1990 as the director of graduate and continuing studies. She oversaw the development of the Stafford campus and served as the dean of the faculty and vice president for graduate and professional studies. Most recently, Dr. Braymer led the University’s regional engagement efforts and the formation of the Center for Economic Development, which encompasses UMW’s Small Business Development Center, professional development programs, and the Dahlgren campus. She is a founding member of the UMW Leadership Colloquium for Professional Women. She the recipient of the prestigious Washington Medallion and the Board of Visitors recently honored her with emeritus status upon her retirement. An award is also named in her honor, the Meta R. Braymer Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
Please join us on Tuesday, June 11 at 3 p.m. in Dodd Foyer as we extend best wishes to Meta Braymer, a respected member of the UMW community who will be greatly missed.
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SBDC Participates in Marine Training
The University of Mary Washington Small Business Development Center (UMWSBDC) is participating in the two-day Boots to Business program at Quantico Marine Corp Base. The Boots to Business program introduces Marines to entrepreneurship and is targeted to Marines preparing to transition out of military service. Those Marines are eligible to attend a Boots to Business workshop and learn more about the steps to take to determine whether business ownership is a good option for them. Susan Ball, Early Venture Specialist with the UMWSBDC, teaches the program to Marines at Quantico. Attendees are encouraged to work with the UMWSBDC to fully develop their business plan.
H. Nicole Myers Publishes Book
“Social Skills Deficits in Students with Disabilities: Successful Strategies from the Disabilities Field,” edited by H. Nicole Myers, associate professor of education, was recently published by Rowman and Littlefield Education. The book explores how social skills can impact students with disabilities and gives readers strategies to support social skill development. The text includes a chapter by Beverly D. Epps, associate professor of education.