Governor McAuliffe urges citizens to prepare for hurricane season: Virginians are at risk for the damaging effects of coastal and inland tropical storm systems and widespread flooding. To emphasize the importance of preparing for hurricane season, Governor Terry McAuliffe has recognized May 25-31 as Hurricane and Flooding Preparedness Week. Here is how the Hampton Roads area is preparing […]
I’m happy to report that the second annual Drop N’ Go Drive to encourage students to recycle belongings instead of sending them to a landfill was a success. Our total was 14,001 pounds! This was an increase of 35.5 percent over 2013 results.The folks at Goodwill are very excited and pleased with the result. We’re […]
Tom Pacheco ’14 uses his award-winning debate skills to help others.
The PTAC Innovation Grants are due Monday, September 1st, 2014. Here’s a summary of this opportunity.1) Innovation GrantsThe President’s Technology Advisory Council (PTAC)* wants to invite students, faculty, and staff from the UMW Community to apply for a PTAC Innovation Fund Grant. These grants, which can range from $500 to $25,000, are intended to help […]
Help promote the Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, Sunday, May 25 through Saturday, May 31. People can stock up on many supplies that will be useful during emergencies and pay no sales tax on them. New for 2014 – gas-powered chainsaws costing less than $350 and chainsaw accessories costing $60 or less are tax exempt. See www.ReadyVirginia.gov for more […]
